Ronaldo reckons he is simply phenomenal

LONDON – After netting twice for Real Madrid in a match against Hercules, Portuguese football star believes that he is simply phenomenal.

Ronaldo has taken his tally to 10 goals in four League games and 3 goals in nine games in all competitions.

“I am in phenomenal shape and on a great run of form. I come … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Ronaldo reckons he is simply phenomenal.

Rooney throws Disney-themed ???90K bash for son’s first birthday

LONDON – Wayne Rooney’s teammates reportedly thronged to a party thrown by the striker yesterday for his son Kai’s first birthday.

Beaming defender Wes Brown, 31, midfielder Michael Carrick, 29, and Manchester United skipper Nemanja Vidic, 29, were among a posse from the club who braved the rain to take their children to the Disney-themed 90,000 …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Rooney is a troubled soul: Fergie

LONDON – Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson believes his star striker Wayne Rooney has been a troubled soul.

Rooney has gone from Player of the Year to a flop for England and Manchester United and a figure of shame for his reported dalliance with a prostitute, The Sun reports.

Ferguson said: “I don’t know the reason for …. Source article  : Rooney is a troubled soul: Fergie.

Ashes: If Siddle performs, Aussies can thank Melbourne’s Carlton football club

MELBOURNE – If a fit and primed Victorian fast bowler Peter Siddle slices through England this summer, Australia can thank an Olympic cyclist and the Carlton Football Club in Melbourne for regaining the Ashes.

The fast bowler, who has not played Test cricket since January because of stress fractures in his back, spent almost three …. Source article  : Ashes: If Siddle performs, Aussies can thank Melbourne’s Carlton football club.

Ashes: England sends frontline bowling attack to Brisbane to acclimatize

PERTH/BRISBANE – England has sent their frontline bowlers to Brisbane to acclimatise for the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.

This is a radical Ashes strategy. The bowlers were earlier scheduled to go to Tasmania for the final tour game in the lead-up to the first Test.

According to Fox Sports, England’s brains trust appears reluctant …. Read the original article  : Ashes: England sends frontline bowling attack to Brisbane to acclimatize.

Pressure piling on North, Hussey to deliver before Ashes

SYDNEY – The Sheffield Shield failures of West Australian veterans Mike Hussey and Marcus North has heightened and intensified speculation about what the Australian middle-order is going to be for the Ashes.

A day after Test challenger Callum Ferguson blasted 129 from 143 for South Australia, a performance which drew praise from national coach Tim Nielsen, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pressure piling on North, Hussey to deliver before Ashes.

Brett Favre Is Recovering His Chin Injury

PROVIDENCE, (GaeaTimes.com)- It has been a bad week for the Minnesota Quarterback Brett Favre. First, he fractured both his ankles and yet decided to play in the Sunday’s match against New England Patriots. Even in that game, his chin was badly hit by Patriots defensive lineman Myron Pryorm, midway through the fourth quarter of the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Brett Favre Is Recovering His Chin Injury.

Youth cricket bodies in Australia to be centralized following adverse report

SYDNEY – Bodies governing youth cricket in Australia will be centralised after a damning report forced Cricket Australia to completely re-evaluate its structure and revenue streams.

A discussion paper, revealed yesterday in The Sun-Herald, showed huge declines in player participation and television audiences for the game.

In the past decade, it said, ratings had fallen 24 …. Original article  : Youth cricket bodies in Australia to be centralized following adverse report.

Pak ‘not the crowd-pullers of world cricket anymore’: Sohail

ISLAMABAD – Former Pakistan captain Aamir Sohail reckons that the national team is no more the ‘crowd-pullers’ in world cricket, which he believes is the reason behind top international teams’ refusal to visit the country.

“Pakistan cricket team have always been ranked amongst the top three or four teams in the world, but they do … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pak ‘not the crowd-pullers of world cricket anymore’: Sohail.

PCB governing council to decide on full-time batting coach

LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s Governing Council will meet today to decide if a full-time batting coach is needed for the national team.

“The matter will be deliberated upon and then it will be decided if we need to appoint a specialist batting coach with the team,” the Daily Times quoted PCB Chief Operating … Read this article on Gaea Times at : PCB governing council to decide on full-time batting coach.

Newcastle crush Sunderland, Liverpool out of relegation zone

LONDON – Kevin Nolan scored a hat-trick as Newcastle United hammered Sunderland 5-1 while Liverpool moved out of the relegation zone by beating Bolton in the English Premier League Sunday.

Two goals from Nolan and a Shola Ameobi penalty had Newcastle 3-0 up by half-time of the Premier League match, and any slender chance of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Newcastle crush Sunderland, Liverpool out of relegation zone.

Westwood new world No. One as Kaymer falters in Spain

BERLIN – Lee Westwood must have known by Saturday that come Sunday he would top the world golf rankings, taking over from American super-star Tiger Woods.

For 281 weeks in a row (and a total of 623 weeks) the American has been at the pinnacle of the golfing world, but a horrid time since revelations … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Westwood new world No. One as Kaymer falters in Spain.

Leaders Lazio snatch fifth straight win in Serie A

ROME – Lazio remained at the top of the Italian Serie A Sunday, winning 1-0 at Palermo although they ended the lunch-time match with 10 men.

Brazilian defender Andre Dias ventured into Palermo’s area in the 27th minute to volley home the winner for the Rome club.
“We have 22 points, we are obtaining very … Read : Leaders Lazio snatch fifth straight win in Serie A.

Sahara Sports Awards 2010: A Star-Studded Event

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Sahara India Sports Awards 2010 which was held over the weekend in Mumbai turned out to be a glittering event with the who’s who of the world of sports as well as entertainment gracing the occasion. A number of sports-personalities from different fields were honored at the gala ceremony … Original article on : Sahara Sports Awards 2010: A Star-Studded Event.

Pakistan Vs South Africa: Abdul Razzaq Sizzles

ABU DHABI, UAE (GaeaTimes.com)- Abdul Razzaq smashed one of the finest centuries in recent years to give Pakistan the series equalizer that never looked probable. Set a target of 287 to win by South Africa, the Pakistan innings never looked in the hunt till the middle order batsman created a miracle that included …. Read the original article  : here.

Mixed reactions in Pak over ICC’s decision to uphold Butt, Amir suspensions

LAHORE – Former Pakistan cricketers and officials have voiced mixed reactions over the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s decision to uphold the suspensions of Salman Butt and Mohammad Amir over their alleged involvement in a ’spot-fixing’ scandal.

Butt, Amir and Mohammad Asif were suspended in September after a British tabloid claimed that the trio were involved in …. Source article  : Mixed reactions in Pak over ICC’s decision to uphold Butt, Amir suspensions.

Razzaq powers Pak to amazing one-wicket victory over South Africa

ABU DHABI – Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq played an innings of sheer class to lead Pakistan to a morale-boosting one-wicket win over South Africa in the second ODI at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Cricket Stadium.

Razzaq scored an unbeaten 109 off 72 balls, as Pakistan reached 289 for nine with one ball left in reply to South …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Razzaq powers Pak to amazing one-wicket victory over South Africa.

Ashes 2010: Cook confident of England win against ‘humbled’ Australia

PERTH – England opener Alastair Cook has expressed confidence about his team’s chances of defending The Ashes Down Under in the wake of Australia losing the first of its two Twenty20 internationals against Sri Lanka on Sunday.

Australia was humbled conclusively by seven wickets with 21 balls remaining..

“As a side we’re in far better place,” … Read more »»».

Ashes run-up: Hussey, North fail again

PERTH – Western Australian batsmen Michael Hussey endured a first-ball failure while his skipper Marcus North fell for 10 on Sunday against South Australia in Adelaide, suggesting that the road to Ashes team selection could become difficult for both.

Both exited to cavalier strokeplay against unheralded left-arm spinner Aaron O’Brien.

National team coach Tim Nielsen rated South …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Keen tussle expected in opening round of Ranji Trophy

MUMBAI – The Ranji Trophy, beginning Monday, will see some keen tussles in the first round with two-time defending champions Mumbai taking on Saurashtra in the Elite Group Super League here.

Mumbai beat Karnataka in a thrilling final last year to claim a record 39th Ranji Trophy title.
But the champion team will have …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Keen tussle expected in opening round of Ranji Trophy.