Sports News – Newsletter for January 23, 2011

Wozniacki reaches quarter-finals of Australian Open

MELBOURNE – World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki moved into the Australian Open quarterfinals on Sunday with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Anastasija Sevastova.

Wozniacki finished off Sevastova in one hour and 20 minutes to advance to the quarterfinals at Melbourne Park for the first time.

One … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Wozniacki reaches quarter-finals of Australian Open.

Federer, Djokovic reach quarters of Australian Open

MELBOURNE – Roger Federer on Sunday equalled Jimmy Connors’ Grand Slam record of 27 consecutive quarter-final appearances as he overcame Tommy Robredo in four sets at the Australian Open.

Federer took two hour and 25 minutes [..] Read the original article: here.

Green Bay Packers- Chicago Bears Game Starts At 3:00 PM

CHICAGO (GaeaTimes.com)- Football fans cannot wait to have enough of the excitement that will be rendered out by the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears as the two compete for the NFC Championship final of the Super Bowl. This super exciting game that football experts have labeled as one of the most awaited games …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Green Bay Packers- Chicago Bears Game Starts At 3:00 PM.

Kiwi team claims ’six-figure sum’ from Delhi CWG

WELLINGTON – The controversial Delhi Commonwealth Games is in the headlines again after sporting authorities in New Zealand claimed that they are owed a ’six-figure sum’ by the event’s organisers in India.

The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) is yet to be reimbursed for travel costs for the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kiwi team claims ’six-figure sum’ from Delhi CWG.

Former England cricketer Cork to perform double death stunt on ice

LONDON – Former England star Dominic Cork will be seen on tonight’s ITV1 show at 6.10 p.m. performing a Double Death Spiral with professional partner Alexandra Schauman, 30.

The tricky skating manoeuvre features the man in a pivot position with his arm outstretched holding his partner’s hand …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Rooney snapped on phone while driving

LONDON – England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney was snapped on his mobile in his 95,000 pound Range Rover Overfinch driving out of a McDonald’s car park in Manchester.

Minutes earlier, the 25-year-old had bought a happy meal for 14-month-old … Read more »»».

Chelsea can still win Premier League title: Anelka

LONDON – Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka believes that his team can still win the Premier League title if they follow Arsenal’s lead from 13 years ago.

Chelsea has fallen off the title pace since November in a terrible run of form. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Chelsea can still win Premier League title: Anelka.

Lahore High Court sends notice to PCB for early hearing of Shoaib’s appeal

LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has received a legal notice in response to an application by fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar in the Lahore High Court, seeking an early hearing of his appeal challenging a ban and fine imposed on him.

An appellate tribunal … Read more >>>.

New Zealand Cricket toying with idea of having separate Test, T20 coaches

WELLINGTON – New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Chief Executive Justin Vaughan has said the national team could soon see the appointment of two different coaches for Twenty20s and Tests.

Vaughan, however, said any decision on whether to assign someone other than John Wright … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New Zealand Cricket toying with idea of having separate Test, T20 coaches.

World Cup win not beyond New Zealand: Richardson

WELLINGTON – Former New Zealand opener Mark Richardson believes that winning this year’s World Cup in India is not beyond the reach of the Black Caps.

In an article for the New Zealand Herald, Richardson said that if skipper Daniel Vettori achieved the title, he would be rated …. Source  : World Cup win not beyond New Zealand: Richardson.

David Beckham’s sex case gets murkier

LONDON – Soccer star David Beckham’s sex case involving hooker Irma Nici and a ‘mystery brunette’ seems to be getting murkier by the day.

American magazine In Touch has filed a federal court motion, due to be heard on February 7, asking Beckham’s 16.5million pounds libel action …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘Armstrong may become symbol for decades of corruption in professional cycling’

WELLINGTON – American racing cyclist Lance Armstrong’s former bike mechanic and personal assistant believes the seven-time Tour de France champion is in danger of becoming a permanent “symbol for decades of corruption”.

Mike Anderson has predicted a bleak future for Armstrong despite his vehement and …. Read the original article  : ‘Armstrong may become symbol for decades of corruption in professional cycling’.

India elect to field in Centurion ODI

CENTURION – Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to field in the fifth and final ODI against South Africa here Sunday.

India have made one change in their side, bringing in leg-spinner Piyush Chawla for pacer Ashish Nehra.
South Africa has fielded the same team that beat India in the fourth … Read more >>.

Spain slumps to hat-trick of losses in Melbourne

MELBOURNE – Spain suffered through a hat-trick of fourth-round losses Sunday at the Australian Open as former champions Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic led the way with winning displays at the expense of Iberian hopefuls.

Second seeded holder Federer, bidding for his fifth honours at Melbourne Park, dropped the second set after completely blanking Tommy … Read more >>>.

Botham to be key speaker at ‘Learning for a Better World’ fund-raiser

LONDON – Former England all-rounder Ian Botham will be the guest of honour at a dinner organized by Australia-based Learning for a Better World (LBW), which supports over 100 students through tertiary education in the developing world.

An LBW board member, Mike Coward, said the function … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Botham to be key speaker at ‘Learning for a Better World’ fund-raiser.

Muralidaran says 20-20 will keep him busy after he quits international cricket

COLOMBO – Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralidaran has said that after retiring from international cricket he will keep himself busy through the Indian Premier League (IPL) and other 20-20 tournaments around the world.

Muralidaran had earlier announced that he would hang his boots after the 50-over World …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Muralidaran says 20-20 will keep him busy after he quits international cricket.

Oz Trade Minister to raise 2010 Delhi CWG payment issue during India visit

MELBOURNE – Australian Trade Minister Craig Emerson has said he will use his visit to India to lobby on behalf of Australian companies which claim that they were not paid for their work at last year’s Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Emerson will arrive in Mumbai on [..] Read the original article: here.

Fannie De Villiers offers to take up bowling mentor role with Team India

JOHANNESBURG – Former South African fast bowler Fannie De Villiers has said if the post is offered to him he would consider accepting the role of bowling mentor to the Indian team.

When asked whether he will agree if he was offered the post of …. Source  : Fannie De Villiers offers to take up bowling mentor role with Team India.

Hussey not using crutches post surgery to brighten WC playing chances

MELBOURNE – Australian batsman Michael Hussey has said that he would not use crutches as he recovers from hamstring surgery, in a bid to be back in full training in just four weeks.

“The surgeon didn’t want me to use crutches, basically because he wanted me to get on it and put weight …. Source  : Hussey not using crutches post surgery to brighten WC playing chances.

Shane Warne, Liz Hurley snapped smooching in a car!

MELBOURNE – Spin King Shane Warne and glamorous actress Elizabeth Hurley were snapped in a passionate embrace in Los Angeles last weekend.

The rendezvous show that the couple were very much back on despite Warne’s texting habits had derailed their affair, reports News.com.au.

They were … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Shane Warne, Liz Hurley snapped smooching in a car!.