Sports News – Newsletter for December 20, 2010

‘Tuck Rule’ Becomes Charles Woodson’s Nightmare

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Even after about 9 years, Charles Woodson, cornerback of Green Bay Packers is unable to forget the Tuck Rule that had taken place years ago. Till date he gets nightmares when he recalls the time he had been a player for the Oakland Raiders. The incident was that in a match …. Source  : ‘Tuck Rule’ Becomes Charles Woodson’s Nightmare.

Green Bay Packers Deserved Victory Last Night

FOXBOROUGH (GaeaTimes.com)- Last night the Green Bay Packers put up an extremely impressive start and continued with it but to their dismay lost out the game at the end. Matt Flynn from the Packers side shot up like a wizard last night but ultimately had to bend down in front of opponent Tom Brady. It …. Original article  : Green Bay Packers Deserved Victory Last Night.

Pup Clarke is ready to be Oz skipper, but he’ll have to wait: Border

MELBOURNE – Former Australian cricket captain Allan Border believes that Michael Clarke is ready to captain Australia, but says that he will have to wait till Ricky Ponting decides to give up that role.

Clarke won’t get his chance in the Boxing Day Ashes Test, Fox Sports cricket commentator Border said.

Border further said that Clarke … Read more : Pup Clarke is ready to be Oz skipper, but he’ll have to wait: Border.

Qadir’s ‘googly gift’ revived Afridi’s career as a match-winning bowler

KARACHI – Former Pakistani spinner Abdul Qadir has revealed that he was the man behind the turnaround in ODI and Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi’s fortunes and abilities.

Qadir said that when Afridi’s bowling was suffering a lean patch during early 2009, he had visited the all-rounder at one of the local camps.

“I spoke to him … Read : Qadir’s ‘googly gift’ revived Afridi’s career as a match-winning bowler.

Warne slammed by hubby of Oz mom he sent sexually explicit texts

MELBOURNE – The husband of the Melbourne woman, who former cricketer Shane Warne had been sending sexually explicit texts to, has taken to Twitter to reveal how the player tried to steal his wife.

Denis Angeleri came to know about the text Warne, 41, sent to his wife Adele Angeleri, 44, and a furious bust-up took …. Original article  : Warne slammed by hubby of Oz mom he sent sexually explicit texts.

Yousuf gets a chance to make cut for World Cup probables

KARACHI – Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf has now a chance to prove his fitness and make the cut for his country’s World Cup squad after the International Cricket Council (ICC) gave the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) time up to January 5 to announce its 30-man provisional squad.

The PCB had asked the ICC to …. Source article  : Yousuf gets a chance to make cut for World Cup probables.

Matt Flynn Makes A Smooth Ride

FOXBOROUGH (GaeaTimes.com)- Matt Flynn was the main game for Sunday’s NFL, that clashed between Green Bay Packers and the New England Patriots at the Gillette Stadium. Although Green Bay Packers lost the game with a slight margin of 31-27, it was Matt Flynn who revived the spirit of the team with his rigorous performance. … Read more : Matt Flynn Makes A Smooth Ride.

Scoreboard: India vs South Africa, First Test

CENTURION – Scoreboard of the first India-South Africa cricket Test which ended here Monday:

India: first innings 136 all out
South Africa: first innings 620/4 decl.
India second innings: (overnight 454/8)
Gautam Gambhir lbw Steyn 80
Virender Sehwag c Smith b Harris 63
Rahul Dravid c Boucher b Morkel 43
Ishant Sharma c … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Scoreboard: India vs South Africa, First Test.

South Africa beat India by innings and 25 runs

CENTURION – India’s resistance lasted a little less than six overs on the fifth and final day as it lost the first cricket Test against Suth Africa by an innings and 25 runs here Monday.

India could add only five runs from their overnight score of 454 for 8 as Dale Steyn and Mornie Morkel … Read more >>>.

Vijay Mallya hands over Mohun Bagan baton to son

NEW DELHI – Adhering to Asian Football Confederation (AFC) regulations, liquor baron Vijay Mallya has resigned as the director of the Mohun Bagan football club but remains the chairman of East Bengal.

Mallya’s decision to quit was taken at Mohun Bagan’s Dec 16 board meeting in Kolkata.
Prince Rufus, operations manager of Mohun Bagan, said … Read : Vijay Mallya hands over Mohun Bagan baton to son.

Ashes: Ponting believes Johnson spell could set up series

PERTH – Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting believes that given his present rip-roaring form, left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Johnson, has set up the remaining part of the Ashes series nicely.

Johnson’s devastating return to form (nine wickets in Perth) will be felt throughout the rest of the Ashes series, The Age quoted Ponting, as saying.

“Mitch’s spell …. Original article  : Ashes: Ponting believes Johnson spell could set up series.

Meet the blonde Oz mum who cost Warne Liz Hurley

MELBOURNE – The blonde married mum from Melbourne, who was bombarded with sexually explicit texts by former cricketer Shane Warne, is said to have been relentlessly chased by him.

According to News of the World, Warne, 41, went after Adele Angeleri, 44, after he spotted her in the street across from the office of the Shane …. Source  : Meet the blonde Oz mum who cost Warne Liz Hurley.

Ponting’s captaincy is hurting Australia: Ian Chappell

PERTH – Former Australian cricket captain and now television commentator Ian Chappell has said that incumbent skipper Ricky Ponting is trying too hard to prove he’s worthy, and adds that when he quits, wicketkeeper Brad Haddin might be Australia’s best option as a stop-gap leader

“The fact is that Ponting’s captaincy is starting to hurt the …. Original article  : Ponting’s captaincy is hurting Australia: Ian Chappell.

Chappell backs Clarke to excel as Oz skipper

MELBOURNE – Australia’s full-time selector Greg Chappell believes Michael Clarke will deliver the goods if he is asked to captain the national squad in the forthcoming Melbourne Test.

With incumbent skipper Ricky Ponting having a finger fracture, chances of Clarke taking over the squad in Melbourne have brightened.

“Michael is our next captain. Whenever that might be … Original source on Gaea Times at : Chappell backs Clarke to excel as Oz skipper.

Johnson has potential of becoming Australia’s Andrew Flintoff: Geoff Boycott

LONDON – Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott believes Mitchell Johnson has the ability to be Australia’s version of Andrew Flintoff after his man-of-the-match display in the third Ashes Test in Perth.

Johnson scored a first innings half-century and claimed nine wickets for the match as Australia levelled the series one-all with their 267-run victory at the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Johnson has potential of becoming Australia’s Andrew Flintoff: Geoff Boycott.

UK press laments third Ashes Test humiliation at WACA

LONDON – The British press has criticized England’s dismal performance in the third Ashes Test at the WACA Ground in Perth, likening the team’s pitiful display to those of England teams of old.

Sun reporter John Etheridge was scathing in his appraisal of England’s performance in Perth, describing the battering they suffered as their first taste … Read more »»».

Shane Warne’s ex-wife left devastated by his sex scandals

MELBOURNE – Former cricketer Shane Warne’s ex-wife has been left heartbroken after it emerged that her love rat hubby has been sending sexually explicit texts to a married Melbourne mum besides seeing actress Liz Hurley.

According to New Idea magazine, Simone Callahan had thought she and Warne, 41, were back together and had even considered remarrying …. Source  : Shane Warne’s ex-wife left devastated by his sex scandals.

Knowshon Moreno’s Injury Adds To His Disappointment

OAKLAND (GaeaTimes.com)- Right now the Denver Broncos are going through a bad phase after last night the team lost out to the Oakland Raider. Adding salt to the injury, running back Knowshon Moreno suffered a nasty injury during the initial stage of the match. Knowshon Moreno received an injury during the first quarter of the …. Source article  : Knowshon Moreno’s Injury Adds To His Disappointment.

Fans rush to book last Boxing Day Test tickets

MELBOURNE – Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) CEO Stephen Gough is excited that Boxing Day could produce a Test record crowd at the MCG, even as fans are keen to grab the few tickets remaining.

“Just keep looking on the Ticketek website and just see …. Original source  : Fans rush to book last Boxing Day Test tickets.

Finn to face axe for Boxing Day Test

LONDON – Pacer Steve Finn is all set to be dropped from the England team after the third Test humiliation at the hands of Australia.

Andrew Strauss’ side was beaten by 267 runs as Australia levelled the Ashes series 1-1.

Finn is England’s top wicket-taker with 14 scalps in three Tests …. Source  : Gaea News Network.