Sports News – Newsletter for November 3, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Prior calls on England to focus on their game in Australia
PERTH – Wicketkeeper-batsman Matt Prior has said that England would focus on building intensity through its skills, bowling and fielding.
“I don’t think we need to say too much or get into a war of words with anyone,” Sky Sports quoted Prior, as saying ahead of the Ashes series.
Ponting offers hope to Queensland all-rounder Hopes
MELBOURNE – Dropped Australian all-rounder James Hopes has received support from captain Rick Ponting ahead of next February’s cricket World Cup.
“James has been a very valuable member of our one-day setup for the last three or four years now,” the Sydney Morning … Read more »»».
Lyon, Inter Milan lose, Barcelona held to draw
BERLIN – Olympique Lyon and Inter Milan Tuesday failed to secure their early progress in Champions League football as they slumped to defeats, while Barcelona drew in Copenhagen to be denied an early place in the knock-out stage.
Although there are two round of group matches outstanding, Lyon and Inter would have secured their place …. Source article : Lyon, Inter Milan lose, Barcelona held to draw.
Tottenham manager escapes punishment over referee comments
LONDON – Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp received a warning but no punishment by the Football Association for his comments about referee Mark Clattenburg following his side’s defeat against Manchester United last weekend.
Redknapp described the decision to allow a goal by Nani to stand as “a farce” and said the referee and officials had colluded … Read : Tottenham manager escapes punishment over referee comments.
Sharapova feels “spoiled” with 250K dlrs engagement ring
WASHINGTON – Maria Sharapova has admitted that she feels spoiled to receive a 250,000-dollar engagement ring from her fiance/Los Angeles Laker Sasha Vujacic.
“He completely surprised me! I’m so lucky and very much spoiled,” UsMagazine.com quoted Sharapova as saying at Monday’s Ace Awards at Cipriani 42nd Street in NYC.
“It was … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sharapova feels “spoiled” with 250K dlrs engagement ring.
Interim coach Batista named permanent successor to Maradona
BUENOS AIRES – - Sergio Batista, who has been interim coach of Argentina’s national team since the post-World Cup departure of Diego Maradona, was named the permanent coach Tuesday by the Argentine football federation (AFA.
A member of the 1986 world championship team alongside the legendary Maradona, Batista, 47, will prepare the Argentine side for … Original source on Gaea Times at : Interim coach Batista named permanent successor to Maradona.
Gold medallist jailed for bribing his way to Asian Games
HONG KONG – Hong Kong bodybuilder Chan Yan-to has been jailed for 16 months after being found guilty of bribing his way into the 2006 Asian Games where he won gold, a news report said Wednesday.
Chan, 44, had been banned from competing for two years after failing a drug test the previous year.
… Original source on Gaea Times at : Gold medallist jailed for bribing his way to Asian Games.
Vettori backs UDRS but system won’t be used during India tour
AHMEDABAD – New Zealand cricket captain Daniel Vettori has thrown his weight behind the use of the Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS), insisting “it is good for the game”.
The system, however, will not be used in the upcoming … Original article on : Vettori backs UDRS but system won’t be used during India tour.
Loss to Bangladesh no reason to take Kiwis lightly, says Harbhajan
NEW DELHI – Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has said that New Zealand team should not be “taken lightly” ahead of a three-test match series starting on Thursday, just because they lost to Bangladesh.
“It was a little shocking to see New Zealand go down to … Read more >>.
Ashes: Hilditch, Chappell differ on Oz Test XI composition
MELBOURNE – National Selection Panel chairman Andrew Hilditch and new panel member Greg Chappell reportedly have differing views on the composition of the Australian Test XI for the forthcoming Ashes series.
Australia’s four selectors are to meet in two weeks time to decide … Read : Ashes: Hilditch, Chappell differ on Oz Test XI composition.
Amir confident of ICC clean chit over ’spot-fixing’ charges after full hearing
ISLAMABAD – Suspended Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir is confident that he would come out clean in the ’spot-fixing’ hearing being conducted by the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s code of conduct commission.
Amir, Test captain Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif, were suspended in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Amir confident of ICC clean chit over ’spot-fixing’ charges after full hearing.
Gilani to press for PCB chief Ijaz Butt’s dismissal with Zardari
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that he would discuss the deteriorating situation of cricket in the country with President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) patron Asif Ali Zardari.
The government is reportedly under tremendous pressure to sack PCB Chairman … Original article on : Gilani to press for PCB chief Ijaz Butt’s dismissal with Zardari.
McGrath tips Australia to win Ashes series 5-0
SYDNEY – Fast-bowling great Glenn McGrath has again tipped Australia to regain the Ashes with a 5-0 whitewash agaisnt England.
“I couldn’t have more faith in the boys. We had a Twenty20 loss to Sri Lanka on Sunday, but those matches are unpredictable. … Read more »»».
Ponting backs under-pressure Hussey to come good in Ashes
SYDNEY – Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has backed under-pressure batsman Mike Hussey to regain form for the Ashes starting on November 25 in Brisbane, and also endorsed him to stay with the one-day side, despite making a golden duck and three in Western Australia’s … Original article on : Ponting backs under-pressure Hussey to come good in Ashes.
Vettori says facing a top team on their home turf is the toughest challenge
AHMEDABAD – New Zealand cricket team captain Daniel Vettori has said facing a top team like India on their home turf is the toughest challenge.
“It’s the toughest challenge, to face the top team in their own conditions,” The Age quoted Vettori, as saying.
“The talent and success they (India) have is …. Original source : Vettori says facing a top team on their home turf is the toughest challenge.
‘Spot-fixing’ scam diverted attention from possible ‘home games’: Butt
LAHORE – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt has said that the tour of England ’spot-fixing’ scam has ruined the country’s chances of holding ‘home games’.
Leading cricket teams have refused to visit Pakistan following last year’s terrorist attack on the Sri Lanka team bus, which has … Read more >>.
Ashes: Aussies will err if they leave out ‘Mr.Cricket’ Hussey, says Arthur
MELBOURNE – Former South African cricket team coach and now coach with Western Australia, Mickey Arthur has said Australia would be “wrong” if they failed to select out-of-form batsman Mike Hussey for the first Ashes Test against England.
Hussey has scored just two Test centuries since the start … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Ashes: Aussies will err if they leave out ‘Mr.Cricket’ Hussey, says Arthur.
Leander Paes On ‘KBC’
MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Indian tennis ace Leander Paes is all set to appear on the ‘Diwali’ special episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ and with the spoilers doing the rounds on the web, it is evident that the sports star is a die hard fan of the Big B. Leander Paes and a number of …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Leander Paes On ‘KBC’.
Ex-Proteas opener Gibbs was a loner, claims Coach Arthur
MELBOURNE – Former South African cricket team coach Mickey Arthur has described opener Herschelle Gibbs as somewhat of a loner after he criticised the power set-up under him.
Reacting to comments in Gibbs controversial autobiography that said current South African captain Graeme Smith was afforded too much power …. Source article : Ex-Proteas opener Gibbs was a loner, claims Coach Arthur.
South Africa defeat Pakistan by two runs in third ODI in Dubai
DUBAI – A fighting century by opening Hashim Amla and a four-wicket spell by fast bowler Morne Morkel helped South Africa pull off a narrow two-run win over Pakistan in the third one-day international played here on Tuesday night.
Pakistan scored 226 for the loss of nine wickets and the … Read more >>>.