Sports News – Newsletter for November 28, 2010

Sugar Bowl 2011 Eagerly Awaited

NEW ORLEANS (GaeaTimes.com)- The much awaited annual football event Sugar Bowl 2011 is all set to start in the beginning of the next year. The game has been scheduled to take place on January 4, 2011. It will be aired live on ESPN. However, right now, the main anxiety is regarding who would be … Original article on : Sugar Bowl 2011 Eagerly Awaited.

Brisbane Ashes Test: England take up Oz challenge, end Day 4 on 309 for 1

BRISBANE – England on Sunday responded strongly to Australia in their second innings in the first Ashes Test here, scoring 309 for the loss of skipper Andrew Strauss’s wicket.

Their openers Strauss and Alastair Cook, both of whom hit magnificent centuries to give the visitors a golden chance of saving the opening Test, provided England’s resilience … Read more : Brisbane Ashes Test: England take up Oz challenge, end Day 4 on 309 for 1.

BCCI final decision on Kochi IPL franchise on December 5

MUMBAI – The owners of the beleaguered Kochi Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise have survived the axe momentarily with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) deferring its decision to December 5.

On Saturday, the franchise, which was purchased for a staggering amount of over Rs 1533 crore, had written to the BCCI informing … Read more >>>.

Ashes hero Duncan Fletcher could help Kiwis as specialist consultant on India tour

WELLINGTON – Former England and South Africa coach Duncan Fletcher will reportedly join the Black Caps in India as a specialist consultant.

Fletcher is the man who inspired England’s famous Ashes series victory over Australia in 2005.

Though New Zealand Cricket officials could not be reached for comment, but a spokesperson confirmed “use of a specialist consultant” … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ashes hero Duncan Fletcher could help Kiwis as specialist consultant on India tour.

Finn hungry to be England’s most consistent bowler

BRISBANE – England fast bowler Steven Finn has claimed to have been his team’s most inconsistent bowler despite taking a six-wicket haul in the ongoing first Test of the Ashes series in Brisbane.

Finn had finished day three as England’s best bowler in Australia’s first innings, as he took the last four wickets to fall … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Finn hungry to be England’s most consistent bowler.

Kiwi cricketers need ‘intense’ Oz system exposure to be world class: Edgar

AUCKLAND – Former New Zealand cricketer Bruce Edgar has urged New Zealand Cricket to strike a deal with Cricket Australia to allow their best young talent to be immersed in the “intense” Australian system.

Edgar said that the Black Caps- including young batsman Kane Williamson- needed to be constantly tested by a tougher brand of cricket.

“There … Read more >>>.

Inspired England bowling in Ashes opener hardest I’ve ever had to face: Haddin

BRISBANE – Australia’s centurion in the Ashes opener in Brisbane, wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin, has said that England’s bowling on day three was the toughest he has ever had to face in Test cricket.

Haddin’s comments came after he shared a 307-run game-changing partnership with Michael Hussey, as Australia made 481 in their first innings reply to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Inspired England bowling in Ashes opener hardest I’ve ever had to face: Haddin.

‘Tainted’ Pak cricketers likely to be charged following landmark UK AG ruling

LONDON – Suspended Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir are likely to be charged in the spot-fixing scandal after a landmark ruling by Britain’s Attorney General.

It comes after another cricketer accused of similar claims has been charged under the 1906 Corruption Act, and for cheating under the 2005 Gambling Act.

Attorney General … Original article on : ‘Tainted’ Pak cricketers likely to be charged following landmark UK AG ruling.

Juan Manuel Marquez Vs. Michael Katsidis Fight: Mexican Retains Title

LAS VEGAS (GaeaTimes.com)- Last night was the match of World Boxing Association where Juan Manuel Marquez and Michael Katsidis took part to win the much coveted World Boxing Organization lightweight title. In the Juan Manuel Marquez vs Michael Katsidis bout, the former thrashed the latter on the ring and retained his WBA and WBO … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Juan Manuel Marquez Vs. Michael Katsidis Fight: Mexican Retains Title.

Decision on Kochi IPL team deferred till Dec 5

NAGPUR – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Sunday decided to defer its decision on the fate of the Kochi franchise for the Indian Premier League (IPL).

After a meeting of the governing council of the IPL, BCCI president Shashank Manohar said the board needed more time to discuss the issue and to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Decision on Kochi IPL team deferred till Dec 5.

Obama back to basketball – this time as a spectator

NEW YORK – US President Barrack Obama is back to basketball, but this time, only as a spectator.

Obama, who received 12 stitches after a basketball match recently, came to cheer his brother-in-law.

With a slight cut still apparent on his lower lip, Obama’s focus was cheering for the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday, looking nearly … Original source on Gaea Times at : Obama back to basketball – this time as a spectator.

FIFA should be begging England to stage 2018 World Cup: Venables

LONDON – Former England football manager Terry Venables has said that, England never should have bid for the 2018 World Cup, but should have allowed FIFA to beg it to stage it.

“Our rivals from Spain and Portugal, Russia and Holland and Belgium may beg to differ, but, when it comes to hosting the tournament, …. Read the original article  : FIFA should be begging England to stage 2018 World Cup: Venables.

Scoreboard of India’s innings against New Zealand

GUWAHATI – The following is the scoreboard of India’s innings in the first One-Day International against New Zealand at the Nehru Stadium here Sunday.

India:
Murali Vijay c Hopkins b Tuffey 29
Gautam Gambhir c How b McKay 38
Virat Kohli c How b McKay 105
Yuvraj Singh c Hopkins b Tuffey 42
Suresh Raina …. Source article  : Scoreboard of India’s innings against New Zealand.

Kohli strikes century, India all out for 276

GUWAHATI – Virat Kohli smashed a century as India were bowled out for 276 in the first One-day International against New Zealand at the Nehru Stadium here Sunday.

Kohli scored 105 off 104 balls with the help of 10 fours, but India lost too many wickets in the slog overs and were bundled out with [..] Read the original article: here.

Syracuse Orange Wins Legends Classic

ATLANTIC CITY (GaeaTimes.com)- Saturday night once again witnessed a superb basketball game between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Syracuse Orange where the former were beaten by the Orange brigade with the final score of 80-76. The Syracuse Orange basketball team could not stop gushing about their victory which they achieved after much hard … Read more : Syracuse Orange Wins Legends Classic.

Warne’s ’shiny’ makeover sets tongues wagging!

MELBOURNE – Shane Warne’s new looks have become the talk of the town.

The spin legend has left everyone awestruck with amazingly improved looks on his teeth, tan, hair tips and thinness.

Warne’s appearance on the Ashes coverage and the first episode of his own chat show ‘Warnie’ last week revealed plenty of action behind the scenes.

His … Read : Warne’s ’shiny’ makeover sets tongues wagging!.

Johnson needs urgent correction to technique to remain potent bowling force: Fleming

SYDNEY – Former Australian bowler Damien Fleming believes that Mitchell Johnson must address some technical deficiencies to rediscover his match-winning form.

Figures of 0-66 from 15 overs in England’s first innings at the Gabba continued a worrying run of form for Johnson, who has taken 11 wickets at 49.45 since Australia’s Test series against Pakistan in [..] Read the original article: here.

Randy Shannon Fired

MIAMI (GaeaTimes.com) University of Miami has fired its coach of four years Randy Shannon, after the team finished a 7-5 regular season. Although the coach is known to have been associated with many ups and downs of the team, his failure to yield a better performance from the player and not living up to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Randy Shannon Fired.

New Zealand opt to bowl; Vettori left out

GUWAHATI – New Zealand’s stand-in captain Ross Taylor won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the first one-day international cricket match here Sunday.

New Zealand have left out their captain Daniel Vettori due to an injury.
Teams:
India: Gautam Gambhir (captain), Murali Vijay, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Yusuf Pathan, Wriddhiman …. Original source  : New Zealand opt to bowl; Vettori left out.

Nadal reaches London final in thriller over Murray

LONDON – Andy Murray saved two match points before Rafael Nadal collected himself enough to scrape through for a 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 7-6 (8-6) win Saturday into the final of the ATP World Tour Championships.

Nadal, who lost all three group matches at the event a year ago to limp out, will play Sunday for … Read more >>.