Sports News – Newsletter for November 26, 2010

Asian Games athletics: India’s Preeja, Kavita clinch silver, bronze

GUANGZHOU – India’s Preeja Sreedharan and Kavita Raut won the silver and bronze medal in the women’s 5000 metres final of the track and field event at the Asian Games here Friday.

Preeja won the silver with her personal best timing of 15:15.89 seconds and Kavita got the bronze also with her personal best timing … Read more : Asian Games athletics: India’s Preeja, Kavita clinch silver, bronze.

Jets Vs Bengals Disappoint Fans

EAST RUTHERFORD (GaeaTimes.com) For many Thursday’s New York Jets vs Cincinnati Bengals game did not end on a happy note. Many were disappointed as they New York Jets beat the Cincinnati Bengals taking a lead of 26 -10. For those who were present to witness the game said that the much touted clash sprung up … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Jets Vs Bengals Disappoint Fans.

Capello, Charlton called up to boost England 2018 FIFA World Cup bid

LONDON – Fabio Capello and Sir Bobby Charlton will be part of a 30-strong contingent going to Zurich next week seeking to convince FIFA to award England the 2018 World Cup finals.

According to The Independent, the party boasts a collective … Original article on : Capello, Charlton called up to boost England 2018 FIFA World Cup bid.

Oz ‘hat-trick hero’ Siddle upheld legends’ die-hard’ Ashes tradition: Roebuck

SYDNEY – Australian hat-trick hero Peter Siddle upheld a great Ashes tradition when he changed the course of a tense first day’s play of the Ashes opener with a single over, noted cricket commentator Peter Roebuck has said.

Siddle picked a sensational six-wicket haul to … Read : Oz ‘hat-trick hero’ Siddle upheld legends’ die-hard’ Ashes tradition: Roebuck.

F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone beaten and robbed of jewellery outside London penthouse

LONDON – Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone was punched and kicked to the ground by robbers as they grabbed a 200,000 pound haul from him and his Brazilian girlfriend in London.

Ecclestone was attacked by four men outside …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone beaten and robbed of jewellery outside London penthouse.

Cornwall village football tie ends in 55-0 score line

CORNWALL – There are mismatches in football and then there are humiliations and one Cornish team has been well and truly embarrassed after losing by 55 goals to nil.

In a scoreline more suited to the rugby field, Illogan RBL Reserves subjected …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Cornwall village football tie ends in 55-0 score line.

Ashes: English media unimpressed with Oz bowling prowess

BRISBANE – Victorian Peter Siddle’s heroics on day one of the Ashes series, when he claimed six wickets for 54 runs, hasn’t convinced the English press enough that Australia has an attack to fear this summer.

Though they have agreed with English batsman Ian Bell that the Poms first-innings …. Original article  : Ashes: English media unimpressed with Oz bowling prowess.

Muniyappa ready for title defence at Hero Honda Indian Open

NEW DELHI – Local hero C. Muniyappa hopes to go back to his old ways as he prepares to defend his title at the $1.25 million Hero Honda Indian Open golf next week.

Muniyappa secured a dream victory a year ago when he defeated Koreas Lee Sung in a play-off to win his home Open …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Asian Games kabaddi: Indian women’s beat Thailand to clinch gold

GUANGZHOU – The Indian women’s kabaddi team won its maiden Asian Games gold medal defeating Thailand in the final here Friday.

India comfortably won 28-14 at the Nansha Gymnasium. Women’s kabaddi is making its debut at the Asian Games.
The gold medal was the India’s 11th from the continental Games.
The men’s team, which has … Read more : Asian Games kabaddi: Indian women’s beat Thailand to clinch gold.

Manchester City’s Adebayor looks set for Juventus switch

LONDON – Manchester City may have rejected suggestions that a deal for Emmanuel Adebayor’s move to Juventus on loan has been finalized, but it does seem that the striker’s days at Eastlands are coming to an end.

Adebayor, who has repeatedly said that he is frustrated over his lack of opportunities at the club, has indicated … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Manchester City’s Adebayor looks set for Juventus switch.

Manchester United tops list of Europe’s 50 best supported clubs

LONDON – Manchester United has topped a list of Europe’s 50 best supported clubs, beating the likes of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich to the crown.

The rankings released by analysts Futebol Finance are based on last season’s average attendance.

The average Old Trafford attendance of 75,304 last season sees them replace Real Madrid, who were last …. Original source  : Manchester United tops list of Europe’s 50 best supported clubs.

Spurs coach Redknapp compares star Gallas to England icon Bobby Moore

LONDON – Former Arsenal skipper William Gallas has gone from hate figure to cult hero for Tottenham Hotspurs fans, so much so, that his coach, Harry Redknapp has compared him to England icon Bobby Moore.

Tottenham fans kicked up a stink when coach Harry Redknapp signed Gallas this summer, but now they have been chanting the … Read more »»».

Hussey leads Australia’s fightback on day two of Ashes opener

BRISBANE – Australian middle-order batsman Michael Hussey led a counter-attack for the home team after England dominated the second session of day two of opening Ashes Test in Brisbane on Friday.

Replying to England’s first innings score of 260, Australia were 220 for five when play was stopped due to bad light with a scheduled hour … Original article on : Hussey leads Australia’s fightback on day two of Ashes opener.

Swiss authorities looking into FIFA cash for World Cup votes scandal

LONDON – Swiss authorities looking into a FIFA cash for World Cup votes scandal, and according to sources, the inquiry could possibly lead to criminal charges.

According to The Guardian, six senior FIFA officials, including an executive-committee member and a vice-president, were last week suspended from all football activities for a total of 16 years after …. Source article  : Swiss authorities looking into FIFA cash for World Cup votes scandal.

‘Hat trick hero’ Siddle to keep lucky charm ‘Movember’ act for entire Ashes series

BRISBANE – Australian hat-trick hero Peter Siddle’s ‘Movember’ act could be here to stay longer following his sensational six-wicket haul against England in the ongoing first Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Movember, a blend word of ‘moustache’ and ‘November’, is an annual month-long event in Australia involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November. The …. Original source  : ‘Hat trick hero’ Siddle to keep lucky charm ‘Movember’ act for entire Ashes series.

Rooney ‘formally’ apologizes to Manchester United fans over contract fiasco

LONDON – Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has finally issued a public apology to the club’s supporters over his contract controversy last month.

Rooney made his apology after celebrating his first start for United in two months with the goal in Wednesday’s 1-0 Champions League win over Rangers.

“I feel like I have apologized …. Original source  : Rooney ‘formally’ apologizes to Manchester United fans over contract fiasco.

Rooney says he never contemplated joining Manchester City

LONDON – Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney insists that he never considered joining Manchester City when he threatened to quit the Red Devils last month.

Rooney had said that he wanted to leave United because of the club’s lack of clout in attracting more top players, but he changed his mind when the club …. Source  : Rooney says he never contemplated joining Manchester City.

England Vs Australia: Day 2 Updates

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA (GaeaTimes.com)- England made a strong comeback into the first test of the Ashes 2010 with regular wickets throughout the 2nd day. Though Michael Hussey and Brad Haddin have steadied the ship for the Australians, the English bowling as shown enough promise to make the match a nail-biting. Batting at 220/5 with 10 … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : England Vs Australia: Day 2 Updates.

Bell defends England’s decision to bat first in Ashes opener

BRISBANE – England middle-order batsman Ian Bell has defended his team’s decision to bat first in the ongoing opening Ashes Test in Brisbane, saying that it was “not a million miles away from par”.

England were undone by a Peter Siddle’s six-wicket haul including a hat-trick on the first day, which restricted the visitors to 260 …. Read the original article  : here.

Top Australian entrepreneur detained in China over ‘embezzlement’ charges

GUANGZHOU – A leading Australian businessmen in China has been detained in Guangzhou on suspicion of embezzlement after a reported dispute with his Chinese business partner.

Guangzhou police have not laid charges against the man, Matthew Ng, or revealed their reasons for holding him. His application for bail has been rejected.

Matthew is the Chief Executive …. Source  : Top Australian entrepreneur detained in China over ‘embezzlement’ charges.