Kochi IPL gets 30 days to resolve its problems

NAGPUR – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Wednesday gave the owners of Kochi’s Indian Premier League (IPL) team a 30-day deadline to solve its internal disputes or risk termination from the league.

The IPL Governing Council decided at an emergency committee meeting here to issue a termination notice to the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kochi IPL gets 30 days to resolve its problems.

Miami Heat Defeated By Boston Celtics

BOSTON (GaeaTimes.com)- The three big players of Miami Heat could not save their team last night as they played the much anticipated match against Boston Celtics. Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and LeBron James disappointed their aficionados as Boston Celtics defeated them with 80-88 score. Ray Allen of Boston Celtics shined in his performance as …. Original article  : Miami Heat Defeated By Boston Celtics.

Celtics Scores Against Miami Heat

BOSTON, (GaeaTimes.com)- The opening NBA match between Boston Celtics and Miami Heats, lead to a score of 88-80, emerging the Celtics victorious in the opening match, of NBA at TD Gardens in Boston. After the Celtics scored 0-4 in the field, it gradually took the scores up to 7-0. All through out the match, the … Original article on : Celtics Scores Against Miami Heat.

Queensland coach slams CA selectors for snubbing ‘complete cricketer’ Hopes

SYDNEY – Queensland coach Trevor Barsby has slammed Cricket Australia selectors for snubbing all-rounder James Hopes for next month’s ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Hopes has been overlooked for Australia’s 15-man squad despite being a regular member for the past three years.

“I’m not sure what is going on. I hope this decision just means they wanted … Read more : Queensland coach slams CA selectors for snubbing ‘complete cricketer’ Hopes.

Crowe ‘privileged to assist’ struggling New Zealand team get bearings back

AUCKLAND – Former New Zealand skipper Martin Crowe has said that he is willing to help the cricket committee being set up to monitor the struggling Black Caps.

The committee, which will be chaired by New Zealand Cricket board member Stephen Boock, has come to light following New Zealand’s recent disastrous 4-0 series loss to Bangladesh. …. Source  : Crowe ‘privileged to assist’ struggling New Zealand team get bearings back.

Pak hockey to dump experience for youth after Asian Games with eye on Olympics

KARACHI – Pakistan is all set to rebuild its national hockey team after the Asian Games due next month, regardless of how the players perform in the quadrennial spectacle to be held at Guangzhou in China.

“We will begin a comprehensive rebuilding process immediately after the Asian Games,” The News quoted Pakistan’s chief selector Hanif Khan … Read more >>.

Cook warns critics his ‘bat will do the talking’ during Ashes series

LONDON – England batsman Alastair Cook is confident that he can recapture his form to silence critics and play a full part in retaining the Ashes in Australia.

Cook averaged just 24.66 against Australia during the 2009 Ashes series, and needed a second-innings century against Pakistan this August to secure his place on the plane to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Cook warns critics his ‘bat will do the talking’ during Ashes series.

Flower expects ’special one’ Pietersen to ’stand-out’ on England’s tour to Australia

LONDON – England coach Andy Flower has backed batting star Kevin Pietersen to shine during next month’s tour of Australia.

Flower said that he expects Pietersen to re-establish himself as one of the world’s most feared batsmen during the Ashes series.

“He is exceptional, a very talented player – a special one, actually. I am expecting … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Flower expects ’special one’ Pietersen to ’stand-out’ on England’s tour to Australia.

Tiger Woods’ mistress blames his ex-wife Elin for his affairs

MELBOURNE – Tiger Woods’ mistress Loredana Jolie has accused his wife Elin Nordegren of being an uncaring “gold-digger” in her book that details her alleged 20 sexual encounters with the now-divorced golfer.

She has blamed Nordegren for his serial cheating.

Jolie, an escort who charged up to 16,000dollar a night for sex, insists Woods remained married only …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Tiger Woods’ mistress blames his ex-wife Elin for his affairs.

Man U offers defender O’Shea 16.5 million pound contract

LONDON – Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has offered star defender John O’Shea a new 16.5-million-pound contract, and said the initiative is being taken to ensure stars commit to Old Trafford for the long-term.

He has already given new contracts to star striker Wayne Rooney and Patrice Evra, the Sun reports.

O’Shea will now get an 80,000-pounds-a-week …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Man U offers defender O’Shea 16.5 million pound contract.

Marching orders to one of Oz selectors will be “a pity”: Hilditch

SYDNEY – Cricket Australia’s chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch has said that issuing marching orders to one of his panel members this week will be “a pity”.

Cricket Australia is expected to announce on Friday which selector – out of David Boon, Merv Hughes and Jamie Cox – will be axed.

The need to give the marching …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Marching orders to one of Oz selectors will be “a pity”: Hilditch.

Indian Premier League to decide fate of Kochi team today

NAGPUR – The Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council meets in Nagpur on Wednesday to decide the fate of the Kochi franchise issue.

After two other teams – Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals – were ousted earlier this month due to several violations of their contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India …. Original article  : Indian Premier League to decide fate of Kochi team today.

Ray Allen Stars In Celtics Win

BOSTON (GaeaTimes.com)- In what was one of the most anticipated games for the Miami Heat fans turned out to be a damp squib as the Boston Celtics showed incredible resilience and strategy to finish with the final score of 88-80 in their favor. In spite of most NBA experts saying that the Miami Heat … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Ray Allen Stars In Celtics Win.

Lee needs to play more cricket before ODI comeback, says Hilditch

SYDNEY – Australian fast bowler Brett Lee needs more cricket after a six-month layoff with an elbow injury, chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch has said.

Hilditch’s comments come after Lee was not included in the national squad for next month’s three-match series against Sri Lanka.

“It’s not something he’s particularly happy with, he thinks he’s ready … Original article on : Lee needs to play more cricket before ODI comeback, says Hilditch.

I was never going to leave Man U: Rooney

DUBAI – Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has reportedly told a Red Devils’ fan at Dubai’s Burj Al Arab hotel that he was never going to leave the club.

Rooney broke his silence when the United supporter confronted him in the seven-star hotel’s lobby.he supporter is said to have asked Rooney: “Do you feel you’ve let …. Original source  : I was never going to leave Man U: Rooney.

Ten Cricket Live: SA vs PAK

ABU DHABI (GaeaTimes.com)- South Africa proved yet again that they are one of the biggest contenders for the 2011 World Cup when they thrashed the Pakistani side in the first T20 on Tuesday. In spite of Shahid Afridi showing great faith in his new side before the clash, it was evident that the South African …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

China announces largest-ever team for Guangzhou Asian Games

BEIJING – EIJING – Chinese sports authorities have announced the country’s largest-ever delegation for an international sporting event, as Beijing aims to defend its gold medal and medal tally titles at the coming Guangzhou Asian Games.

“We want our athletes to show their fighting spirit and sportsmanship at the Asian Games and maintain our leading position …. Read the original article  : here.

Proteas ease past Pakistan in Abu Dhabi T20 match

ABU DHABI – South Africa has clinched victory over Pakistan in a Twenty20 international clash in Abu Dhabi.
Pakistan slumped to a dismal six-wicket defeat in the match.

Pacer Lonwabo Tsotsobe and off-spinner Johan Botha took three wickets apiece to help South Africa to victory and a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, Fox Sports reports.

Tsotsobe, with …. Source article  : Proteas ease past Pakistan in Abu Dhabi T20 match.

Man City boss Mancini may raise a stink over Barry’s booze gulp

LONDON – Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini, who recently barred players from boozing, is expected to be “furious”, after receiving reports that club and England ace Gareth Barry was gulping from a liqueur bottle in front of cheering Man City team-mates at a student party.arry, Shay Given, Joe Hart and Adam Johnson were invited to …. Original source  : Man City boss Mancini may raise a stink over Barry’s booze gulp.

IOC hopes to break billion-dollar mark for sponsorship

ACAPULCO – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) hopes to break the billion-dollar mark for revenue from top sponsors by the time of the London Olympics in 2012, IOC marketing head Gerhard Heiberg said.

The IOC already has $960 million of sponsorship in place for the 2009 to 2012 timeframe and remains confident of adding one [..] Read the original article: here.