Ochoa opens golf academy in U
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- Published on Friday, 03 May 2013 17:56
- Written by GR Staff
Tapatio golfer Lorena Ochoa has opened a new academy at the Goose Creek Golf Club in Mira Loma, California – her second in the United States.
According to a press release, the Lorena Ochoa Golf Academy (LOGA) uses state-of-the-art golf learning technology at prices affordable to everyone.”
Goose Creek Golf Club is also the home of Ochoa’s U.S. based non-profit foundation, Lorena’s Links.
Tapatio boxer gets judicial break, meets president, has world at his feet
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- Published on Friday, 03 May 2013 17:51
- Written by Michael Forbes
It’s been a good few days for Tapatio boxer Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. On the night of April 20 in San Antonio, Texas, the 22-year-old prevailed over undefeated American Austin Trout in a fight that cemented his credentials as an elite fighter on the cusp of even greater glory.
The U.S. critics, up until now skeptical of the worthiness of Alvarez’s opponents, were impressed. “Canelo graduates to true champion,” ran one headline; Canelo more than hype,” said another.
The reward: next up could be Puerto Rico’s top-flight Miguel Cotto on September 14 – a massive pay day on the eve of Mexican independence.
Local divers join Canelo, Checo & Chicharito in weekend success in foreign fields
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- Published on Friday, 26 April 2013 13:10
- Written by Duncan Tucker
The past weekend was one of sporting success for Guadalajara-born athletes competing across the world in the fields of boxing, motor sport, diving and soccer.
‘El Juli’ cancels another local bullfight after goring in Spain
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- Published on Friday, 26 April 2013 13:28
- Written by Duncan Tucker
For the second time this year, world famous Spanish matador Julian “El Juli” Lopez has had to cancel a scheduled bullfight in Guadalajara.
Jalisco chief of staff caught up in Boston marathon bombings
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- Published on Friday, 19 April 2013 13:11
- Written by GR Staff
Fourteen athletes from Jalisco, including a prominent member of the state government, experienced anxious moments amid the dual bombings that left three people dead and over 100 injured during the Boston Marathon on Monday.