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Vaslav Ayala aims for a podium finish at the Hong Kong 2024 Poomsae World Championship

Pablo Martínez / National / en / November 30, 2024

Vaslav Ayala Talavera, a Mexican taekwondo athlete and world medalist, is competing in his seventh World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship in China. He aims to bring his experience to the team in his final participation in this category. Ayala, who has won gold and silver medals at the World Championships, has already arrived in China to compete in the 2024 Hong Kong Poomsae World Championship, taking place from November 30 to December 4. This will be his seventh appearance at a World Championship event in this discipline. “I’m competing in the under-30 team event. This is my seventh World Championship, and I’m excited because I see a team working with great interest. There are many young athletes with inspiration and motivation to reach the top in this World Championship,” shared the capital-based taekwondo athlete with the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sports (CONADE). Ayala, who won the mixed pair title alongside Veracruz’s Ollin Medina and secured the individual runner-up position at the Aguascalientes 2014 World Championship, stated that his experience will be a valuable contribution to the national team. Also of interest: William Arroyo to compete at the Hong Kong 2024 Poomsae World Championship “I want to take advantage of these moments to support the younger categories—cadets, juniors, and even my own category. If I have advice or any experience I can share, I want to contribute. There’s a 10-year age difference between the youngest competitor in my category and me, so I want to make the most of my experiences, especially since this is my last year in this category. I want to help others with whatever they need in their journey,” emphasized the taekwondo athlete from Mexico City. Throughout his distinguished career, Vaslav Ayala has earned gold, silver, and bronze medals at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla, along with a silver medal at the 2015 Summer Universiade in Gwangju, among other significant achievements. “Taekwondo has shaped my personality for much of my life. It has changed me in many ways. I was once an insecure person when making decisions, but now I’m very confident,” he reflected. Finally, he advised young athletes: “Work hard for what you want, but more than hard, work with intensity and intelligence. I believe one quality that defines me is courage—necessary to overcome fears, defeat challenges, and achieve the goals we set for ourselves.”

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Dodgers Extend Tommy Edman’s Contract

Omar Rodríguez / Baseball / en / November 30, 2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers have renewed Tommy Edman, MVP of the National League Championship Series, with a five-year, $74 million deal. Key to their 2024 title run, Edman’s contract includes an additional option that could extend his stay through 2030. The 2024 MLB champions are already preparing for both their immediate and long-term future by securing one of the standout players from their championship-winning season, utility man Tommy Edman. Recently named MVP of the National League Championship Series, Edman agreed to a five-year deal with the California team worth $74 million, ensuring he remains with the Dodgers through 2029. Edman played a pivotal role in the Dodgers’ championship success, driving in 11 runs during the NLCS and recording an OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) of .988, earning him the series MVP honors. The Dodgers acquired Edman on July 29, 2024, in a multi-player trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. Previously, Edman had signed a two-year deal with the Dodgers, which is now superseded by this new five-year agreement. You may be interested in: Ohtani es elegido MVP de la Liga Nacional y Aaron Judge en la Liga Americana Additionally, the deal includes a club option for a sixth year at $13 million, with a $3 million buyout, and a $17 million signing bonus, according to sources cited by ESPN. Cover photo: X (@Dodgers)

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Para taekwondo resumed training after winning two medals in Paris 2024

Pablo Martínez / Combat Sports / en / November 30, 2024

The national para taekwondo team returned to CNAR with new talents after completing a successful cycle with medals in Paris 2024, Santiago 2023, and Veracruz 2023. They plan to compete in the 2025 World Championship. The national para taekwondo team resumed training at the National Center for Sports Talent Development and High Performance (CNAR), now integrating new athletes after closing the previous cycle with two medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. “We have a team with both experience and youth, so they are coming together to work as one. They are going through a general phase at the end of the year to leave behind the Paralympic Games in Paris, motivate themselves, get to know each other, and build unity so that next year we can start working more firmly,” said national coach Jannet Alegría Peña in an interview with CONADE (National Commission for Physical Culture and Sports). The Mexican team had an outstanding performance in the recent Paralympic cycle, earning nine medals (two gold, five silver, and two bronze) at the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games, three medals (gold, silver, and bronze) at the Veracruz 2023 World Championship, and two more (gold and silver) at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Also of interest: Mexico successfully concluded its participation in the 2024 Para Swimming World Series in Guadalajara “The most important event we have next year is the World Championship, which will take place between October and November. It is a fundamental event where we aim to have several para taekwondo athletes on the podium. We hope for a comeback from Luis Mario, who narrowly missed a medal at Veracruz 2023. We want him on the podium next year, alongside Claudia Romero, Fernanda Vargas, and Jessica García. We also hope for success from new athletes joining the team. They have roughly 10 or 12 months to prepare and achieve great results,” Jannet Alegría emphasized. The coach, recognized as the best para taekwondo coach by the Pan American Taekwondo Union, announced the addition of five new young athletes aged 14 to 17. “This truly fills us with joy. These youngsters will compete at the Brazil Open in April to qualify,” said the coach, who shares leadership responsibilities with triple Olympic medalist María Espinoza. Finally, Alegría expressed her gratitude for the support of the national para taekwondo team. “We want to thank everyone who supported us during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. It was incredibly motivating.”

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Chicago took advantage of Thanksgiving and thanked their coach Matt Eberflus

Omar Rodríguez / Adaptive Sports, Soccer / en / November 30, 2024

The Chicago Bears announced yesterday the firing of head coach Matt Eberflus. This after the loss they suffered on Thanksgiving against the Detroit Lions, where a decision by Eberflus doomed the result against the Bears. Thus, the former coach left Chicago with a 14-32 record in two seasons. One of the worst records in franchise history. The team’s offensive coordinator, Thomas Brown, will assume the position of interim coach, according to the team’s press release. You may be interested in: Tras cinco jornadas, la tabla general de la Champions empieza a tomar forma Cover photo: X (@NFL)

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Chicago took advantage of Thanksgiving and thanked their coach Matt Eberflus

Omar Rodríguez / Football / en / November 30, 2024

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LECLERC SHINES IN GP OF QATAR PRACTICE SESSION

Sergio Spinoza / Formula 1, Motorsports, TAUROMAQUIA / en / November 29, 2024

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc delivered a standout performance during the sole Free Practice 1 (FP1) session of the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix, topping the timesheets ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, as well as his teammate Carlos Sainz. In a weekend defined by the Sprint format, performance in FP1 held greater significance, especially on the demanding Lusail International Circuit. A CRUCIAL SESSION IN THE SPRINT FORMAT With the Sprint format in play, FP1 became unusually important as the only chance for drivers to fine-tune their cars before qualifying. Cooler track conditions compared to previous editions added another layer of complexity to the session. The opening minutes saw intense activity, with teams utilizing Pirelli’s hard and medium tires to gather critical data. This created significant traffic on the track, accompanied by a flurry of radio complaints. Amid this scenario, Leclerc clocked an impressive provisional time of 1m 23.702s, securing the top spot on the leaderboard. SOFT TIRES CHANGE THE GAME In the final 10 minutes of the session, the introduction of soft tires brought a wave of improvements. Leclerc capitalized on the opportunity, setting a definitive time of 1m 21.953s to claim first place with a four-tenths advantage over Norris and Piastri. Carlos Sainz secured fourth place, half a second behind his teammate. Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda, Valtteri Bottas, and Lance Stroll surprised many by finishing among the top seven with fast late-session laps. MIXED RESULTS FOR FAVORITES Newly crowned 2024 champion Max Verstappen had a subdued start, finishing 11th after reporting balance issues in his Red Bull. Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton faced similar challenges, ending the session in eighth and tenth, respectively. Fernando Alonso placed 12th with his Aston Martin, while Sergio Pérez endured a difficult session, finishing 19th. Others, like Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon, also struggled, as their best times were set on medium tires. EXPECTATIONS FOR THE SPRINT QUALIFYING With the data collected during FP1, teams must refine their setups for the intense Sprint qualifying session, scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM local time. Drivers will need to maximize every second on a track that has proven both technical and demanding. Leclerc’s dominance in this session strengthens Ferrari’s ambitions in the constructors’ championship battle, while McLaren and Red Bull must respond quickly to avoid losing ground in what promises to be a thrilling weekend.

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The Diablos Rojos defeated the Halcones de Xalapa in Game 1 of the LNBP Grand Final

Pablo Martínez / Basketball / en / November 29, 2024

The Diablos Rojos del México defeated the Halcones de Xalapa 89-80 in Game 1 of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional Grand Final, despite a challenging start with a 28-19 first-quarter score. The Halcones took an early 12-0 lead, but the Diablos adjusted, narrowing the gap and finishing the opening quarter at 28-19. In the second quarter, the Rojos continued to close in and ended the first half trailing by just 42-40. The Diablos improved their three-point shooting in the third quarter, sinking three triples in two minutes to take a 59-49 lead and ending the quarter at 71-61. Finally, in the last period, with a 10-2 run, the Diablos extended their lead to 85-69, sealing an 89-80 victory. The scarlet team now aims to extend their advantage in Game 2, set to take place today at 8:00 PM (Mexico City time) at the Juan de la Barrera Gymnasium. You may also like: Incredible! The Diablos Rojos del México Could Enter the Mexican Stock Exchange

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La FIFA dio a conocer a los nominados para los premios The Best

Omar Rodríguez / Soccer / en / November 29, 2024

La FIFA presentó los nominados a los premios The Best 2024 donde destaca la presencia de Messi, Haaland y Mbappé. Por primera vez los aficionados podrán votar por el 11 ideal masculino y femenino del 2024. La FIFA ya anunció a todos los nominados de las diferentes categorías en los The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024. Estos galardones reconocen a lo mejor del futbol del presente año, el mejor futbolista masculino y femenina, el mejor entrenador del futbol masculino y del futbol femenino, y al mejor guardameta en las categoría varonil y femenil. La gran novedad de esta edición de los premios The Best, será que los fanáticos podrán votar por su jugador o jugadora favoritos, donde su voto, tendrá el mismo valor que el de los entrenadores nacionales y los medios de comunicación. Además de que por primera vez podrán votar por los integrantes del once ideal masculino y femenino. A continuación, te presentaremos a los nominados de todos los premios Los nominados al mejor jugador masculino Dentro de esta lista, destaca la presencia de Lionel Messi, el anterior ganador de este galardón, además de la presencia de Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé y el recién ganador del Balón de Oro, Rodri. Dani Carvajal (España, Real Madrid) Erling Haaland (Noruega, Manchester City) Federico Valverde (Uruguay, Real Madrid) Florian Wirtz (Alemania, Bayer Leverkusen) Jude Bellingham (Inglaterra, Real Madrid) Kylian Mbappé (Francia, PSG-Real Madrid) Lamine Yamal (España, Barcelona) Lionel Messi (Argentina, Inter Miami) Rodri (España, Manchester City) Toni Kroos (Alemania, Real Madrid) Vinícius Jr. (Brasil, Real Madrid) Las candidatas a ser la mejor del año Para este apartado, la clara favorita es la blaugrana Aitana Bonmatí, pues viene de ganar el recién Balón de Oro. De igual forma, el Barcelona tienen posibilidades de tener a una ganadora con Caroline Graham, Ona Batlle. Aitana Bonmatí (España, Barcelona) Barbra Banda (Zambia, Shanghái Shengli-Orlando Pride) Caroline Graham Hansen (Noruega, Barcelona) Keira Walsh (Inglaterra, Barcelona) Khadija Shaw (Jamaica, Manchester City) Lauren Hemp (Inglaterra, Manchester City) Lindsey Horan (Estados Unidos, Olympique de Lyon) Lucy Bronze (Inglaterra, Barcelona-Chelsea) Mallory Swanson (Estados Unidos, Chicago Red Stars) Mariona Caldentey (España, Barcelona-Arsenal) Naomi Girma (Estados Unidos, San Diego Wave) Ona Batlle (España, Barcelona) Salma Paralluelo (España, Barcelona) Sophia Smith (Estados Unidos, Portland Thorns) Tabitha Chawinga (Malaui, PSG-Olympique de Lyon) Trinity Rodman (Estados Unidos, Washington Spirit) Los mejores estrategas del año Sin duda tendremos un enfrentamiento de estrategas muy interesantes. Carlo Ancelotti es candidato gracias a llevar al Real Madrid a ganar la Champions League y LaLiga, Pep Guardiola es otro candidato fuerte por su título de Premier League. El “caballo negro”, como su equipo, podría ser Xabi Alonso, quien guio al Leverkusen a ganar la Bundesliga y la Copa de Alemania. Carlo Ancelotti (Italia, Real Madrid) Lionel Scaloni (Argentina, Selección de Argentina) Luis de la Fuente (España, Selección de España) Pep Guardiola (España, Manchester City) Xabi Alonso (España, Bayer Leverkusen) Pasando al futbol femenil, los claros contendientes son Emma Hayes y Jonatan Giráldez Arthur Elias (Brasil, Selección de Brasil) Elena Sadiku (Suecia, Celtic) Emma Hayes (Inglaterra, Chelsea-Estados Unidos) Futoshi Ikeda (Japón, Selección de Japón) Gareth Taylor (Inglaterra, Manchester City) Jonatan Giráldez (España, Barcelona-Washington Spirit) Sandrine Soubeyrand (Francia, París FC) Sonia Bompastor (Francia, Olympique de Lyon-Chelsea) Los mejores salvadores del año Andriy Lunin (Ucrania, Real Madrid) David Raya (España, Arsenal) Ederson (Brasil, Manchester City) Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa) Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italia, PSG) Mike Maignan (Francia, AC Milán) Unai Simón (España, Athletic Club) En el apartado femenil, estas son las nominadas Alyssa Naeher (Estados Unidos, Chicago Red Stars) Ann-Katrin Berger (Alemania, Chelsea-NJ-NY Gotham) Ayaka Yamashita (Japón, INAC Kobe Leonessa-Manchester City) Cata Coll (España, Barcelona) Mary Earps (Inglaterra, Manchester United-PSG) Las votaciones se cerrarán el próximo 10 de diciembre. Así mismo estas, premiaciones contarán con el Premio Puskás y la otra novedad del certamen el Premio Marta, que reconocerá al mejor gol del futbol femenino. Foto portada: X (@FCBarcelona)

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FIFA Announces The Best Awards 2024 Nominees

Omar Rodríguez / Soccer / en / November 29, 2024

FIFA has revealed the nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024, highlighting stars like Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappé. For the first time, fans can vote for the Men’s and Women’s World XI of the year. The announcement includes nominees across various categories, recognizing the year’s top achievements in football: the Best Men’s and Women’s Players, Coaches, and Goalkeepers. A significant update to this year’s awards is that fans’ votes will carry the same weight as national team coaches and media votes. Additionally, fans can now vote for their picks in the Men’s and Women’s World XI for the first time. Men’s Player of the Year Nominees Lionel Messi, the previous winner, headlines the nominees alongside Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Ballon d’Or winner Rodri. Dani Carvajal (Spain, Real Madrid) Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City) Federico Valverde (Uruguay, Real Madrid) Florian Wirtz (Germany, Bayer Leverkusen) Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid) Kylian Mbappé (France, PSG-Real Madrid) Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona) Lionel Messi (Argentina, Inter Miami) Rodri (Spain, Manchester City) Toni Kroos (Germany, Real Madrid) Vinícius Jr. (Brazil, Real Madrid) Women’s Player of the Year Nominees Aitana Bonmatí of Barcelona, the Ballon d’Or winner, is a strong favorite. Barcelona’s Caroline Graham Hansen and Ona Batlle also feature prominently. Aitana Bonmatí (Spain, Barcelona) Barbra Banda (Zambia, Shanghai Shengli-Orlando Pride) Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway, Barcelona) Keira Walsh (England, Barcelona) Khadija Shaw (Jamaica, Manchester City) Lauren Hemp (England, Manchester City) Lindsey Horan (USA, Olympique Lyon) Lucy Bronze (England, Barcelona-Chelsea) Mallory Swanson (USA, Chicago Red Stars) Mariona Caldentey (Spain, Barcelona-Arsenal) Naomi Girma (USA, San Diego Wave) Ona Batlle (Spain, Barcelona) Salma Paralluelo (Spain, Barcelona) Sophia Smith (USA, Portland Thorns) Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi, PSG-Olympique Lyon) Trinity Rodman (USA, Washington Spirit) Coaches of the Year Men’s Football A competitive race sees Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid) and Pep Guardiola (Manchester City) among the frontrunners, with Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen) as a dark horse. Carlo Ancelotti (Italy, Real Madrid) Lionel Scaloni (Argentina, Argentina National Team) Luis de la Fuente (Spain, Spain National Team) Pep Guardiola (Spain, Manchester City) Xabi Alonso (Spain, Bayer Leverkusen) Women’s Football Emma Hayes (Chelsea) and Jonatan Giráldez (Barcelona) are top contenders. Arthur Elias (Brazil, Brazil National Team) Elena Sadiku (Sweden, Celtic) Emma Hayes (England, Chelsea-USA) Futoshi Ikeda (Japan, Japan National Team) Gareth Taylor (England, Manchester City) Jonatan Giráldez (Spain, Barcelona-Washington Spirit) Sandrine Soubeyrand (France, Paris FC) Sonia Bompastor (France, Olympique Lyon-Chelsea) Goalkeepers of the Year Men’s Football Andriy Lunin (Ukraine, Real Madrid) David Raya (Spain, Arsenal) Ederson (Brazil, Manchester City) Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa) Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, PSG) Mike Maignan (France, AC Milan) Unai Simón (Spain, Athletic Club) Women’s Football Alyssa Naeher (USA, Chicago Red Stars) Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany, Chelsea-NJ/NY Gotham) Ayaka Yamashita (Japan, INAC Kobe Leonessa-Manchester City) Cata Coll (Spain, Barcelona) Mary Earps (England, Manchester United-PSG) Voting closes on December 10. The event will also feature the Puskás Award and the newly introduced Marta Award, recognizing the best goal in women’s football. Cover photo: X (@FCBarcelona)

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Matchday 5 of the Europa League Concludes

Omar Rodríguez / Soccer / en / November 29, 2024

Matchday 5 of the UEFA Europa League saw Lazio, Athletic Bilbao, and Eintracht Frankfurt leading the standings with 13 points. Tottenham slipped to ninth place, Manchester United climbed the table, while Roma and Porto face playoff challenges. The UEFA Europa League, the other face of European football, wrapped up its Matchday 5 action. With the latest results, Lazio retained the top spot for the second consecutive week, holding the lead on goal difference. Athletic Bilbao and Eintracht Frankfurt closely follow, completing the Top 3 of the overall standings. All three teams boast 13 points, but Lazio holds a +9 goal difference, Athletic sits at +7, and the German side at +5. Direct Qualification Spots Rounding out the top eight, which qualify directly for the Round of 16, are Galatasaray and Anderlecht in fourth and fifth, respectively, both with 11 points. Ajax, Lyon, and Rangers, all with 10 points, occupy the sixth through eighth positions in that order. You may be interested in: https://titansports.mx/after-five-matchdays-the-champions-league-standings-begin-to-take-shape/ Shifts in the Playoff Positions In the 16 playoff spots, teams are battling for a chance to advance to the Round of 16. Leading this group is Tottenham, a team that just three matchdays ago topped the overall standings. However, due to a loss and a draw in their last two games, they have fallen to ninth place. Climbing steadily are the “Red Devils.” Manchester United remains undefeated in the tournament, with two consecutive wins and three earlier draws placing them in 12th position. Toward the lower playoff spots, two teams stand out for their struggles. Roma, with only one win and three draws, sits in 21st place with six points. Similarly, Porto, with one win and two draws, has accumulated just five points, leaving them in 23rd place in the competition. Cover photo: (@EuropaLeague)

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