Tag: South America
Committed Brazil a favorite to defend Copa America title
SAO PAULO — Brazil’s international players were reluctant to play in the Copa America on home soil. Now that they’re committed, they're favored to...
Brazil women’s soccer team protests harassment amid probe
SAO PAULO — Players from Brazil's women's team protested against sexual harassment on Friday, days after the president of the national federation was suspended...
Trump-appointed ambassador to Brazil resigns after 14 months
RIO DE JANEIRO — The U.S. ambassador known for friendly ties with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has tendered his resignation after just over a...
Messi seeks to break spell with Argentina at Copa America
BUENOS AIRES — Nearly at the age of 34, Lionel Messi may just have two more shots at hitting an elusive target: winning a...
Brazil searches for right target man for Copa America
SAO PAULO — Brazil has always produced some of the best goal scorers in soccer.
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USA Basketball sets plan for Olympic camps in Las Vegas
For USA Basketball, the last stop before the Tokyo Olympics will be Las Vegas.
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Argentina allows last-minute draw at Colombia in qualifiers
SAO PAULO — Miguel Borja scored in the last seconds of added time to secure a 2-2 draw for Colombia against Argentina on Tuesday...
Rights group: Colombian police cause deaths of 20 protesters
BUCARAMANGA, Colombia — An international monitoring group on Wednesday accused police officers in Colombia of responsibility for the deaths of 20 people and other...
Brazil squad agrees to play in Copa America despite concerns
SAO PAULO — The Brazil squad has agreed to play in the Copa America despite expressing concerns over the late decision to stage the...
‘In the Heights’ lifts hopes for a Latino film breakthrough
NEW YORK — Color. Dance. Music. Joy. An all Latino cast!
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