Sports News – Newsletter for December 12, 2010

Heisman Trophy Winners Hog Limelight

MANHATTAN (GaeaTimes.com)- The win of Auburn Tigers quarterback Cam Newton in the race for the prestigious Heisman Trophy did not come without the caveats. The player who has given commendable performance this season managed to edge ahead of other three contenders who made it to the final round. Despite the win which has …. Source article  : Heisman Trophy Winners Hog Limelight.

UFC 124 Fights Entertain To The Fullest

MONTREAL, CANADA (GaeaTimes.com)- The UFC 124 Fight matches gave a few more games of excitement to the fans who watched it last night. Every match had its own USP and highlights that made each of them memorable in their own ways.
In the first UFC 124 Fight main card match, Champion Georges St-Pierre defeated … Original article on : UFC 124 Fights Entertain To The Fullest.

Pardew begins with win over Liverpool, City level at top

LONDON – Alan Pardew got off to a winning start as Newcastle United manager as his side beat Liverpool 3-1 Saturday.

There had been demonstrations in the streets around the ground against the sacking of Chris Hughton before the game, but Pardew himself was welcomed with applause, with the boos inside the ground reserved for …. Original article  : Pardew begins with win over Liverpool, City level at top.

Major Applewhite Leaving Texas Longhorns?

AUSTIN (GaeaTimes.com)- It seems that the Texas Longhorns are going through a tough phase. After the loss of Will Muschamp, Major Applewhite is also heading towards the Florida Gators, reports have claimed. Yes, Texas Longhorns assistant head coach Major Applewhite is supposedly moving in the direction of the former Texas head coach. A source close … Read : Major Applewhite Leaving Texas Longhorns?.

Saina wins Hong Kong Open Super Series

HONG KONG – India’s Saina Nehwal won the Hong Kong Open Super Series badminton tournament beating China’s Shixian Wang 2-1 in the women’s singles final here Sunday.

Second seeded Saina won 15-21 21-16 21-17 against third seeded Wang, an Asian Games gold medallist, in a match that lasted one hour and 11 minutes at the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Saina wins Hong Kong Open Super Series.

Will Muschamp To Coach Florida Gators

GAINESVILLE (GaeaTimes.com)- Will Muschamp, after serving the Texas Longhorns as a defensive coordinator for three years, will now be elated to hold the post of a head coach. However, with the new post, he would be serving the Florida Gators after replacing Urban Meyer. Will Muschamp said this new opportunity is like dream come …. Source article  : Will Muschamp To Coach Florida Gators.

Wasim Bari back in PCB ranks as ‘Education and Training Director’

KARACHI – Former chief operating officer of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Wasim Bari, has been appointed Director of Education and Training, a post created within the board as part of its revised anti-corruption measures in the aftermath of the spot-fixing controversy.

“Cricket is facing new challenges but as custodian of the game we are committed … Original source on Gaea Times at : Wasim Bari back in PCB ranks as ‘Education and Training Director’.

Ex-Aussie cricketers slam selectors for ignoring ‘in-form’ Hauritz

MELBOURNE – Former Australian cricketers have slammed the selectors for not considering off-spinner Nathan Hauritz for the third Test of the Ashes series, starting in Perth on Thursday.

The selectors have named little-known West Australian leg-spinner Michael Beer in the 12-man squad, despite Hauritz recently taking five wickets at Perth and scoring 146 against South Australia … Read more »».

Boxing Day Ashes Test is tailor-made for Warne’s return: Lee

SYDNEY – Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has added his support to the campaign calling for leg-spin legend Shane Warne’s return to the Test arena to salvage the Ashes series against England.

Speculation that Australia’s all-time leading wicket taker could return to Test cricket has intensified after England won the Adelaide Test by an …. Source article  : Boxing Day Ashes Test is tailor-made for Warne’s return: Lee.

2011 Cricket World Cup teams under terror threat, warns security expert

LONDON – A security expert has warned that the 14 national teams taking part in next year’s cricket World Cup in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are at risk from terrorist attacks, unless there is a sudden and major change in strategy.

According to The Telegraph, the warning was issued after it was revealed that teams … Original article on : 2011 Cricket World Cup teams under terror threat, warns security expert.

Cam Newton: Heisman Trophy Winner

MANHATTAN (GaeaTimes.com)- Auburn Tigers quarterback Cam Newton was declared the winner of the prestigious Heisman Trophy yesterday and with this feather in his cap, the player emerged clear out of the controversy surrounding him lately. The award ceremony which is usually an excitement filled one proved to be rather muted this year. Cam Newton … Read : Cam Newton: Heisman Trophy Winner.

Father of Lewis Hamilton’s ex ‘jailed for ???40m con’

LONDON – The father of Lewis Hamilton’s ex-girlfriend has been jailed for 12 years after a Hong Kong court convicted him of defrauding banks including HSBC into lending his company nearly 40 million pounds.

Ma Bo-kee was the multi-millionaire founder of one of the world’s biggest eyewear companies, Moulin, when his daughter Jodia began a four-year … Read more »»».

UAE president grants $2.7 mn for Olympic soccer team

Abu Dhabi, Dec 11 (IANS/WAM) UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered a grant of 10 million dirhams (about $2.7 million) for the players in the national Olympic soccer team and its technical and administrative staff in recognition of their achievements in the international sports arena.

The team recently won a silver [..] Read the original article: here.

Saina in Hong Kong Super Series final

HONG KONG – India’s Saina Nehwal staved off a strong challenge from Germany’s Juliane Schenk 21-19, 17-21, 21-12 to move into the final of the Hong Kong Open Super Series badminton tournament Saturday.

World No.4 and second seeded Saina won against the sixth seed Juliane in 53 minutes at the Queen Elizabeth stadium.
With …. Original article  : Saina in Hong Kong Super Series final.

Shooter Gagan ends year as Asia’s No.1

NEW DELHI – Ace Indian shooter Gagan Narang ended the year as the No.1 rifle shooter in Asia.

“I can attribute the performances of 2010 to good planning and preparation. I had started the process a couple of years in advance and this really is the result of that process. I hope to build … Read : Shooter Gagan ends year as Asia’s No.1.

Saina in final of Hong Kong Open

HONG KONG – India’s Saina Nehwal defeated Germany’s Juliane Schenk to move into the final of the Hong Kong Open Super Series badminton tournament here Saturday.

Saina, seeded second, won 21-19, 17-21, 21-12 against the sixth seeded Juliane in 53 minutes at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium.
In Sunday’s final, Saina will face third seeded …. Source  : Saina in final of Hong Kong Open.

Bikers set for challenging Nashik Rally

NASHIK – The virgin tracks of the Wine City beckon the cream of talent in the country as the top riders begin their battles of speed in the MAK Rally of Maharashtra, the third round of the MAK Indian National Rally Championship for motorcycles here Sunday.

The privateers are all geared up to show their … Original source on Gaea Times at : Bikers set for challenging Nashik Rally.

TTFI to open national academy to produce world-class players

NEW DELHI – With an eye to the future and to produce a steady stream of international players, the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) is all set to open a national academy in Indore by April next year.

Abhay Prashal Indoor Stadium in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, is the chosen venue for the academy. It … Read more >>.

Brandon Spikes’s Suspension Makes Headlines

FOXBOROUGH (GaeaTimes.com)- National Football League on Friday announced that it has suspended Brandon Spikes, the New England Patriots rookie linebacker for breaching the NFL rules on performance-enhancing substances. He has been suspended for four games. However, they chose to remain secretive about naming the substance. The league said that the suspension order for the prohibited … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Brandon Spikes’s Suspension Makes Headlines.

Spinner Doherty blames his axing on selectors’ panic

SYDNEY – After being dropped from the third Ashes Test in Perth, Australian left-arm spinner Xavier Doherty insinuated panic in the minds of the selectors and said he would have liked to have a few more chances to prove his worth.

Doherty made his debut in the first Test at The Gabba and was dropped … Read more : Spinner Doherty blames his axing on selectors’ panic.