Monthly Archives: February 2006

The Dubai-based company aiming to take over management of key US ports has agreed to a US review, a prominent senator said, averting a showdown with a US Congress suspicious about security and angry at not being consulted.

Henman wins opening match in Dubai (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Tim Henman came through a tough match with former finalist Feliciano Lopez to reach the second round of the Dubai Open 6-2 7-6 on Monday.

Henman relief after passing first hurdle in Dubai (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Tim Henman, the former world number four from Britain, won a crucial battle to retain a foothold on the main tour when he prevailed in an up-and-down tussle against Feliciano Lopez, a former finalist, to reach the second round of the Dubai Open.

Henman Beats Lopez in Opener in Dubai (AP via Yahoo! News)

Tim Henman moved into the second round of the Dubai Open with a 6-2, 7-6 (6) win over Feliciano Lopez on Monday.

Agassi beats Rusedski in Dubai (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Andre Agassi held off a strong first set challenge from Britain’s Greg Rusedski on Monday to earn a 7-6 6-0 victory in the first round of the Dubai Open, only the American’s second event since the U.S. Open.

Henman beats Lopez in opener in Dubai (USA Today)

Tim Henman moved into the second round of the Dubai Open with a 6-2, 7-6 (8-6) win over Feliciano Lopez on Monday. Andre Agassi was scheduled to play Greg Rusedski of Britain later Monday. Top-seeded Roger Federer plays his first match on Tuesday.

Agassi looks healthy in winning Dubai opener (Sports Illustrated)

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Andre Agassi defeated Greg Rusedski 7-6 (4), 6-0 Monday in the opening round of the Dubai Open, showing no signs of a lower back strain.

Agassi makes winning return in Dubai (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Andre Agassi played and won his first match for a month and the first since an injection in his troublesome back when he beat Greg Rusedski, the former US Open finalist from Great Britain, 7-6 (7/4), 6-0 in the first round of the one million dollar Dubai Open.

Canadian Nestor and partner Knowles start Dubai tournament with doubles win (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CP) - Toronto’s Daniel Nestor and partner Mark Knowles started the Dubai Open with a win over Switzerland’s Yves Allegro and Roger Federer on Monday.

Collins Says U.S. Review of Dubai Ports Deal Was `Truly Flawed’ (Bloomberg.com)

Feb. 28 (Bloomberg) — The head of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, citing a U.S. Coast Guard report, said the Bush administration’s review of a state-owned Dubai company’s planned takeover of facilities at six U.S. seaports was “truly flawed.”

Canada’s Rutledge wins New Zealand PGA Championship (Daily Times)

CHRISTCHURCH: Canadian Jim Rutledge pulled off a sensational final round Sunday to make up a nine-shot deficit and win the New Zealand PGA Championship here Sunday. The 46-year-old leapfrogged 24 players in the final round with a sensational eight-under-par 64 at Clearwater Resort. He finished with

New Zealand, Australia confirm joint World Cup bid (Fox Sports)

New Zealand and Australia completed a joint bid for cricket’s 2011 World Cup, officials said on Tuesday. Representatives of both countries worked for four weeks at New Zealand Cricket’s Christchurch headquarters to prepare a 258-page bid document, which will be presented to the International Cricket Council in Dubai on Wednesday.

Cricket-New Zealand 276-6 v West Indies 255 - result (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

New Zealand beat West Indies by 21 runs in their third one-day international at Christchurch on Saturday.

Canada’s Rutledge storms to New Zealand PGA title (Reuters via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Sports)

SYDNEY, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Canada’s Jim Rutledge shot a brilliant final round eight-under-par 64 to win the New Zealand PGA by a stroke at the Clearwater course near Christchurch on Sunday.

Canada’s Rutledge storms to New Zealand PGA title (Reuters via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)

SYDNEY, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Canada’s Jim Rutledge shot a brilliant final round eight-under-par 64 to win the New Zealand PGA by a stroke at the Clearwater course near Christchurch on Sunday.

Rutledge storms back to win New Zealand PGA (Sports Illustrated)

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Canadian Jim Rutledge won the New Zealand PGA Championship on Sunday, overcoming a nine-stroke deficit with an 8-under 64 en route to a one-stroke victory over Australians Brett Rumford and Jarrod Lyle.

Rutledge comes from way back to win New Zealand PGA (The Sports Network)

Christchurch, New Zealand (Sports Network) - Jim Rutledge fired an eight-under 64 Sunday to come from behind and win the ING New Zealand PGA Championship by one stroke. Rutledge ended the event at nine-under-par 279.

Canada’s Rutledge wins New Zealand PGA championship (AFP via Yahoo! Asia News)

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AFP) - Canadian Jim Rutledge pulled off a sensational final round to make up a nine-shot deficit and win the New Zealand PGA Championship here.

Golf: Canada’s Rutledge wins New Zealand PGA championship (Channel NewsAsia)

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand : Canadian Jim Rutledge pulled off a sensational final round to make up a nine-shot deficit and win the New Zealand PGA Championship here.

Canadian Jim Rutledge wins New Zealand PGA (OregonLive.com)

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Canadian Jim Rutledge won the New Zealand PGA Championship on Sunday, overcoming a nine-stroke deficit with an 8-under 64 en route to a one-stroke victory over Australians Brett Rumford and Jarrod Lyle.

Canadian Jim Rutledge wins first Nationwide event at New Zealand PGA (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (CP) - Moments after finishing one of the best rounds of his career, Canadian Jim Rutledge was headed for a beer when he was reminded that his day might not be over.

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Dubai defeat snaps Mauresmo’s run (CNN.com)

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Reuters) — Russia’s Svetlana Kuznetsova beat Amelie Mauresmo 7-6 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Open on Friday, robbing the Frenchwoman of the chance to take number one world ranking this week.

Top-Seeded Mauresmo Loses at Dubai Open (AP via Yahoo! News)

Top-seeded Amelie Maursemo’s run of three consecutive tournament wins ended, while Maria Sharapova defeated Martina Hingis in straight sets Friday to reach the semifinals of the Dubai Open.

Roundup: Sharapova gets by Hingis, Mauresmo falls in Dubai (USA Today)

Top-seeded Amelie Maursemo’s run of three consecutive tournament wins ended, while Maria Sharapova defeated Martina Hingis in straight sets Friday to reach the semifinals of the Dubai Open. auresmo lost 7-6 (13- 11), 6-4 to Svetlana Kuznetsova. Sharapova, who lost to Hingis in the semifinals in Tokyo earlier this month, …

Sharapova Takes Out Davenport at Dubai (AP via Yahoo! News)

Maria Sharapova beat defending champion Lindsay Davenport 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 Friday to reach the final of the Dubai Women’s Open.

Henin-Hardenne to meet Sharapova in Dubai final (Sports Illustrated)

DUBAI (Reuters) — Justine Henin-Hardenne kept on track for her third Dubai Open crown, defeating Russia’s Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-2 7-5 to reach Saturday’s final.

Dubai company gives Bush breathing room (International Herald Tribune)

The Dubai company at the center of a political furor over its plans to take over some terminal operations at six U.S.

U.S. Intelligence Agencies Backed Dubai Port Deal (Washington Post)

Reviews by U.S. intelligence agencies supported Dubai Ports World’s purchase of the British company running terminals at six American seaports, and the assessments were made available to the Treasury Department-run interagency committee that approved the deal, according to senior administration…

Outside U.S., Puzzlement Over Reaction to the Dubai Port Deal (New York Times)

The tempest over Dubai’s takeover of some U. S. port operations has surprised and puzzled shipping officials and experts outside America, who called the criticism misguided.

Sharapova Advances to Dubai Final (Los Angeles Times)

Third-seeded Maria Sharapova defeated second-seeded Lindsay Davenport , 3-6, 6-1, 6-3, on Friday to reach the final of the Dubai Open at Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Dufner leads New Zealand PGA (GolfWeek)

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Jason Dufner was atop the leaderboard when play was suspended in the first round of the New Zealand PGA tournament on Thursday.

Lyle, Rumford on top in New Zealand (The Sports Network)

Christchurch, New Zealand (Sports Network) - Jarrod Lyle fired a six-under 66 Friday to move into a share of the lead after two rounds of the ING New Zealand PGA Championship. Brett Rumford posted a 68 to join Lyle at seven- under-par 137.

Lyle, Rumford share lead at New Zealand PGA (Sports Illustrated)

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Jarrod Lyle shot a 6-under 66 to share the lead with fellow Australian Brett Rumford at 7-under 137 after two rounds of the New Zealand PGA championship Friday.

Rumford and Lyle share lead at New Zealand PGA (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Australians Brett Rumford and Jarrod Lyle were tied for the halfway lead at seven-under-par in the New Zealand PGA at Clearwater near Christchurch on Friday.

Lyle, Rumford Share Top Spot in New Zealand (TheGolfChannel.com)

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Jarrod Lyle fired a 6-under 66 Friday to move into a share of the lead after two rounds of the ING New Zealand PGA Championship. Brett Rumford posted a 68 to join Lyle at 7-under-par 137.

Lyle Sole Leader in New Zealand (TheGolfChannel.com)

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Jarrod Lyle posted a 3-under 69 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead through three rounds of the ING New Zealand PGA Championship. He stands at 10-under-par 206 and is ahead of Brett Rumford at Clearwater Resort.

Astle slams century for New Zealand against West Indies (AFP via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)

CHRISTCHURCH (AFP) - Nathan Astle celebrated reaching his century with three consecutive sixes in the last over to lead New Zealand to 276-6 after they chose to bat first in their one-day international against the West Indies.

Bush says Dubai ports deal not a security threat (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

President George W. Bush insisted on Thursday that a deal to allow a Dubai company to manage six U.S. ports would not pose a security risk, despite an outcry of concern among both Republicans and Democrats.

Weather disrupts Dubai tournament (CNN.com)

DUBAI (Reuters) — Rain severely disrupted the quarterfinals of the Dubai Open on Thursday, leaving many leading seeds facing the prospect of two matches on Friday.

The Dubai ports deal: Strangers at the door (International Herald Tribune)

Dubai should not be allowed to operate U.S. ports.

Bush officials brief lawmakers on Dubai port deal (AFP via Yahoo! News)

The US administration took its public relations offensive to Congress, insisting that a controversial deal allowing a Dubai company to run several major US ports would not increase the risk of terrorism.

Rain Washes Out Mauresmo’s Match at Dubai (AP via Yahoo! News)

Top-seeded Amelie Mauresmo led Svetlana Kuznetsova 3-2 in a first-set tiebreaker Thursday before rain washed out the quarterfinals of the Dubai Women’s Open.

Dubai company vows not to sell 6 U.S. ports (International Herald Tribune)

Dubai’s government-owned port company said it would refuse to sell the six ports it is acquiring in the United States, despite intense criticism that the company’s acquisition would undermine American security.

United States, Dubai: Understanding the Links (NPR)

Commentator Terence Smith visited one of the United Arab Emirates last year. In Dubai, he found a culture so capitalistic and ostentatious that he immediately understands why the U.S. government would be cultivating this rich nation’s friendship.

Uproar Surprised Dubai Firm (Washington Post)

In the late 1990s, the government-owned company that would become Dubai Ports World was a relatively small domestic ports authority, managing ports in the United Arab Emirates city-state of Dubai.

Port Agency to Break Lease in Bid to Block Dubai Sale (New York Times)

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said the company leasing a container terminal at Port Newark did not seek its approval of a sale to Dubai Ports World.

Dubai Firm Offers To Delay Ports Deal (CBS News)

A Dubai-owned company volunteered to delay part of its $6.8 billion takeover of shipping operations at six major U.S. ports. The move would give President Bush more time to convince skeptical members of Congress that the deal poses no security risks.

Mills recalled to New Zealand cricket team (Fox Sports)

Fast bowler Kyle Mills was recalled to the New Zealand cricket team against West Indies for the third limited-overs international at Christchurch on Saturday. Mills, who missed the first two matches with a groin strain, replaced Michael Mason, who has a lower back injury. New Zealand won the first match …

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Monthly Archives: February 2006