Sports News – Newsletter for December 13, 2010

Manchester City consider options as Tevez insists on leaving

LONDON – Manchester City were pondering their next move Monday morning after their Argentine forward Carlos Tevez insisted he would leave the club.

The 26-year-old, who has been one of City’s best players this season, handed in a transfer request, saying that relations with “certain executives” at the club have “broken down beyond repair”.
The … Original article on : Manchester City consider options as Tevez insists on leaving.

Mohun Bagan’s chief coach resigns

KOLKATA – Having drawn flak for Mohun Bagan’s lacklustre performance during the ongoing season, the club’s chief soccer coach Stanley Rosario resigned Monday.

“As Mohun Bagan is a formidable club, I want it to bounce back… At this point of time, in the greater interest of the team and the club, I step … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Mohun Bagan’s chief coach resigns.

Tennis icon Navratilova released from hospital

NAIROBI – Tennis legend Martina Navratilova was released from a Kenyan hospital three days after she aborted an attempt to ascend Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro.

Navratilova was stretchered down the mountain Friday when she developed high-altitude pulmonary oedema as the team of climbers she was leading in the charity ascent reached 4,500 metres.
“I am feeling …. Original article  : Tennis icon Navratilova released from hospital.

Arsenal’s ‘2004 Invincibles’ won’t happen again: Ferguson

LONDON – Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out the possibility of his club emulating Arsenal’s ‘2004 Invincibles’ by winning this year’s Premier League title without losing a match.

If United wins Monday’s clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford, they can replace Arsene Wenger’s side at the top of the table and stretch their …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Arsenal’s ‘2004 Invincibles’ won’t happen again: Ferguson.

Cricket Australia defends fielding coach Young’s part-time appointment

SYDNEY – Cricket Australia spokesman Peter Young has defended the use of fielding coach Mike Young, saying that he is employed on a part-time basis.

The board has been criticized for Young’s annual consultancy agreement.

The agreement included the Ashes opener in Brisbane, but his services were not required in the Adelaide Test, which Australia lost by … Read more : Cricket Australia defends fielding coach Young’s part-time appointment.

Platini backs winter 2022 football World Cup in Qatar

LONDON – UEFA President Michel Platini has said that he supports the idea of shifting the 2022 World Cup in Qatar from summer to winter to avoid extreme desert temperatures.

Platini said that it would be easier to play the World Cup in January, instead of in June.

“It’s true that if we talk about the World … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Platini backs winter 2022 football World Cup in Qatar.

Chelsea will win next game against Manchester United: Ancelotti

LONDON – Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is confident that his team will beat Manchester United in their top-of-the table Premier League clash next Sunday at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea has not won in five league games, and has taken only six points from seven games.

However, Ancelotti claims that Sunday’s fightback after being 0-1 down against Tottenham Hotspur … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Chelsea will win next game against Manchester United: Ancelotti.

Arsenal will use ‘big game’ against Man U to prove league title bid: Wenger

LONDON – Ahead of Monday’s Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has urged his young team to prove that they can finally come of age and deliver a serious title challenge.

“We have built a team and slowly come up there. Now we have an opportunity to show we are … Original source on Gaea Times at : Arsenal will use ‘big game’ against Man U to prove league title bid: Wenger.

Woods’ ex growing ‘close’ to hunky student in Florida

LONDON – It seems Tiger Woods’ ex-wife Elin Nordegren is finally getting over her golfer husband.

According to a source, the mum-of-two is growing close to a hunky student.

The Swedish former model, 30, met the 35-year-old South African at college in Florida where both are studying.

“There’s been kissing and cuddling but I don’t know if … Original source on Gaea Times at : Woods’ ex growing ‘close’ to hunky student in Florida.

Pakistan will raise winning team for World Cup: Afridi

KARACHI – Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi feels that his team will transform itself into a winning outfit in the lead up to the World Cup that starts in February 2011.

“The World Cup is an all-important event for all of us which is why we are taking all possible steps to put the team … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pakistan will raise winning team for World Cup: Afridi.

Lok Sabha congratulates Saina Nehwal

NEW DELHI – The Lok Sabha Monday congratulated ace shuttler Saina Nehwal who won her third super series title of the year at the Hong Kong Open.

Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar read out a message wishing good luck to the 20-year-old badminton player as parliamentarians thumped their tables.
Saina won her third … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Lok Sabha congratulates Saina Nehwal.

Al Golden To Coach Miami Hurricanes

CORAL GABLES (GaeaTimes.com)- After being associated with the Temple University for about five seasons, it seems for coach Al Golden it was just the right time to move on. The 41-year-old Temple University head coach has been employed as the head coach of the University of Miami. Al Golden would be introduced as the … Read more »»».

Oz selectors recalled Johnson after running out of options: Chappell

MELBOURNE – Australian selector Greg Chappell has admitted that the selection committee had recalled out of form left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Johnson for the third Ashes Test because ‘there are not a lot of options’.

Johnson was omitted after finishing with figures of 0-170 during the drawn first Test in Brisbane, but has been included in … Read : Oz selectors recalled Johnson after running out of options: Chappell.

Shane Warne flies home as rumours about affair with Hurley grow

MELBOURNE – Cricket legend Shane Warne has flown back to Melbourne as rumours accusing the Australian and actress Liz Hurley of being secret lovers fuel up.

Allegations of a steamy affair surfaced when they were caught on film in a succession of passionate public embraces in London, UK newspaper News of the World revealed, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Shane Warne flies home as rumours about affair with Hurley grow.

Manchester City reject Tevez’s transfer request

LONDON – Manchester City has rejected a transfer request from captain Carlos Tevez, and expressed disappointment at the “actions of his representative” over the matter.

Tevez is reportedly adamant that he wants to quit Eastlands after growing disenchanted with the management.

“It is with disappointment that we confirm to our supporters that Carlos Tevez has submitted a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘Perth Test surprise select’ Beer set for a 100,000 dollar-plus pay rise

PERTH – Western Australia left-arm spinner Michael Beer is set for a 100,000 dollars-plus pay rise after his selection in the 12-man Australian squad for the third Ashes Test, starting in Perth from Thursday.

Beer is currently on a rookie contract worth 52,000 dollars with Western Australia.

Factoring in match payments of 4200 dollars for each …. Read the original article  : ‘Perth Test surprise select’ Beer set for a 100,000 dollar-plus pay rise.

Tevez set to quit Manchester City after transfer request snub: Report

LONDON – Manchester City captain Carlos Tevez is reportedly set to quit the club after it refused to grant him a transfer.

Tevez is adamant that he wants out of Eastlands, and says that no amount of money will make him stay.

According to The Sun, the Argentinian striker first said that he wanted to quit back …. Read the original article  : Tevez set to quit Manchester City after transfer request snub: Report.

Kiwis must halt embarrassing slide in one-day cricket: Richardson

AUCKLAND – Former New Zealand cricketer Mark Richardson believes changes are needed in the Black Cap squad to halt its embarrassing slide in one-day cricket.

The New Zealand team, which was thrashed 0-5 in the five match one-day series against India, has equalled their second worst one-day run of 11 straight defeats.

They were earlier beaten …. Source article  : Kiwis must halt embarrassing slide in one-day cricket: Richardson.

‘Dumped’ Doherty warns Beer to be ready for an English onslaught in Perth

SYDNEY – Dumped Australian left-arm spinner Xavier Doherty has warned his successor Michael Beer to expect a baptism of fire from an England line-up ready to attack him from the first ball.

Doherty said that England’s in-form batsmen would aim to target the debutant during the third Ashes Test, starting for Thursday at Perth’s WACA Ground, … Read more »»».

600 contestants at Agra’s National Women’s Sports Meet

AGRA – Eighteen teams and more than 600 contestants from different states will take part in the three-day 36th National Women’s Sports Meet beginning at the Eklavya Stadium here Monday.

Regional sports officer Ajai Kumar Sethi said arrangements for the stay of the sportspersons had been made.
A team of SAI officials led by … Read more : 600 contestants at Agra’s National Women’s Sports Meet.