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5th Annual Kid's Cup at Canto Del Sol
 Bob Cohen
Four hundred and ten young Mexican athletes between the ages of 9 and 16 have already signed up to participate in the 5th Annual Kid's Cup Tennis Tournament, which will be held at the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta June 2-7th.
 Matosevic Wins Futures 8 Final In Thriller at Canto Del Sol
 Bob Cohen
The ITF Futures tournaments finished it's five city, five tournament swing through Mexico on Saturday at the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club and the player that came up big to win a thrilling final was Australian 22 year old Marinko Matosevic.
Futures 8 Pro Tennis Tournament Results for Friday at Canto Del Sol
 Bob Cohen
Friday at the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club provided fans with outstanding tennis at the Mexico Futures 8 professional tournament, the first time in a number of years that the ITF has been in Puerto Vallarta. The semifinals were sandwiched around the doubles final, and the crowd grew as it got later in the evening.
Futures 8 Professional Tennis Tournament at Canto Del Sol May 19-25
 Bob Cohen
The Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club will be host to the largest professional tennis tournament held in Puerto Vallarta in a number of years. The event is the ITF F8 Futures - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. The total purse is $10,000 USD.
Sidral Aga XV Sports Classic Recap
 Bob Cohen
The XV Annual Sidral Aga International Sports Classic was a success once again, and in three days left sports fans and competitors satisfied with the opportunity to compete and observe the high quality of competition in seven different sports.
Ultimate Golf Getaway for Father's Day
 PRWeb
Golf enthusiasts are trekking to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to celebrate Father's Day and enjoy limitless golfing on world-class greens at Vista Vallarta Champion Golf Club.
Charley Tuna Wished He'd Never Visited Vallarta!
 Jim Scherrer
Puerto Vallarta boasts some of the finest deep sea fishing waters in the world; those found in Banderas Bay, an extension of a large canyon running from the Sierra Madre Occidentals, and in the ocean just outside of the bay.
La Cruz Marina Lowers Rates for Summer
 Capt. Pat Rains
Think Summer — La Cruz Yacht Club at Marina Riviera Nayarit is open for summer fun, and the marina’s prices have been lowered for the season.
El Torito - Not Your Average Sports Bar
 Gary R. Beck
BanderasNews food writer and Puerto Vallarta restaurant reviewer, Gary R. Beck, tells us about the world-famous BBQ Ribs, Mamalina Shrimp and other mouth-watering temptations that make El Torito more than just another Sports Bar.
Futures 8 Professional Tennis Tournament at Canto Del Sol May 19-25
Bob Cohen
The Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club will be host to the largest professional tennis tournament held in Puerto Vallarta in a number of years. The event is the International Federation of Tennis F8 Futures, and the total purse is $10,000 USD.
XV Sidral Aga Sports Classic May 16-18th
 Bob Cohen
Offering a weekend full of fun for all ages, this year's Sidral Aga Sports Classic will take place from May 16-18. Based at the Bougainvilleas Sheraton Resort and Convention Center in Puerto Vallarta, events will be held at the sports stadium, local beaches, and tennis clubs.
Racing Fun for Charity
 Laura Gelezunas
On April 27th, more than 100 participants showed up at El Tigre Golf Course to run, walk or ride their bikes towards the finish line, raising over $40,000 pesos for the 3rd Annual Casa Comunidad 5K, Family Walk and Bicycle Parade.
Paco Villanueva Wins Championship Belt at La Iguana
 Bob Cohen
Francisco Paco Villanueva, already a title holder added another belt to his collection with a first round knockout of Jesus Ortega of Mexico City at 2:39 of the round scheduled to go 12.
Hook the Cure Returns to Vallarta in October
 PVNN
Hook the Cure, presented by BJ's Restaurants, returns to Vallarta this October to help those with cystic fibrosis. The inaugural event in 2006 generated $191,000 USD and in 2007 it reeled in $345,000 USD. Help us make this year's event even better!
You Can Help Fulfill a Dream... A Heartfelt Request for any Golfing Related Items
 Patrick Harrison
Six days a week at 4 pm, Alfredo Cervantes closes his taco stand and heads to Puerto Vallarta's Municipal Stadium to give free golf lessons to local kids, but he doesn't have enough clubs or resources to meet the demand. Here's how you can help.
Jose "El Rayo" Uribe Wins Main Event at Collage Saturday Night
 Bob Cohen
Santiago "Dragon" Manzanarez promoted his first big card in Vale Todo and Muay Thai as 11 fighters from his gym competed in amateur fights before a packed house at the Collage Club last Saturday night. Jose "El Rayo" Uribe won the Main Event.
Mexico Defeats All Star Team 5-2 in Final Contest in Puerto Vallarta
 Hans Vandamme & Bob Cohen
Sunday's final game that showcased the undefeated Mexican team against an All Star team made up of players from the United States, El Salvador and Costa Rica, was an exciting finale to the extremely successful World Cup Beach Soccer Qualifying Tournament.
Aztecas Reach Continental Glory in Puerto Vallarta
 Hans Vandamme & Bob Cohen
The victors of last year’s edition were downed 2-1 by the new and rightful CONCACAF Champions Mexico. Over the past three days the Azteca’s dominated the competition and demonstrated why they were finalists at last year’s Copacabana showdown.
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2008 Qualifier - Day 2:
El Salvador Upsets US, MEX Beats Costa Rica
 Hans Vandamme & Bob Cohen
What seemed to be a walk in the park for the Americans prior to the game turned out to be the most exciting game of the Puerto Vallarta showdown thus far.
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2008 Qualifier - Day 1: Mexico and United States Win Opening Round Beach Soccer Matches
 Hans Vandamme & Bob Cohen
No surprises in the opening game of this year’s CONCACAF Qualifier. The USA did what they had to do and beat Costa Rica without too many problems. Mexico wasn't that convincing against El Salvador, but do take 3 important points into day two of the Puerto Vallarta competition.
5th American School Golf Tournament
 PVNN
The Fifth Annual American School Golf Tournament sponsors cordially invite the first 128 golfers to participate in this fun event at the El Tigre Golf Course on April 20, 2008 to raise money for the kids with Cerebral Palsy of "Busca un Amigo."
Lace Up Your Running Shoes for PEACE
 Laura Gelezunas
It's time to hit the links, so to speak, for the children in Nayarit. The Third Annual Casa Comunidad 5K Run and Family Walk takes place on April 27, 2008 at El Tigre Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta.
Quartet Target Marseille Adventure
 FIFA.com
In a three-day, round-robin event beginning on 17 April in Puerto Vallarta, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico and USA will compete for CONCACAF's two berths at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Marseille 2008.
Cuernos Chueco, the Best Rodeo in Mexico
 PVNN
On Saturday, April 5th, 2008 an unprecedented event was held in Puerto Vallarta; the most extreme 8 seconds in México, American Rodeo Bullriding Cuernos Chuecos presented by Wrangler and Cerveza Victoria.
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2008 Update
 PVNN
The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2008 Qualifier CONCACAF Puerto Vallarta comes an inch closer to reality with an official press conference at Puerto Vallarta's City Hall on April 16th.
Get Ready for Marathon Vallarta 2008
 PVNN
Get ready for the major running competition of the year - the 6th Annual Puerto Vallarta International Half Marathon and 5K Run will take place on Sunday, November 2nd, 2008.
Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report
 Captain Juan Pablo Moll
I am happy to report that the fishing is great, especially for this time of year. Each and every charter has been action packed for the last 3 weeks, and it looks like things are just going to get better.
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2008 Qualifier CONCACAF Puerto Vallarta - Revised Schedule
PVNN
The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2008 Qualifier CONCACAF will be held in Puerto Vallarta, from April 17-19. Costa Rica, El Salvador, USA and host Mexico will play over three days for two berths at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2008 Marseilles.
Canto del Sol Tennis Torneo del Century
 Bob Cohen
From April 15-19th, Canto Del Sol Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta will present the inaugural Tennis Torneo Del Century, a doubles tournament played by partners whose combined ages equal 100 years old.
1st Banderas Bay Rotary Club Golf Tourney
 Joe Johnston
The Bahía de Banderas Rotary Club invites you to participate in their First Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit the Children of Banderas Bay, which will be held at the Flamingos Golf course near Bucerías on Saturday, March 29th, starting at 9 am.
 XV Annual Sidral Aga International Sports Classic In Puerto Vallarta May 16-18, 2008
 Bob Cohen
What Howard Kelsey began 15 years ago with a $300 budget has become an International sporting event for Puerto Vallarta. The 15th annual International Sports Classic will be held at the beautiful Sheraton Buganvillas Resort from May 16th-18th.
America's Cup Racing at Festival Náutico
 Joe Lacey
One of many events scheduled during Vallarta Race Week, which continues through March 8th at Paradise Village Marina, is a Match Race with Mexican and USA racing elite challenging each other on Vallarta Adventure's America's Cup Race Boats.
One Big Wave of Yoga and Surfing!
 Sandy Stahl
Ramp up your surfing skills from April 18-24th with Via Yoga's highly trained surf instructors in Sayulita, Mexico. You’ll surf the waves of Sayulita and also enjoy unbeatable surf on two day trips where you’ll explore the hidden gems of the area.
Francisco Paco Villanueva Wins Main Event at La Iguana Boxing Card
 Bob Cohen
Almost 800 fans showed up at La Iguana Restaurant Bar in Old Town last Saturday night for the "No Te Rajes" boxing event presented by Power Punch Gym, El Torito Sports Bar and Corona Extra. The main event was won by Francisco Paco Villanueva.
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