Sports News – Newsletter for December 7, 2010

I wouldn’t date a footballer again, says ex-WAG Lauren McDonald

LONDON – Rangers star Maurice Edu ex-girlfriend Lauren McDonald has revealed how her life was turned into hell as a footballer’s girl.

Stunning hair stylist Lauren, from Anniesland, Glasgow, and Edu, got together at the beginning of this year after being introduced by a mutual friend.

“I didn’t know who he was, …. Read the original article  : I wouldn’t date a footballer again, says ex-WAG Lauren McDonald.

Despite poor ratings, Shane Warne bags Logies nomination

MELBOURNE – Despite being on air for just two weeks and receiving poor ratings, Shane Warne has managed to bag a Logie nomination.

The former cricketer made a late entry onto the list of nominees for the TV Week’s Logie Awards for the most popular [..] Read the original article: here.

Katich suffers achilles tendon injury, forcing him out of Ashes series

SYDNEY – Australia’s opening batsman Simon Katich suffered an achilles tendon injury during Australia’s crushing second Test loss to England in Adelaide.

Katich has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series and at the age of 35 he realises his battle to win back his …. Source  : Katich suffers achilles tendon injury, forcing him out of Ashes series.

Patriots Vs Jets Match Ends With 45-3

FOXBOROUGH (GaeaTimes.com)- The Jets vs Patriots match recorded the fifth largest margin of victory in the history of the latter, while it also gave them the lead in the AFC East to head them towards the final quarter of the season. The victory of the New England Patriots over the New York Jets with … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Patriots Vs Jets Match Ends With 45-3.

India chose to field against New Zealand

BANGALORE – India won the toss and decided to field against New Zealand in the fourth One-day International here Tuesday.

India has already taken an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five match series.
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Wasim urges Pak cricket fans, media to ‘back national team to win World Cup 2011???

LAHORE – Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram has urged players, fans and the media to move on from the recent problems plaguing Pakistan cricket, and back the country to win the World Cup 2011, though he tipped India as favourites to win the mega event.

“Let’s forget what problems we’ve been going through recently and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Wasim urges Pak cricket fans, media to ‘back national team to win World Cup 2011′.

Josh McDaniels Fired

ENGLEWOOD (GaeaTimes.com)- In what has come as huge shock to the NFL fraternity, Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels was terminated by team owner Pat Bowlen on Monday. The 34-year-old coach who was hired by the Denver Broncos in the month of January last year, was fired from his position with two years left … Read more >>.

Broad ruled out of Ashes series due to abdominal injury

LONDON – England fast bowler Stuart Broad has sustained a torn abdominal muscle injury during the fourth day of the Adelaide Test, which will keep him out of the rest of the Ashes series.

England medical officer Nick Peirce said the nature of the injury meant Broad would be ruled out of the rest of the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sour Oz fans tweet out their frustrations over team’s Ashes tumble

ADELAIDE – Angry and desperate Australians took to Twitter to vent their feelings following their national team’s humiliating Ashes innings and 71 run defeat to England at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, many want players who are not performing to be dropped, including captain Ricky Ponting. Others said they longed …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Sour Oz fans tweet out their frustrations over team’s Ashes tumble.

Ian Chappell, Botham renew their grudge in Adelaide Oval car park scuffle

ADELAIDE – Australian cricket legend Ian Chappell and Englishmen Sir Ian Botham renewed a 30-year-old grudge, when they had to be separated after having a dispute in the car park outside the Adelaide Oval after the fourth day’s play of the second Ashes Test.

According to the Daily News, their Sky and Channel 9 colleagues intervened …. Original source  : Ian Chappell, Botham renew their grudge in Adelaide Oval car park scuffle.

All eyes on Rooney’s roving eye on showgirl-filled Christmas bash

LONDON – Manchester United is throwing an official Christmas bash for its players and everyone would be keen to know how Wayne Rooney averts his eyes from showgirls.

The club is hosting a James Bond themed do at Old Trafford with the title of A Night In Monte Carlo and there’ll be casino tables, ice sculptures …. Read the original article  : All eyes on Rooney’s roving eye on showgirl-filled Christmas bash.

Ranji Trophy: Pressure on Tamil Nadu against Mumbai

CHENNAI – Tamil Nadu would be praying for divine benevolence by way of dry weather over the next four days when they take on leaders Mumbai in a crucial Group A match of the Ranji Trophy Super League here Wednesday.

With their previous two games here being washed out, Tamil Nadu are on 11 points …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pakistani cricketers will again be kept out of IPL

KARACHI – Pakistan’s cricketers will be kept out of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) because of a spot-fixing scandal that has dogged Pakistan cricket in recent months, sources said.

According to sources in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), IPL organisers have decided against clearing the return of Pakistan’s cricketers … Read more : Pakistani cricketers will again be kept out of IPL.

‘Domineering’ England hands Australia their first Ashes innings defeat in 24 years

MELBOURNE – England handed Australia their first defeat by an innings in an Ashes Test for 24 years, and claimed a 1-0 lead in the series on the final day of the Adelaide Test on Tuesday.

England last claimed an innings victory in an Ashes series when they won the fourth Test of the 1986-1987 …. Source  : ‘Domineering’ England hands Australia their first Ashes innings defeat in 24 years.

Don Meredith Passes Away At 72

SANTA FE (GaeaTimes.com)- Don Meredith popularly known as “Dandy Don” passed away on Sunday at Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was 72. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback lost his life after suffering a brain hemorrhage followed by his battle with coma. The cause for his death was revealed by his lawyer Lisa Fine Moses. Don …. Read the original article  : here.

Isn’t it time to invest in Indian sportspersons? (Comment)

Amid all the negative news of corruption, scams and tape leaks over the last few weeks there was some cheer in the performance of the Indian squad in Guangzhou, where young athletes competed, won medals and received a rousing welcome on their return home. The homecoming – from Gurusarsahai and Bhiwani in the north to …. Source article  : Isn’t it time to invest in Indian sportspersons? (Comment).

Barca trio Iniesta, Messi, Xavi in race for Ballon d’Or award

PARIS – Spanish midfielders Andres Iniesta and Xavi and Argentina’s Lionel Messi have been chosen as the candidates for the 2010 Ballon d’Or award as best player of the year.

The trio – all from Spanish champions Barcelona – were announced Monday at the headquarters of the sports daily L’Equipe in Paris after being selected … Read more >>>.

Marion Jones says she didn’t deserve prison

LONDON – Disgraced sprinter Marion Jones said she didn’t deserve a prison term in connection with a doping affair and didn’t know she was using performance-enhancing substances at the time.

Jones, 35, told BBC that she considered the ruling by a US court too harsh because her personal trouble was enough punishment.
“I know I …. Read the original article  : here.

Myanmar junta considered Manchester United takeover

LONDON – Myanmar’s military junta considered making a billion-dollar bid to buy Manchester United, it has emerged.

A cable sent from the US embassy in Yangon, made public by WikiLeaks, said Than Shwe, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, was urged to mount a takeover by his grandson shortly after the UN criticised the junta for …. Original article  : Myanmar junta considered Manchester United takeover.

Webber drove last four F1 races with shoulder fracture

LONDON – Mark Webber drove the last four races of the Formula One season with a broken shoulder, the Red Bull driver has revealed.

The 34-year-old Australian sustained the injury in a mountain bike accident, BBC Sport reported Monday.
Webber kept the injury secret from team principal Christian Horner, telling only his physiotherapist Roger Cleary … Read more »»».