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2017 World Swimming Championships Won't be in Mexico
 David Alire Garcia
The Mexican city of Guadalajara has announced it has withdrawn as host of the 2017 World Swimming Championships because of financial problems caused by falling oil prices. Organizers said they could no longer afford to stage the two-week event, which costs around $100 million.
USA – Mexico Soccer Match Sold Out at the Alamodome
 Jerry Briggs
A spokesman for U.S. Soccer said Monday that the US vs. Mexico soccer match, scheduled for April 15 at the Alamodome, is a sellout. The size of the crowd will surpass the previous San Antonio record crowd of 54,313 for Mexico vs. Korea Republic in Jan 2014, according to US Soccer.
Grupo Vidanta to Debut New Greg Norman Golf Course
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
This May, Grupo Vidanta will inaugurate the newest golf course in the Banderas Bay area designed by Greg Norman. It will open with 9 holes, with the balance to 18 opening in November, adding the name Vidanta Golf Greg Norman Design to the list of world-class courses in Riviera Nayarit.
US Softball Teams Compete in Vallarta College Challenge
 triplecrownsportsmedia.com
Last week, Triple Crown Sports announced the four schools slated to play in the inaugural Triple Crown Puerto Vallarta College Challenge women's softball games, scheduled to be played at the Nancy Almaraz Stadium in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from February 26-28, 2015.
Super Bowl Exhibit Gives Fans a Little Taste of Mexico
 AzFamily.com
A few blocks from the Super Bowl, visitors can get a little taste of Mexico with their football fun. An exhibit has been set up that includes interactive entertainment, photo ops, prizes, and a 360 degree photo booth that makes it look just like you’re on vacation in Mexico.
Formula 1 Will Give Mexico City $2 Billion Windfall
 TravelMole.com
Formula One Grand Prix racing returns this year to the Hermanos Rodríguez circuit in Mexico City for the first time since 1992. The event will create more than 18,000 jobs and will directly contribute to 60 percent occupancy of the city's hotel room stock.
Punta Mita International Golf Club Challenge a Success
 Paulina Feltrin
Last week, The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, located in Mexico's most exclusive beach community along the golden shores of the Riviera Nayarit, hosted the Punta Mita International Golf Club Challenge, which featured a special appearance by 15-time PGA Tour winner, Corey Pavin.
2015 National Charro Championship News & Events
 Adán Leyva Avalos
Among the activities of the Organizing Committee of the Fourth National Charro Championship Grand Premio 2015, to be held from the 29th January to February 1st at Arena Vallarta, is the selfless support to non-profit institutions, such as the Red Cross.
Better Money, Competition for Female Boxers in Mexico
 Sandra Larriva
As women’s boxing in the US takes a plunge, female pugilists often look outside their home base for better opportunities. Some female boxing champions are taking their chances in Mexico where there is better competition, bigger prize-money, and the fights are televised.
Vallarta Cup Race Series - Every Saturday in January
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
As happens every year, the traditional Vallarta Cup Race Series will be celebrated on the first four Saturdays of the month of January (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th) and will signal the start of the activities for 2015 in Mexico's Pacific Treasure, the Riviera Nayarit.
Tiger Woods Signature Golf Course Opens in Cabo
 Steve DiMeglio
Eight years after he created his golf course design business, six years after the seismic downward shift in the global economy, and three months after Hurricane Odile blasted through, Tiger Woods finally opened the 'El Cardonal at Diamante' golf course in Cabo San Lucas.
First Annual 'Vallarta Open' Tennis Tournament
 Fernando Alvarez
From December 4-7th, Puerto Vallarta will welcome athletes from all over Mexico, who will gather at the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort for the first edition of the 'Vallarta Open 2014' professional tennis tournament. Local amateurs, both adults and children, are invited to participate.
US Women's College Hoops for Hope Returns to Vallarta
 PlanBC3.com
Basketball organizers Plan BC3 and The National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation are bringing the '2014 Hardwood Tournament of Hope' US women's college basketball tournament to Vallarta to raise awareness, support, and money towards research for urea cycle disorder.
6th Riviera Nayarit Tourism Half Marathon & 10K
 Banderas News Team
The Sixth Touristic Half Marathon of Riviera Nayarit is set to take place on November 22nd at 7:00 am, and the Conventions and Visitors Bureau is not only ready to welcome the record number of participants in this year's event but also to enhance the experience for the spectators.
 Arena Vallarta Hosts 2015 National Charro Championship
 María Francesca
From January 29 through February 1st, twenty-four of Mexico's best Charro associations will gather in Puerto Vallarta to compete in the Fourth National Charro Championship 'Grand Premio 2015' at Arena Vallarta, just 20 minutes from the city's International Airport.
4th World Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard Championship
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Sayulita, the Riviera Nayarit's Surf Capital, will play host to the top stand up paddle and paddleboard competitors in the world from May 10-17, 2015, thanks to the work of the Mexican Tourism Board and the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau.
PGA & Lorena Ochoa Invt'l Tee Off in Mexico This Week
 Richard Dangler
Golf in Mexico gets a big boost this week with both the LPGA and PGA Tour playing events there. The PGA's OHL Classic at Mayakoba will feature some of golf's biggest names in the Caribbean, while the sport's top women tee off in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational in Mexico City.
9th Hook the Cure Tournament Reels in $420,000 USD
 Gary Green
The Ninth Annual Hook the Cure event, held in Puerto Vallarta Nov 6-9th, was highlighted by festivities, celebrity appearances, auctions and an awards gala. A bevy of people from all over the world supported the event, which netted $420,000 USD for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Mexico is a Better Option for NFL Games than London
 Damon Salvadore
England is the only country the NFL plays regular season games in other than the United States. But the people of Mexico love their American football, so why would the league play games on an entirely separate continent when they can just simply play south of the border?
International Xtreme Riders Roar into Puerto Vallarta
 Andres Sepulveda
If you are a fan of extreme sports, you won't want to miss the International Xtreme Riders event at the Explanada Armando Villaseñor motocross track in Puerto Vallarta on Nov 16. In addition to Freestyle motocross and BMX bike exhibitions, you can meet famous freestyle riders.
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