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[...]
British Chamber Golf Cup set for May 16 at Casa de Campo
Sports May 7, 2015 | 1:20 pm
Santo Domingo.- The British Chamber of Commerce on Thursday announced the 17th annual Traditional British Golf Cup on 16 May at Teeth of the Dog links in Casa de Campo, La Romana (east).
UK [...]
Dominican Victor Estrella falls to Roberto Bautista Agut
Sports May 2, 2015 | 10:54 am
Munich, Germany.– Afterknocking out Janko Tipsarevic 6-4 6-7 (1-7) 7-5 at the BMW Open in Munich,Dominican tennis player Victor Estrella fell to Spanish champion RobertoBautista Agut 6-4 0-6 0-6.[...]
Falcondo Sports Cup crowns champions
Sports April 14, 2015 | 10:21 am
Bonao, Dominican Republic.- The teams from the towns of Jayaco, Las 7s, Pontoon and Sabana del Puerto won the championships in Falcondo’s Annual Sports Cup, this year dedicated to sports figure [...]
Ex Dominican President to throw first ball at Mariners-Angels game
Sports April 7, 2015 | 10:51 am
Seattle.- Former president Leonel Fernández on Tuesday will pitch the first ball at the Seattle Mariners stadium in their game against the California Angels at 7:10 pm today Tues., East Coast [...]
A record 82 Dominican players on Major League rosters
Sports April 6, 2015 | 8:35 am
Santo Domingo.- An unprecedented 82 Dominican players figure on Major League Baseball rosters this season, whose first full day us today Monday, with 14 games on tap.
Spring training began F[...]
Pitcher Ervin Santana suspended 80 games for steroids
Sports April 4, 2015 | 9:58 am
Santo Domingo.– Minnesota Twins pitcher Ervin Santana will miss the first 80 games of the 2015 season, after testing positive for the steroid Stanozolol, Major League Baseball announced Friday.
Cuba defeats Dominican Republic 3-0 in friendly match
Sports March 28, 2015 | 10:59 am
Santiago, DR.– Cuba scored three first-half goals to defeatthe host Dominican Republic 3-0 in an international friendly Wednesday at theEstadio Cibao FC and won the Copa Maximo Gomez.
It w[...]
