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 Hook the Cure 'Hooks' in $300,000 to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
 Gary Green
The Fifth Annual Hook the Cure fishing tournament, held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from October 21-24, 2010, was highlighted by festivities, celebrity appearances, auctions and an awards gala, and raised $300,000 USD NET for cystic fibrosis research.
Why No Player Names on Yankee Uniforms?
 Lois Lane
Have you ever wondered (or even noticed) why the New York Yankees are the only baseball team without the names of the players on the back of their jerseys? While other teams began putting names on the backs of jerseys in the 1960s, the Yankees did not follow the trend. Here's why.
 Los Muertos Pier Fishing Tournament
 Phil Kerr
You don't have to be rich to enter the 3rd Annual Los Muertos Pier Fishing Tournament! Scheduled to take place on November 5th and 6th, this tournament is for the common man, with entry fees of only $1000 pesos per boat, along with free food, great prizes and tons of fun!
Mexico Appoints De La Torre as New Manager
 Agence France-Presse
Jose Manuel De La Torre was on Tuesday named as the new coach of Mexico with a remit to guide El Tricolor to the 2014 World Cup.
Semi-Finals of Bicentennial Beach Volleyball Cup, Mexico
 Sam Willis
Last weekend's Bicentennial Beach Volleyball matches started out with 10 couples per gender. The event was organized by NORCECA at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Professional Sports Persons Should Drink More Water
 Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology
Top sports persons must always perform to their maximum capacity, making them the most vulnerable to the effects of dehydration.
De La Torre Set to Be Named Mexico Coach
 Associated Press
Jose Manuel De La Torre looks set to be hired as the new Mexico coach Monday after the surprise withdrawal of the only other contender for the post.
Professional Baseball Comes to Vallarta
 Nazario Escalera
Playing as the 'Dolphins of Puerto Vallarta,' the Saltillo Saraperos baseball team will represent our city in a game on Wednesday, October 20th. The people of Puerto Vallarta are known for their love of baseball, so the game is expected to be a sell-out.
US Triathletes Head South for Pan American Championship
 John Martin
Nearly two dozen U.S. triathletes, including top-ranked men Matt Chrabot and Jarrod Shoemaker, will be in action in Mexico this Sunday at the 2010 Puerto Vallarta PATCO (Panamerican Triathlon Confederation) Pan American Championships.
Beach Notes: U.S. Teams to Compete in Puerto Vallarta
 B.J. Hoeptner Evans
Puerto Vallarta will host NORCEGA, a beach volleyball circuit tournament, from October 15 to 17, with the participation of the best teams from the US, Central America and the Caribbean, a preliminary event for the Pan American Games to be held in 2011.
8th Annual Puerto Vallarta Half Marathon & 5K Scheduled for Sunday, November 7
 Bob Cohen
On Sunday, November 7th the 8th Annual Puerto Vallarta half marathon and 5K competition will be run. The popular race has had more runners each year and a record number are expected at this year's race as well.
Calderón Inaugurates Bicentennial Olympic Festival 2010
 Suzanne Stephens Waller
During the Inauguration of the Bicentennial Olympic Festival 2010, President Felipe Calderón urged Mexicans to follow the example of our sports persons and adopt a winning mentality and never allow themselves to be overcome.
Captain Juan Pablo Moll's Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report
 PVNN
I am happy to report that overall the fishing is good. It’s not the best October in history, but it’s far from the worst. Every Puerto Vallarta fishing charter has been successful for the last 3 weeks, with scattered tuna and lots of blue and black marlin, sailfish, snapper, and dorado.
Juan Manuel Marquez Tells Next Generation of Mexican Boxers to Step It Up
 PVNN
As Mexico looks for the next generation of boxing super stars, its best active fighter Juan Manuel Marquez (51-5-1, 37 KOs) believes the future is now for rising Aztec figures Julio Cesar Chavez Junior and Saul Alvarez.
It's All Happening Now, Fantasy Fishing Returns to PV, The Bite Is On
 Stan Gabruk
Whenever you hear a fishing story about Puerto Vallarta, they are talking about this time of the year. If you are here in the Banderas Bay area by accident, it's a happy one. If you are here to hunt Monster Yellowfin, good timing!
Lorena Ochoa Promotes Riviera Nayarit as Golf Destination
 RivieraNayarit.com
During her recent appearance at El Tigre Golf & Country Club, Lorena Ochoa, the number one Mexican golfer in the world, described Riviera Nayarit as a privileged destination with extraordinary golf courses, but more importantly, as a place with friendly people who offer high-quality services.
GGGA Teams Up with Body Balance for Performance
 William Perry
The Gary Gilchirst Golf Academy has teamed up with golf fitness experts Body Balance for Performance to offer GGGA juniors individualized training plans to help students obtain their goals in golf faster and more completely.
Lili Alvarez is Training in Riviera Nayarit to Earn Admission to the LPGA
 RivieraNayarit.com
Although Lili Alvarez, one of the promising talents of Mexican golf, lives in Durango she quickly admits that Riviera Nayarit feels like her second home. That's why this week she'll be training at the El Tigre Golf and Country Club at Paradise Village in Nuevo Vallarta.
Off-Field Troubles and On-Field Chaos Plaguing NFL Even as TV Ratings Soar
 Barry Wilner
The NFL season just started and with it came heartache and trouble, on and off the field: a player's apparent suicide; drunken-driving charges against another; a drug suspension; Reggie Bush's broken leg; a female reporter's locker room plight; chaos at quarterback. Stay tuned for Week 3.
Golf is Driving Riviera Nayarit Forward
 RivieraNayarit.com
Lorena Ochoa's participation in the IV Aeromexico Golf Tournament at El Tigre Golf and Country Club on September 22-23, along with a series of golf tournaments scheduled for the end of 2010, will help promote Riviera Nayarit as one the most important destinations for golf tourism in Mexico.
Gulf Coast Counts on Tourism Boost From Newly Announced Fall Fishing Season for Red Snapper
 Jay Reeves
The Gulf Coast's tourism industry is betting on red snapper to survive the winter. In an unusual move, the federal government is allowing fall fishing of the popular schooling snapper, a favorite for anglers who missed nearly an entire summer of saltwater fishing because of the BP oil spill.
Young Teens Who Play Sports Feel Healthier and Happier About Life
 Springer Science+Business Media
Taking part in sports is good all round for young teens: physically, socially, and mentally, according to a new study by Dr. Keith Zullig and Rebecca White from West Virginia University in the US.
Mexico's Newest Boxing Star: Fame as Quick as His Fists
 Kevin Baxter
From a small town in Jalisco to a key match at the Staples Center on Saturday, 20-year-old phenom Saul Alvarez, undefeated through 34 pro fights, has come a long way. 'Before, I had nothing,' he says. 'So I still have that hunger.'
Social Network for Boaters and Blue Water Cruisers Offers a Lifeline in a Maze of Forums and Blogs
 PRWeb
A new social network give boaters and blue water cruisers a way to share their adventures with family, friends, and a whole slew of dreamers in ways that are not currently being offered.
 New Football Field Honors Teenagers Killed In Mexico
 Monica Ortiz Uribe
After the massacre of teenage football players in Juarez, Mexico, last January, President Felipe Calderon promised a gift to the violence-torn city: a new American-style football field. And he has made good on that promise to honor the 15 teenagers who were killed.
AIMS Certifies Half Marathon Route in Riviera Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
After AIMS measured the route to ensure it complies with the official required length last May, Riviera Nayarit's Half Marathon is ready to take place on November 13th in Nuevo Vallarta. This year's event is expecting 800 runners, whether participating in the 21k or in the new 10k category.
The Billfish Foundation Encouraging Recreational Anglers and Boaters to be Voices in Gulf Restoration Plan
 Pete Johnson
As the pending Gulf Restoration Plan is being produced The Billfish Foundation is encouraging recreational anglers and boaters, especially those in the Gulf states most affected by the April 20th oil disaster, to urge the US government to include the sportfishing segment in the plan.
Famous Golfer Lorena Ochoa To Play in Riviera Nayarit Tournament
RivieraNayarit.com
Lorena Ochoa will hit the greens again in Riviera Nayarit. She is one of the best golfers in the world and will be playing at the Fourth Aeromexico Golf Tournament, which will take place on September 23rd and 24th at El Tigre Golf & Country Club of Paradise Village.
Chivas Vallarta Open 2nd Season in Puerto Vallarta at Ejido Stadium in Ixtapa, Saturday, September 4th
 Bob Cohen
The Chivas Vallarta who were the first professional soccer team to play in Puerto Vallarta on March 6th earlier this year after moving from Guadalajara with a 3-3 record will begin their second tournament this Saturday, September 4th at the Ejido Stadium in Ixtapa at 3:00 PM.
El Tigre Golf Course Offers Special Weekend Discounts, Lorena Ochoa Appearance and Other Big Tournaments
 Bob Cohen
The month of September is traditionally slow for the Puerto Vallarta area but the El Tigre Golf & Country Club promises to be an active spot as they introduce a weekend special of $500 pesos to try to tame "EL Tigre."
Have a Ball with PVRPV's Bowling League
 Tim Longpré
Due to the popularity of the PVRPV Puerto Vallarta Summer Bowling League, organizers have started a new league that begins on October 6, 2010 and ends on April 20, 2011. Like the Summer League, the cost per person will be only $115 pesos per week, which includes your games and rental shoes.
High Season for Big Game Fishing Hits Vallarta Fishing Grounds, Pro Anglers Flock to Vallarta
 Stan Gabruk
September begins the highest of sportfishing's high season in Puerto Vallarta. When it comes to Black Marlin, Monster Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Dorado, Rooster Fish (and the impressive list goes on) the Banderas Bay area has you covered with plentiful and abundantly packed fishing grounds!
Nayarit is Nirvana for Golfers, Surfers
 Mark Conley
There are myriad Southern Hemisphere destinations to indulge in surf-and-turf nirvana. But there may not be a more enjoyable combo locale than the largely untapped 190-mile stretch of coast that lines the Mexican state of Nayarit.
Mexico to Host Women’s World Cup Qualifying
 Associated Press
Mexico will host regional qualifying for the 2011 Women’s World Cup. Qualifying will take place in Cancun and Playa del Carmen from Oct. 28 to Nov. 8, the governing body for North and Central America and the Caribbean soccer said Thursday.
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