Sports News – Newsletter for December 15, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Footie manager jailed for 10 months for sex with underage player
MELBOURNE – A football team manager has been jailed for 10 months after she was discovered to be having sex with an underage player.
Kimberley Gale, 24, who was a team manager of a northern suburbs under-16s football team, was caught when she sent her victim a text message that … Read more >>.
Fletcher backs Swann’s ‘mental hold’ over Oz to winPerth Ashes Test for England
PERTH – England off-spinner Graeme Swann has a “mental hold” over Australia, and will do the majority of the damage during the third Ashes Test in Perth, according to former coach Duncan Fletcher.
Fletcher said that Swann would take advantage of the WACA pitch, which will …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Boycott urges England team to ‘kibosh Australia’ and retain Ashes in Perth
LONDON – The Andrew Strauss-led England team must play to win, not draw, the third Test of the Ashes series against Australia, according to former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott.
England currently leads the five-match series 1-0, after winning the second Test at Adelaide by an innings and 71 runs.
“It is crucial we … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Boycott urges England team to ‘kibosh Australia’ and retain Ashes in Perth.
‘Mismanagement of the mental game’ behind Black Caps’ ODI slide: Greatbatch
AUCKLAND – New Zealand coach Mark Greatbatch reckons that lack of ‘mental hardness’ is a key part behind the Black Caps’ recent embarrassing slide in one-day cricket.
The New Zealand team, which was thrashed 0-5 in a one-day series against India, has equalled their second worst one-day run of …. Original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Mismanagement of the mental game’ behind Black Caps’ ODI slide: Greatbatch.
Joe Smith Swapping Camps
HOUSTON (GaeaTimes.com)- There is some swapping going on in the basket ball camps as three major teams, New Jersey Jets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Houston Rockets have been indulging themselves in it. Recently it was announced that New Jersey Nets forward Joe Smith will be shifted to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Sasha …. Source : Joe Smith Swapping Camps.
Injury-plagued Oram says he is carefully working towards 2011 World Cup goal
AUCKLAND – New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram, who is fighting to overcome a knee injury, has said that he is working towards his 2011 World Cup goal.
Oram has been sidelined since August after a recurrence of a patella tendon injury during the one-day tri-series with India and Sri Lanka.
The 32-year-old underwent a knee surgery on …. Read the original article : Injury-plagued Oram says he is carefully working towards 2011 World Cup goal.
It’s the pacers versus Sehwag, says Morkel
CENTURION – Stopping the initial onslaught of destructive opener Virender Sehwag would be the key element of the home team’s pace attack against India in the cricket Test series starting here Thursday, according to South African fast bowler Morne Morkel.
Morkel, who will pair up with world’s top-ranked bowler Dale Steyn in the first Test, … Read : It’s the pacers versus Sehwag, says Morkel.
‘Recalled’ Hughes vows to emulate ‘aggressive’ Sehwag during Perth Test
PERTH – Opening batsman Phil Hughes has said he is ready to be Australia’s version of India’s explosive batsman Virender Sehwag as his team looks to revive their Ashes campaign in the third Test, starting in Perth on Thursday.
Hughes has been summoned to replace injured Simon Katich for the third Test.
“I love watching Sehwag … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘Recalled’ Hughes vows to emulate ‘aggressive’ Sehwag during Perth Test.
Lorgat hopes to encourage Team India to use controversial ‘UDRS’
LONDON – International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat has reiterated that he would encourage the Indian team to show a little more willingness to try the controversial Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS).
Indian scepticism, especially from batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar and captain M.S. Dhoni, has been a significant roadblock to the system’s universal employment.
Corruption rife in world cricket: Butt’s lawyer
LONDON – A lawyer assisting tainted Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt believes that corruption is “rife” in world cricket and claims to have evidence against players that “will make your hair stand on end”.
Aftab Gul, a member of Butt’s legal team said spot-fixing is rampant in cricket as it is a lot easier than … Read : Corruption rife in world cricket: Butt’s lawyer.
‘I’m fitter and faster than ever, so just… let me at the Aussies: Tremlett
PERTH – England may be keeping its cards close to its chest and not revealing which of its three reserve fast bowlers will replace injured Stuart Broad in the third Ashes Test to be played in Perth from Thursday, but one of them – Chris Tremlett-insists that he is armed and ready.
“We haven’t been told …. Original article on Gaea Times at : ‘I’m fitter and faster than ever, so just… let me at the Aussies: Tremlett.
Floor hockey meet for special athletes begins in Himachal
SHIMLA – The national-level floor hockey championship for special athletes began in this Himachal Pradesh capital Wednesday, an organiser here said.
“As many as 457 special athletes from 21 states will vie in the National Floor Hockey Championship that will conclude Dec 19,” Himachal Special Olympics Committee president Mallika Nadda told IANS.
There would be …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Floor hockey meet for special athletes begins in Himachal.
Ronaldo, Zidane lead squad in match against poverty
ATHENS – Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane joined a star-studded squad for a charity football match in Athens that ended in a 2-2 draw against the leading Greek club Olympiakos.
The match Tuesday night was organised to put a spotlight on the global fight against poverty.
UNDP goodwill ambassadors Ronaldo and Zidane mobilised their team from … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Ronaldo, Zidane lead squad in match against poverty.
Bhowmick takes over as Mohun Bagan technical director
KOLKATA – Subhas Bhowmick Tuesday took over as technical director of the beleaguered Mohun Bagan soccer team, saying he was taking up the job as a challenge.
Bhowmick’s appointment came a day after Stanley Rozario quit as chief coach, following the club’s lacklustre performance this season.
Asked how challenging would be the job, Bhowmick replied: …. Source : Bhowmick takes over as Mohun Bagan technical director.
Bombay High Court upholds stay on Rajasthan Royals termination
MUMBAI – The Bombay High Court on Tuesday upheld the stay on the termination of Rajasthan Royals made by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following which the team can now participate in the auction for the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament.
Passing the …. Read the original article : here.
Tata Open badminton goes international
MUMBAI – Leading shuttlers from Malaysia and Indonesia have confirmed their participation in the $15,000 Tata Open India International Challenge 2010 to be held here Dec 15-25 at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) courts.
The mens singles field includes Alamsyah Yonus, winner of the Indian Grand Prix Gold tournament; Tommy Sugiarto (son of former … Read : Tata Open badminton goes international.
Delhi banks on Kohli and seamers to see them through
NEW DELHI – Hosts Delhi will be banking on Virat Kohli and a seaming surface when they take on defending champions Mumbai in a must-win match for a quarterfinal spot in the Ranji Trophy Super League at the Roshanara Club here Wednesday.
The two teams have long enjoyed a healthy rivalry with several of their …. Original source : Delhi banks on Kohli and seamers to see them through.
Haryana overcome Karnataka in National Volleyball
CHENNAI – Haryana kept their hopes alive in the mens section with a hard-fought 3-1 win against Karnataka as champions Tamil Nadu (men) and Indian Railways (women) chalked up fluent victories in the National Volleyball Championship here Tuesday.
Having lost to the Railways Monday night, Haryana came up with a spirited effort to overcome Karnataka … Read more >>>.
In-form Kohli says can’t take his place for granted
NEW DELHI – Virat Kohli has forced his way into the top order of the Indian batting, pushing stronger candidates out on the back of his roaring form this season. The Delhi youngster wants to carry on in the same vein in South Africa and then into the 2011 World Cup in the sub-continent.
The …. Source : In-form Kohli says can’t take his place for granted.
SA coach’s remarks show they are under pressure: Raman
NEW DELHI – Former India opening batsman Woorkeri Venkat Raman says that it is South Africa who are under pressure, not the Indians, as their coach Corrie va Zyl has claimed ahead of the Test series getting under way Thursday.
“Van Zyl is just playing the usual mind games most Test teams indulge in, …. Source article : SA coach’s remarks show they are under pressure: Raman.