Dominican Sports News

Pepe please Messi after footprint

2012-01-20T14:48:00.000-08:00

Pepe, The Real Madrid's Portuguese defender wanted to apologize for his action in Wednesday's game against Barca in the Copa del Rey, where Leo Messi stepped on, but saw his action as involuntary. "It never goes through my head hurt a colleague."

The defender, who has spoken to the media club, explained that "with respect to the play with Leo Messi from and I mean that was an involuntary act.

But even then, if Messi is offended I apologize for what I intend to defend my team and my organization, "he said.

Finally, in his defense, emphasized that comes "in body and soul, never goes through my head hurt a colleague."

Gary Carter´s health is getting worse

2012-01-20T11:37:00.000-08:00

Gary Carter's health has worsened.

The former catcher and Hall of Famer who played for the New York Mets was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in May, received on Thursday the results of his last scan, according to his daughter Kimmy Bloomers.

"I would say that the results were good ... now there are several new points tumors in the brain of my dad. I write these words with tears in my eyes because I'm sad for my dad," she wrote in her blog.

"Dr. Jimmy Harris will come tonight at my father's house to talk with families about the next step," she added.

Carter, 57 years and member of the Hall of Fame, underwent magnetic resonance tomography Friday in North Palm Beach, Florida, and the results were sent to his doctors at Duke University for evaluation.

A day earlier, fell during a doctor's appointment and completely tore the elbow, wrote Bloomers. Also fell on Christmas Eve, he said.

"It's very painful and need surgery, but all I can do now is keep Dad rehabilitation," he said.

Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard most voted for NBA All Star Game

2012-01-20T09:18:00.000-08:00

Kobe Bryant Dwight Howard

The second installment of the popular vote for the upcoming All-Star center Dwight Howard kept, the Orlando Magic, as preferred by the public, while Kobe Bryant of the Lakers in Los Angeles is the second .

The Spanishs Pau and Marc Gasol along with rookie Ricky Rubio in third place in their respective positions of power forward, pivot and base, respectively, within the Western Conference.

Another Spanish, guard Jose Manuel Calderon, Toronto Raptors, is sixth in the Eastern Conference.

While the power forward Nene of the Denver Nuggets is the best Latin American player ranked at fourth place in the list, behind Marc Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies.

Another power forward, dominican Al Horford of the Atlanta Hawks, who is injured and will be sidelined for at least three months, ranks sixth in the voting in the Eastern Conference.

The Argentine veteran guard 'Manu' Ginobili, the Spurs San Antonio Spurs, also injured, was in eighth place in the Western Conference.

Howard is the most voted in the Eastern Conference, followed by the base star of the Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, who beat LeBron James, Miami Heat, second last week, which fell to third place.

While in the Western Conference, Bryant continues as the preferred, followed by forward Kevin Durant, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the third in the vote is for the guard Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers.

According to the current voting for the All-Star Game to be played on February 26 in Orlando (Florida), the starting lineups would be the Rose, Dwyane Wade, Howard, James and Carmelo Anthony to the Eastern Conference.

Dominican Carmona arrested for false ID

2012-01-20T09:13:00.000-08:00

Who will be next?

In the Cleveland Indians they knew him as Fausto Carmona a pitcher born in the Dominican Republic 28 years ago.

But yesterdat it was learned that his real name is Roberto Hernandez Heredia and has 31 years, not 28.

The trap actually Carmona-Hernandez was discovered on Thursday when his fake ID was not passed to renew your visa to return to the United States and reported to spring camp of the MLB Baseball team.

At the time he was arrested and presumably faked his identity in order to subtract years and provide his firm with a major league team.

"I am aware of what happened, but for now I can not comment (...). We must await the official position of the team ", said the Indians manager, Manny Acta, interviewed in The Chronicle.

The official position of the team does not arrive soon, according from the statement of Chris Antonetti, Indians General Manager. "We are gathering information (...). At the moment we can not say anything more, "said the site of MLB.

Not yet known if the crime be prohibited from participating Carmona in the field or even in the spring season.

In November the Indians exercised a one-year option and $ 7 million for the right services for the 2012 season.

Carmona came on the scene of the majors in 2006 as one of the Indians bullpen. In 2007 he finished fourth in voting for the Cy Young Award after winning 19 and losing 8 games with an ERA of 3.06.

After two good years their performance has been erratic, collecting improved to 33-48 with an ERA of 5.01 in 111 starts between 2008 and 2011.

Tigres del Licey out of baseball finals

2012-01-20T08:45:00.000-08:00

In Dominican Baseball, Aguilas Cibaeñas defeated 5-4 to the Tigres del Licey in the final game of the Round Robin and now the baseball team from Santiago will play in the Final Series of dominican winter baseball against the Leones del Escogido.

Aguilas Cibaeñas rebounded from a slump had six straight wins, which gave them his ticket to the final.

The win went to reliever Mauricio Báez, pitching a scoreless inning and striking out two opponents, while the closer Miguel Batista is credited with the rescue, the fifth of the "Round Robin".

The defeat was for Freddy Dolsí, who pitched two thirds of an inning and allowed one run.

New York Yankees trade Montero for dominican Pineda

2012-01-14T08:12:00.001-08:00

New York Yankees sent two of their top prospects to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for right-hander Michael Pineda, several sources reported.

The Yankees broke away from the catcher Jesus Montero and pitcher Hector Noesí, in exchange for right-hander Pineda and Jose Campos, Jon Heyman reported from CBSSports.com.

The Yankees also signed japanese pitcher Hiroki Kuroda for one year and $ 10 million.

Pineda, 22 recorded 9-10 with 3.74 ERA for the Mariners last season with 173 strikeouts in 171 innings.

Montero, 22, played 18 games with the Yankees in 2011 where he hit .328 with a .406 OBP, four homers, 12 RBIs in 69 innings.

Manny wants to be a model player

2012-01-13T09:24:00.000-08:00

At the beginning of last season, Manny Ramirez abruptly retired from baseball after a second anti-doping rule violation in the majors, choosing to quit the sport rather than comply with a suspension of 100 matches.

Now, Ramirez wants a chance to prove a major league team for spring training, hoping that his request out of retirement and that obtaining a reduction of his punishment, 100 to 50 games show MLB baseball teams that he has changed.

"I want to show people that Manny can change, you can do the right thing," Ramirez told ESPN's Pedro Gomez in an interview. "And prove that I can still play. I do not want to leave the sport as I did".

I also want to teach my children that if you make a mistake, do not quit. Go back and fix it. And if you're going, you're going the right way. "

"Many people come to me and say, hey, this guy made a mistake but not conquered. Look how it ended. He did the right thing and back, "Ramirez said to Gomez.

2013 ford fusion is launched

2012-01-13T07:42:00.000-08:00

Ford arrived at the Detroit Auto Show with the new 2013 Fusion arrives as the latest global model and will be available with three modes of operation: diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid, each designed to offer the best performance and exciting driving experience.

Its silhouette is strong and fresh and represents the latest model in a series that began with the Fiesta and Focus, cars designed to satisfy consumers who want efficiency, useful technologies and an attractive appearance.

The design is based on five points: innovation profile silhouette with a much more robust, lines that suggest a lightweight and efficient car, a refined surface language elements such as LED lights and exhaust pipes that express the technological qualities of the car and a new face that marks the evolution of Ford's global design in small and medium vehicles.

Also known as Mondeo in other parts of the world, will sell three trim levels: S, SE and the highest Titanium.

The new Fusion delivers high performance levels. You can choose between a four-cylinder EcoBoost engine yields between 26 and 37 miles per gallon, has start-stop system, front wheel drive or all-manual transmission or six-speed automatic. The other is a 2.0-liter engine with automatic transmission, 19-inch wheels and all-wheel drive.

Al Horford out for 3 months

2012-01-13T07:25:00.000-08:00

The NBA All-Star center Al Horford will miss at least three months with a shoulder injury a major blow to a playoff contender Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference.

The team announced on Thursday that the dominican Horford broke his left pectoral muscle in the first quarter of Wednesday's game against Indiana.

The injury is likely to require surgery, an impressive team that has made the playoffs four consecutive years and has had a solid start with wins over Miami and Chicago in the early stages.

Horford, a two-time All-Star, could be out for up to four months, which would lead to his rehabilitation away in the playoffs - the Hawks are going to find a second opinion before making the final decision to undergo surgery, but even the most optimistic projection will keep him out until mid April.

Sports Teams as Design Influence

2012-01-04T13:27:00.000-08:00

If you've ever watched an old home and garden show, you often notice the same kind of designs: plain wall colors, subtle decorations and a lot of flowers. Let's be practical, not everyone is a fan of flowers in every room. Maybe you want something that speaks to you better, like sports.

If you're a sports fan, you have to look no further than your favorite team to redesign your space. For a child's bedroom, you can let your imagination run wild by adding large amounts of sports memorabilia to everything possible. Painting murals of the field or buying cutouts of the child's favorite player will make the room a fan's dream.

For an adult's room, you may want to go with something a little more subtle. Granted, you may love baseball but there's no need to have cutouts of the entire infield in your room. Go for linens that match the teams colors. Alternating the colors, like having gold shams and purple sheets can look good and serve as a personal touch to one of your most personal spaces.

If you want to get creative, you could have a headboard or nightstand made out of the wood from baseball bats. Another great idea is to paint the walls a deep or neutral tone of the team colors, with three walls one color and the last acting as an accent wall. Then hang professional black and white photos of the playing field or court.

Another great idea is looking to the mascots. While most mascots are created to look like cartoons, you can find figures or pictures of the actual animal or item the mascot was created after and add it to the decor. For example, if your team is the Cardinals you can get a professional photograph of a cardinal bird, frame it and add it into the decor.

No matter the team or colors, you can always find a way to make the design work. Just be creative and keep an open mind. Soon your room is going to go from old and dated to fun and sophisticated.

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Quisqueya Stadium without electric light

2011-12-25T09:01:00.000-08:00

The energy distribution company Edesur cut off light at Quisqueya Stadium on Wednesday because of a debt millionaire.

Major League Baseball and teams Leones del Escogido and Tigres del Licey made a payment of two million pesos and electrical service was restored and they agreed to pay the remaining debt.

The outstanding debt is 10 million pesos (US$ 260,000.00).

Quisqueya Stadium is run by a board headed by José Miguel Bonetti, executive vice president of the baseball team Leones del Escogido.

Quisqueya Stadium will be busy from next week, as well as the Santo Domingo teams Licey and Escogido advanced to the Round Robin games.

Jerome Simpson made unbelievable Touch Down

2011-12-25T08:46:00.000-08:00

Jerome Simpson did a somersault on Saturday to pass over a defender on the goal line and dial one of the touchdowns with the Cincinnati Bengals to beat the Cardinals 23-16 in Arizona and kept looking for the postseason.

Andy Dalton threw a pair of touchdown passes and Cincinnati put up a new Arizona comeback in the last period.

Paul Brown Stadium before a half-empty, the Bengals (9-6) managed just his third season of more victories than defeats in 21 years and are still fighting for the final AFC wild-card.

Dalton threw a 11-yard pass to Jermaine Gresham and a 19 to Simpson, who stood with both feet a few yards of the end zone to propel a somersault landing on a defender and squatting in the paint.

Dalton tied Peyton Manning (26), Charlie Conerly (22) and Dan Marino (20) as the only quarterbacks who have thrown 20 touchdowns in his rookie season in the NFL.

Arizona (7-8) rallied from a 23-0 to almost tie, but the receiver Early Doucet discovered he stumbled as he ran and dropped a pass incomplete fourth attempt with 1:11 minutes left.

Villanueva´s suspension is reduced

2011-12-25T08:39:00.000-08:00

The NBA declined in a game suspensions Charlie Villanueva, Detroit Pistons, and Andrew Bynum, the Lakers, because the season will be shorter than usual.

The Dominican-American Villanueva received a penalty of five games to generate a fight with Ryan Hollins, of Cleveland, and trying to follow entering the Cavaliers' locker room.

Last season marked the first game of the suspension and will now miss the first three of the campaign is about to begin.

Villanueva can play on December 31 against Indiana.

Al Horford marries former dominican Miss Universe

2011-12-25T08:32:00.000-08:00

The wedding of Amelia Vega with the NBA dominican star Al Horford was a reality. As previously mentioned, the link was held on Christmas Eve at the home of singer Juan Luis Guerra, the uncle of beauty.

The wedding was confirmed by Danitez Newtwork a statement in which they were given two images of the emotional moment. The link came as a surprise in the entertainment and sports, as the couple's engagement was not known.

The note states that the couple "made it clear its interest in holding soon a big ceremony and share with friends, media and fans."

The ceremony, set to simple but moving, only attended by fathers, uncles, grandparents and those closest to the couple.

One of the images show a very much in love Horford, who looks at your partner with devotion, while she raises a hand to the face to contain the excitement and apparently tears.

Amelia, a former Universe 2003, is now promoted her first album "Freshwater" and belongs to the team Horford Atlanta Hawks.

"The couple used the date for their marriage because of the holidays that could do high on their agendas," the statement said.

Kobe Bryant´s wife asked for divorce

2011-12-17T16:45:00.000-08:00

The wife of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant on Friday filed for divorce before the courts in California.

Vanessa Bryant presented his order in the Superior Court of Orange County in Santa Ana, and justified in saying that there are irreconcilable disagreements between partners. Documents signed on 1 December and Kobe Bryant filed a response on December 7.

A representative for the couple issued a statement which said: "The Bryant have resolved all issues related to their divorce in private, with the help of lawyers, and a decision on the dissolution of their marital status will be presented in 2012."

The couple has been through 10 years and married with two daughters aged five and eight years. Both asked the justice to share custody of the girls.

The Bryant said in a statement that "the benefit of our daughters and the holiday season to ask the public to respect our privacy during this difficult time."

Kobe Bryant met Vanessa Laine in 1999, when he was 21 and she 18. Six months later he committed and were married April 18, 2001.

In 2003, when the star was accused of sexual assault, his wife introduced him at a press conference in which Bryant admitted that he had committed adultery, but not a crime.

"I know my husband made a mistake, the mistake of adultery," she said in a statement at that time. "He and I will solve it within our marriage.'s Not a criminal."

The case was ultimately dismissed.

Big Papi classic golf

2011-12-03T11:24:00.000-08:00

With the presence of known celebrities of the music business, film, television and Major League Baseball, will be held today the fourth edition of the Celebrity Golf Classic at Camp David Ortiz Punta Espada.

Prior to holding the tournament organized by the star player of the Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz appreciated the solidarity of his friends in New England, Boston, who with their presence support social actions that benefit children in the Dominican Republic .

"Celebrities are supporting us as always, and friends who make possible this release. Note that many of the celebrities of the NBA were excused after they were integrated into the training at the announcement of the start of the season.

"Ortiz, who gave a press conference yesterday, said he has high expectations, which hopes to continue the work carried out and which benefits families of children with health problems. "Since we started our social work, the Fund has taken David Ortiz joy to many families, and that gives us great satisfaction. More than a year ago we were approached by Robert Reid Cabral Hospital.

Chicharito is injured

2011-12-03T11:21:00.001-08:00

The Mexican striker Javier Hernandez, had to leave on a stretcher, the party of your team Manchester United and Aston Villa in Birmingham.

Chicharito collapsed after 7 minutes the first time he tried to get into the penalty area, he sprained his left ankle, without any contact with an opponent.

Then he lay Mexican and visible wince. As seen by the club doctor asked for the change.

A Hernandez inmbilizaron the affected area and removed on a stretcher.

So far there was no official report on the severity of the injury to the United striker.

Jack Michael will play in Spain

2011-11-25T16:35:00.000-08:00

The Dominican International Jack Michael Martinez has yet to settle his visa problems to call at the Blancos de Rueda from Valladolid, team top division of the Spanish Basketball League (ACB).

Martinez arrived to Valladolid to replace Croatian born German pivot Dalibor Bagaric, who has terminated his contract due to reasons "personal", not adapted to the team.

Bagaric Cedevita play in Croatian, while the Blancos de Rueda is working flat out to get incorporated into Martinez, "a proven quality player who can contribute much to the side is a good rebounder and scorer."

Defined so a few days ago sports director CB Valladolid, Eduardo Pascual, who is this player "for several years", although his arrival in Valladolid is complicated due to visa problems, as confirmed Efe club.

The goal is to make the player joins the Wheel White before the next league match against UCAM Murcia where he could play his first minutes in the ACB and start to show its potential, since it depends on the team continue until end of season or just stay a month.

Mullings suspended lifetime

2011-11-25T16:12:00.000-08:00

The Jamaican sprinter Steve Mullings, fourth in the world list of years in the 100 meters with a mark of 9.80, has been suspended for life for repeated a doping offense.

A committee of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Agency formed by Lennox Gayle, the former soccer referee Peter Prendergast and Dr. Japhet Ford has unanimously decided to punish for life Mullings, who tested positive for furosemide at the end of June at the national championships.

This substance is a potent diuretic that allows rapid removal of fluid in the body, so it can be used to mask the presence of other banned substances.

Last Thursday the same committee Mullings convicted but later opened to request documents from the Jamaican Athletics Federation concerning the suspension of two years that accomplished sprinter in 2004.

Mullings, 28, had announced their intention to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

The sprinter, who in 2004 spent two years suspended for doping (testosterone), was removed last August, the Jamaican team that participated, a month later, at the World Daegu (South Korea).

"This is a clear message to everyone. Prohibited substances should not be used," said Lennox Gayle.

Hamilton is the fastest in Brazil

2011-11-25T16:04:00.000-08:00

The McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton achieved the fastest time in Friday practice prior to the Brazilian Grand Prix, the final race of the Formula One season, they outscored the Red Bull of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber.

Hamilton posted a lap of 1 minute, 13,392 seconds at the Interlagos circuit of 4.3 kilometers (2.6 miles). Vettel, and devoted champion of this season, was second with 1:13.559 and 1:13.587 Webber was third. The Spanish driver Fernando Alonso Ferrari won the fourth fastest with 1:13.598.

The GP of Brazil offered the fight for second place in the season, they hope to Jenson Button, Alonso and Webber. Webber was the fastest in the first session on Friday, followed by Button and Hamilton. Alonso was unable to complete the first practice when a mechanical failure had five minutes.

Had to change his engine, but suffered no recourse to sanctions because a used one. The two-time world champion, who had been sixth on the day morning, had control problems in the afternoon and went off track a few times.

MLB labour agreement will affect dominican players

2011-11-25T15:53:00.000-08:00

A day before the announcement of the new collective agreement in the major leagues, managers of various clubs pondered what the impact will be on how college baseball players and Latin America.

In Latin America, the agreement shall terminate such contracts colossal with cuban defectors, as the pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who signed for six years and U.S. $ 30.25 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds in 2010.

After learning the new contract, Dayton Moore was asked what his impact on Kansas City, who spent more than $ 14 million this year to be made of amateur players.

With the establishment of new taxes on luxury in the June draft in recruiting players from foreign leagues, owners of the biggest hope to reduce the payment of bonuses to high collegiate players, as well as prospects of countries like the Dominican Republic and Venezuela.

Agent Scott Boras believes that this will hurt baseball, a sport that has attracted players like Joe Mauer and Carl Crawford over college football.

"The father of a 14 or 15 years say, 'my child can get a full scholarship, my son can go straight to the NFL or NBA, MLB and just can not offer a contract in the minors, and can not even give a bonus similar to that paid by other sports, '"Boras said.

Oberkfell will coach Leones del Escogido again

2011-11-25T15:21:00.000-08:00

Ken Oberkfell

Ken Oberkfell, the man who led the Leones del Escogido to win the crown the tournament champion in 2009-10, will be the new leader of the team.

The popular manager also led to the Escogido U.S. win the 2010 Caribbean Series, held on Isla Margarita, Venezuela.

Oberkfell up today to the country on Saturday to take the reins in the match to be held in the stadium San Pedro de Macoris.

In last season, Oberkfell managed until the conclusion of the regular season, when he left the set of professional commitments to the organization of the New York Mets.

NBA without agreement

2011-11-09T13:43:00.001-08:00

The players union president of the NBA, Derek Fisher, said he has a clear mandate from their constituents: no agreement with team owners.

The proposed league players receive between 49 and 51% of basketball related income in the new contract, but the players argue that it would be almost impossible to exceed 50.2%.

Players have until Wednesday afternoon to accept the agreement. Otherwise, it is expected that the next offer will be a 53-47 split in favor of team owners and the implementation of a hard salary cap.

The union executive director Billy Hunter, said that while the players want to return to the courts, do not want to accept an unfavorable contract.

Hunter said the players want to negotiate, adding that Commissioner David Stern called to discuss the possibility of returning to the negotiating table.

Alí will remember Frazier

2011-11-09T13:37:00.000-08:00

There was a time when Muhammad Ali mercilessly mocked Joe Frazier, called him ugly and questioned his most memorable manhood.

After his opponent died on Monday night, Ali overflowed in words of praise for Smokin Joe. "The world lost a great champion. Joe will always remember with respect and admiration, "Ali said in a brief statement. "I send my love to your family and loved ones."

Frazier died at age 67 after a short battle with liver cancer. Frazier and Ali will be linked forever, two heavyweight champions and bitter enemies in the ring who fought in three epic bouts.

Frazier won the first match at Madison Square Garden in what is called Fight of the Century. Ali said the last two.

Outside the ring, Ali called Frazier as a gorilla. Within the ring, fought almost to death in his third fight in Manila.

"Good night Joe Frazier. I love you, dear friend, "he wrote on his Twitter account the former world champion George Foreman, who hammered Frazier to win the title. Manny Pacquiao said that boxing has lost a "great champion" and a "great ambassador." Serena Williams saw it as an icon and a pioneer. "We will miss your presence," he wrote on Twitter.

Dominican pitcher is discharged from killing

2011-11-09T13:27:00.000-08:00

The pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles Alfredo Simon was acquitted Tuesday by a dominican court in the case of involuntary manslaughter case that weighed against him for an incident on December 31 last year.

"The prosecutor did not prove the charge. The prosecution witnesses said they saw his gun and shoot Simon's experts showed that the bullet that was extracted did not come to the late Simon gun, "he told the AP the player's lawyer, Dinora Dilon.

Simon, 29, was accused of having shot and killed Michael Almonte Castillo, 25, and wounded his brother Starlin Castillo, 17, in an incident on New Year's Eve.

It was not immediately possible to get a reaction from the prosecution.

"With this decision Alfredo is acquitted but the prosecutor has the option to appeal, but is unlikely to make this decision because there was no evidence to show that he was involved in the fact," Dilon said.

Simon had 4-9 record and 4.90 ERA in the 2011 season opener and acting reliever Baltimore Orioles.

"I hope that this ends now. I've been to several hearings and always the same, that the witnesses did not appear, "said Simon on 18 October when another hearing cited the case.