Sports News – Newsletter for November 15, 2010

Ashes: Challenged Johnson must try to retain Ponting’s faith

MELBOURNE – As the Ashes loom next week, Australian left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Johnson faces a short-term challenge of retaining skipper Ricky Ponting’s faith in his abilities to effectively get opposition batters out.

Johnson has been one of Ponting’s great … Read more »».

Ex-Kiwi great Turner sees lots of promise in Williamson

WELLINGTON – Two things have impressed New Zealand cricket selector Glenn Turner about Kane Williamson’s debut ton against India last week – his ability to play off the back foot and his century celebrations.

Williamson could not have made a more emphatic statement as the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ex-Kiwi great Turner sees lots of promise in Williamson.

NHRA Results Declared

POMONA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals, which have took place from November 1114 came to an end yesterday. With the conclusion of the event, its results have been declared. The events that comprised of The Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals were, Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and … Read more : NHRA Results Declared.

Michael Vaughan’s crude tweet about Carol Vorderman’s “big new friends”

LONDON – Former British cricketer Michael Vaughan, who is known for his candid commentary, recently took to Twitter to comment on media personality Carol Vorderman’s breasts, suggesting that she may have had surgery.

Vaughan, 36, posted his tweets after he saw … Read more >>>.

World heavyweight king Haye will retire at 31 with his ‘money and marbles’ intact

LONDON – The WBA world heavyweight king David Haye has said that he wants to quit boxing after he turns 31 next October because he does not want his record ruined if he continued playing after the specified date. …. Read the original article  : here.

Shane Bond unlikely to reconcile with dad following charge

AUCKLAND – Former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond has acknowledged his father John’s support, but doubts they will reconcile.

John has revealed the cause of a bitter family feud that has seen him ostracised from his son.

John Bond said that his marriage to Shane’s mother Judith ended more than five years … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Shane Bond unlikely to reconcile with dad following charge.

Ind Vs NZ Updates

HYDERABAD, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- It looks like the second test between India and New Zealand is heading towards a draw as well with both New Zealand openers at the crease showing no signs of getting out. For India, a big blow to the bowling attack happened earlier in the morning when Zaheer Khan walked off …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Asian Games badminton: China clinch women’s team title for ninth time

GUANGZHOU – China Monday clinched the women’s badminton team trophy for the ninth time at the Asian Games, sweeeping aside Thailand 3-0 in the final.

China have collected all the women’s team titles but one in 1994 when the badminton powerhouse failed to clinch any title at the Asiad at Hiroshima, Japan.
World …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Asian Games hockey: Indian men demolish Hong Kong 7-0

GUANGZHOU – Indian men began their hockey campaign with a 7-0 drubbing of Hong Kong in Group B at the Asian Games here Monday.

Bharat put India ahead in the second minute and opened the floodgates.
Drag-flick specialist Sandeep Singh (4th minute, 18th) then converted two penalty corners, before the free-flowing Indian attack toyed with …. Source  : Asian Games hockey: Indian men demolish Hong Kong 7-0.

Brit boxing body may hold back million pound pay out to faking Audley Harrison

LONDON – Audley Harrison may have his million pound purse withheld by boxing chiefs after his joke world title fight with David Haye.

Harrison landed just one punch during the fight, and fans compared him to the Wizard of Oz’s cowardly lion.

British Boxing Board of Control secretary Robert Smith told The Sun: “It is … Original article on : Brit boxing body may hold back million pound pay out to faking Audley Harrison.

Becks shows off skating skills

LONDON – David Beckham is reported to have shown off his footwork skills as he took his sons on a trip to a skateboarding park.

They were testing out the new gear they purchased recently.

While Beckham and eldest son Brooklyn, 11, checked out the moves of other skateboarders, five-year-old Cruz was preoccupied with an … Original article on : Becks shows off skating skills.

Gunners move to within two points of Premier League leader Chelsea

LONDON – Coach Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal displayed all qualities needed to be champions as the Gunners moved to within two points of Premier League leader Chelsea.

The Gunners’ shock home defeat by Newcastle has been followed by wins at Wolves and Everton.

Strikes from Bacary Sagna and Cesc Fabregas ended Everton’s seven-match unbeaten run …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Capello goes to war against England stars boozing culture

LONDON – England football team coach Fabio Capello has gone to war against the boozing culture that has become a habit with some of the squad’s stars.

Since taking over as England boss, the Italian could be forgiven for believing that the Premier League is beset by a drinking culture, that its multi-millionaire stars are running … Original source on Gaea Times at : Capello goes to war against England stars boozing culture.

Cricket Australia may lose upto 20 million dollars due to poor Ashes spectator attendance

SYDNEY – The Ashes is the traditional cash cow that funds Australian cricket, but slumping ticket sales in all states will wipe at least 16 million dollars from Cricket Australia’s bottom line this financial year. Poor weather and a lack of walk-up sales could take that figure past 20 million dollars, and this could have … Read more »»».

Zulqarnain Haider reveals ’suspicious’ incident involving Butt, Amir in domestic cricket

LONDON – Runaway wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider has revealed a suspicious incident in Pakistan domestic cricket, claiming that Lahore Eagles coach Sajad Akbar had forced him to stand down as captain for the 2009 Royal Bank of Scotland Cup quarterfinal.

Haider claims that he was forced to ‘rest’ from Lahore Eagles’ 50-over match against National Bank of …. Source  : Zulqarnain Haider reveals ’suspicious’ incident involving Butt, Amir in domestic cricket.

Asian Games TT: Sharath-Shamini in mixed doubles pre-quarters

GUANGZHOU – India’s Sharath Kamal and Shamini Kumaresan beat the Vietnamese pair of Quang Linh Dinh and Thi Tam Luong 3-1 to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the table tennis mixed doubles event at the Asian Games here Monday.

However, the other Indian pair of Amalraj Anthony and Madhurika Patkar lost to Chih Yuan Chang and …. Read the original article  : Asian Games TT: Sharath-Shamini in mixed doubles pre-quarters.

Harbhajan’s second consecutive ton gives India a handy lead (Lunch Report)

HYDERABAD – Harbhajan Singh became the first No.8 batsman to score consecutive centuries in Test cricket and guided India to 472 in the first innings against New Zealand on the fourth day of the second cricket Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here Monday.

Harbhajan remained unbeaten on 111 and with Sreesanth (24) … Read : Harbhajan’s second consecutive ton gives India a handy lead (Lunch Report).

Everton Vs Arsenal Results

WALTON, UNITED KINGDOM (GaeaTimes.com)- Arsenal proved yet again that they are one of the best teams in league with a 2-1 win over Everton this Sunday. Arsene Wenger’s men survived a late rally from Everton to assert themselves in the second position behind Chelsea in the league tables. The win also gives them the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Everton Vs Arsenal Results.

Asian Games soft tennis: Indian challenge over

GUANGZHOU – India’s challenge in soft tennis ended after they lost both their mixed doubles first round matches at the Asian Games here Monday.

India’ Jitender Mehlda and Monica Murali Menon lost 3-5, 0-4, 3-5, 1-4, 1-4 to Japan’s Mai Sasaki and Hidenori Shinohara in 16 minutes.
Another Indian pair Mohammed Nasir and Taruka Srivastava …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Asian Games soft tennis: Indian challenge over.

ICC tribunal hearings over Pak trio in Jan will have no link with Oct findings: Lorgat

KARACHI – International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat has advised suspended Pakistan cricketers and their lawyers to not mix the hearings of the tribunal held last month and the Doha hearings scheduled in January.

Lorgat said that the presence of the ICC Code of Conduct Commission Chairman, Michael Beloff, in the hearing would …. Original source  : ICC tribunal hearings over Pak trio in Jan will have no link with Oct findings: Lorgat.