Sports News – Newsletter for November 22, 2010

Asian Games tennis: Sania-Vardhan settle for silver in mixed doubles

GUANGZHOU – India’s Sania Mirza and Vishnu Vardhan had to rest content with a silver medal in the mixed doubles event of tennis competitions following a 6-4, 1-6, 0-1 loss to Chinese Taipei’s Yung Jan Chan and Tsung Hua Yang at the Asian Games here Monday.

Sania had won a gold with Leander Paes in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bronze in archery, Mary Kom and Somdev eye medals (Afternoon Lead)

GUANGZHOU – The Indian men’s team won an archery bronze while World champion boxer Mary Kom and tennis star Somdev Devvarman were headed for a medal finish after 10 days of competitions at the Asian Games here Monday.

India’s medal tally is now at 34, comprising five gold, 11 silver and 18 bronze.
The Indian … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Bronze in archery, Mary Kom and Somdev eye medals (Afternoon Lead).

Asian Games wrestling: Manoj Kumar to fight for bronze

GUANGZHOU – India wrestler Manoj Kumar will fight for bronze after losing to Taleb Nematpour of Iran 0-3 in the semi-finals of the greco-roman 84 kg category at the Asian Games here Monday.

Manoj, silver medallist at the Delhi Commonwealth Games, could not score a single point in three rounds against his Iranian opponent at …. Original source  : Asian Games wrestling: Manoj Kumar to fight for bronze.

Tanveer Ahmed should have been tried on ‘bowler-friendly’ English pitches: Qadir

KARACHI – Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selector Abdul Qadir has said that fast bowler Tanveer Ahmed should have been introduced in the recent tour of England.

Qadir’s comments follow Ahmed’s brilliant six-wicket haul in the second Test against South Africa underway in Abu Dhabi.

The 31-year-old finished the first innings of match with the figures of …. Original source  : Tanveer Ahmed should have been tried on ‘bowler-friendly’ English pitches: Qadir.

Six-wicket haul on Pak Test debut was a dream come true: Tanvir Ahmed

ABU DHABI – Pakistani fast bowler Tanvir Ahmed has described his six wicket haul in the ongoing second Test against South Africa as a dream come true.

Tanvir finished the first innings of match with the figures of 6-120 off 28 overs, which included the wickets of Graeme Smith, Jacques Kallis, Hashim Amla and Mark Boucher. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Six-wicket haul on Pak Test debut was a dream come true: Tanvir Ahmed.

Coach Flower rejects Warne’s Pietersen is a outcast claim

BRISBANE – England cricket team coach Andy Flower has rejected former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne’s claim that Kevin Pietersen is an outcast from the touring team.

Warne, a close friend of Pietersen, has described the South African-born batsman’s treatment when forced out as captain last year and axed from the England one-day and Twenty20 sides this …. Original article  : Coach Flower rejects Warne’s Pietersen is a outcast claim.

Khalid Latif hits first Asian Games ton as Pak thrash China to reach semi-finals

GUANGZHOU – Pakistan captain Khalid Latif smashed the first century of the Asian Games to crush China by 128 runs in Guangzhou to reach the semi-finals on Monday.

Latif scored an unbeaten 103 off 69 balls, which featured eight fours and five sixes, as Pakistan made 183-1 in their allotted 20 overs.

Chasing the score, China never … Read more »»».

Captain Ponting under biggest amount of pressure, says Pietersen ahead of Ashes

BRISBANE – In the first definitive sledge launched against Australia by a cautious England side since its arrival three weeks ago, middle order batsman Kevin Pietersen has taken aim at captain Ricky Ponting’s aggressive approach.

Ponting has made a point of targeting Pietersen and rival skipper Andrew Strauss at every chance since August, but Pietersen has … Read more : Captain Ponting under biggest amount of pressure, says Pietersen ahead of Ashes.

Man U’s young stars to poke Christmas fun on Rooney’s prostitute shame

LONDON – Love rat Wayne Rooney’s Christmas might not be that good this time as Man United’s young stars are set to poke fun at the soccer ace’s prostitute shame in the club’s Christmas panto.

Youth team is performing the festive show in front of players and boss Sir Alex Ferguson at their Carrington training ground.

And … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Man U’s young stars to poke Christmas fun on Rooney’s prostitute shame.

Somdev Devvarman Advances To Asian Games Final

GUANGZHOU, CHINA (GaeaTimes.com)- Indian tennis ace Somdev Devvarman kept the hopes of the nation of winning the much-coveted gold medal in Asian Games alive as he cruised to the finals of the men’s singles on Monday. In order to register his slot in the finals of the men’s singles tennis tournament, the Indian player …. Source article  : Somdev Devvarman Advances To Asian Games Final.

Asian Games archery: India’s men team win bronze

GUANGZHOU – The India’s men team defeated Chinese Taipei to win the archery bronze medal at the Asian Games here Monday.

India, who lost to South Korea 216-222 in the semifinal, beat Chinese Taipei 220-218 in a closely contested match at the Aoti Archery Range.
The Indian team of Jayanta Talukdar, Rahul … Read more >>>.

Dravid scores century, India take 193-run lead (Lunch report)

NAGPUR – Rahul Dravid smashed his 31st Test century as India reached 386 for five at lunch on the third day of the last cricket Test against New Zealand here Monday.

At lunch, Dravid (105) and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (35) were batting on an unbeaten 58-run partnership for the fifth wicket with India, who … Read more >>.

Taylor Martinez Quits Nebraska Cornhusker Rumors

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- On one hand when it is being said that Taylor Martinez is not a part of Nebraska Cornhusker any more, there comes a different version from the team’s coach Bo Pelini. The situation has become dicey to a great extent after the contradictory statements showed up.
The news of Taylor Martinez being no …. Read the original article  : Taylor Martinez Quits Nebraska Cornhusker Rumors.

Asian Games boxing: Mary Kom punches her way into semi-final

GUANGZHOU – India’s four-time world champion Mary Kom crushed Meng Chieh Ping of Chinese Taipei 16-2 to move into the semi-final of 48-51 kg women’s boxing in the Asian Games here Monday.

Mary Kom, who got a bye in the first round, will next face China’s Ren Cancan who defeated Nepal’s Sanju Lama 10-0, for … Read more : Asian Games boxing: Mary Kom punches her way into semi-final.

Ben Roethlisberger Punched

PITTSBURGH (GaeaTimes.com)- For the fans of Oakland Raiders, Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers was something that they would hardly like to remember. Not only did the Raiders suffered a disappointing 35-3 defeat against the Steelers on Sunday, it also lost its defensive end Richard Seymour after the player punched Ben Roethlisberger during the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Ben Roethlisberger Punched.

Saker’s loyalty for Ashes with England despite Oz connection

SYDNEY – Australian David Saker, who has just passed six months as England’s bowling coach, has made it clear that his loyalties lie with the England team.

“I’ll be ecstatic if they (England) win the Ashes. It’s just like any team environment.. it’s country-versus-country, but in cricket nowadays players and officials and support staff change all …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ashes: Swann questions Doherty’s call up for Australia

BRISBANE – England off-spinner Graeme Swann has questioned the selection of uncapped Tasmanian left-arm spinner Xavier Doherty for the first Ashes cricket test to be played here from November 25.

Doherty is likely to make his test debut on Thursday after winning selection in Australia’s first test squad at the expense of regular spin specialist Nathan …. Source article  : Ashes: Swann questions Doherty’s call up for Australia.

Brit racer dubbed next ‘Lewis Hamilton’ faces driving ban after doing 92mph in 50mph zone

LONDON – A race ace, who has been named Britiain’s Young Driver of the Year, faces a ban for dangerous driving after he was allegedly caught doing 92mph in a 50mph zone.

Dubbed ‘the next Lewis Hamilton’, F3 Euro Series driver Alexander Sims was apparently seen tearing along a stretch of motorway in a high performance …. Source article  : Brit racer dubbed next ‘Lewis Hamilton’ faces driving ban after doing 92mph in 50mph zone.

Broad says he is a better bowler thanks to Yuvraj’s bashing in 2007 T20 World Cup

SYDNEY – England fast bowler Stuart Broad has admitted that being hit for six sixes in an over by Indian middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh has helped him in his sharp progression in the past three years.

Broad was hit for six sixes in the 2007 Twenty20 World Cup, which allowed Yuvraj to reach his half-century …. Source  : Broad says he is a better bowler thanks to Yuvraj’s bashing in 2007 T20 World Cup.

Warne calls for brave captaincy from ‘by-the-book-type’ Ashes captains

SYDNEY – Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne has urged Ashes captains Ricky Ponting and Andrew Strauss to be brave and use a ‘gambler’s instinct’ while taking their decision in the upcoming series.

“To be fair, Strauss and Ricky are by-the-book-type captains, but they have the opportunity this summer to show their tactics and flair,” Warne …. Original article  : Warne calls for brave captaincy from ‘by-the-book-type’ Ashes captains.