Dre Axes Leaked Jay-z Collaboration From Detox Album

Hip-hop legend DR. DRE has scrapped plans to include a collaboration with JAY-Z on his highly-anticipated DETOX album after the track leaked online over the summer (10).

Fans have been eager to hear the finished version of Under Pressure after part of the unmastered duet hit the internet in June (10).
The track takes aim … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Dre Axes Leaked Jay-z Collaboration From Detox Album.

Games Village top class, say Isle of Man shooters

NEW DELHI – They came here fearing the worst. But the Games Village came as a pleasant surprise for shooters from the Isle of Man — the tiny island betwen England and Ireland which is subject to British rule — after days of unrelenting negative publicity over the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games.

The visiting …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Games Village top class, say Isle of Man shooters.

Mohsin Khan calls Botham “biased, foolish” for giving ‘ban Pak cricket’ diatribe

KARACHI – Pakistan’s former Test opener and incumbent chief selector Mohsin Khan has slammed former England captain Ian Botham for his anti-Pak diatribe, describing him as a “biased and foolish” person who had an axe to grind with Pakistan cricket.

“He (Botham) has always had a problem with Pakistan. But now when he is not …. Original article  : Mohsin Khan calls Botham “biased, foolish” for giving ‘ban Pak cricket’ diatribe.

Shooter Abhinav Bindra faces trouble over land

CHANDIGARH – India’s only gold medal winning Olympian, shooter Abhinav Bindra’s ‘plot’ may be in trouble.

Bindra won a 500 sq yard plot at the prized Aerocity township in Mohali town of Punjab, 10 km from here, in draw of lots Saturday. But his application will face scrutiny from the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA). …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Shooter Abhinav Bindra faces trouble over land.

Gould kicks 19-yard FG with 4 seconds left, Packers amass 18 penalties in 20-17 loss to Bears

Gould’s late FG for Bears beats penalty-prone Pack

CHICAGO – Still doubting the Bears? Jay Cutler threw for 221 yards, Brian Urlacher forced a key fumble and Chicago took advantage of a team-record 18 penalties by the Packers to beat Green Bay 20-17 on Monday night.
Robbie Gould won it with a 19-yard field goal with 4 … Read more : Gould kicks 19-yard FG with 4 seconds left, Packers amass 18 penalties in 20-17 loss to Bears.

Disgraced cyclist Landis says he waited too long to admit to doping, wants more to join him

Landis says he waited too long to own up to doping

MELBOURNE, Australia – Disgraced cyclist Floyd Landis says he waited almost four years to admit to doping because he knew once he’d admitted lying, he would not be believed about the widespread use of performance enhancing drugs in the sport.
After years of denials, Landis, stripped …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Disgraced cyclist Landis says he waited too long to admit to doping, wants more to join him.

Tiger with Stricker, Molinari brothers together in opening practice for Ryder Cup

No surprises at first Ryder Cup practice
NEWPORT, Wales – The opening day of practice for the Ryder Cup is under way with no big surprises at Celtic Manor.

Tiger Woods was playing Tuesday morning alongside Steve Stricker for the Americans, a team that won all four matches in the Presidents Cup a year ago. Also in [..] Read the original article: here.

Croeso, Ryder Cup! Final touches put on a course that was built with this very event in mind

Croeso! A Ryder Cup comes to Wales
NEWPORT, Wales – Croeso, Ryder Cup!

Amid the lush, rolling hills of Wales, workers put the finishing touches on a course that was built with this very event in mind.
A giant stage has gone up alongside the 18th hole for the opening ceremony. An amphitheater-style grandstand wraps around the first … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Croeso, Ryder Cup! Final touches put on a course that was built with this very event in mind.

Getting defensive: On an Air Force base far from home, Heat start camp thinking about defense

Heat training camp opens with emphasis on defense

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. – There’s some unintentional irony when it comes to the top item on Miami coach Erik Spoelstra’s training camp to-do list.
On a U.S. Air Force base, the Heat will be working on defense.
The first practice of Miami’s most anticipated season is Tuesday morning at Hurlburt …. Source  : Getting defensive: On an Air Force base far from home, Heat start camp thinking about defense.

‘We kind of have some unfinished business’: Phillies clinch 4th consecutive NL East title

Phillies clinch 4th consecutive NL East title

WASHINGTON – Ryan Howard is a veteran when it comes to clubhouse celebrations.
So the Philadelphia Phillies’ slugging first baseman was well-prepared this time around, holding a smoldering cigar in his right hand and a tall can of beer in his left – and sporting a wide set of ski …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘We kind of have some unfinished business’: Phillies clinch 4th consecutive NL East title.

Pakistan relying on hockey, tennis for CWG glory

KARACHI – Having no representation in track and field events following doping bans on its nine athletes last month, Pakistan has pinned all its hopes on field hockey, tennis and weightlifting for bringing medals to the country in the upcoming Commonwealth Games (CWG) in India.

“We have a fair chance to win medals in tennis, weightlifting … Original article on : Pakistan relying on hockey, tennis for CWG glory.

Hamilton admits of tough F1 battle after Singapore GP crash

LONDON – British Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he faces a big battle to claim the championship crown, but also insists that he has been in worse positions.

Hamilton has dropped to third in the drivers’ standings after crashing out for a second race in a row in Singapore on Sunday.

“I’ll put the …. Original article  : Hamilton admits of tough F1 battle after Singapore GP crash.

850 athletes, officials to arrive today to participate in Delhi CW Games

New Delhi, Sep (ANI): As many as 850 athletes and officials are expected to arrive in Delhi today to showcase their talent at the 2010 Commonwealth Games from October 3-14.

The Malaysian contingent, with 93 members, is the largest one to arrive today. They have participants in disciplines like archery, aquatics, cycling, gymnastics, badminton and weightlifting. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Chidambaram to hold high level meet on CWG security

NEW DELHI – Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram will meet the top brass of security agencies on Commonwealth Games security here today.

The meet will also review security in the Games Village and the traffic situation in the capital.

Chidambaram took a round of the control room in the Home Ministry before heading for the meeting. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Chidambaram to hold high level meet on CWG security.

Haroon Khan to represent Pak at CWG

KARACHI – British-born boxer Haroon Khan is all set to represent Pakistan at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in India.

Haroon has decided to represent the nation of his origin, unlike his elder brother Amir Khan who represents Britain, and is the WBA world light welterweight champion, the Dawn reported.

The 19-year-old from Bolton, England has vowed … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Haroon Khan to represent Pak at CWG.

Becks slaps hooker with 16m pound writ

LONDON – David Beckham has slapped Irma Nice, the prostitute who claims to have slept with him, with a 16-million-pound writ.

Nici, 26, first dodged Becks’ legal team’s bid to serve the papers by hiding in a New York hotel and then trying to flee in a black SUV.

But an official jammed it under the windscreen … Original article on : Becks slaps hooker with 16m pound writ.

Tainted Pak cricketer Asif ‘fixes’ his wedding celebrations on Sep 30

LAHORE – Test cricketer Mohammad Asif, one of the Pakistani players implicated in spot fixing, has now fixed his wedding celebrations, which will be held on September 30.

Asif, currently under provisional suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC), is set to bring home Karachi girl Sana Hilal as his bride, The News reported.

Though his nikah … Read : Tainted Pak cricketer Asif ‘fixes’ his wedding celebrations on Sep 30.

Oz team in need of new bowling coach after Cooley gets CA job

SYDNEY – After appointment of Troy Cooley as the head of Cricket Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Brisbane, the Australian team is in need of a new bowling coach.

Cooley, a part of the Australian team since ending a successful stint as England bowling coach in 2006, will take part in the job of finding his … Read more >>.

Tiger Woods alone as US Ryder stars fly in with wives and girlfriends

LONDON – Disgraced golfer Tiger Woods landed in Britain with his US Ryder Cup team-mates this week without a WAG.

Their wives and girlfriends accompanied America’s stars, led by captain Corey Pavin, when their plane landed in Cardiff.

But Woods, 34, cut a lonely figure following his 65million pounds divorce from wife Elin after flings with up …. Source  : Tiger Woods alone as US Ryder stars fly in with wives and girlfriends.

PCB not in war with ICC, other boards: Ijaz Butt

LAHORE – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has rubbished speculations that the PCB was on a warpath with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and other cricket boards, and defended his decision of not suspending the three Pakistani cricketers implicated in spot-fixing scandal.

“We …. Source article  : PCB not in war with ICC, other boards: Ijaz Butt.