Sports News – Newsletter for December 5, 2010

Adrian Gonzalez To Join Boston Red Sox?

BOSTON (GaeaTimes.com)- Slugging first baseman Adrian Gonzalez is all set to join Boston Red Sox after the team in the final stages of edging a contract with San Diego Padres, according to sources. It has been reported that the Boston Red Sox has received the requisite permission from the Major Baseball League to undertake … Read more : Adrian Gonzalez To Join Boston Red Sox?.

IPL governing council decides in favour of Kochi

MUMBAI – The Indian Premier League (IPL) governing council Sunday decided to retain the Kochi franchise after its owners, in a last-minute agreement, sorted out their differences in the shareholding pattern.

The decision was taken at the IPL governing council meeting here, Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary N. Srinivasan confirmed.
“The … Read more >>.

France fight back in doubles to take 2-1 lead over Serbia

BELGRADE – France moved to within sight of a 10th Davis Cup title with a doubles comeback win from two sets down to earn a 2-1 lead in the final and leaving hosts Serbia fighting for life after a five-set defeat.

Experienced campaigners Arnaud Clement and Michael Llodra showed their veteran poise under pressure as … Original article on : France fight back in doubles to take 2-1 lead over Serbia.

UConn Football Updates

TAMPA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Connecticut Huskies have finally made it. They will play their first ever BCS Bowl after they defeated the South Florida Bulls on Saturday night’s football match. The UConn knocked off the Bulls by 19-16 in the final match of Big East Conference action. The credit for this undoubtedly goes to Dave Teggart [..] Read the original article: here.

Dan Henderson Is Back With A Bang

ST. LOUIS (GaeaTimes.com)- Dan Henderson made a remarkable comeback yesterday, as he defeated his opponent Renato “Babalu” Sobral for the first time in ten years. The main card of Strikeforce match took place at the St. Louis. This match delivered the champion from his embarrassing loss to Jake Shields.
Dan Henderson’s loss to Jake Shields [..] Read the original article: here.

Kochi franchise to stay in IPL

NEW DELHI – The Kochi franchise will stay in the Indian Premier League this season, the Board of Control or Cricket in India (BCCI) decided Sunday.

A top BCCI official confirmed to IANS that the decision in favour of Kochi was taken at the governing council meeting.
Earlier, the governing council had deferred its decision … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kochi franchise to stay in IPL.

Bond takes first step towards fulltime coaching role

AUCKLAND – Former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond hopes that his new role as assistant coach with domestic team Central Districts is merely the “first step” in his journey towards a fulltime coaching job.

Bond, who retired from international cricket in May partly due to ongoing injury problems, has been appointed as Central Districts’ assistant …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

FIFA is ‘the galacticos of corruption’, says former official

LONDON – A former FIFA official has accused the international football’s governing body of being “the galacticos of corruption”.

Mel Brennan, a delegate for North America at the 2002 World Cup, also described the voting for the 2018 World Cup as “not credible”.

“The mistake people make with FIFA – the galacticos of corruption – is …. Source article  : FIFA is ‘the galacticos of corruption’, says former official.

Nonito Donaire Defeats Wladimir Sidorenko

ANAHEIM (GaeaTimes.com)- Much anticipated World Boxing Association’s bantamweight champion ship turned out to be highly entertaining thriller for the audience as the fighters gave in their best effort to win the title. Nonito Donaire, the Filipino professional boxer and Wladimir Sidorenko former WBA world bantamweight champion faced each other last night where the former … Original article on : Nonito Donaire Defeats Wladimir Sidorenko.

Lance Berkman Signs Deal With St. Louis Cardinals

ST. LOUIS (GaeaTimes.com)- Five-time All-Star Lance Berkman signed an $8 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday which would be valid for a period of one year. Despite the fact that the 34-year-old former New York Yankees player has made his presence felt at the first base for the last few seasons, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Lance Berkman Signs Deal With St. Louis Cardinals.

Stephan Bonnar Back Again

LAS VEGAS (GaeaTimes.com)- Stephan Bonnar was seen making a comeback after a long time after the decision went in his favor at the “The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale”. Audience witnessed the mixed martial artist’s comeback after three straight losses that he suffered in the the season ranging from 2009 to early 2010. It seemed that … Read more : Stephan Bonnar Back Again.

BCS National Championship Clashers are Finalized

ATLANTA (GaeaTimes.com)- The two teams that would qualify for the BCS National Championship have been finalized yesterday, with the victory of Auburn Tigers over South Carolina with the score of 56-17, and the victory of the Oregon Ducks over Oregon State with a score of 37-20. The two winning teams, Auburn Tigers, with BCS … Original source on Gaea Times at : BCS National Championship Clashers are Finalized.

Putin asks Abramovich to ‘open his wallet’ to help fund 2018 World Cup

LONDON – Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has said that billionaire Roman Abramovich should “open his wallet” and help pay for the 2018 World Cup being hosted by his country.

The Chelsea’s owner is expected to take a leading role and invest heavily as Russia hosts the football World Cup.

Abramovich was a prominent member of Moscow’s … Read more »».

No more easy money for New Zealand players in IPL 4

WELLINGTON – The era of New Zealand cricketers earning easy money in the Indian Premier League might end, as the IPL franchisees are deciding to cut back on the number of foreign players.

When the IPL competition was introduced, it was seen as a lucrative short-term earner for the Black Caps, but now only the elite … Read more »».

‘On fire’ Lee dismisses Ashes comeback calls

SYDNEY – Fast bowler Brett Lee has dismissed any chance of an emergency return to Test cricket to inject a lethal sting into Australia’s maligned Ashes attack.

Lee, who had retired from the longer version of the game to focus on the one-day and Twenty20 arenas, has regained his groove by rediscovering his frightening pace in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘On fire’ Lee dismisses Ashes comeback calls.

Auburn VS South Carolina Updates

GEORGIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Its time for big celebrations in the Auburn camp. Yes this is what the team and the ardent fans of the Auburn Tigers have been doing after their last match vs South Carolina Gamecocks. After all, the Auburn Tigers have gone to claim the SEC Championship, after they defeated South Carolina Gamecocks last … Read more : Auburn VS South Carolina Updates.

Apple Cup Score: Huskies Victorious

WASHINGTON D.C (GaeaTimes.com)- It was a great day for the University of Washington Huskies, as they bagged the Apple Cup 2010 against Washington State Cougars, with a final score of 35-28. The match was a tough competition marked by a constant oscillation between the two teams, in all the four quarters. The match ended … Read more >>>.

Time professionals ran Indian sport: Shooter Ronjan Sodhi

NEW DELHI – India’s top shooter Ronjan Sodhi wants national sports federations (NSFs) to take a cue from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in aggressively marketing their sports and running them professionally.

Sodhi, who won individual gold and team bronze in double trap at the Guangzhou Asian Games, feels that it …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Time professionals ran Indian sport: Shooter Ronjan Sodhi.

IPL Kochi’s fate likely to be decided today

MUMBAI – Suspense over the fate of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Kochi franchise will finally end as the Governing Council meets here today to take a decision on the issue.

The Governing Council had last week deferred its decision on the franchisee for the third time, after the investors reached a last-minute shareholding agreement.

Barely seven … Read more >>.

Sachin a god in cricketing world: Bapu Nadkarni

KOLKATA – Former Indian left arm spinner Bapu Nadkarni rates Sachin Tendulkar as “god in the world of cricket” and says he himself would have run out of strategies while bowling to the batting genius.

“Legends are not born but made, and when it comes to Sachin Tendulkar, he is a god in the world …. Read the original article  : here.