Sports News – Newsletter for February 5, 2011

Pak selectors miffed with Malik, Yousuf for choosing Bangladesh money over country

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan cricket team selectors are miffed with former captains Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Yousuf over their decision to play in the Bangladesh Cricket League instead of focussing on the ongoing domestic season to earn their place back in the national team.

According to … Read more »».

Laura Mendoza Govan Charges Gilbert Arenas

ORLANDO (GaeaTimes.com)- Orlando magic point guard Gilbert Arenas was left shocked on Thursday night after he was handed court papers by a process server which came from his former girlfriend Laura Mendoza Govan. The incident took place during th half time of the game between the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat when Gilbert Arenas … Read more >>>.

Cricket Australia ‘post mortem’ a step in the right direction: Roebuck

SYDNEY – Cricket Australia’s decision to initiate an extensive review into the national team’s capitulation in the recent Ashes series against England is a step in the right direction, cricket columnist Peter Roebuck has claimed.

The board has courted prominent businessman Don Argus to …. Source  : Cricket Australia ‘post mortem’ a step in the right direction: Roebuck.

Man U needs 10 more wins to wrest Premier League title from Chelsea: Ferguson

LONDON – Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said that 10 more victories would take them to 84 points which is enough to clinch the Premier League title.

United can set a new club best by stretching their unbeaten Premier … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Man U needs 10 more wins to wrest Premier League title from Chelsea: Ferguson.

Nicklas Bendtner ‘fairytale’ romance with Danish royal ends

LONDON – Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner romance with Danish royal Caroline Luel-Brockdorff has ended seven weeks after their baby’s birth.

Caroline, who is worth 400 million pounds, is 13 years senior to Niclas.

“The birth of a child can put a strain on any relationship, but there seems to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pak cricket fraternity in shock over corruption charges against tainted Pak trio

KARACHI – The three Pakistani players implicated in the spot-fixing scandal have sent more shock-waves to Pakistan’s cricket community after British prosecutors “authorised” the slapping of charges of corruption as well ‘conspiracy to cheat’ against them.

“We have decided that Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif, Salman …. Original source  : Pak cricket fraternity in shock over corruption charges against tainted Pak trio.

Afridi right man to lead Pakistan, says Akram

NEW DELHI – Former captain and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram feels that Shahid Afridi is the right man to lead the Pakistan team in the cricket World Cup.

The Pakistan Board has made the right choice in selecting Afridi as the skipper. Despite having delayed the decision for so long, I am happy that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Afridi right man to lead Pakistan, says Akram.

Torres is worth 70, not 50 million pounds: Benitez

LONDON – Former boss Rafael Benitez has said that Liverpool could have sold Fernando Torres for 70 million pounds when he was in charge.

The Spaniard, who left Inter Milan in December, also said he would like to return to Anfield.

Torres made a 50 million pounds switch to Chelsea on transfer deadline day, The Sun reports.

Benitez …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

FIFA looking into possible Koo contract row

ZURICH – Football’s governing body FIFA is looking into the transfer of South Korea international Koo Ja Cheol to VfL Wolfsburg by request of the Swiss federation which says a Swiss club had an earlier contract with the player.

Koo is said to have signed a deal with Young Boys Berne, but there was allegedly …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : FIFA looking into possible Koo contract row.

Bielsa resigns as Chile’s national football coach

SANTIAGO – The popular Argentine coach of Chile’s national football team, Marcelo Bielsa, announced his resignation after months of speculation about his future with the team and placed the blame on the head of the Chilean National Football Association.

“The reason for my resignation is the behaviour of Sergio Jadue,” Bielsa said late Friday in … Read more : Bielsa resigns as Chile’s national football coach.

Delhi to host Champions Trophy, Olympic qualifiers

NEW DELHI – The Indian capital will host the Champions Trophy in December and the men’s and women’s qualifiers for the 2012 London Olympics, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) said.

FIH said in a statement FIH that its president Leandro Negre met Indian Sports Minister Ajay Maken and discussed development projects.
“The meeting was very … Original article on : Delhi to host Champions Trophy, Olympic qualifiers.

Royal Mint planning ???1K-coin weighing 1kg to mark Olympics

LONDON – The Royal Mint is planning to create a 22-carat gold weighing one kilogram to commemorate next year’s London Olympics.

Tory backbencher Mark Lancaster said the Royal Mint wanted to produce 60 gold coins with a face value of 1,000 pounds and 14,000 silver coins with a face value of 500 pounds each.

The coins would …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Royal Mint planning ???1K-coin weighing 1kg to mark Olympics.

‘Once bitten twice shy’ Webber targets maiden F1 title this year

LONDON – Red Bull Formula One driver Mark Webber, who lost a potential championship last year, has said that he wants ‘to get the job done this year’.

Webber had led the drivers’ championship for most of the season only to be pipped at the post by teammate Sebastian Vettel, who secured the title in the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Chappell, Waugh describe Brett Lee’s comeback as Australia’s World Cup inspiration

MELBOURNE – Fast bowler Brett Lee, who made a rousing return from a 15-month injury lay-off, has been hailed as Australia’s World Cup “inspiration” by greats like Greg Chappell and Steve Waugh.

Full-time selector Chappell said that at 34, Lee still has the pace to keep batsmen on their toes.

“He has modified his bowling in recent …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Chappell, Waugh describe Brett Lee’s comeback as Australia’s World Cup inspiration.

Arsenal will overhaul Man U’s lead in Premier League, insists Robin van Persie

LONDON – Arsenal striker Robin van Persie is confident that his team can overhaul current Premier League points’ table leaders Manchester United in the title race.

Arsenal is currently in the second spot in the points’ table with 49 points from 24 games, while United has 54 points from 24 games.

“I am confident Manchester … Read more >>.

Flower says ‘cricket overdose’ behind England’s ‘wounded warriors’ squad

SYDNEY – England coach Andy Flower has revealed that he will urge the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) against arranging any more energy-sapping ODI marathons like the ongoing seven-match series against Australia.

Flower said that his end-of-tour report would include strong criticism of the schedule, which threatens to undermine the team’s World Cup campaign …. Read the original article  : here.

Tainted Pak trio face up to ‘nine years in jail’ if found guilty

LONDON – The three Pakistani players implicated in the spot-fixing scandal face up to nine years in jail after British prosecutors “authorised” the slapping of corruption charges against them as well as alleged bookmaker Mazhar Majeed.

While the tainted trio- Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif- were suspended over newspaper allegations that Asif and Amir …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Tainted Pak trio face up to ‘nine years in jail’ if found guilty.

Punjab players get cash rewards

MOHALI – The Punjab government Friday disbursed cash rewards of over Rs.7.48 crore to the state’s players, including Commonwealth Games medalists, and announced that any player winning a gold medal in the next Olympics would get Rs.2.25 crore reward.

Over 50 players, including Commonwealth Games (CWG) and Asian Games medalists, were honoured at a special …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Maken outlines programmes for youth, sports development in North Eastern states

NEW DELHI – Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Ajay Maken on Friday out lined his ministry’s vision and objective with respect to the North Eastern States.

Addressing at the workshop on “Youth and sports development in the North Eastern …. Original source  : Maken outlines programmes for youth, sports development in North Eastern states.

Chikka on course to defending All India golf title

BANGALORE – Defending champion S. Chikkarangappa stayed on course to defend his All India Amateur Golf championships title, as he raised his game at crucial moments to enter the semi-finals at the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) course here Friday.

Three locals made it to the semi-finals while Sri Lankan N. Thangaraja was the fourth.
…. Source  : Gaea News Network.