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Yuliesky Gourriel: MVP of Harlem Baseball Week

Cuban and Sancti Spiritus third-baseman Yuliesky Gourriel was granted the Most Valuable Player Award in the recently ended Harlem Baseball Week, where his team was crowned after beating surprising Puerto Rico in the gold medal game 4×2.»

Cuba Knocks out Japan in Harlem Baseball Week

Cuba beat Japan 12×1 and moved forward in the 26th Harlem Baseball Week taking place in the Dutch city until upcoming Sunday. This, was the island’s most powerful offensive display throughout the whole tourney.»

Second Group of Cuban Olympic Athletes to London

The second group of Cuban athletes to contest the 30th Olympic Games departs Wednesday for London, venue of the world event, to take place July 27 to August 12. The group, made up of 13 athletes, is headed by Greco-Roman wrestler Mijain Lopez, champ at Beijing 2008.»

Cuba Loses to USA in Harlem Baseball Week

Cuba is to face Tuesday Chinese Taipei in pursuit of their first victory in the Harlem Baseball Week. So far their average goes to 190, with a 3, 71 ERA and a 971 defense, negative numbers they should improve if they are to move forwards in the event.»

Cuba vs. Puerto Rico in Harlem Baseball Week

Sancti Spiritus Frederich Cepeda, Yuliesky Gourriel and Ismel Jimenez are members of the Cuban team participating in the upcoming Harleem Baseball Week, to take place from July 13th to 22nd.»

Cuba Sweeps Brazil in Volleyball World League

Cuba swept Brazil in three straight sets in the first day of the final stage of the 2012 FIVB Volleyball World League, underway in Sofia, Bulgaria. Sancti Spiritus Rolando Cepeda scored 12 points, second best in the national team.»

World League Finals: Cuba to Face Brazil

The 2012 FIVB Volleyball World League Finals will have an explosive start on Wednesday as Cuba take on Brazil in Pool F while host Bulgaria will have a shot at revenge for their loss to Germany.»