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Update: UFC Very Excited About Scouting Trip to Mexico
 Matt Erickson
UFC President Dana White is very excited about his company's recent trip to Mexico to search for talent for a future season of 'The Ultimate Fighter' to be based in Mexico. 'It went very well,' White stated. 'A lot of guys showed up to try out. It was very successful.'
Orioles Gonzalez Invited to Pitch for Mexico in WBC
 Eduardo A. Encina
Baltimore Orioles' right hand pitcher Miguel Gonzalez has been invited to pitch for Mexico in the 2013 spring World Baseball Classic. Gonzalez, who was born here in Jalisco, expressed appreciation for the opportunity and is waiting for approval from the Orioles organization.
UFC to Begin Casting 'The Ultimate Fighter Mexico'
MMAWeekly.com
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is headed to Mexico in January 2013 to begin casting for a Mexican version of 'The Ultimate Fighter.' A television deal is not yet in place, but president Dana White believes that the fans are ready and it is going to very big.
Veracruz Sponsors NBA D-League's Texas Legends
 Darren Rovell
The NBA D-League announced on Tuesday a non-traditional sponsorship between the state of Veracruz in Mexico and the Texas Legends. The partnership will make Veracruz the first state in Mexico to have its name on the jerseys of a team that doesn't play there.
7th Annual Hook the Cure Tournament Raises $400,000
 Gary Green
The 7th annual 'Hook the Cure' event, held in Puerto Vallarta November 8th-11th, was highlighted by festivities, celebrity appearances, auctions and an awards gala. Participants enjoyed Banderas Bay's fabulous amenities while raising $400,000 for cystic fibrosis research.
Hoops for Hope Classic in Puerto Vallarta
Hoops for Hope
Basketball Organizer PlanBC3, LLC and the National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation have announced pairings for the newest Men’s College Basketball tournament, the 2012 Hoops for Hope Classic in legendary Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on November 23rd through 25th.
Mexico City Hosts Homeless World Cup
 Diego Sancho
Fifty-six teams from all over the world competed in the 10th annual Homeless World Cup held in Mexico City's main plaza, the Zocalo, this week. Mexico's women's team thumped Brazil to win the championship in their edition of the tournament while the men narrowly lost to Chile.
Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser Attracts VIPs to Vallarta
 Gary Green
What does an award-winning songwriter and musician, top radio personality and former Major League Baseball players have in common? They'll all be in Puerto Vallarta November 8-11th to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's annual fishing and golf tournament, Hook the Cure.
Golfer Ester Choe Earns Spot on LPGA Tour
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Ester Choe, winner of the Riviera Nayarit Classic, was proclaimed "Player of the Year 2012" at the Symetra Tour and has become the third consecutive winner from this tournament to obtain entrance to the LPGA, the highest rank for Woman's Professional Golf.
Son of Mexican Icon Looks to Become A Star
 Tim Dahlberg
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., son of the retired boxing champion and Mexican icon, is now a star in his own right, headlining a big Mexican Independence Day weekend fight just like his father used to do. Unlike his father, the jury is still out on just how good Chavez Jr. really is.
Mexico Racks Up 21 Medals at 2012 Paralympics
 Kieran Lynch
Mexico snapped up 21 medals, 6 of which gold, as the Paralympics came to an end with the closing ceremony on Sunday. Mexico's most successful event was Swimming, racking up a total of 9 medals, with Sanchez Martinez taking 2 and Juan Reyes winning 1 of the gold medals.
Mexico Has Best Olympics in Over 40 Years
 Global Times
The Mexican delegation for the London 2012 Olympic Games had its best performance in over 40 years for the summer games, winning seven medals. It is the second best Olympic showing for Mexico ever, only surpassed by the 1968 athletes who won 9 medals overall.
Mexico Wins Olympic Gold Medal in Men's Soccer
 Huffington Post
Mexico forward Oribe Peralta scored a goal in each half to lift Mexico to a shocking 2-1 victory over Brazil, earning Mexico its first-ever Olympic soccer gold medal. Mexico's previous best finish was in 1968, when the team finished fourth on home soil.
Olympic Soccer: Mexico Beats Japan 3-1
 Chris Brummitt
Oribe Peralta scored with a swerving, long-range strike to help Mexico beat Japan 3-1 on Tuesday and secure a spot in the final of the men's Olympic soccer tournament. Mexico will play Saturday against the winner of the Brazil-South Korea semifinal.
Mexican Diver Laura Sanchez Wins Olympic Bronze
LAHT
Mexico’s Laura Sanchez won the bronze medal in 3m springboard diving at the London Olympics on Sunday, giving her country its fifth medal at the Games. China’s Minxia Wu took the gold medal, while her countrywoman, Zi He, won the silver medal in Sunday’s competition.
Women Win Mexico's 1st Olympic Archery Medals
 EFE
Mexico ended its medal drought in Olympic archery in London today with a double triumph for Aida Roman and Mariana Avitia, who came away with the silver and bronze, respectively. South Korea's Ki Bo-bae beat Roman in the final to take the gold.
Mexico's Women Divers Win Olympic Silver
Hispanically Speaking News
On Tuesday, Mexico’s Paola Espinosa and Alejandra Orozco won the Olympics silver medal in women’s 10-meter synchronized diving with 343.32 points. With this award, Mexico has now won 57 medals in its history of Olympic competition - 12 gold, 20 silver and 25 bronze.
Hoops for Hope Classic Coming to Vallarta
 Kyle Franko
Basketball Organizer PlanBC3, LLC and the National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation have announced pairings for the inaugural Hoops for Hope Classic to be held this season at campus sites, with finals played November 24-25, 2012 at the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center.
102 Mexican Athletes Compete at Olympics
 Banderas News Team
Mexico will go to the London 2012 Olympic Games with a 102-athlete delegation and will be accompanied by 109 others including officials, coaches, and doctors. Athletes who win medals at the games will be awarded cash prizes according to Mexican sports authorities.
 Quiksilver Surf Open Acapulco, July 17-22
 ASP International
ASP North America made a last-minute addition to the schedule with the ASP 4-Star Quiksilver Surf Open Acapulco officially confirmed on June 26. Scheduled to take place at Playa Revolcadero July 17-22, the tournament is open to all national and international pro surfers.
6° Int'l Tuna & Marlin Fishing Tournament
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The Bahía de Banderas Sport Fishing Club has announced the 6th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament, which will return to Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle from July 12-14, 2012, and feature two new categories: dorado and cath-and-release sailfish.
Guadalajara Native Ochoa to Receive Award
 mexicotoday.org
Guadalajara native Lorena Ochoa was rewarded the Executive Women’s Golf Association Leadership Award in recognition of her contributions to women’s golf. Ochoa has the distinction of being the first Mexican-born golfer, female or male, to be ranked No. 1 in the world.
Tecate's Search for Ultimate Soccer Fans
 Tecate.com
Tecate recently launched a search for a group of soccer fans with enough character and skills to travel to and report on a soccer game in Mexico or the US. Details of the search will be communicated to consumers via point of sale materials at retail locations.
Riviera Nayarit Sportfishing Tournaments
 Banderas News Team
Calling all Anglers! Get ready for two of the most important fishing events in Mexico: The 52° International Fishing Tournament in San Blas, scheduled to take place from May 30 to June 3, and the 1st International Fishing Tournament in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle from October 10-14th.
Jalisco Well Represented at 2012 Olympics
 Duncan Tucker
Mexico will take over 100 athletes to the London 2012 Olympic Games - including a host of Jalisco’s top sportsmen and women. So far, 11 athletes from our state have already booked their tickets to London, while eight more still hope to make the grade.
Steelers To Host Fan Camps in Mexico City
 Steelers.com
The 6 time World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers professional football team will be hosting two fan camps this June in Mexico City at the Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Santa Fe. This is the 2nd camp the Steelers have held in the capital city, the last one in 2010.
Mexico Top Seed at 2012 Summer Olympics
 Dino Deramee'
FIFA's organizing committee has announced that Mexico, Britain, Spain, and Brazil have been chosen to be the seeded teams for the London 2012 Olympic Men's Soccer Tournament. Here are the results of the draw for grouping for both the men and women's tournaments.
 Mexico Builds Sand Castle in Puerto Vallarta
 CONCACAF.com
Mexico capitalized on its "home field" advantage to return to the Beach Soccer World Cup after a year's absence, winning the CONCACAF championship in December to claim its second title in three years.
Mexico's New Coach to Debut Against Bosnia
 Associated Press
Mexico's new national team coach Jose Manuel de la Torre will make his debut on Feb. 9 when the team faces Bosnia-Herzegovina in Atlanta.
Golf's Young Guns Flourish in Chinese Year of the Tiger
 Mark Lamport-Stokes
Professional golf's tournament landscape shifted seismically in 2010 as several young guns and tour veterans made the most of a forgettable season for Tiger Woods.
Transcontinental Cyclist Tours Riviera Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
Jesse Steiner, who departed from Montreal aboard his bike across the American continent, says he has been delighted with the treasures of the Mexican Pacific.
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011 - CONCACAF Qualifier - Matchday 5
 Iñaki Uribarri
They could not let it happen… Mexico could not let the hundreds and hundreds of passionate souls that packed the Unidad Deportiva Agustín Flores Contreras down. And they did not.
Ute/Navajo Elders Open Vail World Cup to Launch 'UN's International Mother Earth Day' Ceremonies
 Suzy Chaffee
On December 4, 2010, renowned Southern Ute/Navajo Elders, Eddie and Betty Box Jr., along with their wonderful dancers/skiers, opened Vail's World Cup downhill event with a 'Blessing Ceremony for the Joy and Safety of Earth's Greatest Skiers,' at the finish line of Beaver Creek's 'Bird of Prey' run.
World Cup Travelog Part 4 - A Week in Nambia and Into Capetown, South Africa
 Peter Engel
In Part Four of his seven-part 2010 World Cup travelogue, Puerto Vallarta resident Peter Engel tells us about his experiences in Namibia, and the week he spent exploring the many attractions in the Western Cape Province and the beautiful city of Cape Town, before the opening match on June 11th.
Boxer Juan Manuel Marquez Stops Michael Katsidis
 Reuters
Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez recovered from a third round knockdown to stop Australian Michael Katsidis in the ninth and retain his WBA and WBO lightweight titles in Las Vegas Saturday.
Women's Basketball Comes Of Age
 Sherwood Ross
When Rutgers basketball star Epiphany Prince skipped her 2009 senior year to play professionally in Europe, her defection made headlines. The New York Daily News pointed out she became "the first American woman to leave school early and play professionally overseas."
Japan, Mexico Get Ultimatum on Status as Copa Guest Teams
 Reuters
Japan and Mexico could be omitted from future Copa America tournaments if they do not come to the 2011 event with their senior teams, a South American Football Confederation (CSF) official said on Thursday.
El Salvador Draws Host Mexico in Beach Soccer Championship
 BoxScoreNews.com
A December 3 marquee match-up between 2009 champion El Salvador and 2008 champion Mexico was the highlight of a draw held earlier this week that revealed the groups for the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship, December 1-5.
Canada Basketball Alumnus Howard Kelsey Appointed Executive Vice-President
 Bob Cohen
Howard Kelsey, who is well known in Puerto Vallarta as the founder of the International Sports Classic that is coming up on its 18th year invited me to a live international teleconference to announce his appointment and acceptance as the new Executive Vice President of Canada Basketball.
Battered Margarito to have Surgery on Right Eye Socket
 Mark Lamport-Stokes
Antonio Margarito is scheduled to have surgery this week to repair a fractured right eye socket after taking a severe pounding during his lop-sided defeat by Manny Pacquiao in Dallas over the weekend.
Manny Pacquiao Becomes a Living Legend with Eighth Divisional Title
 Rob Cruz
Are there any doubts that Manny “the Pacman” Pacquiao is the eight divisional boxing wonder of the world? The “Pacman” has just proved that he achieved and conquered what no other boxer has done as he made history again in the face of the boxing universe.
In-Kyung Kim Wins Lorena Ochoa Invitational
 Associated Press
South Korea's In-Kyung Kim won the Lorena Ochoa Invitational on Sunday for her third LPGA Tour title, closing with an 8-under 64 for a three-stroke victory over Suzann Pettersen.
How Affirmative Action Brought Willie Mays to the New York Giants
 Sherwood Ross
The story of how Mays broke into the majors is just one of the intriguing yarns in the well-researched “Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend,” by sportswriter James Hirsch and published by Simon & Schuster.
Mexico Stuns U.S. Women's Soccer Team
 Associated Press
The United States is in danger of missing next year's Women's World Cup following one of the biggest upsets in the sport's history, a 2-1 defeat to Mexico on Friday night in the semifinals of qualifying in the North and Central American and Caribbean region.
International Junior Hockey League Puts Focus On Education, Official Says
 Sherwood Ross
Junior hockey is a catch-all term used to describe various levels of amateur ice hockey competition for players generally between 16 and 20 years of age.
Velasquez Stops Lesnar in 1st Round for UFC Title
 Greg Beacham
Brock Lesnar was downright stunned when Cain Velasquez took his biggest shots, escaped his violent takedowns and just kept coming at him at UFC 121.
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