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...

Sport

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...

Sport

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...

Sport

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...

Sport

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...

Soccer

FIFA Imposes Transfer Ban on Botafogo Over Unpaid Thiago Almada Fee

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Brazilian club Botafogo faces a significant setback as FIFA enforces a transfer ban starting today, due to an outstanding debt from the 2024 signing...

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Francisco Cerúndolo Enters Australian Open 2026 as Argentina’s Top Hard-Court Contender

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Melbourne is set to welcome Francisco Cerúndolo in January 2026, where the 27-year-old Argentine stands out as his country's strongest men's player on hard...