Dominican Johnny Cueto leads National League All-Star vote
Sports July 8, 2015 | 3:29 pm
New York. – One day of voting down, three to go. Morethan 44 million votes cast (more than double YTD), tens of millions to go.Today’s leaders – Johnny Cueto of the Cincinnati Reds and Mike M[...]
Medina hands Dominican flag to Pam Am athletes headed to Toronto
Sports July 7, 2015 | 8:31 am
Santo Domingo.- President Danilo Medina on Monday urged the Dominican athletes to boldly compete and represent the nation at the Pan American Games to in Toronto, Canada from July 10 to 26.
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Russians defeat Dominicans at FIVB World Grand Prix in China
Sports July 4, 2015 | 8:48 am
NINGBO, China.– Russia registered the second vcitory in a row at the FIVB World Grand Prix women's volleyball tournament cruising to a fairly speedy 3-0 win (25-15, 25-22, 25-8) over Dominican Re[...]
Dominican Republic baseball farms harvest US$ millions
Sports July 3, 2015 | 7:33 am
Santo Domingo.- Prospects groomed in Dominican Republic baseball farms on Thursday beamed on big bonuses and expectations of large salaries in their leap to the professional stage.
Leading th[...]
Cars, bikes roar on Sunday in Claro Grand Prix at Sunix speedway
Sports July 2, 2015 | 3:44 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Race Events (DRE) executives on Wednesday announced the Claro Grand Prix for cars and motorcycles, slated for Sunday at the Sunix speedway starting 10am.
The Claro G[...]
No surprise: Dominican-American Towns tops NBA draft
Sports June 26, 2015 | 8:14 am
Santo Domingo.- Dominican-American Karl-Anthony Towns was no surprise when tapped Thursday by the Minnesota Timberwolves as first pick in the NBA draft, and celebrates the unprecedented feat since [...]
Strong winds power Cabarete Big Air Competition
Sports June 24, 2015 | 8:58 am
Cabarete, Dominican Republic.- The Cabarete Big Air Competition took place on Bozo Beach, July 11-14, with strong winds, and the best kiteboarders from around the country on their way, the contest [...]
General de Seguros hosts 1st Golf Cup at Casa de Campo
Sports June 19, 2015 | 2:38 pm
La Romana, DR.- With the more than 100 local and foreign golfers competing, the General de Seguros insurance company successfully staged its 1st. Golf Cup at Casa de Campo .
The tournament [...]
Unbeaten Dominicans top Brazil, reach Pan American Volleyball final
Sports June 18, 2015 | 11:09 am
Lima, Peru.- Dominican Republic’s sextet Wednesday night defeated Brazil’s powerful squad three sets to two to advance to the 14th Pan American Volleyball Cup finals.
The Dominicans’ co[...]
Dominican Republic remains undefeated in Pool B
Sports June 16, 2015 | 9:14 am
Lima.– Defending champions Dominican Republic overcame Cuba 3-1 (25-27, 25-14, 25-22, 25-21) on Monday to remain undefeated after three outings in Pool B of the XIV Women’s Volleyball Pan Ameri[...]
Dominican Republic defeats Peru in four sets
Sports June 15, 2015 | 2:58 pm
Santo Domingo.– Dominican Republic held off a late reaction of Peru and went on to win 3-1 (25-18, 25-20, 22-25, 25-20) for a 2-0 record in Pool B at the XIV Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup[...]
Dominicans knock off Puerto Ricans to reach Americas U16 Semis
Sports June 13, 2015 | 10:19 am
Bahia Blanca, Argentina.– The Dominican Republic edged out Puerto Rico, 71-66, on the final day of Preliminary Round action at the 2015 FIBA Americas U16 Championship to complete the Semi-Final l[...]
Mexico’s Cazaubon takes Dominican Republic open
Sports June 8, 2015 | 8:57 am
La Romana, Dominican Republic.- Rodolfo Cazaubon played at even-par 72 in the final round at the Dominican Republic Open on Sunday, to take a 3- shot win and the US$31,500 top prize. He had finishe[...]
Dominicans beat Canadians in NORCECA Women’s Final Four
Sports June 6, 2015 | 2:45 pm
Havana.– Dominican Republic defeated Canada 3-1 (25-20, 17-25, 25-19, and 25-22) to claim their first victory despite the resistance showed by the opponents in the opening match of the NORCECA Wo[...]
Mitchell, Toledo lead Dominican Republic Open
Sports June 6, 2015 | 2:21 pm
La Romana, DR.– In the second round of the 2015 Dominican Republic Open, American Keith Mitchell vaults up the leaderboard with a 5-under 67 to grab a share of the lead with Guatemalan Jose Toled[...]
Argentine Zapata, American Bigley lead Dominican Republic Open
Sports June 5, 2015 | 4:58 pm
La Romana, DR. - Argentina's Julio Zapata and American Bryan Bigley head the leader board at 7 under par on the first day of competition of the "Casa de Campo Dominican Republic Open 2015"[...]
ARS Palic sponsors BMX Antilles Championship
Sports June 2, 2015 | 2:47 pm
Santo Domingo.- ARS Palic continues to support sports and this time was one of the sponsors of the "1st BMX Antilles Championship," a competition for cyclists 5 to 40 years of age from Do[...]
Showers, flash flood alerts herald start of hurricane season
Sports June 1, 2015 | 10:27 am
Santo Domingo.- The National Weather Office (Onamet) reminded the population that the Atlantic hurricane season starts today Monday, with storm formations forecasted to be below average than previo[...]
AES Dominicana Foundation golf cup raises RD$3.0M+ to fight autism
Sports June 1, 2015 | 9:49 am
Santo Domingo.- AES Dominicana Foundation raised more than RD$3.0 million in its first golf tournament, held at Casa de Campo’s Teeth of the Dog links, with proceeds donated to the Manos Unidas f[...]
Olympic champion Felix Sanchez to face Javier Culson at Doha
Sports May 9, 2015 | 8:56 am
Doha.– Twice Olympic Games winner Felix Sanchez will line-up in the 400m Hurdles at this year’s IAAF Diamond League, the major international athletics event that will be held in Doha from May 1[...]