Sports News – Newsletter for December 4, 2010

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Holland Reynolds Inspires Her Coach

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Holland Reynolds, a 16-year-old high school student made her way to the headlines, after she collapsed while racing, yet ensured her team, San Francisco University High School’s victory as she crawled with her knees and hands to reach the finishing line on time. The girl proved her determination and poise as …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Holland Reynolds Inspires Her Coach.

Referee penalises US football player for thanking God after touchdown

LONDON – An American football referee has caused controversy after he penalised a high school player for thanking God after he scored a touchdown.

Tumwater High’s Ronnie Hastie had got down on one knee and pointed to the sky as a way of celebrating for scoring in the game, something which he had been doing all …. Original source : Referee penalises US football player for thanking God after touchdown.

Ancelotti blasts Chelsea players for lacking ‘desire to win’

LONDON – Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has criticized his players for lacking the “desire to win”, and said that they have to beat Everton on Saturday.

Chelsea has three defeats and a draw in five league games. Ancelotti said “everything was wrong”.

Ancelotti, whose own long-term future remains in doubt, confirmed that Michael Essien and John … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ancelotti blasts Chelsea players for lacking ‘desire to win’.

2018 World Cup campaigners express fears over Russian racist attacks

MOSCOW – Russia’s football authorities, who would host the 2018 World Cup, have been accused of ignoring a surge in race-related incidents around the sport, by campaigners.

Their warnings have come amid a rise in racist murders and neo-Nazi activity in the country that could stop thousands of non-white football fans from attending the tournament.

Rafal Pankowski, … Original source on Gaea Times at : 2018 World Cup campaigners express fears over Russian racist attacks.

Phil Jasner Passes Away

PHILADELPHIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Longtime Sixers beat writer and news writer, Phil Jasner breathed his last on Friday. The well known sports writer died after long battle with cancer at the age of 68. Colleagues and other followers of the prolific writer have taken to the web to express their sorrow at the news of his … Original source on Gaea Times at : Phil Jasner Passes Away.

Franklin hits unbeaten 72 as New Zealand make 224/9

VADODARA – James Franklin scored an unbeaten 72 as New Zealand made 224 for nine after a poor start against India in the third One-Day International at the Reliance Stadium here Saturday.

New Zealand were 106 for seven in the 30th over and Franklin led the fight-back with a gutsy innings and also shared a … Read : Franklin hits unbeaten 72 as New Zealand make 224/9.

Russians knew 24 hours in advance about World Cup bid results

LONDON – Russia World Cup bid chief executive Alexey Sorokin was so confident that he boldly told the England team in Zurich 24 hours in advance that his country had enough votes to win.

The World Cup bidding process was branded a fix last night, as it emerged that the claim made by former diplomat Sorokin …. Read the original article : here.

Wenger says Fifa World Cup bidding process is from ‘Middle Ages’

LONDON – Hurt by the failure of England’s 2018 campaign to host the World Cup, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has likened Fifa’s bidding process to something from the “Middle Ages”.
Wenger said he could not understand how England got only two votes in Fifa’s bidding process for the 2018 World Cup.

“I am very sad – I … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Wenger says Fifa World Cup bidding process is from ‘Middle Ages’.

Scoreboard of New Zealand’s innings against India

VADODARA – The following is the scoreboard of New Zealands innings against India in the third One-day International at the Reliance Stadium here Saturday.

New Zealand:
Martin Guptill run out (Gambhir) 12
Brendan McCullum c Vijay b Khan 0
Kane Williamson lbw Patel 21
Ross Taylor c Saha b Khan 4
Scott Styris c Yuvraj …. Source : Scoreboard of New Zealand’s innings against India.

Lazio draw level at top, worsen Inter Milan’s crisis

ROME – Lazio beat Inter Milan 3-1 Friday to hold the Italian champions far from the upper tiers and draw level with Serie A leaders AC Milan.

Milan can regain the lead and leave the city rivals 10 points behind when they welcome promoted Brescia Saturday for a regional derby.
At Rome’s Stadio Olimpico, defender … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Lazio draw level at top, worsen Inter Milan’s crisis.

New Zealand set 225-run target for India

VADODARA – New Zealand made 224 for nine in 50 overs against India in the third One-day International at the Reliance Stadium here Saturday.

James Franklin was the top scorer with an unbeaten 72 while Nathan McCullum made 43. Zaheer Khan, Ravichandran Ashwin and Yusuf Pathan picked up two wickets each.
… Original article on : New Zealand set 225-run target for India.

Djokovic mounts Serbia’s fightback in Davis Cup final

BELGRADE – National tennis idol Novak Djokovic struggled at the end but emerged with a win to leave 17,000 fans with weekend victory hopes intact as he pulled host Serbia level 1-1 with France to end opening day play at the Davis Cup final Friday.

World number 3-ranked Djokovic constructed a 6-3, 6-1, 7-5 defeat …. Read the original article : Djokovic mounts Serbia’s fightback in Davis Cup final.

Tyson admits getting drunk after every fight

LONDON – Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has admitted that he binged on booze “after every fight”.

Tyson, who became the youngest champion in history when he won the World Boxing Council (WBC) title in 1986 at the age of just 20, was addicted to alcohol throughout his career in the ring.

He went on to become …. Original article : Tyson admits getting drunk after every fight.

Ron Santo Passes Away

ARIZONA (GaeaTimes.com)- Veteran player of Chicago Cubs and broadcaster, Ron Santo breathed his last on Thursday night in Arizona. WGN Radio, where Ron Santo was the commentator announced the news to the media. The legendary player died battling his complications from bladder cancer in an Arizona hospital at the age of 70. His family … Original article on : Ron Santo Passes Away.

India opt to bowl against New Zealand in third ODI

VADODARA – Indian captain Gautam Gambhir won the toss and opted to field against New Zealand in the third One-Day International here Saturday.

For India, Zaheer Khan comes in for Sreesanth and Ravindra Jadeja replaces Suresh Raina. New Zealand have Brendon McCullum back in the side in place of Jamie How, who has fallen ill, … Read : India opt to bowl against New Zealand in third ODI.

BJP chief Gadkari holds grand reception in Nagpur

NAGPUR – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Nitin Gadkari is holding a grand reception of his son, Nikhil, at the Vidarbha Cricket Association, on the outskirts of Nagpur on Friday.

Besides 15,000 guests, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders such as L.K. Advani and Narendra Modi are expected to attend the function.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : BJP chief Gadkari holds grand reception in Nagpur.

Chirag begin with 2-1 win over inexperienced AIFF XI

KOLKATA – Kolkata’s Chirag United logged full points with a 2-1 victory over an experienced AIFF XI in their opening I-League match here Friday.

The giant Salt Lake stadium, having a 1.20 lakh capacity, was almost empty on the inaugural day of the I-League, the most glamorous of India’s football events.
Chirag went into the …. Original source : Chirag begin with 2-1 win over inexperienced AIFF XI.