Sports News – Newsletter for February 14, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Oz swimmer Klim comes out of retirement, eying Olympics comeback
MELBOURNE – Retired Australian swimmer Michael Klim will return to competitive swimming with a view to competing at the London 2012 Olympics.
Responding to media speculation, Klim this afternoon announced that he had been training and the competitive “fire in the belly had returned.”
“I’m going to have a crack . . . I don’t have any …. Source : Gaea News Network.
England cricketers may be re-interviewed over Pak tainted trio case
LONDON – England’s Test cricketers may be re-interviewed by London’s Metropolitan Police Service as the Crown Prosecution Services prepares its case against former Pakistan captain Salman Butt, and fast bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir over corruption charges.
According to the Daily Mail, the players could be asked to appear as witnesses to events on the … Read more : England cricketers may be re-interviewed over Pak tainted trio case.
No ‘favourites’ for Sourav Ganguly in World Cup
KOLKATA – Just five days before the World Cup, former Indian cricket captain Saurav Ganguly has said he doesn’t believe in “favourites”
“I am not a believer of the term ‘favourites’ in any sport. When we went to the 2003 World Cup, I don’t think we were termed as ‘favourites’. I think the only teams that …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Crowd gives sexism-row referee Massey unwelcoming chants on return to Premier League
SYDNEY – Assistant referee Sian Massey, who became a subject of a sexism scandal over Sky News presenters’ comments during a game between Wolverhampton and Liverpool last month, has reportedly faced unwelcoming chants for the first time after her return to the Premier League.
Football broadcasters Richard Keys and Andy Gray had to quit their …. Source : Gaea News Network.
PCB dismisses reports of filing appeal against Amir’s ICC ban
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dismissed reports that it has filed an appeal on behalf of banned fast bowler Mohammad Amir with the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Amir, along with former captain Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif, was banned for charges relating to alleged incidents during last year’s Lord’s Test against England, … Read more : PCB dismisses reports of filing appeal against Amir’s ICC ban.
Brazilian ace Ronaldo’s retirement announcement imminent
NEW DELHI – Brazilian ace striker Ronaldo has announced that he is prepared to end his career as a soccer player, as he was unable to execute plays like he used to and claimed to be tired.
However, the World Cup winning striker said that he had a great run and a fantastic career.
Hastings to play important role in Australia’s World Cup defence: Border
MELBOURNE – Former Australia captain Allan Border has said that Victoria medium-pacer John Hastings, who was relatively unknown a year ago, is set to play an important role in Australia’s defence of the World Cup.
Australia is set to use its pace attack on the subcontinent, with Brett Lee, Shaun Tait, Mitchell Johnson and Doug …. Source : Gaea News Network.
2011 World Cup: Master blaster Tendulkar’s farewell Cup stage
DHAKA/LONDON – The 10th World Cup begins on Saturday in Dhaka when Bangladesh takes on India. It should be a cracker, with a full house guaranteed as the underdogs nurture hopes of achieving a second shocking World Cup victory against “Big Brother”, as they did in 2007 in the Caribbean.
It is impossible to exaggerate …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Oz batting collapse shows team still searching for ‘Rock’ Hussey’s replacement
MELBOURNE – Australia must find a middle-order batsman to replace Michael Hussey, with the impact of his absence more than evident during the Australian team’s dramatic batting collapse in their practice match against India.
Australia appeared to be cruising towards a comfortable victory in Bangalore before they lost an incredible 9-58 to slide to a 38-run … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Oz batting collapse shows team still searching for ‘Rock’ Hussey’s replacement.
White loses faith in his spin bowling after having torrid time against India
SYDNEY – After having tough time against India-five wickets at an average of 68.40 – Cameron White has confirmed he has lost faith in his leg spin bowling and has no immediate ambition to regain it.
Leg-spin was the discipline that got White his Test debut in 2008 against India, but a tough time against them …. Original article on Gaea Times at : White loses faith in his spin bowling after having torrid time against India.
Being vice-captain does not guarantee Taylor future New Zealand captaincy: Vaughan
AUCKLAND – New Zealand vice-captain Ross Taylor, long considered the heir apparent to Daniel Vettori who will stand down from the captaincy after the World Cup, is not “guaranteed” the job, according to New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Chief Executive Justin Vaughan.
According to Stuff.co.nz, NZC officials are divided over whether Taylor should succeed Vettori, with some [..] Read the original article: here.
Pakistan can win World Cup despite ‘worst’ possible preparation: Imran
KARACHI – Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan feels that the current national team has had the ‘worst’ possible preparation for the upcoming World Cup, but are still capable of lifting the trophy.
“The team had the worst preparation for the World Cup, but it is all a matter of some players putting up their hands and …. Read the original article : here.
Afridi hints at including an extra spinner in Pakistan team
DHAKA – Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi Monday hinted at playing an extra spinner in the team during the World Cup which gets underway Feb 19.
The experienced all-rounder said Pakistan have several spin options and they are prepared to unleash them on turning tracks of the sub-continent.
The playing conditions here would be quite different … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Afridi hints at including an extra spinner in Pakistan team.
Real Madrid win at Espanyol despite red card for Casillas
MADRID – Real Madrid are just five points behind Spanish leaders Barcelona after a spirited 1-0 away win away to sixth-placed Espanyol in La Liga.
Jose Mourinhos’s team had to play with 10 men from start to finish Sunday because goalkeeper Iker Casillas was harshly sent off in the second minute. Young reserve Antonio Adan … Original source on Gaea Times at : Real Madrid win at Espanyol despite red card for Casillas.
Ronaldo to announce retirement
SAO PAULO – Three-time football player of the year Ronaldo was expected to end his career Monday, Brazilian media reported.
The 34-year-old striker for Sao Paulo’s Corinthians was to announce the move at a press conference, the Estado de Sao Paulo newspaper reported online.
“I would like to continue, but I can’t. I can no … Read more »».
Osasuna replace coach Camacho with Mendilibar
MADRID – Struggling Spanish Liga club Osasuna decided early Monday to replace coach Jose Antonio Camacho with Jose Luis Mendilibar, media reports said.
The decision will be officially announced by the Pamplona club later in the day. A 0-1 defeat away to Real Sociedad on Sunday left Osasuna third from bottom in La Liga, and [..] Read the original article: here.
We’ve learned lessons from 2007 World Cup: Strauss
DHAKA – England captain Andrew Strauss Monday said his team has learnt from their dismal performance in the 2007 World Cup in the Caribbean.
Four years’s back Michael Vaughan’s team failed to beat any of the world’s top eight sides, barring the West Indies in a dead rubber.
Strauss said this time his team … Read more >>>.
Best fielding side to win World Cup: Cricket legends
KOLKATA – Former cricket legends like Steve Waugh and Vivian Richards say that the team with the best fielding side will have the highest chances of winning the World Cup that begins Feb 19.
“Catching, run-outs will play important roles. Whichever side winning the World Cup will have the best fielding. The best fielding side … Original article on : Best fielding side to win World Cup: Cricket legends.
Now, ex-footie commentator Keys facing racism charge for labelling black player ‘choco’
LONDON – Former Sky Sports football commentator Richard Keys has attracted more controversy by allegedly calling a black footballer ‘choco’ eleven years ago
Weeks after sexist behaviour cost him his job at Sky Sports, Keys now faces a charge of racism after a video tape revealed that he had called Jamaican-born football player David Johnson ‘Choco … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Now, ex-footie commentator Keys facing racism charge for labelling black player ‘choco’.
England keen to forget dismal 2007 WC campaign: Strauss
DHAKA – Skipper Andrew Strauss believes that England has learnt its lessons from their dismal 2007 World Cup campaign, and will be looking forward to the two warm-up games with Canada and Pakistan this week.
Strauss insisted that the squad is ready to add one-day cricket’s biggest prize to the World Twenty20 title they scooped …. Read the original article : England keen to forget dismal 2007 WC campaign: Strauss.