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Mexico Overpowers New Zealand by a Score of 5-1
 Frankie Garcia
The Mexican soccer team proved to be overpowering on Wednesday afternoon, defeating New Zealand by a score of 5-1 in the world cup qualifier. Barring a miracle in the second leg of the two-game series, Mexico should qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Mexico Eyes Last Chance to Qualify for World Cup
 Fifa.com
Mexico's Soccer team seeks to put their nightmarish World Cup qualifying campaign behind them today when they host New Zealand in the first leg of a last-chance intercontinental playoff. They are usually heavy favorites at the 105,000 seat Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
Puerto Vallarta Hosts College Basketball Tournament
 PlanBC3.com
Basketball organizer Plan BC3 and The National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation announce the 'Hardwood Tournament of Hope' and 'Cure UCD Classic' in Puerto Vallarta. This will be the 2nd year of the event which will feature Stanford, TCU, Tulane, and Purdue among others.
Riviera Nayarit's 5th Annual Touristic Half Marathon
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The 5th Touristic Half Marathon of Riviera Nayarit is set to take place on November 23rd and the Conventions and Visitors Bureau is revving up the engines to not only increase the number of participants in the event but also to enhance the experience for the spectators.
Shoeless Mexico Indian Kids Win Basketball Tourney
John Thomas
Despite being undersized and mostly shoeless, a team of Trique Indian boys from Oaxaca won this year's International Festival of Mini-Basketball, held in Argentina. The boys were dubbed 'the barefoot mice from Mexico' because they were smaller than the other competitors.
Mexico on Verge Of Missing First World Cup Since 1990
 Carlos Rodriguez
In his first game in charge, Mexico's new coach Victor Manuel Vucetich must deliver a victory on Friday at home against Panama, or Mexico could fail to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1990. Missing the World Cup would be a psychological blow for Mexico.
World Cup Playoffs: $600 Million Riding on a Mexico Win
 nzherald.co.nz
If the All Whites face Mexico in November's World Cup playoffs, it won't just be New Zealand versus Mexico, it will be the Kiwis against the rest of the footballing world. If Mexico were somehow put out by New Zealand, the overall impact is estimated to be upwards of $600 million USD.
2nd Annual La Cruz International Fishing Tournament
 Lorena Sonrisas
Offering 3.5 million pesos in prizes, the Second Annual La Cruz International Fishing Tournament, scheduled to be held October 9-13th at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, promises some hot and heavy competition in the sailfish, marlin, tuna and dorado categories.
Mexico’s Quiroga Looks for Win in Vegas This Weekend
 VegasNews.com
Mexico's German Quiroga never has raced at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but he’s been tabbed as a potential first-time series winner at this weekend's Smith’s 350 for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series - a pretty tall order for a racer who never has driven on the coarse.
Sergio Perez: 'Formula One Will be Huge in Mexico'
 BanderasNews.com
The return of Formula 1 after 20 years' absence will be one of the highlights of the season, said Mexico's leading racer Sergio Perez. A draft calendar circulated to teams last week has Mexico listed for a November 9th date - the week before the U.S. Grand Prix in Texas.
FIFA WC in Brazil May Witness 500% Hike in Hotel Rates
 Travel and Tour World
The government of Brazil is concerned about the fact that some hotels which are listed on FIFA's official website for the 2014 World Cup has planned to increase the price during the tournament. The FIFA-appointed agency in charge of accommodations is investigating the matter.
Ana Maria Wins 7th Int'l Tuna & Marlin Tournament
 BanderasNews.com
The Bahía de Banderas Sport Fishing Club's 7th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament, held August 8-10th at the Vallarta Yacht Club at Paradise Village Marina, demonstrated once again why Banderas Bay is a preferred destination for sportfishing enthusiasts.
7th International Tuna & Marlin Fishing Tournament
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The 7th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament in Banderas Bay, scheduled for August 8-10, will return to the place where it all started, the Vallarta Yacht Club at Paradise Village Marina. Categories include tuna, marlin, dorado, and sailfish catch-and-release.
32nd San Diego to Vallarta Yacht Race Announced
 Steve Malowney
The 32nd Edition of the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta race, a biennial event hosted by San Diego Yacht Club that starts off at San Diego’s Shelter Island and finishes off at Punta Mita in beautiful Banderas Bay, Mexico, will be held March 13th-22nd, 2014.
2nd International Beach Polo Cup in Riviera Nayarit
 Marie Callan
The Second International Beach Polo Cup, scheduled to be held July 5-7, 2013, can be summed up in four words: 'Glamour', 'Rock', 'Polo', and 'Beach'. The Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta in Riviera Nayarit will host the event, which is free and open to the public.
Formula 1 Racing - The Return of Mexican Grand Prix
 Edd Straw
Carlos Slim believes there is a 'good future ahead' for the Mexican Grand Prix, which it is hoped will return to the Formula 1 calendar in the next few years. Slim is a key player in the plan to bring Formula 1 back to Mexico for the first time since 1992.
8th Annual Hook the Cure Tournament in Puerto Vallarta
 Banderas News Team
Anglers can make their cast count at the upcoming 8th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Hook the Cure catch-and-release fishing tournament. Scheduled for November 7-10, 2013 in Puerto Vallarta, this year's event promises to be much more than your average offshore fishing competition.
San Diego-Tijuana Olympic Bid Dealt Crippling Blow
 Elliot Spagat
A cross-border bid for San Diego and Tijuana to host the 2024 Summer Olympics appeared dead on arrival this week when the USOC said international rules don't allow two countries to mount a joint candidacy. The bid was part of a broader effort to build closer ties with Mexico.
Veracruz, Mexico to Host 2014 Central American Games
 IANS
Mexico will spend $366 million in organizing the 24th Central American and Caribbean Games Veracruz 2014, the organizing committee announced. According to the director, Dionisio Perez Jacome, the games are expected to attract 5,300 athletes from more the 30 countries.
Mexico and US Prepare for Third Uniting Nations Cup
 PV Guide
The largest golf course operator in Mexico will be hosting the 3rd annual Uniting Nations Cup, at the picturesque Mayan Palace golf resort in Puerto Penasco. The Uniting Nations Cup is a competition with 80 top-notch amateur golfers from Mexico and the United States.
Mexico and US Face-Off to Open World Baseball Classic
 Jon Paul Morosi
Team USA is supposed to go 3-0 to start the World Baseball Classic, but the Americans will face their toughest test right away — this Friday, March 8th, against Mexico in Phoenix, Ariz. So it doesn’t catch us by surprise, we might want to initiate the upset alert early...
Mexico's Toyota Series to Make US Debut in Phoenix
 Associated Press
The most popular motorsports series in Mexico will make its US debut today at Phoenix International Raceway as a support race to the Sprint Cup. 'The Toyota Racing Series' will hold its season opener with a 75-lap race and will feature Daniel Suarez of Monterrey, Mexico.
Mexico to Host 3 Day World Rally Championship Event
 BanderasNews.com
The World Rally Championship consists of 13-three day events held in countries such as Australia, Spain, Finland, and France. This spring, Mexico will be hosting 3rd round of the event - the first on gravel. The competition will be March 7-10 and will cover almost 250 miles.
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