Rugby becomes local success story
With the help of two charities, an Irish expat has enriched the lives of 700 underprivileged children by introducing them to rugby.
With the help of two charities, an Irish expat has enriched the lives of 700 underprivileged children by introducing them to rugby.
Santos Laguna were crowned champions of Mexico on Sunday night after defeating Monterrey 2-1 in the second leg of the Clausura 2012 final.
Mexico will take over 100 athletes to the London 2012 Olympic Games - including a host of Jalisco’s top sportsmen and women.
Proving the grass is always greener on the other side, local soccer club Chivas de Guadalajara has ditched the artificial playing surface in the Omnilife Stadium for a natural grass pitch. Chivas’ Dutch advisor Johan Cruyff was behind the decision, according to a club statement.
In his biggest fight yet, Tapatio boxing hero Saul “Canelo” Alvarez takes on “Sugar” Shane Mosley in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Santos Laguna will play Monterrey in the final of Mexico’s Clausura 2012, after completing a spectacular last-minute comeback in Sunday night’s playoff semifinal against champions Tigres.
Struggling soccer club Chivas de Guadalajara unveiled Holland’s John van’t Schip as its new coach on Saturday.
In an elaborate publicity stunt, a morally dubious Canadian dating site has offered to sponsor local soccer side Atlas.
Local soccer side Estudiantes Tecos was demoted from Mexico’s Primera Division following a 1-1 tie with Puebla.