Sports News – Newsletter for November 21, 2010

George Sotiropoulos Emerges Victorious

DETROIT (GaeaTimes.com)- The Main Card Lightweight bout yesterday in Detroit was rather a heart pumping one. The match apparently seemed predictable in the beginning as there seemed every chances of Joe Lauzon emerging victorious. However, by the end, George Sotiropoulos proved all the predictions wrong and registered the title. By the end of the match, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : George Sotiropoulos Emerges Victorious.

Sehwag give India a strong start (Lunch report)

NAGPUR – India were off to a strong start, with Virender Sehwag racing to an unbeaten 55, as the hosts reached 89 for no loss at lunch after bowling out New Zealand for 193 in their first innings in the third and last cricket Test here Sunday.

At the break, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Sehwag give India a strong start (Lunch report).

Asian Games archery: Indian women’s team wins recurve bronze

GUANGZHOU – India’s women archers missed a golden chance to upset World No.1 South Korea in the semifinal and had to finally settle for the recurve team bronze medal by defeating Chinese Taipei at the Asian Games here Sunday.

The Indian team comprising Dola Banerjee, Deepika Kumari and Rimil Buriuly defeated Chinese Taipei 218-217 in …. Original article  : Asian Games archery: Indian women’s team wins recurve bronze.

Asian Games: Sodhi wins double trap gold, women’s archery team bronze (Afternoon Lead)

GUANGZHOU – Double trap shooter Ronjan Singh Sodhi won India’s first gold in shooting while the team bagged the bronze at the Asian Games here Sunday.

The Indian women’s archery recurve team — Dola Banerjee, Deepaki Kumari and Rimil Buriuly — won the bronze, beating Chinese Taipei 218-217 in a close contest.
In fact, the … Original article on : Asian Games: Sodhi wins double trap gold, women’s archery team bronze (Afternoon Lead).

Paul Williams Defeated By Sergio Martinez

ATLANTIC CITY (GaeaTimes.com)- It was a real thriller to watch the match between WBC title holder Sergio Martinez and challenger Paul Williams, as it was anticipated that the history would once again repeat itself. The memorable and one of the most rigorous bouts between the same two fighters that was held in December 2009, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Oz ‘demons’ would not trouble ‘fortunate’ England team: Broad

SYDNEY – England fast bowler Stuart Broad believes that lack of Australian experience for his team is a psychological bonus rather than a hindrance.

England have won only three of the past 26 Ashes Tests contested on Australian soil, and were thrashed 5-0 in the 2006 series.

“We’re quite fortunate in that – the team we’ve …. Original source  : Oz ‘demons’ would not trouble ‘fortunate’ England team: Broad.

Smith ‘quite surprised’ at dumping of Hauritz for Ashes opener

SYDNEY – Australian all-rounder Steven Smith has said that he is “quite surprised” at the dumping of off-spinner Nathan Hauritz in favour of uncapped left-arm spinner Xavier Doherty.

Doherty has been included in Australia’s 13-man squad for Thursday’s first Ashes Test in Brisbane.

“Nathan Hauritz has had a pretty long run and I think he’s done …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Smith ‘quite surprised’ at dumping of Hauritz for Ashes opener.

Rehab clinic asks media to stop “harassing” Gazza

LONDON – The Providence Projects, the rehabilitation clinic where Paul Gascoigne is being treated, has urged media to stop “harassing” the former England footballer, adding that media attention is “adding to his anxieties.”

Gascoigne is being treated for alcoholism and depression after being caught on drink driving charges.

The Sky News quoted Paul Spanjar, treatment director for …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Rehab clinic asks media to stop “harassing” Gazza.

We’ll defy critics and step up for Ashes, says Watson

SYDNEY – Shane Watson has described his achievement in winning over many of his critics as “satisfying” and credits his consistency and match-winning performances for it. He also said that this would be the approach of the Australian team when it takes on England in the Ashes series from November 25.

“Everyone handles [the scrutiny] very … Original article on : We’ll defy critics and step up for Ashes, says Watson.

Maiquel Falcao Defeats Gerald Harris

AUBURN HILLS (GaeaTimes.com)- In what was one of the most low-key fights in the UFC 123, Maiquel Falcao defeated Gerald Harris in a three round decision that could have gone either way. In spite of the dull fight, it was a big one for Maiquel Falcao as it was also UFC debut.
The first round … Read more >>>.

Trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi helps India win third gold at Asian games

GUANGZHOU – Trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi bagged the third gold medal for India in the Guangzhou Asian Games in men’s double trap shooting event on Sunday.

Sodhi also helped his team win a bronze medal in the double trap event.

The Indian trio of Sodhi (139), Asher Noria (134) and Vikran Bhatnagar (130) won the bronze … Read : Trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi helps India win third gold at Asian games.

Tony Parker, Eva Longoria to settle divorce ‘amicably’

WASHINGTON – It seems Tony Parker is committed to settling his divorce with Eva Longoria peacefully.

In filing his own divorce papers Friday in Texas, the star player for the San Antonio Spurs was merely following “standard procedure” in the breakup with Longoria, according to a source.

“This was not meant to escalate things,” People Magazine … Read more >>.

Ashes 2010: Aussies hope to take a pot shot at Duncan Fletcher

SYDNEY – One of the least respected figures in English cricket, Duncan Fletcher, has riled Australian skipper Ricky Ponting and coach Tim Nielsen by calling the Australian outfit the worst in 30 years.

“You can quote me on this, we could not care less what Duncan Fletcher thinks about anything or anyone,” Nielsen told The Sunday …. Source article  : Ashes 2010: Aussies hope to take a pot shot at Duncan Fletcher.

No reason to fault players for Chelsea’s recent Premier League losses: Ancelotti

LONDON – Chelsea FC coach Carlo Ancelotti has said while the club’s back-to-back defeats to Sunderland and Birmingham were frustrating, there was no reason to fault the effort or the commitment of the players.

Reacting to Chelsea’s first back-to-back defeats in four-and-a-half years, Ancelotti told The Sun: “I’ve already said to the players ‘don’t lose confidence … Read this article on Gaea Times at : No reason to fault players for Chelsea’s recent Premier League losses: Ancelotti.

Muthai, Aselefech win Delhi Half Marathon

NEW DELHI – Geoffrey Muthai of Kenya and Ethiopian Aselefech Mergia won the men and women’s events in the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon here Sunday.

Muthai clocked 59 minutes and 38 seconds to win the gold in the 21 kilometre event. Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa recorded 59m and 39s to finish second. His countryman Yacob Yarso … Read more : Muthai, Aselefech win Delhi Half Marathon.

Lunch scoreboard: India vs. New Zealand, Second day, Third Test

NAGPUR – Scoreboard at lunch on the second day of the third cricket Test between India and New Zealand here Saturday:

New Zealand first innings: (Overnight 148/7)
Tim McIntosh b Sreesanth 4
Martin Guptill c Dhoni b Sreesanth 6
Ross Taylor lbw b Sharma 20
Jesse Ryder c Raina b Harbhajan … Original article on : Lunch scoreboard: India vs. New Zealand, Second day, Third Test.

Michael Clarke ‘has no-smoking policy inside his plush Bondi pad’

MELBOURNE – It looks like no one is allowed to smoke inside cricketer Michael Clarke’s plush Bondi pad.

Spin-bowling great turned chat show host Shane Warne snuck a cigarette on Clarke’s balcony on Monday night in view of the paparazzi, after being invited over for dinner by Clarke.

Meanwhile, Warne, who had spent the afternoon working on … Original source on Gaea Times at : Michael Clarke ‘has no-smoking policy inside his plush Bondi pad’.

Collingwood backs England to overhaul ‘Gabba curse’ during Ashes opener

SYDNEY – England middle-order batsman Paul Collingwood is confident that his team can overhaul ‘the Gabba curse’ when they play the Ashes opener against England from November 25.

The Gabba in Brisbane is being viewed as the most dreaded venue for the visiting England team, as Australia has not lost a Test in this ground stadium …. Source  : Collingwood backs England to overhaul ‘Gabba curse’ during Ashes opener.

Criticism ahead of Ashes opener gives Aussies an edge over England: Hayden

SYDNEY – Former Australian batsman Matthew Hayden believes that stinging criticism ahead of the Ashes series has given the home team an edge over an England team lulled by their smooth preparation.

Key Australian players like Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Michael Clarke and Marcus North have been under immense pressure to perform, but Hayden reckons that …. Read the original article  : Criticism ahead of Ashes opener gives Aussies an edge over England: Hayden.

World’s first International Cricket Hall of Fame honours Bradman

SYDNEY – Australia has officially opened the world’s first International Cricket Hall of Fame exhibition in New South Wales, to honour the legacy of Sir Donald Bradman at Bowral, where he developed his cricketing skills.

According to news.com.au, the New South Wales Government has spent over 7.4 million dollars on the project. The exhibition at the … Read : World’s first International Cricket Hall of Fame honours Bradman.