Sports News – Newsletter for November 10, 2010

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

S.African artists, designers to reinvent Vuvuzelas as earrings

LONDON – The much reviled and controversial plastic horns that were the highlight of this year’s football World Cup, Vuvuzela, are likely to be reinvented as earrings.

A panel of South African artists and designers chose earrings as the best reuse of the vuvuzela from more than 150 photographs, videos … Read more »».

Rajini to participate in Endurance world championship race

CHENNAI – Krishnan Rajini, in the Red Rooster Racing livery, will become the first Indian ever to participate in the Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship when he rolls out for the fifth and final event of the 2010 edition at Doha, Qatar Saturday.

The Chennai-based Rajini, will be riding a Suzuki GSX R 1000 bike …. Original article : Rajini to participate in Endurance world championship race.

Michael Clarke ducks questions about girlfriend Kyly Boldy

MELBOURNE – Michael Clarke ducked questions, at an event to launch Australia’s Ashes ad campaign this week, about his new girlfriend Kyly Boldy.

Asked if he and the one-time Miss Indy were going strong after she was spotted watching Australia play Sri Lanka at the SCG last week, Clarke side-stepped the question and made some joke … Original source on Gaea Times at : Michael Clarke ducks questions about girlfriend Kyly Boldy.

Gayle all set to play again for Warriors in Twenty20 Big Bash

SYDNEY – West Indies batsman Chris Gayle is almost certain to play again for Western Australia during this summer’s Twenty20 Big Bash competition.

Gayle was a big hit for the Warriors last summer despite playing just two games due to a side strain.

The prolific striker, who recently turned down a central contract offer … Original article on : Gayle all set to play again for Warriors in Twenty20 Big Bash.

Nothing can prepare England for bounce and pace of Gabba pitch: Ponting

MELBOURNE – Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has said nothing can prepare England for the bounce and pace of the Gabba when the first Test starts in Brisbane this month.

The Gabba has been a fast bowler’s paradise so far this season, with not even Queensland being able … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nothing can prepare England for bounce and pace of Gabba pitch: Ponting.

North ready for Ashes with invaluable insight about England’s bowling

SYDNEY – Refreshed Marcus North, who is ready to play a key role in the Ashes series, has said that his brief glimpse at England’s bowling attack gave him an invaluable insight ahead of the five-Test series.

North faced 73 balls in his first-innings knock of 19 for Western Australia against England last week, but was …. Original article on Gaea Times at : North ready for Ashes with invaluable insight about England’s bowling.

Coleen ‘having the time of her life’ without Rooney!

LONDON – Wayne Rooney’s wife Coleen is apparently enjoying her life without the football star these days.

She was seen having a good time out in London while hubby was in boot camp 5,000 miles away.

Wearing a sexy little black dress and killer leopard-print heels, Coleen, headed from an awards bash straight to the bar of …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Coleen ‘having the time of her life’ without Rooney!.

Flower calls on ICC to crack down on Pak cricket match-fixing allegations

ADELAIDE – England cricket team coach Andy Flower has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to take action on match-fixing allegations involving the Pakistan cricket team.

England is scheduled to play in Pakistan next winter, and Flower’s latest demand comes in the wake of Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider fleeing the Pakistan camp in Dubai claiming …. Read the original article : Flower calls on ICC to crack down on Pak cricket match-fixing allegations.

James Franklin hoping for a Black Cap crack at India in Hyderabad

WELLINGTON – Wellington’s James Franklin is quite eager take on India in the second cricket test to be played at Hyderabad from Friday.

The 26-test all-rounder had to fly into action after checking his messages at 10 p.m. on Monday at his Napier hotel.

Instead of taking the new ball for Wellington on the opening day …. Source article : James Franklin hoping for a Black Cap crack at India in Hyderabad.

Batting coach Greatbatch calls for more Test match cricket for Black Caps

HYDERABAD – New Zealand’s batting coach Mark Greatbatch has challenged New Zealand Cricket officials to work for more test matches for the national squad because he firmly believes that arena best serves players wanting to develop their games.

“We don’t play a lot of test cricket, and I think, that is a real work-on for …. Read the original article : Batting coach Greatbatch calls for more Test match cricket for Black Caps.

Australia must reverse downward slide during Ashes series: Katich

SYDNEY – Australian opener Simon Katich wants the team to reverse its downward slide during the Ashes series, as poor results against Pakistan in England and India on the subcontinent show that the Australia team is not functioning as it should.

Australia’s Test team has been in reverse mode since beating South Africa in 2009.

“This is …. Read the original article : Australia must reverse downward slide during Ashes series: Katich.

Federer says he has asked IMG chief about betting allegation

NEW YORK/PARIS – Tennis champion Roger Federer has reportedly approached sports and media conglomerate IMG for clarifications on his role in allegations of a breach of contract filed against Theodore J. Forstmann, one of the founding partners of Forstmann Little and Company, a private equity firm, and chairman and CEO of IMG.

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Rebuilding golf swing is a work in progress: Tiger Woods

MELBOURNE – American golfer Tiger Woods has said that he can still win this week’s Australian Masters, despite undergoing a total rebuild of his swing.

Woods, 34, said he had recently begun a complete remodelling of his swing under coach Sean Foley.

“Absolutely (I have). It’s a work in progress. But sometimes it takes longer than others, …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Organising Committee issues ad to ‘reveal facts’ about CWG

NEW DELHI – Amid charges of corruption, the organising committee of the 2010 Commonwealth Games Wednesday issued full page advertisements in leading newspapers about its budget and expenditure in conducting the event, avowedly to “reveal facts” in “public interest”.

Calling it a special Commonwealth Games report, the ad said the responsibility of the organising committee … Original article on : Organising Committee issues ad to ‘reveal facts’ about CWG.

Haider told he has played his last match for Pakistan

LONDON – Pakistan cricketer Zulqarnain Haider, who fled to London, has ruined his chances of playing for his country in future. A Pakistani official said Hiader has “played his last game for Pakistan”.

The 24-year-old wicketkeeper, who fled from Dubai without informing team officials Monday, has decided to retire from international cricket claiming he had …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Haider told he has played his last match for Pakistan.

Now, Tiger’s playing partner courts lady trouble at Australia Open

MELBOURNE – Tiger Woods has to run into trouble with a lady at the Australian Pro-Am Golf Championships, but this time, the blame lies with his playing partner.

Woods was an innocent bystander at the Victoria Golf Club here when an errant shot by one of his playing partners struck a female spectator squarely in the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Now, Tiger’s playing partner courts lady trouble at Australia Open.