Sports News – Newsletter for December 19, 2010

Spot-fixing case: Butt does not trust ICC’s inquiry tribunal to impart justice

ISLAMABAD – The confrontation between suspended Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt and the International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken a serious turn following the disclosure that he had told the governing body about his no-confidence in the inquiry tribunal that will hear the spot-fixing case next month.

In his 36-page reply to the ICC, Butt demanded … Original source on Gaea Times at : Spot-fixing case: Butt does not trust ICC’s inquiry tribunal to impart justice.

Vaughan wants Bell to bat at No.5 position

LONDON – Former England captain Michael Vaughan wants batsman Ian Bell up the batting order to make the most of his run-making ability in the Ashes series.

Bell was England’s first innings top scorer with 53, despite batting at six in the Perth Test.

“It’s a travesty – you can’t have a guy playing that [..] Read the original article: here.

Vettori to lose controversial selection powers

WELLINGTON – The New Zealand Cricket board might replace coach Mark Greatbatch and take away skipper Daniel Vettori’s controversial selection powers after the disastrous tour of India.

Former India coach Wright is seen as the public’s favourite to replace him, but it’s understood no decision on the Black Caps coach has been made yet.

An extensive … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Vettori to lose controversial selection powers.

Roma stun leaders AC Milan in Serie A

ROME – Roma won 1-0 away to leaders AC Milan Saturday in a classic Serie A tie played at freezing temperatures at the Giuseppe Meazza.

Marco Borriello found a lucky deflection in the second half to score Roma’s winner against his ex-club.
The Devils displayed the usual grit only early in the game and lost …. Source  : Roma stun leaders AC Milan in Serie A.

PCB extends deadline for Malik, Akmal, Kaneria to answer Integrity Committee’s queries

LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has allowed former skipper Shoaib Malik, wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal and leg-spinner Danish Kaneria to submit their replies to the Integrity Committee’s queries by the end of this month.

Well-informed sources told Dawn that the three players, who are … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : PCB extends deadline for Malik, Akmal, Kaneria to answer Integrity Committee’s queries.

Rooney’s hooker dreads the day her son would hear about her past

LONDON – Ex call girl Helen Wood, who had threesome with soccer ace Wayne Rooney while his wife Coleen was pregnant, has revealed that she fears the day her seven-year-old son would hear about his mum’s seedy past.

“I had to explain to my mum what had been going on. It didn’t go …. Read the original article  : here.

Oz selectors got it right playing four pacers: Fleming

MELBOURNE – The selectors have justified their decision to take four fast bowlers into the third Ashes Test, as Australia beat England to tie the series 1-1, according to Damien Fleming.

Most of the people thought that spinner Michael Beer would be included in the … Original article on : Oz selectors got it right playing four pacers: Fleming.

Blackburn Rovers’ Indian owner criticized for sacking coach

LONDON – Anuradha Desai, the chairwoman of Venky’s, an Indian poultry empire, has been criticized for sacking Blackburn Rovers’ coach Sam Allardyce.

According to the Daily Mail, Desai’s criticism of Allardyce’s methods, transfer deals and the club’s mid-table league position have not gone … Read : Blackburn Rovers’ Indian owner criticized for sacking coach.

Oz fans support team’s aggression during Perth Test

SYDNEY – The Australian team’s decision to use aggression and intimidation in a final desperate bid to win the Perth Test has the blessings of the game’s administrators and supporters.

Paceman Mitchell Johnson’s admission of calculated sledging was met with tacit approval by Cricket Australia … Read more »»».

Rashard Lewis Joins Washington Wizards

ORLANDO (GaeaTimes.com)- Yesterday, the news have been confirmed that Rashard Lewis is all set to play for the Washington Wizards for the next two seasons leaving his old team, Orlando Magic. On the other hand, a very precious player from Washington Wizards, Gilbert Arenas, would be incorporated in Orlando Magics, for the next … Read more : Rashard Lewis Joins Washington Wizards.

Another exhibition from Barcelona, a late win for Valencia

MADRID – Barcelona turned on the style yet again to thrash Espanyol 5-1 in a one-sided Catalan derby, with two goals apiece from winger Pedro and striker David Villa and one from playmaker Xavi.

Pablo Osvaldo pulled a goal back for Espanyol but the hosts – who had won all their previous home matches – … Read : Another exhibition from Barcelona, a late win for Valencia.

Ponting must remain captain as Clarke is not ready to lead: Chappell

MELBOURNE – Australian selector Greg Chappell has said that Ricky Ponting must remain Test captain because there are no obvious successors at present.

In an interview that would completely change the landscape of Australian cricket, Chappell believes Clarke is still captaincy material, but his form has become a serious impediment to his leadership aspirations.

“If we’re going …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ponting must remain captain as Clarke is not ready to lead: Chappell.

Ferguson is the greatest, says Capello

LONDON – England manager Fabio Capello has hailed Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson as the best manager of all time.

The Scot has become the longest-serving boss in Manchester United history, and at 69, Ferguson is receiving deserved plaudits from across the game for his phenomenal 24 years at Old Trafford, the Daily Express reports.

With … Read : Ferguson is the greatest, says Capello.

Bernard Hopkins Vs Jean Pascal Fight Ends In Draw

QUEBEC CITY (GaeaTimes.com)- It was a hard hitting light weight championship match between Canadian boxer Jean Pascal and Philadelphia boxer Bernard Hopkins on Saturday night and the match was settled on a majority draw in favor of the former. American judge Steve Morrow have 114-112 to Bernard Hopkins, however, both Canadian and Belgian judges, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Humanitarian Bowl Marks Fresno State Bulldogs’ Defeat

BOISE (GaeaTimes.com)- The Humanitarian Bowl took place yesterday, to clash between the Northern Illinois Huskies and the Fresno State Bulldogs. Like many people had anticipated, the match went in favor of the Huskies with a final score of 40-17.
Although the first quarter of the Humanitarian Bowl was very much in favor of the Bulldogs, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Harris helps Aussies level Ashes series with six wicket haul

PERTH – Australia levelled the Ashes series through a crushing 267-run victory over England at the WACA ground here on Sunday.

Right-arm South Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris took a Test-best 6 for 47 to humble England. The visitors were blown away in 10 overs on the fourth morning to set up a potentially thrilling conclusion … Original article on : Harris helps Aussies level Ashes series with six wicket haul.

Ralph Friedgen Out Of Maryland Terrapins?

COLLEGE PARK (GaeaTimes.com)- The head coach of University of Maryland’s football team, Ralph Friedgen has been, reportedly, asked by the university officials to step down from his post for the next season. Sources close to the team said that if Ralph Friedgen refuses to retire from his post then the university board will have [..] Read the original article: here.

Liz Hurley ‘dumps Shane Warne over sex text scandal’

MELBOURNE – Liz Hurley has apparently dumped Shane Warne after learning that the cricketer had sent sexual text messages to a married Australian woman.

An Australian man, Denis Angeleri, claims his wife, Adele, was wooed by Warne with a series of explicit texts, according to the News Of The World and The Sunday Mirror.

The pair had …. Original article  : Liz Hurley ‘dumps Shane Warne over sex text scandal’.

Humpy loses to China’s Yifan for second straight time

HATAY – For the second successive time, India’s top rated player in the competition Koneru Humpy crashed out to Chinas 16-year-old Hou Yifan in the semi-finals of the Women’s World Chess Championship.

Faced with a must-win situation in the second game of the semi-finals, the Indian star managed only a draw after losing the first …. Source  : Humpy loses to China’s Yifan for second straight time.

Sehwag, Gambhir depart after giving India a promising start (Roundup)

CENTURION – Openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir hit half centuries as India made a promising start in the second innings against South Africa and reduced the deficit to 294 at the close of third days play in the first cricket Test here Saturday.

Sehwag (63) and Gambhir (80) added 137 runs for the first …. Source article  : Sehwag, Gambhir depart after giving India a promising start (Roundup).