Sports News
Oz swim champ Rice may not party at 21
Brisbane (Australia), June 14: Olympic swim champion Stephanie Rice turns 21 on Wednesday, but the girl who loves a party more than most, will be restricting her celebrations to a quiet dinner with her family in Brisbane, reports The Australian.
Rice is currently in the US and returns home on the day of her birthday to be with her family.
Crisis marring Indian hockey will end soon: Gill
Amritsar, June 14: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports M.S. Gill, on Sunday said the government is keeping a watch on Indian hockey and would intervene to help where necessary.
Talking to the media after inaugurating the replaced astro turf at the hockey stadium of Guru Nanak Dev University, Gill said his ministry is determined to uplift the position of hockey and to hold the 2010 World Cup here in India.
Frank Lampard’s ex spotted with new man
London, June 14: Elen Rives, who dumped soccer hero Frank Lampard in February, has clearly decided to move on with her life.
The Spanish beauty was spotted at London''s West End window-shopping at saucy underwear store Agent Provocateur with a new man.
At one point, they pause to chat next to a sign in the shop, which reads "Housewives Favourite."
"They looked relaxed and happy. They seemed close. They were hugging and smiling," the News of the World quoted an onlooker as saying.
Ronaldo cares two hoots if mega move makes him a hate figure
Los Angeles (US), June 14: Star Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he cares two hoots about those who think his 80 million pound transfer from Manchester United to Real Madrid will make him a hate figure.
Many Manchester United fans say they are glad to see the back of Ronaldo, but he has told the News of The World that he simply does not care what the critics are saying now.
Fan hatred convinced Ronaldo to move to Real Madrid
London, June 14: Friends of Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo say that he decided to move to Real Madrid because of the abuse his family and friends were being subjected to at Old Trafford on match days.
Ronaldo, 24, became disillusioned with the Old Trafford boo-boys, reports The Sun.
They never forgave him for saying he might move to the Bernabau after last season’s Champions League final victory.
Imran Farhat hopes to reclaim Pak team
Islamabad, June 14: In the hope of finding a place in the Pakistan cricket team, former opener Imran Farhat has decided to quit the Indian Cricket League (ICL).
According to the Dawn, Farhat is consulting his lawyer to help him quit the ICL without facing legal implications.
Farhat along with other 21 Pakistan cricketers had joined the ICL in 2007
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has allowed various ICL players opting out of the league to play for the team, including Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Razzaq and Rana Navid-ul-Hasan.
Sir Alex Ferguson eying Fernando Torres
London, June 14: Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is likely to use his 80 million pound bonus from Cristiano Ronaldo’s shift to Real Madrid to rope in some famous names in the premier league, like Liverpool striker Fernando Torres.
Though Sir Alex’s bid for the Spaniard has come as a shock to many, 40 million pound bid would be seriously considered by Man U’s rivals who have recently been faced with severe cash problems.
Lewis Hamilton could leave F1 with McLaren
London, June 14: British Formula One racing driver and world champion Lewis Hamilton has made it clear that he could leave F1 if his team McLaren decides to quit to join a rival series.
"I''ve got a contract with McLaren and I will go wherever they go. That's the way it is. It is about the FIA and the teams. But it is my job to get in the car and drive," The News of the World quoted Hamilton, as saying.
Jack Nicklaus convinced about Tiger Woods overtaking him
New York, June 14: Jack Nicklaus, one of the most successful professional golfers of all time, believes that the current World No.1 golfer Tiger Woods will overtake his record of 18 major championships and will continue rip all records to bits.
“I suspect Major No.15 will come to Tiger Woods this week, if he keeps driving the ball the way he has been – I’m sure it will. If not, it would surprise me greatly,” the Daily Star quoted Nicklaus, as saying.
Vidic has no desire to leave Man U
London, June 14: Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic, whom Barcelona and Real Madrid has been eyeing for long, has said that he has no desire to leave the Red Devils in the near future.
"I am very happy here and next season we will start again. I have got no desire to go anywhere. People forget that when you join a new league you don't just have to adjust to the country, you also have to adjust to the style of football,” News of the World quoted Nemanja Vidic, as saying.
