Sports News – Newsletter for January 4, 2011

Khawaja looks like a Test cricketer: Border

SYDNEY – Australia debutant Usman Khawaja ‘looks like a Test cricketer’ according to former captain Allan Border.

An impressed Border predicted that Khawaja had the potential of having a bright future in the baggy green after an assured performance on debut in the Sydney cricket …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Khawaja will challenge Ponting for no 3 slot, says Waugh

SYDNEY – Former Australian captain Steve Waugh is so impressed with debutant batsman Usman Khawaja that he feels the Pakistan-born might put skipper Ricky Ponting’s regular one-down slot in danger.

Seeing Khawaja bat on the first day of the fifth Ashes Test against England in Sydney Monday, Waugh said the southpaw will challenge … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Khawaja will challenge Ponting for no 3 slot, says Waugh.

Blackburn Rovers make bid for Ronaldinho

LONDON – Blackburn owner Anuradha Desai said Tuesday that the club had made a 6.2-million-pound (9.6-million-dollar) bid to sign Ronaldinho from AC Milan.

After the departure of manager Sam Allardyce, Blackburn’s new owners, Venky’s, are understood to be keen to make a mark in the transfer market, and Sky Sports News claim the owner of …. Read the original article  : Blackburn Rovers make bid for Ronaldinho.

Anil Kumble pulls out of IPL auction

MUMBAI – Former India captain Anil Kumble has withdrawn from this weekend’s Indian Premier League (IPL) IV auction to be held in Bangalore, citing business commitments.

He had been among the 22 players with the highest reserve price of 400,000 dollars for the IPL …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Anil Kumble pulls out of IPL auction.

Mourinho eyes Man City striker Manu on loan

LONDON – Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is eyeing Manchester City’s striker Emmanuel Adebayor on loan.

Mourinho desperately needs a striker as Argentinian star Gonzalo Higuain is struggling with a back injury.debayor has started just two games for City this term and Real Madrid will try to get the 26-year-old …. Original article  : Mourinho eyes Man City striker Manu on loan.

Beckham left to wait for his dream loan move to Tottenham

LONDON – Ace midfielder David Beckham will have to wait for his dream move to Tottenham on loan as his American bosses are busy buying an NFL team.

Beckham was hoping to complete a three-month loan switch in time to face former club Manchester United on January 16. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Beckham left to wait for his dream loan move to Tottenham.

Clancy worried Crouch’s cheating would harm their unborn child

LONDON – Lingerie model Abbey Clancy has revealed that she is worried the stress brought on by fiance Peter Crouch cheating on her might harm their unborn child.

Clancy, 24, who is due to give birth in March, said she has suffered in silence after 29-year-old Crouch’s …. Read the original article  : here.

Spot-fixing case: Afridi will “stick” to his earlier statements at Doha hearing

LAHORE – Pakistan’s limited overs captain Shahid Afridi has made it clear that he will stick to his earlier statements recorded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in the spot-fixing case, when he appears before the anti-corruption tribunal on January 6 in Doha, Qatar.

Afridi and Pakistan team coach Waqar Younis have been asked to appear … Original source on Gaea Times at : Spot-fixing case: Afridi will “stick” to his earlier statements at Doha hearing.

Blackburn’s Indian owners say they bid for Ronaldinho

LONDON – Blackburn’s Indian owners have claimed that they had made a 6.2 million pound bid for Ronaldinho.

Indian poultry firm Venky’s first posted news of their interest on their Facebook site on Sunday morning, but hours later director Venkatesh Rao ridiculed the story.

He insisted it was “not true at all” and there was no … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Blackburn’s Indian owners say they bid for Ronaldinho.

England has nose ahead of Australia in Sydney Test

SYDNEY – Chasing Australia’s 280 on day two of the final Ashes Test being played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) here, England were strongly placed at 167 runs for the loss of three wickets on Tuesday.

They had skipper Andrew Strauss to thank, as he hit a sparkling 58-ball 60 before being bowled by right-arm …. Read the original article  : here.

Hawk-Eye debuts at Chennai Open

CHENNAI – Linespersons at the Aircel ATP Chennai Open have come out on top following the introductory implementation of the Hawk-Eye electronic review system, a referral for line call challenges by players.

In all, 15 challenges were made against line calls in the four matches spread over 11 sets that were played on the Centre …. Source article  : Hawk-Eye debuts at Chennai Open.

Frank Beamer Suspends Six Players

MIAMI (GaeaTimes.com)- Last night six more players missed out the the game between Virginia Tech Hokies and Stanford at the Orange Bowl. These players were supposed to play for the Virginia Tech Hokies whom head coach Frank Beamer suspended from the game. On Sunday Frank Beamer announced that he had barred six Virginia Tech players …. Read the original article  : here.

Cristiano Ronaldo keeps Real Madrid close to Barcelona

MADRID – Real Madrid are again just two points behind Spanish leaders Barcelona, after a stormy 3-2 win Monday at local rivals Getafe.

League top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo led the charge with two goals for the whites, and Mesut Oezil scored the other goal. Dani Parejo and Juan Albin scored for Getafe, who stay in …. Read the original article  : Cristiano Ronaldo keeps Real Madrid close to Barcelona.

Becks’ 8-yr-old son features on Britain’s best-dressed men list

LONDON – Romeo Beckham, who is just eight-years-old, has made it to the list of Britain’s best-dressed men for the first time.

The former England captain’s middle son featured on number 26 while his dad finished ten places higher, at 16.

Other debutants on GQ magazine’s Best-Dressed List included Princes William and Harry while ‘Kick-Ass’ star Aaron … Original article on : Becks’ 8-yr-old son features on Britain’s best-dressed men list.

Ronaldo facing battle with his baby’s Brit mother over access rights

LONDON – Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is allegedly facing pressure from the woman who had his baby to give her access to the child.

The 25-year-old former Manchester United player stunned the world last summer when he announced he had become a father.

That time he said his son would be raised under his ‘exclusive guardianship’ and it … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Ronaldo facing battle with his baby’s Brit mother over access rights.

Don’t expect Tevez or Fabregas to stay at Man City or Arsenal: Ex-England star

LONDON – While Manchester United remain favourites for the 2010-11 Premier League title, both Manchester City and Arsenal are serious contenders because of the incredible number of surprise results involving the teams at the top, claims former England international Ian Wright.

According to Wright, Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas and his Manchester City counterpart Carlos Tevez …. Original source  : Don’t expect Tevez or Fabregas to stay at Man City or Arsenal: Ex-England star.

Man U as Premier League leaders is a surprise: Skipper Vidic

LONDON – With Manchester United having drawn seven of their nine away games, skipper Nemanja Vidic says he cannot believe that the club is the Premier League leader inspite of playing so badly.

“If someone had predicted we would lose this many points I’d have said we would not win the league, that’s for sure. Our … Read : Man U as Premier League leaders is a surprise: Skipper Vidic.

Kumble hangs up his boots, withdraws from IPL auction

MUMBAI – Legendary leg spinner and former India Test captain Anil Kumble has withdrawn from the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Bangalore later this week, it announced here Tuesday.

Kumble, who turned around the fortunes of IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), “cited business commitments, including his association with cricket and wildlife in various … Read more : Kumble hangs up his boots, withdraws from IPL auction.

Christina Scavo And Shannon O’Toole Sues Brett Favre

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Minnesota Vikings’ Quarterback Brett Favre has been sued yet again for sending sexually explicit text messages and surprisingly, this time, not by Jenn Sterger but by two massage therapists Christina Scavo and Shannon O’Toole. The media outlets reported that these two massage therapists sued Brett Favre, New York Jets team … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Christina Scavo And Shannon O’Toole Sues Brett Favre.

Sainz consolidates lead in Dakar Rally

SAN MIGUEL DE TUCUMAN – Titleholder Carlos Sainz consolidated his Dakar Rally lead Monday with a second stage win in the northeastern Argentine city of San Miguel de Tucuman.

The Spaniard Sainz, 47, racing with a Volkswagen Touareg, had already won the first stage Sunday.
On Monday, Sainz stretched his overall lead over Frenchman Stephane … Read more : Sainz consolidates lead in Dakar Rally.