Costa Rica produced a clinical 6-1 victory (13-1 on aggregate) over Belize on Tuesday night in San José, which confirmed their place at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. In team news, coach Miguel Herrera, marking his home debut in charge, made five changes from last week’s 7-0 first-leg win in Belize, with Alexis Gamboa, Gerald …
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Francisco Cerundolo delivered a stunning upset at the Miami Open 2025 ousting fifth seed Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-2 to secure a quarter-final berth at Hard Rock Stadium. The 23rd-seeded Argentine capitalized on a rain-delayed match, overpowering Ruud with aggressive play and precision, marking his third trip to the last 16 in Miami and adding to …
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Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly has approved, in a second debate, Bill 24,373, ratifying the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ). The vote, held in early 2025, marks a significant step in the country’s ongoing commitment to marine conservation, reinforcing its global leadership in environmental …
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The investigation into the sudden death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, has taken a significant turn as Costa Rican authorities provide fresh updates. Miller passed away while vacationing with his family at the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort in Manuel Antonio, leaving his parents, …
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Costa Rica is struggling with a sharp escalation in vehicle thefts, a trend that shows no signs of slowing. The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) reports a 5% increase in 2024 compared to 2023, contributing to a staggering 50.3% rise over the past five years. As of mid-March 2025, authorities have recorded 950 cases nationwide, averaging …
Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner, died in Costa Rica while on vacation with his family. The teenager was found dead on Friday morning, March 21, inside a hotel room in Manuel Antonio, Quepos. According to his parents, the family was on vacation when several of its members …
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The Poás Volcano, one of Costa Rica’s tourist attractions, remained on orange alert this Monday due to an increase in gases emanating from its crater, indicating a higher eruptive potential. The 2,708-meter-high giant, surrounded by dense forest and located 50 km by road from San José, increased its activity on March 1, prompting authorities to …
The Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium saw top seed Alexander Zverev deliver a standout performance, powering into the fourth round with a hard-fought 7-5, 6-4 victory over Australia’s Jordan Thompson. The German world No. 2, who entered the tournament looking to rebound from a disappointing early exit at Indian Wells, showcased resilience and skill, …
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Costa Rica reported 474 cases of tuberculosis between 2023 and 2024, a silent, airborne disease that continues to threaten public health in the country. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) suspects the official count may underrepresent the true scale of infections, potentially doubling to nearly 1,000 cases, though not due to data mismanagement but rather …
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After last Friday’s thumping 7-0 victory in Belize, Los Ticos now head home for the return leg in the CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification play-off tonight. By virtue of holding a seven-goal advantage, the tie is already all but a foregone conclusion. Nonetheless, head coach Miguel Herrera will be determined to put on a decent display …
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