Sports News – Newsletter for November 16, 2010

Ashes: Oz selectors have avoided difficult decision for another week

SYDNEY – A former Australian cricketer has sarcastically said that the selectors should have named all 66 Sheffield Shield players in the Ashes squad after they announced a bulging preliminary squad of 17 for the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, however, the selectors Andrew Hilditch, Greg Chappell, David Boon and …. Source article  : Ashes: Oz selectors have avoided difficult decision for another week.

Tea scoreboard: India vs New Zealand, day five, second Test

HYDERABAD – The following is the scoreboard at tea on the fifth and last day of the second cricket Test between India and New Zealand here Tuesday:

New Zealand first innings: 350
India first innings: 472
New Zealand second innings (overnight 237/4)
Tim McIntosh c sub Pujara b Ojha 49
Brendon McCullum c …. Source article  : Tea scoreboard: India vs New Zealand, day five, second Test.

Asian Games hockey: Lacklustre Indian women go down to Japan 0-3

GUANGZHOU – A brittle defence let India down and led to their 0-3 loss to Japan in women’s hockey at the Asian Games here Tuesday.

Japan outclassed an unimpressive India in the first half, scoring two field goals through captain Miyuki Nakagawa (10th minute) and Chiba Kaori (31). The Japanese withstood India’s sporadic moves to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Asian Games hockey: Lacklustre Indian women go down to Japan 0-3.

McCullum double ton takes New Zealand to 448/8

HYDERABAD – Brendon McCullum struck a double century as New Zealand reached 448 for eight at tea in their second innings on the fifth day of the second cricket Test against India here Tuesday.

McCullum scored 225, aided by 22 fours and four sixes, while Kane Williamson made 69.
New Zealand lead by 326 runs.
… Original source on Gaea Times at : McCullum double ton takes New Zealand to 448/8.

Asian Games swimming: Khade in men’s 50m butterfly final

GUANGZHOU – Virdhawal Khade Tuesday qualified for the men’s 50-metre butterfly final in the Asian Games at the Aoti Aquatics Centre here Tuesday.

Khade topped his heat by clocking 24.56 seconds, which was the fifth best timing among the eight qualified. Khade Monday missed a bronze in the men’s 50-metre freestyle with a stroke, …. Read the original article  : here.

Is Michael Phelps dating Brittny Gastineau?

NEW YORK – Rumours are abuzz that Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps is dating Brittny Gastineau, daughter of former Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau.

According to TMZ.com, though the relationship is reportedly “kind of new,” the duo was spotted hanging out in Los Angeles over the weekend, reports the New York Daily News.

At the Mondrian Hotel Friday …. Original source  : Is Michael Phelps dating Brittny Gastineau?.

Harrison apologises for woeful performance against WBA champ Haye

LONDON – Audley Harrison has apologised for his woeful performance against David Haye on Saturday night.

Harrison was convinced he was the man to end the Hayemaker’s reign as WBA world heavyweight champion.

But his challenge was halted in dramatic fashion during the third round of the title showdown at Manchester’s MEN Arena.

The BBC …. Read the original article  : here.

Vitali Klitschko wants a spring fight with David Haye

LONDON – Ukrainian boxer Vitali Klitschko says he wants to sign a contract with David Haye to fight in spring 2011 within “the next month”.

Haye retained his WBA heavyweight title when he demolished Audley Harrison, while Klitschko is the WBC champion.

Vitali Klitschko told the BBC: “Stop talking. I’m ready to sign any time, let’s …. Read the original article  : Vitali Klitschko wants a spring fight with David Haye.

Michael Vick Marks Eagles’ Victory

ANNAPOLIS (GaeaTimes.com)- It was probably one of the most historic victory for the Philadelphia Eagles yesterday against the Washington Redskins on Monday, week 10 of the NLF. The Eagles gave a humiliating defeat to the Redskins with a score of 59-28, with the remarkable performance from its left handed quarterback, Michael Vick. The Redskins … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Michael Vick Marks Eagles’ Victory.

Man U’s American owners to pay off PIK loans

LONDON – Manchester United’s American owners have revealed that they will pay off their high interest payment-in-kind (PIK) loans, estimated to be worth around 220 million pounds.

The loans were borrowed from three US hedge funds to help finance the Glazer family’s 790 million pound takeover of the club in 2005, reports the BBC.

The BBC understands …. Original article  : Man U’s American owners to pay off PIK loans.

Haye’s insists that Harrison deserves 1.5 million pound payout

LONDON – WBA champion David Haye insists Audley Harrison deserves his 1.5 million pound pay day for just seven minutes and 53 seconds of work.

The WBA champ was stunned after boxing chiefs said they were ready to withhold Harrison’s purse after the three-round world title farce in Manchester.

Harrison landed just one punch before ref Luis … Original article on : Haye’s insists that Harrison deserves 1.5 million pound payout.

Harris vows to pound England if selected for first Ashes Test

MELBOURNE – Australia bowler Ryan Harris has vowed to pound England batsmen if he is selected for the first Ashes Test starting on November 25 at the Gabba.

Harris is very much in Australia’s Ashes battle plans against England with the speedster rushed to Melbourne for a private session with national team physio Alex Kountouris …. Source article  : Harris vows to pound England if selected for first Ashes Test.

Asian Games billiards: Lilly, Alok lose in cue sports

GUANGZHOU – Veteran Dharminder Singh Lilly lost 8-40 to Joji Kai of Japan in the men’s carom 3 singles quarterfinals while compatriot Alok Kumar went down 4-9 to another Japanese Hisataka Kamihasha in a preliminary match of the men’s 9-ball pool singles at the Asian Games here Tuesday.

Kumar had won a …. Source article  : Asian Games billiards: Lilly, Alok lose in cue sports.

Hauritz says he is a better bowler than Doherty

MELBOURNE – Spinner Nathan Hauritz, whose place in the Australian Test team is in doubt, has said that he is a better bowler than Tasmanian Xavier Doherty who has also been included in an expanded 17-man Ashes squad.

Hauritz said that he will improve his performance and will be out to do exactly that at the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Hauritz says he is a better bowler than Doherty.

New Zealand stretch lead to 217 against India (Lunch Report)

HYDERABAD – Brendan McCullum was unbeaten on 171 as New Zealand cruised to 339 four four in the second innings against India at lunch on the fifth day as the second cricket Test headed towards a draw here Tuesday.

Resuming at 237 for four, McCullum and Kane Williamson (66*) scored briskly as 102 runs …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Asian Games: Indian shuttlers, paddlers advance (Afternoon Lead)

GUANGZHOU – Shuttlers Jwala-Ashwini and paddlers Sharath-Saha advanced into the next round but the women’s hockey team went down 0-3 to Japan and India’s judo campaign ended on the fourth day of competition at the Asian Games here Tuesday.

Commonwealth Games gold medallists Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa moved into the pre-quarterfinals of the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Asian Games: Indian shuttlers, paddlers advance (Afternoon Lead).

Asian Games cycling: Mahita finish ninth in points race

GUANGZHOU – India’s medal hope Mahita Mohan came a dismal ninth while Suchitra Devi Konsam could not finish the women’s points race finals at the Asian Games cycling here Tuesday.

Mahita had earlier finished last, at 10th place, in the 500m time trials, which was her main event.
In the men’s keirin, O. … Original article on : Asian Games cycling: Mahita finish ninth in points race.

Arthur replies to PCB’s legal notice, denies making any match-fixing claims against Pak

LAHORE – Former South Africa cricket coach Mickey Arthur, replying to the Pakistan Cricket Board’s legal notice, has denied making any match-fixing accusations against the Pakistan side.

Last Monday, the PCB had sent a notice to Arthur, asking him to “unconditionally and publicly retract” his statements, which suggested that the final ODI between Pakistan and …. Read the original article  : Arthur replies to PCB’s legal notice, denies making any match-fixing claims against Pak.

Asian Games hockey: India women go down 0-3 to Japan

GUANGZHOU – Indian women went down 0-3 to Japan in their second Group A hockey match of the Asian Games here Tuesday.

Japan scored through captain Miyuki Nakagawa (10th minute), Chiba Kaori (31) and Arai Mazuki (70).
India had beaten Malaysia 4-0 in the first match.
…. Source  : Asian Games hockey: India women go down 0-3 to Japan.

Lunch scoreboard: India vs New Zealand, Second Test, Day 5

HYDERABAD – The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the fifth and last day of the second cricket Test between India and New Zealand here Tuesday:

New Zealand first innings: 350
India first innings: 472
New Zealand second innings (overnight 237/4):
Tim McIntosh c sub Pujara b Ojha 49
Brendon McCullum batting … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Lunch scoreboard: India vs New Zealand, Second Test, Day 5.