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54th International San Blas Fishing Tournament Results
 ClubDePescaDeportivaTepic.com
With award-winning catches in all three categories (Sailfish, Marlin and Dorado), the 54th International San Blas Fishing Tournament, which was held on the Riviera Nayarit from May 28-June 1, was another huge success.
Mexico Reaches World Cup Final... on Twitter
 Tom Marshall
If the World Cup final was decided by the number of Twitter followers, Mexico would be lining up in the Maracana on July 13 to face Brazil. El Tri's Twitter account (@miseleccionmx) has 1.36 million followers, and is second of all the World Cup nations only to Brazil with 1.4 million.
 2 Sportfishing Tournaments Coming to Riviera Nayarit
 Banderas News Team
Calling all Anglers! Get ready for two of the most important fishing events in Mexico: The 54th International Fishing Tournament in San Blas, scheduled to take place May 28-June 1, and the 3rd International Fishing Tournament in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle October 15-19, 2014.
5th Annual Riviera Nayarit Wind Festival in Bucerías
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
For the fifth year in a row, Bucerías - Riviera Nayarit's Wind Capital - is hosting the Wind Festival. This international kitesurfing competition is considered the most important stop on this leg of the National Tour held by the Mexican Kitesurf Association.
Latvia Claims Men’s Gold at FIVB Puerto Vallarta Open
 FIVB.org
Enjoying the cordiality of the people, the warmth of the temperatures, the smoothness of the imported sand, and even the moderate humidity that hovered on the Playa Camarones complex, Latvia’s second-seeded team toppled Italy to capture gold at the FIVB Puerto Vallarta Open.
XXV Vallarta International Sports Classic, May 16-18
 Veronica Alarcon Franco
Every May, just when it seems the high season is winding down, hot and heavy sporting events fire up competitive spirits at the Puerto Vallarta International Sports Classic. Offering a weekend full of fun for all ages, this year's Sports Classic will take place from May 16-18, 2014.
12th Annual Copa Vallarta Soccer Tournament, May 14-18
 BanderasNews.com
From May 14-18, 2014, one of the most important amateur soccer events in Mexico, the Copa Vallarta tournament, will be celebrating its twelfth year of giving young athletes the opportunity to showcase their skills against the best national and international competitors.
The III Int'l Beach Polo Cup 2014 in Riviera Nayarit
 BanderasNews.com
If you like horses, polo, and glamour then the III International Beach Polo Cup 2014 is the event for you. The prodigious event will be held May 1–4 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Nuevo Vallarta. The public is welcome to come and experience the excitement with no entry fee!
195 Mexicans Finish This Year's Boston Marathon
 Diego Sancho
Boston's triumphant return to marathon glory had its fair share of Latino participants this year. Out of the 36,000 competitors participating in this year's event, 242 of them were Mexican. According to official results, 195 of them managed to cross the finish line.
Non-Profit Helps Mexico's Female Golfers Reach LPGA
 David Hinojosa
Lorena Ochoa's rapid rise up the LPGA Tour ranks opened golf for young girls in Mexico. The success of this iconic champion from Guadalajara also shone a spotlight on the problems faced by aspiring female golfers from Mexico who wish to follow in her footsteps.
Vallarta to Host its First FIVB Beach Volleyball Open
 FIVB.org
Puerto Vallarta is preparing to host the first FIVB Puerto Vallarta Beach Volleyball Open from May 6th-11th. While this will be the first FIVB international event in Vallarta, it will be the fifth time that Mexico has hosted a FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event.
Mexico Looking at Possible Bid for 2024 Olympics
 Nick Zaccardi
A potential US bid for the 2024 Olympics that includes cities such as Boston, Dallas, and Los Angeles, could face competition from bordering Mexico. The country has not hosted the Olympics since Mexico City hosted the 1968 Summer games, but now they're now looking to bid again.
Mexicans Lack Confidence in El Tri for World Cup 2014
 Oscar Lopez
Many Mexicans are wondering, Can El Tri win the World Cup this year? The team will travel to Brazil amid huge skepticism after an awful qualifying campaign in which they employed four coaches and only avoided elimination thanks to some help from their bitter rivals - the US.
Three Amazing Sailing Events Coming to Banderas Bay
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Incredible scenery, fantastic racing, and great camaraderie await participants and spectators during the 3 sailing events coming to Banderas Bay in March. The Biennial Mexico Race, the Regatta Copa Mexico, and the MEXORC are sure to captivate all types of sailing enthusiasts.
5th Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard and SUP Classic
 Banderas News Team
The 5th Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard and SUP Classic is set for March 7th – 9th. Benefitting the 'Reef Check' and 'Punta Sayulita Foundations,' the top surfers and stand-up paddlers in the world return to compete in surfing contests and exciting offshore SUP races.
J/24 N. American Championship Regatta, Copa Mexico
 JBoatNews.blogspot.mx
Warm waters, winds from 12 to 25 knots, plenty of sunshine, and those famous parties await you at one of the best sailing venues worldwide. The 2014 J/24 North American Championship Regatta Copa Mexico will take place on the waters of Bahia de Banderas, March 16-21, 2014.
Mexico Puts Permanent Ban on Fishing for White Sharks
 Prensa Latina
A permanent ban has recently been put on fishing for white sharks in Mexican waters. There is also a warning that white sharks caught while fishing for other species must be released back to the sea and that those who violate the agreement will be subject to penalties.
MEXORC Returns to Puerto Vallarta March 23rd-29th
 Travel Video News
The Mexican Ocean Racing Circuit, better known as MEXORC, returns to Puerto Vallarta March 23rd through 29th. Known as one of the most important sailing events on the Pacific Coast, MEXORC will put sailors from the US and Mexico through six days of racing in Banderas Bay.
NBA Game in Mexico City on Wed. Cancelled Due To Fire
 Royce Young
The Timberwolves and Spurs were supposed to play a game in Mexico City Wednesday, but instead all the teams apparently did was take an early season trip south of the border for no reason. The game was cancelled due to a generator fire which filled toe arena with smoke.
Formula One Will Not Race in Mexico City in 2014
 AP
Formula One will not race in Mexico or add a second US race in New Jersey in 2014, says Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone. Both races had been on Formula One's 2014 provisional calendar, but both are still having problems that won't enable them to run next year.
Wolves Eager To Represent NBA at Game in Mexico City
Mark Remme
When the Wolves and Spurs meet in Mexico City on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, they'll have players from 15 different countries on their rosters. The Wolves will be the home team at Mexico City Arena, with tipoff set for 8:30 pm on Fox Sports, NBATV, and in Mexico on ESPN.
Mexico Finally Qualifies for 2014 World Cup in Brazil
 PremierFootballNews.net
They may have taken the long road, but Mexico has officially qualified for the 2014 World Cup. After a qualifying campaign that could only be described as disastrous, El Tri has earned a spot in Brazil next summer after holding off New Zealand in a 4-2 final game.
Mexico Faces New Zealand Today for Trip to World Cup
 AFP
Mexico has vowed to avoid complacency in today's second leg of the World Cup Brazil Intercontinental Play-Off against New Zealand, despite their advantage in the match due their drubbing of All White's in what was dubbed by the media as 'the massacre at the Azteca.'
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