Sports News – Newsletter for January 26, 2011

Pakistan confident of making strong comeback by winning third one-dayer: Intikhab

WELLINGTON – Pakistan is confident of making a strong comeback in the ongoing one-day series against New Zealand, team manager Intikhab Alam has said.

Speaking to SAMAA TV at Queenstown Events Center on Wednesday, Intikhab expressed his disappointment over … Read more >>.

PCB to probe whether suspended Pak pacer Aamir played practice game

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken notice of reports that pacer Mohammad Aamir, who is currently under ICC suspension over spot-fixing claims, had bowled a few overs in a practice match at a Rawalpindi stadium.

“The … Original article on : PCB to probe whether suspended Pak pacer Aamir played practice game.

Tremlett earns ECB incremental contract following Ashes heroics

LONDON – The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has rewarded fast bowler Chris Tremlett with an incremental contract for the 2010-11 international season following his impressive tour of Australia.

Tremlett has played in three Tests and three ODI so far … Read more >>.

Australian Open: Paes-Bhupathi storm into semifinals

MELBOURNE – India’s Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi stormed into the men’s doubles semifinals of the Australian Open tennis here Wednesday.

The third-seeded Indian pair dispatched eighth seeded Michael Llodra of France and Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia 6-4, 6-4. Llodra and Zimonjic had beaten India’s Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul Haq Qureshi of Pakistan … Read more »»».

Murray battles past Dolgopolov to reach Australian Open semi-finals

MELBOURNE – World No.5 Andy Murray moved into the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday with a testing four-set win over World No.46 Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine.

Murray battled past Dolgopolov 7-5, 6-3, 6-7 (3-7), 6-3 in three hours and six minutes at the Melbourne Park.

“It was very tough. Every point against him is different, …. Source  : Murray battles past Dolgopolov to reach Australian Open semi-finals.

Ronaldo has his initials emblazoned throughout his house!

LONDON – Soccer ace Cristiano Ronaldo seems to be obsessed with his own name.

The former Man United ace has his initials stitched into his pillows and cushions.

The 25-year-old even has a huge CR logo over the door of his Madrid mansion.

Architect Jo Torres spilled the beans on the 200,000-pounds a-week star on Spanish TV.

“The design … Read : Ronaldo has his initials emblazoned throughout his house!.

Clarke’s India-based coach backs him to fire in remaining ODIs against England

SYDNEY – Michael Clarke’s coach Neil D’Costa believes that the stand-in Australian captain will come out stronger in the remaining matches of the ODI series against England.

D’Costa said that Clarke would now start focusing on his game as Australia has rediscovered its winning ways after a horror Ashes series.

Clarke has received counsel from the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Clarke’s India-based coach backs him to fire in remaining ODIs against England.

Mourinho signs Man City striker Adebayor on loan

LONDON – Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has signed Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor on loan to solve his striker problem.

Mourinho desperately needs a striker as Argentinian star Gonzalo Higuain has been ruled out for four months with a back injury.

Adebayor will have a medical at the Bernabeu today before signing the deal, which will …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mourinho signs Man City striker Adebayor on loan.

Former Black Cap Bell retires from cricket

CHRISTCHURCH – Former Black Caps batsman Matthew Bell has retired from all forms of cricket after 17 years at first-class level.

Bell today retired after struggling with injuries over the past two seasons.ell, 33, said after 17 years of first-class cricket he no longer had the commitment required to train and perform at the highest level …. Read the original article  : Former Black Cap Bell retires from cricket.

Vettori to miss third ODI against Pakistan

QUEENSTOWN – New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori will sit out the third one-day cricket international against Pakistan at Christchurch on Saturday.

The decision to rest Vettori was taken even as the second one-day international to be played between the two teams was washed out here.

Wellington left-arm spinner Luke Woodcock replaces Vettori, while batsman Kane Williamson and … Original article on : Vettori to miss third ODI against Pakistan.

Mike Tyson becomes a dad for the 8th time

MELBOURNE – Former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson has become a father for the eighth time.

According to Radar Online, Tyson and his wife Lakiha Spicer welcomed their second child – a baby boy – on Tuesday.

It is Tyson’s eighth child from a list of ex-wives and girlfriends, reports the Daily Telegraph.

It is also his …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Warne’s ex-wife moves out of Melbourne family home

MELBOURNE – Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne’s ex-wife, Simone Callahan, has moved out of their nine million dollar family home in Melbourne.

According to the Sun, mum-of-three Simone carried boxes from the mansion before heading to her new house.

The 40-year-old’s exit from the house comes days after Shane was snapped kissing British actress and model Liz …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Warne’s ex-wife moves out of Melbourne family home.

Bhupathi-Paes through to Australian Open semi-finals

MELBOURNE – The India Express, Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes, have entered the semi-finals of the Australian Open with a straight sets win over Michael Lodra and Nenad Zimonjic.

The third-seeded pair took an hour and 31 minutes to outclass the French-Serbian pair 6-4, 6-4 in their quarter-final clash at Melbourne Park.

Llodra and Zimonjic had beaten … Read more : Bhupathi-Paes through to Australian Open semi-finals.

Warne slams employer Herald Sun for writing ‘absolute crap’ about Oz Open ‘antics’

MELBOURNE – Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne has accused Herald Sun, a morning tabloid newspaper based in Australia, of reporting “absolute crap” about his “antics” at the Australian Open.

The tabloid had reported that Warne was hoping for “star VIP treatment for 14 of his closest friends” at Melbourne Park, and that he had asked for … Read more »»».

Zvonareva, Clijsters sail into Australian Open semi-finals

MELBOURNE – World No.2 Vera Zvonareva moved into the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday with a win over World No.25 Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic.

Zvonareva finished off giant-killer of the tournament Kvitova 6-2, 6-4 in one hour and 20 minutes at Melbourne Park, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

The 26-year-old, who … Read : Zvonareva, Clijsters sail into Australian Open semi-finals.

Shane Warne’s ‘Warnie’ tops list of Worst Aussie TV program

MELBOURNE – Former cricketer Shane Warne’s chat show ‘Warnie’ has topped the list of worst Australian TV program in a poll.

Switched On conducted the poll on more than 2500 readers and 41-year-old Warne’s show received 30.12 percent votes for being the worst.

“Shane Warne made the mistake of making his chat show about him and not …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Shane Warne’s ‘Warnie’ tops list of Worst Aussie TV program.

Anderson aims to ‘turn things round’ in Oz ODI series for World Cup momentum

ADELAIDE – England fast bowler James Anderson believes that his return can help save the national team from humiliation in the ongoing seven-match ODI series against Australia.

Anderson is back in the team for the fourth ODI in Adelaide after his two-week mid-tour break at home.

England is currently 3-0 down in the series, and showing alarming … Original article on : Anderson aims to ‘turn things round’ in Oz ODI series for World Cup momentum.

Oz selectors against resting key players ahead of World Cup: Chappell

ADELAIDE – Australia’s full-time selector Greg Chappell has said that key players such as Shane Watson and Brett Lee would continuing participating in the ongoing ODI series against England, at least until the team wraps up the series.

Australia currently leads the seven-match series 3-0.

“We certainly want to keep them fresh, but we also want to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Oz selectors against resting key players ahead of World Cup: Chappell.

‘I’ll definitely be fine for World Cup from the start,’ says Swann

ADELAIDE – England off-spinner Graeme Swann, who has been ruled out of the ODI series against Australian due to a back injury, is confident that he will be fit for the upcoming World Cup in the Indian sub-continent.

Swann suffered a severe back spasm that made walking, sitting down and even standing up extremely painful.

He already …. Original source  : ‘I’ll definitely be fine for World Cup from the start,’ says Swann.

Sehwag, Sangakkara bat in UN campaign to combat AIDS

UNITED NATIONS – Rivals of the field, Indian cricket opener Virender Sehwag and Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara are batting together against a common enemy in a United Nations-backed campaign to fight HIV/AIDS.

The players feature in a public service announcement, released Tuesday and available free to all broadcasters across the globe, encouraging young people … Read : Sehwag, Sangakkara bat in UN campaign to combat AIDS.