Tag: Sports
After kicking off the ‘Mayan ball game’ World Cup in Mérida,...
Mérida has kicked off an international Pok ta Pok tournament, also known as the "Mayan ball game" World Cup.
‘Mayan ball game’ returns a new to Mérida’s Plaza Grande
Reenactments of the Mayan Pok Ta Pok ceremony returned Wednesday to Mérida’s Plaza Grande.
The German Forrest Gump makes his way to Yucatán
The man dubbed the German Forrest Gump ran his way into Mérida yesterday.
Tensions flare over plans for Mérida’s new stadium
Promotion of Housing Industry, says Mérida’s new multi-purpose stadium will increase property values in the city’s north.
Bars, cantinas, and sports centers to re-open in Yucatán
As Yucatán begins to lift more COVID-19 restrictions, life seems to slowly be returning to normal.
This week saw the reopening of several of Mérida's...
Not everyone is excited about Mérida’s new stadium
Mérida's new stadium is set to be built in the north of the city in the Cordemex neighborhood, but not everyone is excited.
Yucatán unveils details of its striking new sports stadium
Plans have been unveiled for the construction of a new sports arena in Mérida’s north with a maximum capacity of 32,000 spectators.
Church of Maradona opens its doors in Cholula Mexico
The Church of Maradona, or Iglesia Maradoniana, is a religion, created by fans of the late Argentine football player Diego Maradona, whom they believe to be the best player of all time.
Leones fans hope to return to the park for the 2021...
The Leones de Yucatán are getting ready to return to play in late April, but it is still unknown if any fans will be...
Mexican wrestlers refuse to yield to their greatest foe, COVID-19
Given the pandemic and the cancelation of their matches, professional wrestlers have had to find other sources of income.
Some have gone into food sales...
What do we know about the NFL game in Mexico in...
2021 will mark the return of an NFL game to Mexico for the first time since 2019, giving local football fans the chance to...
NFL to return to Mexico in 2019 despite stadium fumble
The NFL's decision to move a Chiefs-Rams game from Mexico City to Los Angeles apparently has not soured the league's relationship with Mexico.
Olympic swimmer begins a political career in Mérida
Will her years as a competitive synchronized swimmer prepare Karem Achach for politics? The mayor seems to think so.
World Cup fans cause a quake in Mexico City
Hirving Lozano scoring the lone goal in Mexico's 1-0 victory over reigning World Cup champion Germany appears to have led to an artificial earthquake in Mexico City.
NFL’s Monday Night Football has a date in Mexico City
"American football" is coming back to Mexico.
The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Nov. 19 at the Azteca Stadium...
Sporting goods chain Decathlon expects June grand opening in Mérida
A big-box sporting goods store from France will be at bat here by June.
