Sports News – Newsletter for November 24, 2010

Asian Games hockey: India knocked out by Malaysia’s golden goal

GUANGZHOU – A shocking defensive lapse in the dying minutes of regulation time resulted in a heartbreaking loss for India as Malaysia went on to snatch a golden goal here Tuesday and set up a meeting with Pakistan in the men’s hockey final of the Asian Games.

Muhamad Amin Rahim was the star for Malaysia, … Read more >>>.

Asian Games squash: India assured of two medals in team event

GUANGZHOU – India assured themselves of at least two bronze medals in squash as their men and women made it to the semifinals of the team event in the Asian Games here Tuesday.

The men blanked South Korea 3-0 and later lost to formidable Malaysia 2-3 to finish second in Pool B. They will now …. Original source  : Asian Games squash: India assured of two medals in team event.

Asian Games: Malaysia beat India 4-3 in hockey semi-finals

GUANGZHOU – Rahim Mohammad Amin scored a goal in the 75th minute as Malaysia beat India 4-3 to set up an Asian Games men’s hockey final against Pakistan.

The favourites India, who had to suffer the heartbreak despite giving it their all in the field, … Read more : Asian Games: Malaysia beat India 4-3 in hockey semi-finals.

Asian Games athletics: Pramila wins bronze, Sushmita fourth in heptathlon

GUANGZHOU – India’s Pramila Ganapathy won the bronze while her compatriot Susmita Singha Roy finished fourth in the heptathlon event at the Asian Games here Tuesday.

Pramila finished third with a total of 5,451 points while Susmita had 5,051 after the final round of the seven-discipline event (100 metres hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200 …. Source article  : Asian Games athletics: Pramila wins bronze, Sushmita fourth in heptathlon.

Asian Games: Somdev wins gold, hockey team lose in semis (Evening Lead)

GUANGZHOU – Somdev Devvarman clinched a historic singles gold medal in tennis while two bronze medals came from athletics, but the men’s hockey team squandered an advantageous position to go down to Malaysia in a thrilling semifinal in the Asian Games here Tuesday.

Discus thrower Krishna Poonia, who won gold in the Commonwealth Games, had …. Source article  : Asian Games: Somdev wins gold, hockey team lose in semis (Evening Lead).

Grand reception for Asian Games silver medal winning Indian sailing team

NEW DELHI – The Indian sailing team, which won a silver medal in the match racing event at the ongoing Asian Games were accorded a warm welcome here by the Indian Navy and the Yachting Association of India (YAI).

The team comprised of Lt Cdr (Retd) F … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Grand reception for Asian Games silver medal winning Indian sailing team.

Wenger ready to spill blood to make Gunners winners

LONDON – Coach Arsene Wenger has vowed to give “every drop of his blood” to make Arsenal winners.

But after Saturday’s derby defeat by the Spurs, he admits he fears another wasteful display could mentally damage his side and the wheels may come off altogether.

The …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Wenger ready to spill blood to make Gunners winners.

Coach Flower says KP will rise to the occasion during Ashes

BRISBANE – England cricket team coach Andy Flower believes middle-order batsman Kevin Pietersen will rise to the occasion and enjoy a run-drenched Ashes series.

Rubbishing Aussie legend Shane Warne’s claim that KP is being treated him as an “outcast” after he lost the captaincy …. Source  : Coach Flower says KP will rise to the occasion during Ashes.

Swann deadly serious about defeating Australia in Ashes series

BRISBANE – England off-spinner Graeme Swann has said that he is absolutely clear and deadly serious in his determination to beat Australia this winter.

In a write-up for The Sun, Swann said: “Please don’t think my light-hearted approach to … Read more >>>.

Oz planning to “cook” England bowlers in Australian summer: Shane Watson

SYDNEY – The Australian team plans to “cook” England’s trio of quicks- Stuart Broad, James Anderson and Steven Finn- along with spinner Graeme Swann in the Ashes, Aussie batsman Shane Watson has said.

“Because they do only have four bowlers, we want to try … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Oz planning to “cook” England bowlers in Australian summer: Shane Watson.

Katich lauds ‘tough’ Hussey for performing under pressure

SYDNEY – Australian batsman Mike Hussey’s career-saving Sheffield Shield century shows that he is in excellent shape for the Ashes, his former club and Warriors teammate, Simon Katich, has said.

“That’s an amazing effort to do that under that sort of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Asian Games archery: Deepika falters to end 4th, Yun Ok Hee takes gold (Intro roundup)

GUANGZHOU – Sixteen-year-old Deepika Kumari of India missed a medal by finishing fourth after losing the semi-final contest against top seed Yun Ok Hee of South Korea and then the bronze play-off opposite North Korea’s Kwon Un Sil.

India’s second entry Rimil Buriuly went down in the second round to Chinese Taipei’s Tan Ya …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ponting backs Doherty to deliver in Ashes

SYDNEY – Despite Australian spinner Xavier Doherty’s dreadful first-class average at the Gabba (two wickets at 78), skipper Ricky Ponting has indicated he had more faith in his fellow Tasmanian handling England’s batsmen than dumped off-spinner Nathan Hauritz, who had “lost his action”.

“Seeing him up close and personal for those couple of games probably gave … Read more >>>.

Being axed “was definitely devastating, but I’ve moved on”: Hauritz

SYDNEY – Australian spinner Nathan Hauritz has admitted it was ‘devastating’ for him to absorb the news of his removal from the Test squad for the Ashes, but added that he had “moved on from there.”

“It was definitely devastating on Saturday but I’ve moved on from there,” The Age quoted Hauritz, as saying.

“It’s going to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Being axed “was definitely devastating, but I’ve moved on”: Hauritz.

North burns for Ashes revenge

BRISBANE – Thirty-one-year-old Western Australian left-hand batsman Marcus North heads into the first Test against England at the Gabba on Thursday still under pressure to keep his spot, but is confident about delivering upfront.

If North doesn’t produce, it won’t be for lack of motivation and desire.

Recalling the Ashes nail in the coffin delivered by England …. Read the original article  : here.

Paine injury shows Oz cricketing chiefs have taken leave of their senses: Roebuck

SYDNEY – Noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck has slammed Cricket Australia for organizing what he called a “poorly timed and irrelevant costume drama at the Gabba on Sunday night”, which resulted in a devastating injury to stand-by Australian wicketkeeper Tim Paine.

He said the event was silly, self-indulgent, and the governing body of the game in …. Read the original article  : Paine injury shows Oz cricketing chiefs have taken leave of their senses: Roebuck.

Asian Games athletics: CWG gold medallist Krishna gets bronze in discus throw

GUANGZHOU – India’s Krishna Poonia bettered her gold winning throw at the Commonwealth Games but it could only win her a bronze in the women’s discus throw event at the Asian Games here Tuesday.

Krishna, who came on top in Delhi with a throw of 61.51 metres, produced 61.94m but had to settle for the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Asian Games athletics: CWG gold medallist Krishna gets bronze in discus throw.

Asian Games hockey: India go down to Malaysia in semifinal

GUANGZHOU – India lost to Malaysia through Muhamad Amin Rahim’s golden goal in a thrilling men’s hockey semifinal in the Asian Games here Tuesday.

The two team’s were tied 3-3 at the end of regulation time.
Malaysia scored through Abdul Jalil Tengku (32nd minute), Azlan Misron (49th) and Rahim (67th, 75th).
The Indian goals came …. Original source  : Asian Games hockey: India go down to Malaysia in semifinal.

India thrash New Zealand, win series 1-0

NAGPUR – India thrashed New Zealand by an innings and 198 runs in the third and final cricket test to win the series 1-0 here Tuesday.

Ishant Sharma and Harbhajan Singh picked up three wickets each while Pragyan Ojha and Suresh Raina got two each as India bowled out the visitors for 175 runs in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Somdev Devvarman Bags Second Gold

GUANGZHOU, CHINA (GaeaTimes.com)- Indian tennis ace Somdev Devvarman created history on Tuesday when he defeated his opponent Denis Isotomin in the men’s singles final of the Asian Games 2010. The win was indeed special for the young tennis player as this was the very first time that India had registered the much-coveted gold medal … Read more >>.