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Australian Open 2026 Prize Money Hits Record High

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Organizers of the Australian Open revealed a substantial boost in prize money for the 2026 tournament, pushing the total pool to a record 111.5...
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Neymar Commits to Santos Until 2026 Amid World Cup Hope

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Brazilian forward Neymar has signed a new deal with Santos, committing to the club until December 31, 2026. The announcement came after weeks of...
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Argentine Tennis Star Sebastián Báez Enters Australian Open with Momentum

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As the tennis world turns its attention to Melbourne for the 2026 Australian Open, Argentine player Sebastián Báez stands out as a steady force...
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Novak Djokovic Steps Away from PTPA, Citing Transparency Issues

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Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, has ended his association with the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), the players' group he helped establish...
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Crocodiles Share Waves with Surfers at Costa Rica’s Popular Breaks

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Surfers in Costa Rica know the excitement of riding the perfect Pacific swell, but at certain beaches, they share the water with an unexpected...
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Beatriz Haddad Maia Carries Brazil’s Hopes into the Australian Open

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Beatriz Haddad Maia comes to the Australian Open in January 2026 as Brazil’s clearest singles reference point and one of the few Latin American...
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Venus Williams Receives Wildcard for 2026 Australian Open at Age 45

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Tennis fans around the world got a jolt of nostalgia on New Year's Day when organizers announced that Venus Williams, the seven-time Grand Slam...
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Surfing Activism Takes Hold Across Latin America

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Surfers and local communities in Peru, Chile, and Ecuador have stepped up efforts to safeguard their coastlines, pushing for laws that protect key surf...
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How Clay Training Can Limit Latin American Tennis Players on Faster Surfaces

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On the tennis courts of San José, young Costa Rican players chase futures shaped by a surface few here know as home. At the...
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Costa Rica’s Warren Madrigal Joins Nashville SC in Major League Soccer Move

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Costa Rican forward Warren Madrigal has taken a major step in his career by signing with Nashville Soccer Club in Major League Soccer. The...
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Hostage Crisis Unfolds in Guatemala Prisons After Gang Leader Transfers

Gang members sparked riots in multiple prisons across Guatemala on Saturday, taking more than 40 guards and staff as hostages. The unrest stems from...
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Brazilian Star Beatriz Haddad Maia Falls in Australian Open First Round Upset

Beatriz Haddad Maia, Brazil's leading women's tennis player, saw her Australian Open campaign end abruptly on Sunday with a first-round defeat to Kazakhstan's Yulia...
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Ocaso Music Festival Returns to Costa Rica with International Lineup

The Ocaso Underground Music Festival prepares for its ninth edition, set to bring house and techno beats to the central Pacific coast from January...
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Gang Riots Erupt in Guatemala Prisons Over Transfer of Leaders

Gang groups rioted on Saturday in several Guatemalan prisons, where they have been protesting since 2025 over the transfer of their leaders to a...
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