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Mexico Bids for Hosting FIFA World Cup in 2018 or 2022
 Wang Guanqun
The General Secretary of the Mexican Federation of Football, Decio de Maria, announced on Friday that they had sent to the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) a letter to request the hosting of the World Cup 2018 or 2022.
 Guinness Won't Recognize Mexican Child Bullfighter
 Morgan Lee
An 11-year-old bullfighter in Mexico may have set a record by slaying six young bulls in one appearance, but you won't see his name in the Guinness World Records book.
Can It Get Any Worse for Eriksson in Mexico?
 Brian Homewood
Whichever way he turns, Mexico coach Sven-Goran Eriksson, whose team face his native Sweden in a friendly on Wednesday, runs into trouble.
Child Matador Kills Six Bulls in Mexico
 Agence France-Presse
A Franco-Mexican child bullfighter killed six young bulls in a controversial spectacle that child protection and anti-bullfighting campaigners had hoped to stop.
Time Set for US-MEX World Cup Qualifier at Crew Stadium
 Associated Press
The World Cup qualifier between the United States and Mexico will be played at 7 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Columbus Crew Stadium.
Travel Surf Etiquette
 Brenda Yun
I was having a grand ole time surfing at Ala Moana Bowls the other day when a rude, disrespecting woman decided to paddle for a wave and proceeded to cut off three other surfers and nearly behead my friend. Growing ever more confrontational in my old age, I began to argue with the lady about her very inappropriate surf etiquette.
Best of 2008 Golf Awards
 Jason Scott Deega
As I look back on my 2008 golf season, I can’t help but feel every passing year gets better on the golf course. Even after playing more than 400 courses around the world, I still appreciate finding new gems and experiencing the subtle touches of each new resort or destination.
Beyond Pacquiao-De La Hoya, Two People’s Long-lost Ties
 Rene P. Ciria-Cruz
The recent Pacquiao-De La Hoya fight pitted Mexican and Filipino fans against eachother, but the two fighters have many common ties. Mexico and the Philippines had 250 years of close political and cultural ties before the 20th century, with enduring results.
Baseball Equipment Finally Donated to New Puerto Vallarta Little League
 Bob Cohen
It was exactly a year ago when the Peters family from the San Francisco Bay area brought a load of kids' baseball equipment to be donated to those in need. What a nightmare that simple task turned out to be!
TBF's Cabo Study Generates Action in Mexican Senate
 Pete Johnson
A recently released economic study commissioned by The Billfish Foundation (TBF) that revealed sport fishing spawns a billion dollar industry in Baja Sur, has caught the keen attention and responsive actions of two of Mexico's senators.
The Good, the Bad and the Promoter
 Carlos Cota Estévez
Mexicans love a good fight, or at least seeing one. And when it reflects a social reality, like pitting them against the hated U.S. Border Patrol, the seats are going to be sold out.
Nicklaus Design Places Eight Among Golfweek's "Best Courses"
 Nicklaus Design
Jack Nicklaus’ top-100 design at Cap Cana’s Punta Espada Golf Club in the Dominican Republic took top honors in Golfweek’s 2009 list of the “Best Courses of the Caribbean and Mexico.”
Marina del Rey to Puerto Vallarta: Nineteen Set for 2009 Event
 Rich Roberts
Wanna get away from it all? Nineteen boat owners have rung a resounding yes as confirmed entries in Del Rey Yacht Club's PV09 International Race Series to Puerto Vallarta starting Jan. 31.
John Brownlee Named Chairman of The Billfish Foundation's Board of Trustees
 Pete Johnson
Internationally respected marine journalist, editor and conservationist, John Brownlee has been named by The Billfish Foundation as chairman of its board of trustees.
New Book on Top 50 World Record Catches Captures the Imagination Too
 Pete Johnson
Angling author Mike Rivkin has teamed up with watercolorist Flick Ford to create BIG: The 50 Greatest World Record Catches, combining Rivkin’s narrative skills with Ford’s uncanny ability to reproduce game fish in their entire lifelike splendor.
BSWW World Ranking
 Hans Van Damme
The BSWW World ranking is updated with the 2008 results and made official. The participating nations are ranked based on their participation and competition results in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups between 2005 and 2008 with the most successful teams being ranked highest.
Controversy Rocks Lead-Up to 2010 Olympics
 The Real Network
With more than a full year before the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics begin, the games have already encountered stiff opposition. A range of groups have expressed their disagreement with the way that the Olympics are being run on Canada's west coast.
US vs Mexico for 2010 World Cup Qualifying
 Associated Press
The United States will open the final round of regional qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup at home against Mexico and finish its run against Costa Rica.
Nine-Man Mexico Lose but Keep World Cup Dream Alive
 Brian Homewood
Mexico stumbled into the final stage of the CONCACAF zone World Cup qualifiers on goal difference on Wednesday despite losing 1-0 to Honduras and having two players sent off.
Experience Real Beauty Under the Sea
 TravelVideo.tv
Ever thought of swimming under extremely crystal clear waters while observing the most incredible and beautiful marine species that inhabit the second largest reef on Earth?
Mexico Waits on FIFA Decision for U-17 Finals
 Associated Press
The host country of the 2009 under-17 World Cup was unclear Friday after Nigeria said it could not afford the event and Mexico offered to step in.
Sven Feeling the Pressure in Mexico
 Joseph Caron Dawe
Sven Goran Eriksson’s short tenure as Mexico coach appears to be in doubt just over four months after the Swede took the job.
Canada Deny Mexico, Jamaica Stay Alive in WC Qualifiers
 Agence France-Presse
Determined Canada denied Mexico the victory they needed to advance in 2010 World Cup qualifying on Wednesday, emerging with a 2-2 draw against one of the CONCACAF region's powerhouses.
Mexico Plans to Host Mini-Olympic Games in 2010
 DPA
Mexico wants to host a small-scale version of the Olympic Summer Games in 2010 to celebrate the country's bicentenary, a high-ranking official said.
U.S. Rout Hapless Cuba, Jamaica Stun Mexico
 Brian Homewood
Sven-Goran Eriksson's Mexico slumped to a 1-0 defeat in Jamaica in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday while the United States routed Cuba 6-1 after their opponents reportedly suffered two defections before the game.
We Are Determined to Overhaul Sports Training: President Calderón
 Presidencia de la República
During the awarding of incentives to Beijing 2008 Medalists, the President declared that in order to achieve this goal, a three-stage process has been begun, two of which have already been completed.
Threepeat for Big Oh at 2008 Super Slam
 Rick Alvarez
After having won the 2007 Venezuelan International Super Slam, and the 14th annual International La Guaira Billfish Shootout in April of this year, Florida Team Big Oh, completed the "trifecta" at this year’s Venezuelan Super Slam.
Cozumel Welcomes Prestigious Ironman Competition for the First Time in Mexico History
 TravelVideo
Fierce competition will meet serene island life when Cozumel hosts close to 2,000 athletes competing in Mexico's first ever Ironman Competition November 29, 2009.
Pye V to Face 78-Year-Old Wooden Rival in PV09
 Sail-World
First, you learn to sail, then to race. Then you learn to race offshore, and no event offers a more comprehensive introduction to the sport than Del Rey YC's biennial race to Puerto Vallarta, now revamped in its 20th year into an International Race Series.
Economic Impact of Sport Fishing in Los Cabos is Huge
 Pete Johnson
In 2007 and 2008, a comprehensive study was conducted to estimate the dollars, jobs and tax revenues created by anglers in the Los Cabos region. The Billfish Foundation study shows sport fishing generates over a billion dollar a year in Baja Sur.
SCORE Baja 1000 Draw for Start Positions Set for Oct. 11
 DirtNewz
As a prelude to November’s 41st Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race, SCORE International has announced that a LIVE drawing for starting positions will be held during an open-house on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the newest Off Road Warehouse facility in Temecula, Calif.
Origin of Nacho Libre
 Monica Cruz
Wrestling fans across Mexico celebrated the 75th anniversary of “Lucha Libre” (free fight) Friday. Mexican wrestling is more than just a sport.
Bad News for Anglers and Game Fish in Mexico
 Pete Thomas
Outposts has learned that Mexico has amended its controversial shark-fishing regulation (NOM-029) to allow a 30% rate of incidental bycatch to commercial longliners holding shark permits. What does this mean to anglers who enjoy traveling to destinations such as Cabo San Lucas and Baja California’s East Cape region?
Lucha Libre Racing Helps Mexican Children
 Michael Emery
On October 24th, San Francisco race team, Lucha Libre Racing, will speed through the heart of Colonial Mexico in the country's largest car race, La Carrera Panamericana - delivering school supplies to impoverished children in rural areas along the way.
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