Lalit Modi skips disciplinary committee meet

MUMBAI – Suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi failed to appear before the BCCI’s Disciplinary Committee for the hearing on Friday.

He will be represented by his lawyers.

A team of four legal representatives has arrived before the committee that comprises of Chirayu Amin, Arun Jaitley and Jyotiraditya Scindia.

On Thursday, the Bombay High Court has …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘Blonde birdies’ can’t keep their eyes off Tiger Woods at St Andrews!

LONDON – Professional golfer Tiger Woods’ presence in Scotland for The Open title at St Andrews has garnered a lot of attention, especially from five stunning blonde models with tiger-print T-shirts on.

Woods, 34, however appeared to be immune to the charms put on by the girls, who had been hired by a bookies … Read more >>.

British Open leader McIlroy misses Major record by a stroke

FIFE – Irish golfer Rory McIlroy has missed the golden opportunity of being the first man to post a ten-under-par 62 in a Major championship.

McIlroy has a two-stroke lead going into the second round of the British Open after tying a major championship record of nine-under-par 63 on day one.

The 21-year-old also became …. Original article  : British Open leader McIlroy misses Major record by a stroke.

Cavendish wins 11th stage of Tour after teammate head-butts rival; Schleck keeps overall lead

Renshaw booted for helping Cavendish win Stage 11

BOURG-LES-VALENCE, France – Mark Cavendish provided a feel-good story when he broke down in tears after winning the 5th stage of the Tour de France a week ago.
Cavendish, who also won Stage 6, had his third stage win of this year’s Tour marred by the actions of a … Original article on : Cavendish wins 11th stage of Tour after teammate head-butts rival; Schleck keeps overall lead.

South African Oosthuizen surges to lead of British Open on a rainy morning at St. Andrews

Oosthuizen surges to lead of British Open
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – South Africa’s on quite a roll.

Coming off the rousing success of being the first African nation to host soccer’s World Cup, the country made another splash in the British Open when Louis Oosthuizen surged to the lead early in the second round Friday.
The 27-year-old from … Original article on : South African Oosthuizen surges to lead of British Open on a rainy morning at St. Andrews.

Caster Semenya wins comeback race in Finland

LAPPEENRANTA – South African 800 metres world champion Caster Semenya has won her first race since being cleared to return to competition after underdoing gender tests.

Semenya won the 800 meters in a modest time of two minutes, 04.22 seconds on Thursday at the Lappeenranta Games in Finland.

It may have been nearly nine … Read more : Caster Semenya wins comeback race in Finland.

French team was fully united over World Cup ’strike’, says unrepentant Anelka

PARIS – French striker Nicolas Anelka has refused to apologize for his part in the players’ revolt that ripped apart the national team’s World Cup campaign in South Africa.

Anelka was sent home from the tournament in disgrace following a foul-mouthed dressing-room bust-up with coach Raymond Domenech, after which the squad refused to train.

The [..] Read the original article: here.

Iroquois lacrosse team stuck in NY, seeks permission to go to UK for Game 2 of tournament

Iroquois lacrosse team stuck in NY ahead of Game 2

NEW YORK – An American Indian lacrosse team whose Iroquois (EER’-uh-koy)-issued passports lack required security features is awaiting word on whether it will be granted permission to travel to England in time to play its second scheduled world championship game.
The Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team is stuck … Original article on : Iroquois lacrosse team stuck in NY, seeks permission to go to UK for Game 2 of tournament.

US soccer star Landon Donovan denies he fathered Brit ‘love child’

LOS ANGELES – U.S. striker Landon Donovan has said that he is not the father of a love child with a British woman.

“I will not be a dad any time soon, which is good news for me,” The New York Post quoted Donovan, as saying.

The paternity scandal arose a day after U.S were …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : US soccer star Landon Donovan denies he fathered Brit ‘love child’.

52k pound bid on eBay for World Cup final Jabulani ball

LONDON – The Adidas Jabulani ball used in the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands has sparked a bidding frenzy on eBay.

The bidding price has soared from 99 pounds to 52,100 pounds, with the auction ending at 5pm on Friday.

All proceeds from the auction will go to former South African President Nelson … Read more »».

Roarin’ Rory: McIlroy ties major record with opening 63 on calm day at St. Andrews

Young Irishman takes Open lead into second round
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – Trying to catch Rory McIlroy and his record-tying 63 was difficult enough in the British Open. It didn’t appear to be much easier Friday morning for the early starters.
In a cruel tease, they arrived at the Old Course to a …. Original article  : Roarin’ Rory: McIlroy ties major record with opening 63 on calm day at St. Andrews.

Roses and carnations from Himachal for Games

SHIMLA – Himachal Pradesh will spread its fragrance during the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi as the state has got bulk orders to supply flowers, chiefly roses, carnations and marigolds, during the event.

“The organisers have placed orders worth Rs.30 crore with the state for supplying flowers during the Games. The order would further increase as …. Source article  : Roses and carnations from Himachal for Games.

Angels 8, Mariners 3

Angels 8, Mariners 3

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Erick Aybar, Bobby Abreu lead Angels’ 16-hit attack in 8-3 win over Seattle

Aybar, Abreu lead Angels’ 16-hit rout of Seattle

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Erick Aybar and Bobby Abreu drove in three runs apiece, Joel Pineiro won his seventh straight decision, and the Los Angeles Angels returned from hosting the All-Star game with an 8-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.
Howie Kendrick had a run-scoring double for …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Erick Aybar, Bobby Abreu lead Angels’ 16-hit attack in 8-3 win over Seattle.

Giants 2, Mets 0

Giants 2, Mets 0

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Lincecum throws fourth career shutout to lead Giants to 2-0 victory over Mets

Lincecum, Giants shut down Mets 2-0
SAN FRANCISCO – Tim Lincecum pitched a six-hitter for his fourth career shutout and Pablo Sandoval hit an RBI double to help the San Francisco Giants open the second half of the season with a 2-0 victory over the New York Mets on Thursday night.

Lincecum (10-4) is coming off his … Original article on : Lincecum throws fourth career shutout to lead Giants to 2-0 victory over Mets.

Twins place star 1B Justin Morneau on disabled list with concussion, recall Manship

Morneau put on disabled list with concussion

MINNEAPOLIS – Hoping to use the All-Star break as a slump-busting springboard, the Minnesota Twins must start the second half without Justin Morneau.
The big-swinging first baseman missed his fourth straight game on Thursday with a concussion and was placed on the 15-day disabled list after the 8-7 loss to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Twins place star 1B Justin Morneau on disabled list with concussion, recall Manship.

Beckham’s HR, Danks’ persistence pace White Sox to 9th straight win, 8-7 over Twins

White Sox take 1st game against Twins
MINNEAPOLIS – Ozzie Guillen has made no secret of his admiration for the Minnesota Twins over the years.

The outspoken Chicago White Sox manager loves how the Twins have done all the little things right, relying on pitching, defense and fundamentals to wear opponents down en route to five division … Read more >>.

Cubs’ offense has big night in 12-6 victory over Phillies

Ramirez, Lee lead Cubs to 12-6 win over Phillies

CHICAGO – Aramis Ramirez hit a pair of two-run doubles, and Derrek Lee and Geovany Soto each had two-run homers to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 12-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night.
Alfonso Soriano also hit a solo homer for the Cubs, who scored [..] Read the original article: here.

Cubs 12, Phillies 6

Cubs 12, Phillies 6

Philadelphia

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