Mexico win Under-17 title
Mexico became the first CONCACAF team to win the FIFA Under-17 World Championship after defeating defending champions Brazil 3-0 in the final at the Estadio Nacional on Sunday.
Approximately 40,000 fans watched the Mexicans take a 2-0 halftime lead over the samba kings on goals by Carlos Vela and Omar Esparza in the 31st and 33rd minutes, respectively.
Ever Guzman closed out the scoring with four minutes remaining in the match as Mexico claimed their second-ever FIFA tournament title.
The other was the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup in Mexico when as hosts, they topped Brazil 4-3 in the finals.
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Buying in Mexico
Title insurance can provide peace of mind for those wary of Baja California real-estate investments
The promise of lucrative profits and the allure of stunning ocean views have drawn U.S. citizens in droves to invest in Baja California real estate, but buying property in Mexico is not necessarily without risk.
It wasn't all that long ago that dozens of Americans were evicted from their homes in Punta Banda outside Ensenada after a Mexican court ruled that the land on which they were living be returned to the original, lawful owners.
he potential for harrowing property disputes, though, may well become
Winning debut: Sorenstam repeats in Mexico
For the second year in a row Annika Sorenstam opened her season with a victory at the MasterCard Classic, shooting a two-under 70 on Sunday to win by one shot.
Sorenstam finished the tournament at eight-under-par 208 for her 67th career title. Her win here last year was the first of 10 on the season, and also the first of three straight.
"To come here with high expectations to defend a title is always tough, but I thought I played really well and I'm very happy about that," said Sorenstam. "This is a great
Time Heads for Mexico
Time Warner's (TWX:NYSE - commentary - research) Time Inc. publishing division has acquired Mexico City's Grupo Editorial Expansion.
Grupo Editorial Expansion is a 15-title-strong publisher of consumer and business magazines in Mexico founded nearly 30 years ago. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, though an industry analyst put the value of the deal around $60 million.
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Slovakia and Mexico are World Champions
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Mexico, Oahu to play for Ripken title
One run crowned two champions yesterday in the Cal Ripken 12-and-under World Series in Aberdeen, but only one will be crowned tonight at Cal Sr.'s Yard.
Two-time defending champion Mexico won on a wild pitch for the second straight game, with Roy Orosco scoring to edge the Dominican Republic, 1-0, for the International championship.
In the United States championship game, Kalani Lagoc Crawford's homer lifted Oahu, Hawaii, over Southeast Lexington, Ky., 1-0, in seven innings.
Mexico, which has won 20 consecutive games over three years in this tournament, will defend its crown against Oahu
O'ahu meets Mexico for Cal Ripken title
"We're going to the ship," was the chant from the O'ahu All-Stars dugout last night shortly after they defeated Lexington, Ky., 1-0, to win the United States Championship of the Cal Ripken World Series.
O'ahu's "ship" is today's title game against Mexico, the International division winner, in the tournament for ages 12 and younger.
Kalani Lagoc-Crawford's home run with one out in the top of the seventh (and first extra) inning proved to be the difference at Cal Sr.'s Yard at the Ripken Baseball Academy.
"I felt good going into the box because the pitcher is very
Canada tops Mexico in U20 women's soccer
Canada's under-20 women's soccer team continued its run towards another CONCACAF title with a 3-2 victory over host Mexico on Sunday.
Canada topped Group A and now awaits a semifinal opponent.
Kara Lang from the Vancouver Whitecaps scored seconds into the match, and captain Sophie Schmidt, also from the Whitecaps, made it 2-0 with a goal 15 minutes later.
Mexico replied in the 22nd minute from the penalty spot, and Schmidt netted her second early in the second half.
Mexico drew close again in the 74th minute, but the Canadians walked off the field
Exchange brings exhibit of art from Mexico
The first art exchange between Austin and its sister city of Saltillo, Mexico, has opened at Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin.
"Hermanados en el Arte 2005: Austin/Saltillo" has had a short stay at Mexic-Arte, closing there today before reopening at the nearby La Peña center Dec. 2. It will remain at La Peña through Dec. 31.
The exhibit, whose title translates as "Friendship in the Arts," features more than 40 works by 15 artists in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico.
Before Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836, the region was part of the Mexican state
Mexico fitted for youth crown
It was dawn Monday and thousands of people were still celebrating on the streets of Mexico City with flags, green jerseys and charro hats in hand.
It had nothing to do with the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers playing at Azteca Stadium the previous night in the NFL's first regular-season game outside the United States. It had to do with fútbol and 20 kids who had accomplished the unimaginable.
With goals by Carlos Vela, Omar Esparza and Ever Guzmán, Mexico's under-17 national team defeated defending champion Brazil 3-0 before a capacity crowd of 40,000 at the FIFA
World Cup qualifiers: Mexico books berth, England loses
Mexico qualified for the World Cup by crushing nine-man Panama 5-0 at the Azteca Stadium.
Luis Perez, Rafael Marquez, Jared Borgetti, Francisco Fonseca and captain Pavel Pardo shared the goals on Wednesday, As mexico booked their place in Germany with two games to spare, and became the ninth team to qualify.
Mexico went ahead on the half hour when striker Luis Perez collected a rebound on his chest and volleyed home from the edge of the area.
Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez increased Mexico's lead in the 54th minute when he headed in Pavel Pardo's free kick
