Sports News – Newsletter for January 8, 2011

Razzaq disappointed over Pak players’ omission from IPL 4 auction

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has expressed his disappointment over the exclusion of Pakistani cricketers from the auction list for the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

It is noteworthy that no Pakistani player was included in the last …. Read the original article  : here.

England expects tough challenge from world No.1 Aussies in ODI series: Flower

SYDNEY – England coach Andy Flower has said that his team expects a tough challenge from the world No.1 ranked Australians during the upcoming seven-match ODI series.

Flower stressed that England had little time to celebrate their 3-1 Ashes series triumph, as they now have …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Cotton Bowl Won By Tigers

ARLINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- Cotton Bowl, that took place in Dallas Cowboy stadium in Arlington, on January 7, made the LSU Tigers the winner of the match. At the same time, the host team Texas A&M, lost the match, as it ended with a huge margin of 41-24.
The defeated team’s defensive lineman Lucas Patterson agreed that … Original article on : Cotton Bowl Won By Tigers.

Les Miles- New Michigan Coach?

ARLINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- Is Les Miles going to the new Michigan Wolverines coach? This is the latest buzz in the Louisiana State University Tigers camp after the team lost the Cotton Bowl last night to the Texas A&M. Texas A&M dashed the hopes of the Tigers as they crushed them by a score of 41-24 last …. Source  : Les Miles- New Michigan Coach?.

IPL-4: No takers for Ganguly, Gayle; Gambhir gets record $2.4m (Afternoon lead)

BANGALORE – There were no takers for former India captain Sourav Ganguly and West Indian hard-hitter Chris Gayle while Gautam Gambhir fetched a record $2.4 million as corporate honchos, Bollywood stars and cricket experts gathered to value players at the Indian Premier League (IPL) season four auction here Saturday.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s Kolkata … Original source on Gaea Times at : IPL-4: No takers for Ganguly, Gayle; Gambhir gets record $2.4m (Afternoon lead).

Great to be a part of home team, says Sreesanth

BANGALORE – India’s temperamental fast bowler Shantakumaran Sreesanth was happy to be a part of his home team as the Kochi franchise bought him for $900,000 during the players’ auction for Indian Premier League (IPL) season four here Saturday.

“Thanks a lot for ur support and wishes..gr8 to be in home team..kochi,” Sreesanth tweeted.
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Ganguly, Gayle go unsold at IPL-4 auction

BANGALORE – Former Kolkata Knight Riders skippers Sourav Ganguly and Chris Gayle were the only two players to go unsold in the first two sessions of the Indian Premier League-4 auction here Saturday.

Both Ganguly and Gayle, former West Indies skipper and a big hitter, were part of Knight Riders in the first three … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ganguly, Gayle go unsold at IPL-4 auction.

IPL-4: Ganguly, Gayle unsold; Gambhir fetches record price

BANGALORE – India’s opening batsman Gautam Gambhir was bought for a record $2.4 million by Kolkata Knight Riders during the players’ auction for the Indian Premier League season four here Saturday.

However, former Knight Riders skippers Sourav Ganguly and Chrish Gayle went unsold.
Following are the first 27 players, who were auctioned in the first …. Source article  : IPL-4: Ganguly, Gayle unsold; Gambhir fetches record price.

Sourav Ganguly goes unsold at IPL-4 auction

BANGALORE – Former India captain Sourav Ganguly became the first player to be unsold in the players’ auction for the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Saturday.

Ganguly, who was in Kolkata Knight Riders, had a base price of $400,000. He failed to attract any buyer at the auction being held at … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sourav Ganguly goes unsold at IPL-4 auction.

IPL-4 auction: Gambhir, Pietersen among first lot sold

BANGALORE – Following are the first nine players auctioned for the Indian Premier League (IPL) season four here Saturday.

Gautam Gambhir (India): Kolkata Knight Riders, $2.4 million
Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka): Royal Challengers Bangalore $6,50,000
Zaheer Khan (India): Royal Challenger Bangalore, $900,000
Ross Taylor (New Zealand): Rajasthan Royal, $1 million
Yusuf Pathan (India): Kolkata [..] Read the original article: here.

Gambhir sold to Knight Riders for record $2.4 mn

BANGALORE – India’s opening batsman Gautam Gambhir was the first player to be sold in the players’ auction for Indian Premier League (IPL) season four, fetching a record $2.4 million by Kolkata Knight Riders.

Gambhir, who was part of the Delhi Daredevils for the last three years, had a base price of $200,000. The bidding …. Source article  : Gambhir sold to Knight Riders for record $2.4 mn.

Cricketers auction for IPL 4 begins in Bangalore

BANGALORE – Seated eight to a table at the over 7,000 sq ft pillar-less Mysore Hall of ITC Royal Gardenia Hotel here, business leaders and film stars Saturday began picking up cricketers for the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) fourth season.

The IPL-4 beginning April 8 will see 10 teams and 74 matches in the shortest …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Cricketers auction for IPL 4 begins in Bangalore.

IPL-4 players’ auction begins

BANGALORE – The Indian Premier League (IPL) players’ auction for the fourth edition began Saturday at the ITC Royal Gardenia Hotel here.

“We have an interesting scheduled chalked out. It will be an exciting season. We promise to give you a fantastic game. I want to congratulate all owners franchisee for the auction,” IPL chairman … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : IPL-4 players’ auction begins.

Manchester City signs Dzeko

LONDON – Manchester City confirmed Friday that they have signed striker Edin Dzeko from Wolfsburg for 27 million pounds ($42 million).

The 24-year-old Bosnian has agreed to a four-and-a-half-year deal and could make his debut Jan 15 against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
“It has been a long time that I have been linked with the club going … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Manchester City signs Dzeko.

Fulham snap up Sidwell

LONDON – Fulham manager Mark Hughes Friday said he believes he can rejuvenate the career of Steve Sidwell after completing his purchase from Aston Villa.

The former Chelsea midfielder turned down moves to Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United to sign a six-month deal.
“His intention was that he always wanted to come to Fulham …. Original article  : Fulham snap up Sidwell.

Sainz wins stage, Coma struggles in Dakar Rally

ARICA – Carlos Sainz consolidated his lead in the car section of the Dakar Rally with a win Friday in the sixth stage, while fellow Spaniard Marc Coma struggled but continued to lead the motorcycle division.

Titleholder Sainz managed to gain a few seconds against Volkswagen team-mate Nasser al-Attiyah and now holds a 2:42-minute lead … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sainz wins stage, Coma struggles in Dakar Rally.

Khumalo completes Spurs switch

LONDON – Tottenham Hotspur Friday completed the transfer of Bongani Khumalo from South African side Supersport United on a four-and-a-half year deal.

Khumalo impressed during a trial last July persuading Tottenham to pay a fee of 1.5 million pounds ($2.3 million).
The defender, who was born in Swaziland, played for South Africa during the World …. Read the original article  : here.

Blues close to double deal

LONDON – Birmingham City agreed a deal Friday to sign Tottenham winger David Bentley on loan for the rest of the season and have also had an offer accepted for Rangers striker Kenny Miller.

Bentley will have a medical over the weekend.
Birmingham agreed a 600,000-pound ($950,000) fee for Miller, who must also have a … Read : Blues close to double deal.

Coaches feel sad for Qatari people after Asian Cup loss

DOHA – Both coaches felt the same way after Qatar slumped to a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Uzbekistan in the opening match of the Asian Cup.

The hosts will now find it very difficult to advance from Group A, which also includes China and Kuwait.
Qatar coach Bruno Metsu said that he feels very bad … Read : Coaches feel sad for Qatari people after Asian Cup loss.

Captain Djeparov believes Uzbekistan can win Asian Cup

DOHA – Captain Server Dejparov, who scored the second goal in Uzbekistan’s 2-0 defeat of Qatar in the opening game of the Asian Cup Friday, believes his side can go on to win the tournament.

Uzbekistan’s opening goal in the Group A match was scored by Odil Akhmedov.
Djeparov, who plays his club football in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Captain Djeparov believes Uzbekistan can win Asian Cup.