Cuba defeated host Mexico in straight sets (25-17, 25-14, 25-9) on Tuesday to win Pool B of the North, Central American and Caribbean (NORCECA) Women’s Olympic Qualification Tournament that is underway in Tijuana, and in the process advanced directly to the semifinals of the competition.»
2012 Cuban Playoff: Roosters Corner Crocodiles in the West (+photos)
With a knockout victory (11×1), Sancti Spiritus has Matanzas up against the walls and achieved the third victory in the seven-game playoff of the West zone in the 51st Cuban baseball national season.»
Dayaris Mestre Wins Judo Competition in Canada
Sancti Spiritus’s female judo athlete Dayaris Mestre was awarded one of the four gold medals won by the Cuban team at the Pan American Judo Championship.»
Cuban Playoff: Roosters Peck in the West Region
Roosters Ismel Jimenez, pitcher with most wins in the current season, and Eriel Sanchez’s grand slam were key in Sancti Spiritus victory over “sensational” team in the tournament, the Crocodiles.»
Roosters and Crocodiles for the First Time in Playoffs
The Victoria de Giron Stadium may literally explode on Tuesday night (8:30 pm, local time) when Sancti Spiritus Roosters and Matanzas Crocodiles face for the first time ever in the history of Cuban baseball playoffs.»
Cuban Baseball: One Win, Two Qualified for Playoffs
A nine-run rally in the second inning gave victory to Sancti Spiritus Roosters and put off Granma’s expectations to fight for a playoff ticket while ensuring Roosters and Orangemen a place for the best 8 teams in the 51st Cuban baseball national season.»
Ismel Jimenez Beat Cuba’s Most Powerful Offensive
Ismel Jimenez was key in his team’s victory vs. Granma, the most powerful team in Cuban baseball. Roosters’ hurler managed to reduce their offensive to two hits while striking out 10 men. This was Ismel’s 17 win, leader in the tournament.»
Ismel Jimenez: Sancti Spiritus Pitcher with Most Wins in a Season
With victory 4×3 over la Isla de la Juventud, Sancti Spiritus pitcher Ismel Jimenez reaffirmed as the hurler with most wins in the current Cuban baseball national season, while setting a record of games started and triumphs for Sancti Spiritus province.»
Cuban Baseball: Roosters to Gain Foothold in the West
In order to consolidate their 4th position in the West, and thus, the ticket to play off, Sancti Spiritus Roosters will face Camaguey as visitors during Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the Candido Gonzalez Stadium.»
Yumari Gonzalez to Track Cycling World Championship
Sancti Spiritus Yumari Gonzalez will participate at the Track Cycling World Championships, to be held in Melbourne, Australia. Gonzalez, who returned to the track in 2011 after becoming a mother, will compete in scratch and points race.»