Punching for parole
Thailand’s first female boxing world champion was released from jail Wednesday as reward for winning the world light-flyweight title. Siriporn Thaweesuk was released on parole from the women’s prison in Pathum Thani province, 20 miles north of Bangkok, three years before the end of her seven-year sentence for selling amphetamines. Siriporn defeated Japan’s Ayaka Miyano for the title in a prison yard bout in April amid cheers from other inmates and prison guards. “Thanks for those who supported a convict like me,” Siriporn said. “Some may not agree, but I don’t care. I like to thank all the officials as well.” Siriporn will continue to train on the prison grounds and live in a house provided by the prison authorities.
Miracle negotiations
A minor-league baseball team will poke fun at the University of Florida basketball coach who recently backed out of his deal with the NBA’s Orlando Magic when the Fort Myers (Fla.) Miracle hosts “Billy Donovan Night” on June 20. Just like Donovan escaped his five-year, $27.5 million contract with the Magic, Miracle fans can try to negotiate their way out of ticket purchases. “It’s something to waffle about,” said Andrew Seymour, assistant general manager for the Miracle, a Single-A affiliate of the Twins. “If you’re not seeing entertainment, you can opt out.” The contract, in this case, is the ticket. Fans will have up to the first three innings to restructure their deal, but even that’s negotiable.
No knocking opportunity in lacrosse
So you think your youngster might be good enough to earn an athletic scholarship? Choose the sport wisely. An analysis of data suggests an athlete’s best chance to play in college is in the sport of lacrosse, based on the numbers of high school and college participants. There is one college lacrosse player for every eight high school players. The longest shot is in wrestling (one in 37).
Fairway to heaven
“If somebody goes out and shoots 66 the first day, God help us.”
Padraig Harrington, on the prospect of the U.S. Golf Association adding some bite to Oakmont’s already super-slick greens
