Sports News – Newsletter for November 27, 2010

Ancelotti says he’s ’safe’ but under pressure as Chelsea manager

LONDON – Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that he is under pressure to get his team to perform, but insists that club owner Roman Abramovich is “happy” for him to stay on despite the team’s latest flop.

“Roman is happy when the team plays good football and he was happy after the game at Birmingham. …. Read the original article  : here.

Pakistan slams India over no-show at Asiad cricket tournament

GUANGZHOU – Pakistan has slammed India for snubbing the XVIth Asian Games by refusing to send its cricket team there.

Pakistan coach Sadiq Mohammad insisted that more pressure should have been put on India to respect the Guangzhou tournament, The News reported.

“India said they would come and they said cricket should be in the Asian Games. … Read more : Pakistan slams India over no-show at Asiad cricket tournament.

Auburn VS Alabama Friday’s Score

TUSCALOOSA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Auburn Tigers are once again back with a bang, as they took a lead score of 28-27 over the Alabama Crimson Tide on Friday’s game. The No. 2 Auburn Tigers beat the No. 9 keeping their shot for the national championship. For those who were present at the Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Auburn VS Alabama Friday’s Score.

Latif backs Afghanistan to gain Test status

SYDNEY – Afghanistan coach Rashid Latif has said that Test status for his team could prove vital for development of the game in the war-torn country.

Latif, a former Pakistan wicketkeeper, also said that the Afghanistan team, which had qualified for this …. Source  : Latif backs Afghanistan to gain Test status.

Hussey, Haddin tons put Australia in command against England in Ashes opener

BRISBANE – Australian batsmen Michael Hussey and Brad Haddin hit centuries on Saturday to lift the hosts to a commanding 221-run first-innings lead over England on day three of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane.

Hussey scored 195, while Haddin struck 136 …. Original article  : Hussey, Haddin tons put Australia in command against England in Ashes opener.

Shuttler Lin Dan honoured as most valuable player of Asiad

GUANGZHOU – Chinese badminton superstar Lin Dan was awarded the Samsung Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Asian Games.

MVP is regarded as the supreme honour for the athletes, recognised by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Guangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee (GAGOC).
Lin won two gold medals — men’s singles and team … Read : Shuttler Lin Dan honoured as most valuable player of Asiad.

Nadal, Djokovic post wins into London semi-finals

LONDON – Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic both won their final Group A matches in straight sets Friday to finalise the semi-final line-up at the ATP World Tour Finals.

World number one Nadal beat Tomas Berdych in a replay of the summer’s Wimbledon title match 7-6 (7-3), 6-1.
Serb Djokovic managed to conserve energy for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nadal, Djokovic post wins into London semi-finals.

Pot shots taken at “Hot Spot” for failing test of infallibility

SYDNEY – Cricket’s electronic eye, “Hot Spot”, has had its first major Ashes glitch when debate raged over whether Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke had edged a ball on the opening day of the Brisbane Test.

The controversy started when Clarke flashed at a ball from fast …. Source article  : Pot shots taken at “Hot Spot” for failing test of infallibility.

Mourinho jibes Wenger over Arsenal’s protracted trophy drought

LONDON – Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has launched a vicious attack on Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger over the English club’s failure to win a trophy in the last five years.

Mourinho’s attack comes after Wenger …. Source article  : Mourinho jibes Wenger over Arsenal’s protracted trophy drought.

Everton manager Moyes says Beckham ‘just needs to call’ for him to be hired

LONDON – Everton manager David Moyes has said that he would like to sign David Beckham on a short-term loan from Los Angeles Galaxy during the midwinter transfer window.

Beckham, who is a close friend of Everton captain Phil Neville, has spent the last two Major League Soccer off-seasons (between January …. Original article  : Everton manager Moyes says Beckham ‘just needs to call’ for him to be hired.

Siddle credits England’s bowling coach David Saker for hat-
trick

BRISBANE – Australian hat-trick hero Peter Siddle has rubbed salt into England’s wounds by revealing the debt he owes to their bowling coach David Saker.

Siddle paid tribute to Saker, his former fast bowling coach in Victoria, after finishing with a career-best 6-54 in England’s … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Siddle credits England’s bowling coach David Saker for hat-
trick.

Indian athletes receive grand welcome for bagging Asian Games
laurels

JAIPUR/JALANDHAR/BHIWANI – Indian athletes were accorded a warm welcome in various parts of the country on Friday after bringing national glory through their performance at the XVIth Asian Games being held in Guangzhou, China.ajrang Lal Thakur and Manjeet Kaur along with ace Haryana pugilist …. Original article  : Indian athletes receive grand welcome for bagging Asian Games
laurels.

Obama gets 12 stitches after being elbowed in basketball match

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama has received 12 stitches in the lip after being elbowed in a basketball match.

And the man who is responsible is named Rey Decerega, the director of programs for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, the … Original article on : Obama gets 12 stitches after being elbowed in basketball match.

Oz experience ‘massive learning curve’ for me: Finn

BRISBANE – England fast bowler Steven Finn has termed his first taste of cricket in Australia as a “massive learning curve”.

The 21-year-old, who made his Test debut against Bangladesh, has been plunged into the Ashes after just eight Tests in less than a year.

“For …. Source  : Oz experience ‘massive learning curve’ for me: Finn.

Taylor must ‘get back to his best’ for Kiwis to upset India in ODI series

GUWAHATI – New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor’s form would be crucial for the Blacks Caps’ chances of wining the five-match ODI series against India, a noted cricket columnist has said.

Taylor had a Test series to forget against India, as he scored 136 runs in … Read more >>>.

Sports marketing guru Migala sold on Oz Big Bash concept after watching Ashes

BRISBANE – American sports marketing guru Dan Migala is convinced the Twenty20 Big Bash concept can be a booming success after being suitably immersed by the Super Bowl-style atmosphere of an Ashes Test.

“If I’d been blindfolded and you hadn’t told me where I was, I … Read more »».

Indian hockey stars return from Asian Games with bronze

NEW DELHI – The Indian hockey team arrived in New Delhi on Friday after bagging a bronze medal in the XVIth Asian Games being held in Guangzhou, China.

The women’s hockey team, which failed to get a medal at the event, also arrived on Friday.

The Indian … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Indian hockey stars return from Asian Games with bronze.

Michael Hussey Scores Massive Ton

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Mr.Cricket Michael Hussey came to the rescue of his side once again as Australia asserted itself in the first test on day 3. With day 2 ending on a rather high note for the English, it looked like the day 3 morning could go in any direction. Michael Hussey and …. Original source  : Michael Hussey Scores Massive Ton.

‘Want to play in the World Cup in India, which is special to me’: Lee

SYDNEY – Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has said that next year’s World Cup in the Indian sub-continent is his focus after putting in another impressive domestic performance for New South Wales.

Lee, continuing his comeback after a six-month lay-off with an elbow …. Original source  : ‘Want to play in the World Cup in India, which is special to me’: Lee.

Indian-origin doctor removes cancer from coach Flower’s eye

BRISBANE – England cricket team coach Andy Flower missed the second day’s play of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba as he was in hospital being operated by an Indian-origin doctor for the removal of a melanoma, a type of skin cancer, from close to his right eye.

Dr. …. Read the original article  : Indian-origin doctor removes cancer from coach Flower’s eye.