Nate Kaeding Absence Proves Costly

SAN DIEGO, (GaeaTimes.com)- Nate Kaeding’s injury took a toll on his team, San Diego Chargers, at the Qualcomm Stadium. It lost the game to New England with a score of 23-20. The player was replaced by 12 year veteran Kris Brown, whose incorporation into the team was not much of a help as they lost … Read more >>.

Clarke backs Hughes as ‘next batsman in line’ for Oz team

SYDNEY – Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke has told Philip Hughes to stay patient as he fights to regain his opening spot in the national Test team.

Clarke said that Hughes is a player of the future, who is going to get his opportunity probably sooner rather than later.

“If you can open the batting in Test cricket …. Original article  : Clarke backs Hughes as ‘next batsman in line’ for Oz team.

Elin Nordegren puts Tiger Woods jewels for sale

LONDON – It seems Tiger Woods’ ex wife Elin Nordegren wants to part with every thing linked to the golfer.

Nordegren is ready to auction the jewellery, which Woods bought her, reports the Daily Star.

The former Swedish model hopes to make more than 1million pounds from the sale by auctioneers Sotheby’s.

The treasures are believed to include …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘England team to take on Ashes challenge together’ says Prior

SYDNEY – England wicketkeeper Matt Prior has lauded the closeness of the team ahead of next month’s crucial Ashes series against Australia.

“I look around that dressing room now and there isn’t one person in it who doesn’t have that fight and that fire in their belly to say, ‘I will never give up, I … Read more >>.

Muralidaran backs Hauritz to fire for Aussies in Ashes series

SYDNEY – Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralidaran believes that his Australian counterpart Nathan Hauritz can bounce back from his disastrous tour of India to bowl his team to an Ashes victory.

Hauritz was ineffective against Indian batsmen in the Tests, averaging 65 for his six wickets. He also went wicketless in Australia’s five-wicket defeat in the …. Original source  : Muralidaran backs Hauritz to fire for Aussies in Ashes series.

Ferguson has all the ammo to make a very good captain, says Border

SYDNEY – Former Australian captain Allan Border believes that South Australia batsman Callum Ferguson has all the requisite ammunition to be a future Australian captain.

“The times I have seen him he has appeared a very level-headed young man. I think he would make a very good captain,” Fox Sports quoted Border, as sasying.

“He has … Read more : Ferguson has all the ammo to make a very good captain, says Border.

Brit triple-amputee paratrooper to take part in Washington marathon

LONDON – A British paratrooper who lost both legs and an arm fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan, will defy his injuries to take part in Marine Corp Marathon in Washington next Sunday.

Lance Corporal Tom Neathway will run 26.2 miles through the streets of Washington on his prosthetic legs, the Sun reports.

The 26-year-old, along with four …. Original source  : Brit triple-amputee paratrooper to take part in Washington marathon.

Cricket Australia hopes to capitalize on new format of Twenty20 ‘Big Bash’

Melbourne, Oct. 25 (ANI): Cricket Australia wants to capitalise on the popularity of the KFC Big Bash and faces one of the most important days in history on Friday when its senior officials plot a course to rescue the game’s fading popularity.

It has been planning for several years to try to recapture the hearts … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Cricket Australia hopes to capitalize on new format of Twenty20 ‘Big Bash’.

Tennis star Lleyton Hewitt and wife welcome their baby girl

NEW YORK – Tennis player Lleyton Hewitt and his wife Bec are celebrating the arrival of a baby girl to their family.

”Bec, Mia, Cruz and I welcomed a beautiful baby girl into our family last Tuesday. Mum and baby are great! Dad, big sister and brother elated,” the New York Post quoted Hewitt as writing …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Tennis star Lleyton Hewitt and wife welcome their baby girl.

World sports body demanded

AGRA – Students from 50 countries joined the United Nations Foundation Day celebrations here with a senior official demanding launch of a World Sports Organisation to promote cooperation among the nations.

The celebrations, with the theme of sports and global friendship, were organised at the Central Hindi Institute campus late Sunday.
Students from China, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : World sports body demanded.

Asian Games: Chinese city to restrict vehicular movement

BEIJING – China’s Guangzhou city, which will host the Asian Games, will restrict the movement of 40 percent of the vehicles to curb pollution, a media report said Monday.

The Guangzhou city will host the Asian Games and the Asian Para Games Nov 1-29 and Dec 5-21 respectively.
Lin Daoping, an official, said the even-odd … Original source on Gaea Times at : Asian Games: Chinese city to restrict vehicular movement.

Victoria coach Shipperd says Siddle ready for Ashes recall

MELBOURNE – Victoria cricket team coach Greg Shipperd believes that fast bowler Peter Siddle is fit to reclaim his place in the Australia Test team for this summer’s Ashes series against England.

A string of back injuries has kept the 25-year-old from national duties since January’s third Test against Pakistan.

“His pace is right up there … Read : Victoria coach Shipperd says Siddle ready for Ashes recall.

Haddin, Siddle recalled for Oz T20 match against Sri Lanka

SYDNEY – Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin and fast bowler Peter Siddle have been recalled to the Australian squad for Sunday’s Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, both have been named in the 12-man Australian squad.

Haddin had been out of the national squad with an elbow complaint, and Tasmanian wicketkeeper Tim Paine was … Read : Haddin, Siddle recalled for Oz T20 match against Sri Lanka.

ICC asks all players to sign anti-corruption declaration

LONDON – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has requested all players to sign an anti-corruption declaration as part of its attempt to ensure integrity in the game.

ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said that they have sent an advisory to all members “about the need to root out corruption”.

“Such a declaration is intended to serve as …. Read the original article  : ICC asks all players to sign anti-corruption declaration.

McCullum likely to play as top order bat for Kiwis in India tour

AUCKLAND – New Zealand batsman Brendon McCullum is likely be granted his wish of batting in the top order in Tests during next month’s tour of India.

New Zealand selector Mark Greatbatch said that McCullum might bat at No. 3 behind openers Tim McIntosh and B.J. Watling.

“We’ve had a discussion with Brendon about where he’d like …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : McCullum likely to play as top order bat for Kiwis in India tour.

Spot-fixing case: Suspended Pak opener Butt hires ex-law minister to clear his name

KARACHI – Suspended Pakistan opening batsman and former captain Salman Butt has has hired former federal law minister Khalid Ranja as his lawyer to clear his name over allegations of spot-fixing on the recent tour of England.

The 26-year-old, who was suspended along with bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir after they were charged with …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Spot-fixing case: Suspended Pak opener Butt hires ex-law minister to clear his name.

Guangzhou authorities to remove 40 percent of vehicles on roads during Asiad

GUANGZHOU – The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou will remove about 40 percent of its vehicles from the roads to improve air quality and ease traffic congestion during the s Asian Games and Asian Para Games to be held in November and December respectively this year.

Lin Daoping, deputy secretary general of Guangzhou municipal government, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Guangzhou authorities to remove 40 percent of vehicles on roads during Asiad.

‘Scud’ Philippoussis wants another shot at playing top flight tennis

MELBOURNE – Mark Philippoussis, famously known on the tennis circuit as “Scud” for his booming serves and returns, wants to have another crack at top-level tennis.

According to the Herald Sun, Philippoussis’s improbable plans have been endorsed by former world champion Jim Courier, who has declared that … Read more >>>.

Lee left out of Oz Twenty20 squad

MELBOURNE – Former Australian and New South Wales fast bowler Brett Lee has been overlooked for Australia’s squad for a Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka in Perth on Sunday.

Lee, who recently made a good comeback from a long break with an elbow injury, was overlooked despite Mitchell Johnson (rested) and …. Source  : Lee left out of Oz Twenty20 squad.

Spanish footballer collapses on field

MADRID – A chaotic scene was witnessed Sunday during a football match between Spanish clubs Salamanca and Real Betis, when Salamanca player Miguel Garcia passed out on the field.

Garcia, 31, lost consciousness as he ran for the ball in the 60th minute of the second division match in the El Helmantico Stadium in Salamanca.
… Read : Spanish footballer collapses on field.