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Tapatío crowned Liga de Expansión champions for the second time in its history

Tapatío became the Liga de Expansión MX champions for the second time in its history, defeating Celaya 5-3 on aggregate, securing their second title in Mexico’s second-tier football division. The match started off difficult for the hosts, as despite Celaya playing with one less man after Lucas Paul De los Santos was sent off, they took a 2-0 lead with goals from José Muñoz and Daniel Cervantes.  Tapatío responded in the second half, leveling the aggregate score at 3-3 with a goal from Benjamín Sánchez. Then, Teun Wilke capitalized on a defensive mistake by Celaya to make it 2-2 in the match and 4-3 on aggregate. With the lead, Tapatío sealed the championship five minutes before the final whistle when Saul Zamora scored the decisive 5-3 after a great team play. You may also be interested in: Incredible! Chivas announced the firing of coach Arturo Ortega after losing title hopes Foto de portada: X(@TapatioCD)

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México medallas Serie Mundial Para Natación

Mexico continues to add medals in the 2024 Para Swimming World Series

Mexico won 16 medals on the penultimate day of the 2024 Para Swimming World Series.  On the penultimate day of the 2024 Para Swimming World Series in Mexico, held at the Metropolitan Aquatic Center in Guadalajara, the national pre-selection team achieved a total of 16 medals: six gold, seven silver, and three bronze.  Jesus Alberto Gutiérrez Bermúdez, bronze medalist at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, earned his sixth medal in the international competition by winning first place in the 400-meter freestyle, multi-class classification, with a time of 5:23.32 minutes. Ángel Fernando Gutiérrez León followed in second place, and Colombian Luis Camilo Marín Regino took third.  Gutiérrez Bermúdez also earned second place in the 100-meter backstroke, multi-class classification, with a time of 1:23.10 minutes, while another Mexican, Alejandro de Jesús Alvarado Alvarado, earned third place. Argentine Joaquín Leiva took the top spot in this event.  Other notable results for Mexico included Citli Siloe Salinas Rojas, who claimed gold in the 100-meter backstroke with a time of 1:14.48 minutes. Mexican Paola Lizette Ruvalcaba Núñez took silver, while Colombian Nicol Samantha González Arango took bronze.  You may also be interested in: Haidee Aceves shines with silver at the 2024 Para Swimming World Series in Mexico. Additionally, Paola Ruvalcaba earned bronze in the 400-meter freestyle, multi-class classification, with a time of 5:45.16 minutes. The gold went to Micaela Apaestegui from Peru, and the silver went to Sharit Yunque Fernández from Colombia.  The competition will conclude today, November 24, with the preliminary rounds starting at 09:00 AM (Central Mexico Time) and the finals at 5:00 PM (TCM). This event is part of the qualification process for the 2025 Para Swimming World Championship in Singapore. Fotos: CONADE Galería

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Haidee Aceves Shines with Silver at the 2024 Para Swimming World Series in Mexico

Jalisco athlete Haidee Viviana Aceves Pérez earned a silver medal in the 50-meter backstroke women’s event, with a time of 1:09.81 minutes, reaffirming her place among the best in the world at the 2024 Para Swimming World Series in Mexico.  Haidee Viviana Aceves Pérez, a double silver medalist at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, stood out on the second day of the 2024 Para Swimming World Series in Mexico by winning silver in the women’s 50-meter backstroke, multi-class classification S1-S5, with a time of 1:09.81 minutes.      The podium was completely Mexican, with Karina Amayrany Hernández Torres taking gold with a time of 48.48 seconds, and Leilani Itzel González Ibarra earning bronze with a time of 55.36 seconds.  “Winning this medal today made me relive the moment I experienced at the Paralympic Games in France, and it’s something very beautiful—again it was silver, and in this event,” said Haidee Aceves.      The Jalisco athlete also highlighted the importance of public support at such events: “It helps us a lot because having so many people here supporting us and cheering us on motivates us, as well as the generations that come after us to push them to want to fulfill their dreams. I hope these kinds of events happen more often at home,” she added.  You may also be interested in: Haidee Aceves does it again, earning her second personal and Mexico’s silver medal In other results, Mexico also dominated the women’s 200-meter freestyle, multi-class S1-S5 and S14. Citli Siloe Salinas Rojas took gold with a time of 2:24.42 minutes, followed by Karen Amelyn Morales Galván, who earned silver with a time of 2:36.28 minutes, and Rebeca Hernández Carmona, who completed the podium with bronze at 2:36.64 minutes.  Aceves Pérez emphasized the importance of hosting international adapted and Paralympic sports competitions, highlighting their positive impact on the country’s sports development.      “We are on a very good path with these competitions, and the publicity needed to organize more events like this where many countries come is essential. It also gives us the opportunity to improve our records and qualify for more competitions,” she said.  This event is part of the qualification process for the 2025 Para Swimming World Championship in Singapore.

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Commanders vs. Cowboys: One of the NFL’s Most Intense Rivalries Takes Center Stage in Week 12

Two of the NFC’s historic franchises face off once again. The Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys will reignite their storied rivalry from the 1970s, this time in a context where the Cowboys desperately need a win, while the Commanders are aiming for their eighth victory of the season. The main event of Week 12’s Sunday NFL action will undoubtedly be the clash between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys—one of the “classic” matchups in American football. While these two teams arrive under very different circumstances, and the Cowboys are struggling this season, the rich history of this rivalry always makes it a must-watch game. The Origins of the NFC East Rivalry For over 50 years, the Commanders and Cowboys have been part of the NFC East division, a factor that not only makes this rivalry fierce but also deeply rooted in history. It’s worth noting that until a few years ago, the Commanders were known as the “Redskins,” who, in the last century, were consistently vying for divisional supremacy against the Cowboys.     Though Washington had already established itself in American football, the Cowboys’ arrival in the 1960s and their rapid rise in the 1970s provided the then-Redskins with a direct rival in the NFC East and the NFL at large. You may be interested in: https://titansports.mx/el-rompe-quinielas-browns-derroto-a-los-steelers/ The Current State of Both Teams In the 2024/25 season, these two teams find themselves in contrasting situations. For the home team, the Commanders, they currently hold second place in the division with a 7-4 record, trailing the Eagles, who lead with an 8-2 record.     As for the visiting Cowboys, they are in dire straits. With their starting quarterback, Dak Prescott, sidelined due to injury, the team has a dismal 3-7 record, placing them just above the Giants, who are 2-8. This game is essentially do-or-die for the Cowboys if they hope to keep even a slim chance of reaching the wildcard playoffs, though their odds appear slim at this stage of the season. Despite the context, this game will undoubtedly be enjoyed for what it is: a classic NFL showdown. The game is scheduled for 12 p.m. Central Mexico Time, making it a great way to kick off the afternoon. Cover photo: X (@dallascowboys)

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Celta rescued a draw against Barcelona

Celta de Vigo ruined Barcelona’s celebration. In the match corresponding to the 14th LaLiga matchday, the Culés lost a two-goal lead that they held for most of the second half, but in the last 10 minutes of the match, Celta tied the game with goals by Alfonso González at 84′ and Hugo Álvarez Antúnez at 86′. The Blaugranas’ goals were scored by Raphinha at 15′ and Robert Lewandowski at 61′. It is worth mentioning that at 82′, Marc Casadó was shown the red card, leaving Barcelona with 10 men on the pitch, which ended up taking its toll. Barcelona remains first in Spain, with 34 points, but in the event that Real Madrid wins, they will now be 4 points behind.  You may be interested in: ¿Crisis en el City? Ya suman cinco derrotas consecutivas Cover photo: X (@FCBarcelona).

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Crisis at City? They already have five consecutive defeats

Manchester City is in a tailspin, in the match against Tottenham, corresponding to the 12th round of the Premier League, the “Spurs” thrashed the “Cityzens” 4-0, which meant their fifth consecutive defeat in all competitions for City, the worst run since Pep Guardiola arrived at the “Sky Blue” bench 8 years ago. Faced with the bad moment, the Spanish coach mentioned that “they will come back” from this bad streak, and at the same time highlighted the fact that they had never experienced it, and now, it was their turn. Manchester City has not won since October 26, that is, almost a month.  You may be interested in: Julián Quiñones superó a Cristiano Ronaldo en Arabia Cover photo: X (@ManCity)

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Julián Quiñones Outshines Cristiano Ronaldo in Arabia

Julián Quiñones shone in Al-Qadisiya’s 2-1 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in the Arab League. Quiñones scored a goal and assisted Aubameyang for the win, overshadowing the Portuguese star. In Matchday 11 of the Arab League, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr hosted the newly established Al-Qadisiya, featuring players like Nacho, Aubameyang, and Mexican naturalized star Julián Quiñones. Thanks to an outstanding performance by Quiñones, Al-Qadisiya secured the 2-1 victory against the yellow-clad team.     At Al-Awwal Park, both teams started attacking in search of a goal. The best early chance came for the home side when Abdulrahman Ghareeb had a clear shot at an open net after a deflected cross. However, he missed spectacularly, sending the ball over the bar. By the 32nd minute, after Quiñones had narrowly missed a bicycle kick minutes earlier, Al-Nassr took the lead. Following a corner, the Al-Qadisiya goalkeeper failed to secure the ball, leaving a rebound that Cristiano Ronaldo tapped in for the first goal. The visitors quickly responded five minutes later, in the 37th minute. Turki Al Ammar sent a high cross into the box, where Quiñones expertly controlled the ball with his chest, set himself up, and fired it through a crowd of defenders into the net, leveling the score. The winning goal came in the second half. A deep cross to the far post found Quiñones, who acrobatically redirected the ball back into the box with a scissor kick. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang finished the play with a diving header to seal the 2-1 victory.     You may be interested in: https://titansports.mx/triplete-de-kane-para-que-el-bayern-siga-como-lider-absoluto-de-alemania/ Despite Al-Nassr’s efforts to equalize, the final whistle confirmed Al-Qadisiya’s triumph in a match where the former Club América and Atlas player outperformed the former Real Madrid, Juventus, and United star. Cover photo: X (@Alqadsiah)  

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Historic! The Netherlands to Play Their First Davis Cup Final

The Netherlands made history by qualifying for their first-ever Davis Cup final after defeating Germany 2-0, with victories from Van de Zandschulp and Griekspoor. They will face defending champions Italy, led by world number one Jannik Sinner. The Netherlands have written a historic chapter in the Davis Cup, earning their first-ever spot in the tournament’s final. After eliminating Spain, featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal, in the quarterfinals, the Dutch team overcame Germany in the semifinals. Despite Germany missing Alexander Zverev, they were no easy challenge.     Just two singles matches were enough for the Netherlands to clinch a 2-0 series victory over Germany. In the first match, Botic van de Zandschulp defeated Daniel Altmaier in a hard-fought battle, winning 6-4, 7-6 (14-12 in the tiebreak). In the second match, it was Tallon Griekspoor’s turn to face the Germans, securing a victory over Jan-Lennard Struff with scores of 6-7 (4-7 in the tiebreak), 7-5, and 6-4. With these two wins, the doubles match was unnecessary, as Germany had no chance of overturning the series. Thus, for the first time in the 104-year history of the tournament, the Netherlands will play in the Davis Cup final.     You may be interested in: https://titansports.mx/se-acabo-rafael-nadal-disputo-su-ultimo-partido-como-profesional/ Italy Aims for Back-to-Back Titles Although the Netherlands have been the “dark horse” of this Davis Cup, they face a daunting task in the final against defending champions Italy. The Italian team boasts Jannik Sinner, the world number one, as their star player. Italy defeated Australia 2-0 in their semifinal series, with victories from Matteo Berrettini and the aforementioned Jannik Sinner. Cover photo: X (@CopaDavis)  

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Jacqueline Ovalle might be on Barcelona Femenil’s radar

Jacqueline Ovalle, star player for Tigres and the Liga MX Femenil, has drawn interest from Barcelona Femenil, widely regarded as the best women’s football club in the world. According to *Relevo*, the Catalan club has been monitoring “La Maga” for some time and has reportedly taken steps to secure her transfer. However, any developments regarding the potential move will only be addressed after the Apertura 2024 final, where Ovalle aims to claim her seventh league title with Tigres in the “Clásico Regio” against Rayadas.  Also of interest: The Clásico Regio will determine the Liga MX Femenil champions  

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Russell Secures Pole Position in Las Vegas

George Russell claimed pole position for the Las Vegas GP, followed by Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly. Verstappen will start fifth, aiming to climb positions to secure the championship. The fight for points-scoring positions also promises excitement. The qualifying sessions for the Las Vegas Grand Prix have concluded, resulting in a very exciting grid for tomorrow. Starting from the top spot, George Russell clocked the fastest time and secured pole position—his third of 2024 and the fourth in his career.     This Is How the Las Vegas Grid Looks Behind the Mercedes driver, Carlos Sainz was the second fastest in the competition. The Ferrari driver was just 0.098 seconds off Russell’s time. The big surprise, showing an exceptional performance on the Las Vegas Strip, was Pierre Gasly of Alpine, who, at 0.352 seconds behind first place, secured third position to complete the Top 3 on the grid. In fourth place, we find the second Ferrari, as Charles Leclerc was the fourth best in Q3. All eyes will be on the fifth starting position, as Max Verstappen will begin the race from there. The Dutchman aims to secure the 2024 championship and his fourth world title but must climb four positions to achieve it, as finishing first is essential for this scenario to materialize. A Top 10 Packed with Fierce Competition Rounding out the top 10 starting positions are many drivers determined to improve their places or, at the very least, defend them. Lando Norris in sixth, Yuki Tsunoda in seventh, Oscar Piastri in eighth, Nico Hülkenberg in ninth, and Lewis Hamilton in tenth will fiercely battle for points. With the season’s end approaching, every point is more valuable than ever. The Backmarkers and Early Exits Further down the grid, we find Esteban Ocon, Kevin Magnussen, Guanyu Zhou, Franco Colapinto, and Liam Lawson, who occupy positions 11 through 15, respectively.     Farther back are the drivers who barely participated in Q1: Sergio Pérez, Fernando Alonso, Alexander Albon, Valtteri Bottas, and Lance Stroll complete the last spots on the grid. The Mexican Red Bull driver is undoubtedly the one under pressure to make up positions if the team hopes to earn points in the Constructors’ Championship, where they currently sit third. The race is scheduled for tomorrow at 12 a.m. Central Mexico time, meaning fans will have to stay up late to enjoy the excitement of this GP. Cover photo: X (@F1)  

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