Sports News – Newsletter for November 7, 2010

Subcontinental stars gear up for Women’s Indian Open golf

GURGAON – A group of professional golfers of Indian and sub-continental origin will challenge the best of Europe and Asian players here at the Hero Honda Womens Indian open golf.

The tournament will be held Nov 11-13 at the DLF Golf and Country Club.
Some of the names may be familiar but there are some … Original article on : Subcontinental stars gear up for Women’s Indian Open golf.

Tea scoreboard: India vs New Zealand, First Test, Day four

AHMEDABAD – The following is the scoreboard at tea on the fourth day of the first cricket Test between India and New Zealand here Sunday:

India first innings: 487
New Zealand first innings:
Tim McIntosh c Dhoni b Khan 0
Brendon McCullum st Dhoni b Ojha 65
Bradley-John Watling b Ojha 6
…. Read the original article  : here.

Goldikova Wins

LOUISVILLE (GaeaTimes.com)- There was drama on the tracks of Churchill Downs on Saturday as champion racehorse Goldikova stole the show against the boys with her third straight victory in Breeders’ Cup Turf Mile. The 5 year old mare’s French trainer Freddy Head was left speechless by the performance of the mare and who later … Read more >>>.

Lee-Anne scores another top-10, all set for Indian Open

JEJU – South African Lee Anne Pace shot a brilliant six-under 66 on the final day to vault inside the top-10 as she finished tied seventh in the Korea European Ladies Masters Sunday.

Lee-Anne, who is leading the Money List on Ladies European Tour thus extended her lead over seasoned Laura Davies. Lee-Anne won two …. Original source  : Lee-Anne scores another top-10, all set for Indian Open.

India 2/3 in their second innings at tea

AHMEDABAD – India were reeling at two for three in their second innings at tea on the fourth day of the first cricket Test against New Zealand here Sunday.

Sachin Tendulkar was at the crease and was yet to open his account as India led by 30 runs. Earlier, New Zealand were packed off in … Read more »»».

Partnerships helped to strengthen England’s cricket: Andrew Walpole

LONDON – England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) General Manager for media relations, Andrew Walpole, has revealed how the board had revived English cricket in the mid-1990s.

“We had long been the No.1 summer sport, but then we realized we needed to work very hard to maintain that position,” the Sydney Morning Herald quoted Walpole, as … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Partnerships helped to strengthen England’s cricket: Andrew Walpole.

Tubby backs Clarke as leader for Australian cricket’s new era

SYDNEY – Former captain and current Cricket Australia board member Mark Taylor has launched a passionate defence of Michael Clarke, saying his mixed perception is the result of a different style of leader presiding over a team in transition at the beginning of a new era in the game.

Taylor, who captained Australia from 1994 to …. Original source  : Tubby backs Clarke as leader for Australian cricket’s new era.

No tour restriction for Australia’s WAGS during Ashes

MELBOURNE – Cricket Australia in stark contrast to England’s policy will allow wives and girlfriends (WAGS) of players more often than ever during the Ashes series.

England has banned WAGS for the first six weeks of the Ashes tour, but the Australian players will be able to have their families stay with them at team accommodation …. Original source  : No tour restriction for Australia’s WAGS during Ashes.

Pietersen not taking struggling Australia lightly

PERTH – English batsman Kevin Pietersen Sunday said he is not bothered about Australia’s current poor run in international cricket and the whole team is busy concentrating on the Ashes preparations.

Australia have lost seven international games in a row. To make matters worse, Ponting and his men suffered their first bilateral home series …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pietersen not taking struggling Australia lightly.

2010 Breeders’ Cup Results Get Exciting

LOUISVILLE (GaeaTimes.com)- 2010 Breeders’ Cup ended yesterday with the most exciting results. They were unpredictable, thrilling and at times, disappointing. This especially holds true for the much awaited final race, Breeders Cup Classic, where Zenyatta was expected to make her third consecutive victory in the race, and the twentieth victory of her career. However, much …. Original source  : 2010 Breeders’ Cup Results Get Exciting.

Breaches can be found in England team’s fortress: Roebuck

SYDNEY – The Andrew Staruss-led England team can be beaten, but Australia will need to be at their best, noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck has said.

England have arrived Down Under to defend the urn they claimed with a 2-1 success on home soil last year.

“England are not exactly a pack of cards, but they’re not …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Breaches can be found in England team’s fortress: Roebuck.

Bingle opens up about split with Clarke

MELBOURNE – Australia’s skipper Michael Clarke’s former fiancee Lara Bingle spilled the beans about the couple’s break up.

The controversial model opened up about the rumours swirling about her colourful life.

Bingle said she remained friends with Clarke even after their break up.

“The dynamic is still there.We’re the best of friends. Michael and I have amazing chemistry,” …. Read the original article  : here.

McGrath backs Ponting to lead Australia to an Ashes victory

SYDNEY – Australia’s most successful fast bowler Glenn McGrath has backed Ricky Ponting as the man to lead Australia to an Ashes victory, and ridiculed critics of the team’s bowling attack as “hypocritical.”

McGrath further said that his old skipper Ponting was the perfect person to lead Australia’s revival, and described the recent criticism of Ponting [..] Read the original article: here.

Espanyol,Real Sociedad show their mettle in Spanish League

MADRID – Saturday saw Espanyol and Real Sociedad show their credentials to be amongst the top teams in the Spanish football league, with efficient home wins.

Espanyol beat lowly Malaga 1-0, Sociedad downed Racing Santander by the same score.
Espanyol – who have won all five of their home matches – are now fourth, with … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Espanyol,Real Sociedad show their mettle in Spanish League.

Zenyatta’s Breeders Cup Defeat Disappoints Many

LOUISVILLE (GaeaTimes.com)- It was a bad day for the most competent horse in Breeders Cup 2010. Zenyatta, who was anticipated to make her third consecutive victory in the Breeders Cup Classic, lost her game to Blame, by just a few inches. Many people who were supporting her, which constituted the majority of the audiences, were …. Source  : Zenyatta’s Breeders Cup Defeat Disappoints Many.

Williamson strikes century on debut (Lunch report)

AHMEDABAD – Kane Williamson struck century on debut as New Zealand cruised to 417 for six at lunch on the fourth day of the first cricket Test against India here Sunday.

The 20-year-old became the youngest of the eight Black Caps to achieve this feat when he flicked Zaheer Khan to fine leg for a …. Original article  : Williamson strikes century on debut (Lunch report).

Unrelenting Eto’o on target to salvage home draw in Serie A

ROME – Serie A top scorer Samuel Eto’o Saturday levelled for champions Inter Milan to salvage a 1-1 home draw against promoted Brescia.

The Cameroon striker scored his eighth goal in 10 games after being floored in the area as he again displayed the impressive form that has also made him the Champions League top …. Read the original article  : Unrelenting Eto’o on target to salvage home draw in Serie A.

Ferguson praises persistent Man United, Tottenham beaten

LONDON – Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson praised his side’s persistence as they pinched another late winner Saturday to step up their title challenge.

Ji-Sung Park scored his second goal of the game – in injury time – to give his side a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, despite fielding a weakened side.
“We …. Read the original article  : Ferguson praises persistent Man United, Tottenham beaten.

North, not Hauritz should be Australia’s first-choice spinner: MacGill

SYDNEY – Former spinner Stuart MacGill has backed Marcus North to be retained for the coming Ashes series, as first-choice spinner.

The selectors are debating over Nathan Hauritz, Steve Smith, Xavier Doherty and a host of unproven candidates to fill the spinning slot.

MacGill, who bagged 208 Test wickets with his ripping leg breaks, said: “I think … Original source on Gaea Times at : North, not Hauritz should be Australia’s first-choice spinner: MacGill.

F1 champion Button escapes unhurt in Sao Paulo armed car attack

BRASILIA – Formula One world champion Jenson Button has escaped unhurt from an attempted armed attack as he was driven away from the Brazilian Grand Prix circuit in Sao Paulo on Saturday, according to his McLaren racing team.

“Would-be assailants made an attempt to approach the car that was carrying Jenson Button” on Saturday, BBC … Read more »».