http://www.biz-day.com/sport/ Business Day Sport Headlines en-us Bangkok Feb. 11: Austria's Sybille Bammer saved three match points to beat Argentine Gisela Dulko 7-5 3-6 7-5 at the Pattaya Women's Open on Sunday for her first WTA title. 'Sixth-seeded Dulko had a chance to win the match but began to unravel and committed a series of unforced errors in the deciding set, which opened the door for the unseeded Bammer to close out the final. '"Its great. I'm very happy to win my first title," int.iol.co.za quoted the 61st-ranked Bammer, as saying. "Its one... http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/10_feb_07/jez2c-b/austrian_bammer_wins_pattaya_womens_open.htm Bangkok, Feb 8: Unseeded Nicole Pratt of Australia upset second-seeded Maria Kirilenko of Russia 7-6 (1), 2-6, 7-5 Tuesday at the Pattaya Women's Open.'Bartoli defeated Spaniard Nuria Llagostera Vives 6-3, 6-4. Kirilenko lost to Australian Nicole Pratt 7-6 (7-1), 2-6, 7-5 in 2 1/2 hours. 'In another upset, Austrian Sybille Bammer defeated seventh-seeded Russian Vasilisa Bardina 6-1, 6-4. 'In other action involving seeds, No. 6 Argentine Gisela Dulko beat Chinese Tiantian Sun 6-4, 6-1... http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/08_feb_07/imesu-p/bartoli_wins_kirilenko_upset_thailand.htm Bangkok, Feb 3: Thai government officials have assured Singapore's Foreign Ministry that Thai authorities will step up security measures for the upcoming ASEAN Football Championship Final in Bangkok on Sunday. 'This is to ensure the security and safety of Singapore fans at the match. 'The message was conveyed by the Thai ambassador to Singapore, Mr Chalermpol Thanchitt. 'The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) and the Singapore Embassy in Bangkok are also working closely with their... http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/02_feb_07/jp35e-x/thailand_increases_security_controversial_football.htm Bangkok, Jan 2: The Thailand soccer side has romped to a 3-1 victory over arch rivals Vietnam to win the annual King's Cup tournament for the first time in six years. 'Buoyed up by one of the biggest Thai soccer crowds in recent years, the hosts controlled the match from the start and sealed victory with goals from Sutee Suksomkit, Pipat Tonkanya and Suchao Nuthnum. 'Thai coach Charnwit Pholcheewin said he was delighted with his team's performance having had only nine days to prepare for... http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/01_jan_07/iv23s-m/thailand_secures_first_win_over_vietnam_six_years.htm Bangkok, Dec 25: Hosts Thailand beat Vietnam 2-1 in the inaugural match of the 37th King's Cup football tournament in Bangkok Sunday. 'Vietnam took the lead in the 36th minute through striker Thanh Binh. 'However, Thailand restored parity in the very next minute when Sarayoot Chaikamdee split the two central defenders to head home. 'In the 62nd minute Datsakorn Thonglao scored again for the Thais with a shot from the right flank which left the goalkeeper, Quang Huy, stranded. 'The... http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/24_dec_06/hp2qt-5/vietnam_loses_thailand_kings_cup.htm New Delhi, Dec 24: India posted a crucial victory by overpowering Thailand in a keenly-fought encounter of the FIBA Asia Basketball Championship for young women being held in Singapore. 'The Indian girls, who maintained their lead from the first quarter of the match, defeated Thailand 70-64, according to a press release issued by the Basketball Federation of India. http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/23_dec_06/ficru-j/basketball_india_beat_thailand.htm Bangkok, Dec 18: Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee survived a double-bogey at the final hole to win the $650,000 Volvo Masters of Asia in Bangkok by one shot from Frankie Minoza of the Philippines on Sunday. 'Thongchai, two shots ahead overnight, won the prestigious season-ending title for the second time in four years with a final round of 72 to post an 11-under-par total of 277. 'He had looked on course for a three-shot victory going down the last hole but ran into trouble before holding his... http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/17_dec_06/efcps-3/jaidee_wins_volvo_masters.htm Bangkok, Dec 18: Danai Udomchoke of Thailand upset top seed Lee Hyung-taik of Korea in straight sets to win gold in the men's tennis singles on Thursday. Danai won 7-5, 6-3 in a contest that lasted just an hour-and-a-half. 'Cecil Mamiit of Philippines and Go Soeda of Japan took away the bronze medals. 'The Korean fans were in early at the Khalifa Centre to root for their number one player and top seed of the tournament Lee Hyung-taik, in the men's singles final on thursday. 'After some... http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/17_dec_06/fvgnj-9/thailands_udomchoke_takes_asian_games_tennis_mens_title.htm Bangkok, Nov 20: The government is eyeing to merge two of its rival its two rival soccer leagues in a bid to revamp the domestic game, spending about 4.4 million dollars. 'The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) and the state-run Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) had agreed to merge their leagues to fall in line with top leagues around the world, Worawi Makudi, secretary-general of the FAT said.'"We want to have the Bangkok teams and the provincial teams playing together in one... http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/19_nov_06/gu8kq-x/football_association_of_thailand_sports_authority_of.htm Bangkok, Nov 10: Riche Monde, distributor of Johnnie Walker scotch whisky, has given the government two weeks time to decide whether it will be allowed to use the logo and brand to promote the upcoming Johnnie Walker Classic golf event in Phuket. 'Riche Monde, has asked Thailand's new interim government, which plans to ban alcohol advertising next month to make its stand clear, or face losing the 15-year-old tournament to either South Korea or South Africa. '"We are still waiting for the... http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/10_nov_06/csq5x-j/johnnie_walker_threatens_walk_out_of_thailand_with_golf.htm Bangkok, Oct 18: Thailand was handed a 90-day reprieve yesterday to upgrade its facilities or face being dumped as a co-host for next year's Asian Cup finals. 'Asian Football Confederation (AFC) secretary-general Peter Velappan said he understood that preparations had been affected by the Kingdom's political crisis and was confident the new military-backed government would support the event. '"We appreciate there has been a change of government, we have to accept that," Velappan said,... http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/19_oct_06/gaigg-c/thailand_urged_upgrade_facilities_asian_cup_finals.htm Bangkok, Sept 15: Rapatkorn Prasopsuk has landed a gold medal for Thailand on the opening day of the World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships (WTF) on Thursday. 'Rapatkorn, who is Asian champion in the women's heavyweight category, got off to a good start beating Croatian Iskra Knezevic 3-0 to move into the second round. She marched into the semifinal with an equally impressive win over Russian Maria Konyakhina, beating her 3-0.'The Thai competitor's next opponent, Jordan's Nadin Dawani,... http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/15_sep_06/ftfva-f/thailand_strikes_gold_opening_day_of_wtf.htm An uphill lie increases club face loft ( it points more up towards the sky) and forces the ball to fly higher than usual. 'The steeper the slope the greater the loft. The ball flies higher and lands short of the target. For instance, on an upslope a 7 iron may have the loft of an 8 or 9 iron, depending on the steepness of the slope. ' You should take a lower club than normal to compensate for distance. For example, on a normal lie a 7 iron will travel 150 yards distance. When on an uphill... http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/16_mar_06/fnfkc-d/how_slopes_affect_loft.htm PORTLAND, Oregon - Floyd Mayweather moved up in style on Saturday, posting a sixth-round knockout of Sharmba Mitchell in his first fight at welterweight. 'Mayweather, the World Boxing Council junior welterweight champion who is considered by many to be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, dominated Mitchell from the opening bell with his superior hand speed. 'He remained undefeated, improving to 35-0 with 24 knockouts. 'In June Mayweather stopped US veteran Arturo Gatti after... http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/20_nov_05/znx2k-2/mayweather_stops_mitchell.htm STATELINE - American Jeff Lacy remained unbeaten and kept his International Boxing Federation super middleweight title here Saturday with a second-round knockout of compatriot Scott Pemberton. 'Lacy, who improved to 21-0 with 17 wins by knockout, made the fourth defence of the 168-pound (76.2 kg) crown he captured 13 months ago by stopping Syd Vanderpool in eight rounds. 'Pemberton, fifth in the IBF rankings, fell to 29-4-1. 'Lacy punished Pemberton from the opening bell, connecting... http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/06_nov_05/di4y7-n/lacy_knocks_out_pemberton.htm SYDNEY - Left-arm seamer Nathan Bracken was yesterday named in a 12-man Australian squad for the opening cricket Test against the West Indies starting at the Gabba in Brisbane on November 3. 'The New South Wales paceman replaced batsman Brad Hodge in the only change to the Australian squad that beat the World XI by 210 runs in Sydney earlier this month. 'Leg-spinner Stuart MacGill retained his place in the 12, giving the selectors the option of having him bowling in tandem with champion ... http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/27_oct_05/igqm7-e/bracken_ousts_hodge.htm LONDON -- England soccer captain David Beckham had the red card he received in Real Madrid's defeat by Valencia two days ago rescinded and is free to play at Deportivo La Coruna tomorrow, his club's web site reported.'Beckham, 30, was dismissed three minutes from the end after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession. The first was for dissent and the second for sarcastically applauding the referee's decision. A disciplinary committee today upheld the midfielder's appeal after viewing... http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/26_oct_05/cwwxe-2/beckham_wins_red_card_appeal.htm SYDNEY, June 22 (AFP) - A French and Australian crewed trimaran yesterday began its quest to travel the 6,500 miles (10,400 kilometre) around Australia within a month. 'The 34-metre (112-foot) Geronimo set off from Sydney Harbour just after 8:00 am (0000 GMT) with nine French and three Australian sailors on board. 'If successful, it will be the first fully-crewed maxi trimaran boat to circumnavigate Australia. 'The crew hope to complete their anti-clockwise course around Australia, which... http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/22_jun_05/iqur4-c/trimaran_begins_record_journey.htm share prices closed 1.24 percent higher led by Hutchison Whampoa and Cheung Kong on speculation they may sell their holdings in Husky Energy of Canada, dealers said. 'They said there was also support coming through from the settlement yesterday of the Hang Seng November futures contracts. 'The key Hang Seng Index closed up 171.88 points to 14,066.91, off a high of 14,111.32 on turnover of HK$19.35 billion (US$2.5 billion). 'Many China-related stocks, especially commodities, also rose with... http://www.biz-day.com/read/sport/30_nov_04/d3wuy-n/hk_up_1_24.htm