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Honduras in, Costa Rica out for 2010 World Cup

Honduras qualified for the World Cup for t the second time in history on Wednesday after a 1-0 victory and a heartbreaking draw for Costa Rica.


New Coach Simoes tries to resurrect Costa Ricans against Trinidad & Tobago

Desperate a victory to keep their 2010 Wold Cup hopes alive, Costa Rica has turned to coach Rene Simoes to salvage the Ticos’ chances.


Costa Rica eliminates host Egypt from Under-20 World Cup

Hosts Egypt are out of the Under-20 World Cup after losing to Costa Rica in Cairo


Costa Rica Paparazzi hit Tom Brady with $1M lawsuit

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NEW YORK – Two photographers have sued New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and his supermodel wife for $1 million, saying they [More]


Costa Rica fires coach Rodrigo Kenton following qualifying losses

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (CP) – 1 day ago
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Costa Rica has fired coach Rodrigo Kenton following three straight losses in [More]


Melbourne Victory’s Carlos Hernandez called up by Costa Rica

TWO blistering goals by Melbourne Victory midfielder Carlos Hernandez last weekend have earned him a call-up for Costa Rica’s next two internationals.
Hernandez has been recalled [More]


Team USA Wins Billabong ISA World Surfing Games in Costa Rica for First Time in 13 Years

It was a fitting end to an event steeped in a mix of camaraderie and tough competition as Team USA took the overall gold medal [More]


Sands of the world poured at the 2009 ISA World Surfing Games in Costa Rica

A giant Parade of the Surfing Nations began the opening ceremonies of the Billabong ISA World Surfing Games at Jaco Beach this morning. In full [More]


Costa Rica Takes Day of Practice Today at World Games

In less than 48 hours when the first-ever World Games of any sport is realized in our country, the Federacion de Surf de Costa Rica [More]


Costa Rica to host the 2009 Billabong ISA World Surfing Games

Costa Rica will be the host nation of the 2009 Billabong ISA World Surfing Games scheduled for August 1 – 8, 2009. The opening [More]