http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/luis_garcia/75007 Recent articles about Luis Garcia en-us The Merida vs Pumas Copa MX 2013 match will be held at the Estadio Carlos Iturralde on Wednesday, January 16th at 7:00pm PST. Pumas- trying to correct the mistakes Pumas had a bad game against Queretaro in their latest Liga MX match; after the red card for Marco Palacios, Pumas went down in a game that could have been an easy 3 points for them. Torres Servin used Robin Ramirez at the end of the game when he clearly could have been a starting player. Luis Garcia and Eduardo Herrera have not had much chemistry on the field, they seemed off and disconnected. Romagnoli and Chiapas also haven’t had much to offer in the midfield. Perhaps its time for Antonio Torres Servin to start using Robin from the beginning, and see what he is made of. Due to Bravo’s injury, we will not be seeing them together in action, but maybe Luis Garcia and Ramirez might be able to accomplish something. Against Merida, it appears to be the perfect time to try these things, whether the score is in their favor or ... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:28:43 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/merida_vs_pumas_copa_mx_2013_week_1/12670867 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/merida_vs_pumas_copa_mx_2013_week_1/12670867 Merida vs Pumas Copa MX 2013 – Week 1 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/merida_vs_pumas_copa_mx_2013_week_1/12670867 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Pumas did not meet the expectations fans had assigned them for the Apertura 2012, and during the past month have done important changes to fix this. 1. Assistant coaches Guillermo Vazquez Sr and Juan De Dios Ramirez Perales join the first team to support Torres Servin in the task of bringing the team back to shape. 2. Robin Ramirez joins Pumas, a Paraguayan who was playing as a loan in Colombia and finished as top scorer last season with 13 goals. Pumas bought the player from Libertad in a reported 1.5 million dollar deal. 3. Ignacio Gonzalez comes from Morelia and is reportedly exchanged for Fernando Morales. Ignacio is seeking a position in the first team, seeing how the position he plays is currently occupied by Jose Antonio Garcia. Pumas have played 4 pre-season games, all with good results: 3 wins against Lobos BUAP, Toros Neza and Pachuca and 1 tie against Tigres, they seem to be getting in shape for the upcoming season. Torres Servin has stated that all of the players in the ... Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:12:28 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/pumas_unam_and_the_preseason_for_the_clausura_2013/12530065 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/pumas_unam_and_the_preseason_for_the_clausura_2013/12530065 Pumas UNAM and the Preseason for the Clausura 2013 http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/pumas_unam_and_the_preseason_for_the_clausura_2013/12530065 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Second-half goals from Raul Jimenez and Christian Benitez ensured Club America moved up to fourth in the Mexican Apertura after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Santos Laguna. Following a goalless opening half, it took just three minutes after the interval until Jimenez broke the deadlock before Benitez sealed victory for Club America in the 74th minute. Luis Garcia bagged a brace as Tigres eased past Cruz Azul 2-0. Garcia put hosts Cruz Azul on course for the win after scoring on the stroke of half-time and added his second in the 61st minute. Finally, 10-man Atlas were held to a goalless draw in their home clash against Queretaro. The hosts had Gregorio Torres sent off five minutes from time as they claimed their sixth stalemate in their opening eight games of the season. Sun, 16 Sep 2012 08:23:58 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tigres_prove_too_hot_for_cruz_azul/11725585 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tigres_prove_too_hot_for_cruz_azul/11725585 Tigres prove too hot for Cruz Azul http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/tigres_prove_too_hot_for_cruz_azul/11725585 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png From Baseball America:The Yankees have signed two Nicaraguan lefthanders, including Corby McCoy, one of the top pitchers from the country for this year's July 2 class. McCoy, a 16-year-old who signed for $150,000, is 6-foot-3, 170 pounds with an athletic, projectable body. His velocity has been inconsistent, ranging from 85-88 mph for some teams, but more recently he has touched as high as 91. McCoy also throws a breaking ball that's in its nascent stages. The Yankees also signed 16-year-old Luis Garcia, whose bonus is under $50,000 and will likely be used as one of the exemptions every team gets under its $2.9 million international bonus pool for six players of $50,000 or less. Garcia is a raw, projectable lefty with a 6-foot-4, 185-pounds frame and an 85-88 mph fastball.The Yanks have been making a lot of international signings lately. Recenly they also signed Venezuelan catcher Luis Torrens ($1.3 million), Venezuelan outfielder Alexander Palma ($800,000) and Dominic... Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:25:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/yankees_sign_two_16_year_old_nicaraguans/11465110 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/yankees_sign_two_16_year_old_nicaraguans/11465110 Yankees Sign Two 16-Year-Old Nicaraguans http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/yankees_sign_two_16_year_old_nicaraguans/11465110 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The New York Yankees have signed two Nicaraguan pitching prospects, Corby McCoy and Luis Garcia, reports Ben Badler of Baseball America. McCoy, 16, signed for $150,000 and is one of Nicaragua’s best pitchers. At 6’3″, 170 pounds, the young left-hander has an athletic, projectable body. His velocity has ranged from 85-88 mph in the past, but Badler reports McCoy’s fastball has touched as high as 91 mph recently. He also has a breaking ball in his arsenal, which is still being developed.  Garcia, who signed for $50,000, is also a 16 year-old left-hander, but has a larger frame than McCoy at 6’4″ and 185 pounds. Like McCoy, Garcia’s fastball ranges from 85-88 mph.  With the signing of McCoy, the Yankees have spent all of their $2.9 million international bonus pool limit. If they sign another top international player before July 2, 2013, they would have to pay a penalty for exceeding the $2.9 million amount. Since Garcia signed for under $50,000, he will likely be used as one of New Yo... Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:22:14 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/new_york_yankees_sign_nicaraguan_prospects_corby_mccoy_luis_garcia/11460769 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/new_york_yankees_sign_nicaraguan_prospects_corby_mccoy_luis_garcia/11460769 New York Yankees Sign Nicaraguan Prospects Corby McCoy, Luis Garcia http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/new_york_yankees_sign_nicaraguan_prospects_corby_mccoy_luis_garcia/11460769 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Three associates of Lance Armstrong received lifetime bans for doping violations, the US Anti-Doping Agency announced on Tuesday. Team doctor Luis Garcia del Moral, team consulting doctor Michele Ferrari and trainer Jose "Pepe" Martí trafficked, encouraged the use of and administered performance-enhancing drugs while the part of the US Postal Service team, USADA said in a news release. Armstrong won six of his seven Tour de France titles while a member of the USPS team. "The objective of USADA's investigation into the sport of cycling is to protect the rights of clean athletes by ridding sport of those in the system, whether coach, doctor, trainer, or manager who abuses their influence by encouraging, coercing or assisting athletes in cheating through the use of dangerous performance-enhancing drugs," USADA CEO Travis Tygart said in a statement. "When USADA has information about the existence of a sophisticated, far-reaching doping conspiracy, it is our duty under the establish Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:48:29 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/cycling/article_external/lances_associates_get_lifetime_bans/11191045 http://network.yardbarker.com/cycling/article_external/lances_associates_get_lifetime_bans/11191045 Lance's associates get lifetime bans http://www.yardbarker.com/cycling/articles/lances_associates_get_lifetime_bans/11191045 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Getafe's hopes of European football next season appear all but over after they were held to a 1-1 draw by already-relegated Racing Santander. After coach Luis Garcia told his players they needed to win all their remaining games to have a hope of salvaging their European dreams after a run of three defeats in four, his side fell at the first hurdle against a Racing side who managed to take a point despite missing a first-half penalty. Papakouli Diop squandered that chance in the 26th minute, but did find the net to level the match five minutes after Nicolas Fedor had put Getafe ahead from the penalty spot just before the hour mark. Getafe kicked off four points but six places off sixth-placed Atletico Madrid in the congested battle for a continental place, but if they meant to play like a side determined to make up lost ground it barely showed. Diego Castro and Javi Casquero both sent shots wide but otherwise the first serious chance on goal came when Alexis Ruano felled Lautaro Acosta to give Racing a Tue, 01 May 2012 12:06:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/getafes_european_ambitions_ended/10694156 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/getafes_european_ambitions_ended/10694156 Getafe's European ambitions ended http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/getafes_european_ambitions_ended/10694156 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Club America striker Christian Benitez's late penalty snatched a 3-2 win against Puebla to move them second in the Mexican Clausura table. The visitors had to come from behind to grab their win after Luis Garcia (24pen) and DaMarcus Beasley (48) fired Puebla ahead after Daniel Montenegro's sixth-minute opener. A Gonzalo Pineda own goal on 49 minutes drew them level before Benitez won it. Chiapas stayed in contention for the finals series with a 3-0 win at Unam Pumas. Half-time substitute Franco Arizala scored either side of a Jackson Martinez strike to grab a much-needed win. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:30:40 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/club_america_snatches_late_victory/10620106 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/club_america_snatches_late_victory/10620106 Club America snatches late victory http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/club_america_snatches_late_victory/10620106 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Real Zaragoza were denied three vital points in their bid to escape relegation from the Primera Division as Osasuna snatched an equaliser amid late drama at La Romareda. Helder Postiga thought he had earned the home side, who sit bottom of the table, a vital win when he scored the opening goal with just four minutes to go. But Osasuna, who have European ambitions this season, earned a 1-1 draw when Roversio headed an equaliser with two minutes remaining. It was particularly bad luck for Zaragoza who had several opening and were twice denied by the frame of the goal before Postiga opened the scoring. Osasuna started the brighter but a shot from Raul Garcia missed right and then Zaragoza's Postiga was also off target. Zaragoza goalkeeper Roberto Jiminez kept out a shot from Damia Abella and then saved a header by Roland Lamah from a corner. Abella's foul on Angel Latifa earned Zaragoza a free-kick but they were denied by the woodwork as Postiga's header from Luis Garcia's ball in came back Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:50:54 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/osasuna_snatches_equalizer_at_zaragoza/10338349 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/osasuna_snatches_equalizer_at_zaragoza/10338349 Osasuna snatches equalizer at Zaragoza http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/osasuna_snatches_equalizer_at_zaragoza/10338349 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/3/338c0fa76901bc06eee3c638f98d80bbc180aa6a/mini/7f.jpg When Rafa Benitez was in charge of Liverpool, he tried to sign Real Madrid's 'B' Team midfielder Javi Garcia. The move didn't happen, but the Spaniard's Agent recently revealed that a 'good offer' in the summer could secure his services. Unfortunately, Garcia recently signed a new contract, so it looks like any potential move for the player is now dead. Or is it? Benitez's interest in the player was confirmed by Garcia in 2007:"My colours are Real Madrid but if it's impossible to play there then England is a sensational country and Liverpool is a historic club."Liverpool were linked with Garcia again recently, and two weeks ago, his Agent Manuel Garcia Quilon revealed that 'several Premier League clubs' were tracking the £10m-rated midfielder, and that if a 'good offer' came in at the end of the season, Benfica would consider it.Then, in an interview with Radio TSF, Quillon confirmed that no offers had yet been received... Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lfc_miss_out_on_javi_garcia/10317754 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lfc_miss_out_on_javi_garcia/10317754 LFC miss out on Javi Garcia. http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/lfc_miss_out_on_javi_garcia/10317754 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Getafe struck a potentially vital blow in their bid to avoid relegation as they eased themselves five points clear of the Primera Division danger zone with an impressive 2-1 win at fellow strugglers Villarreal . Luis Garcia Plaza's men went into the game on a five-game winless slide that had threatened to throw them into the middle of a dogfight, but goals from Diego Castro and Abdelaziz Barrada mean they now have some breathing space. Villarreal, highly fancied at the start of the season but still to recover from the loss of Giuseppe Rossi to injury, are three points above the bottom three, but should have taken more from this match. They did equalise through Nilmar's penalty, but, having already missed one through Borja Valero, the Yellow Submarine may well consider this to be a chance missed. With a three-game winless run of their own hanging over them, Jose Francisco Molina's side were always likely to start quickly and so it proved, with Cani working Miguel Moya from the edge of the box. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:16:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/getafe_sinks_fellow_struggler_villarreal/10293181 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/getafe_sinks_fellow_struggler_villarreal/10293181 Getafe sinks fellow struggler Villarreal http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/getafe_sinks_fellow_struggler_villarreal/10293181 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Getafe coach Luis Garcia has played down Real Madrid left-back Marcelo’s absence from Saturday’s La Liga clash. The Brazil international... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:52:02 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/garcia_marcelos_deputy_is_a_threat/9743272 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/garcia_marcelos_deputy_is_a_threat/9743272 Garcia: Marcelo´s deputy is a threat http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/garcia_marcelos_deputy_is_a_threat/9743272 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/9/e925fb47b59f3cddbe571b2568ea3dc9a7748644/mini/Taylor_V_Garcia_d678.jpg Cruz Azul went third in the Apertura table thanks to an impressive 2-0 win at Tecos. Enrique Meza's side moved to within three points of leaders Guadalajara thanks to a Christian Giminez penalty and a goal from Emanuel Villa. Two goals from Luis Garcia helped Puebla beat Club America 3-2 in a thriller at Estadio Azteca. Raul Jiminez gave America a second-minute lead, but Garcia`s brace and a goal from Duvier Riascos put Puebla in charge until Vicente Vuoso made for a tense finish. Elsewhere, Israel Martinez scored as Queretaro won 1-0 at Toluca, while Tijuana drew 0-0 with San Luis. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:36:38 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/cruz_azul_moves_up_to_third_place/7766926 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/cruz_azul_moves_up_to_third_place/7766926 Cruz Azul moves up to third place http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/cruz_azul_moves_up_to_third_place/7766926 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/9/e925fb47b59f3cddbe571b2568ea3dc9a7748644/mini/Taylor_V_Garcia_d678.jpg Sevilla coach Marcelino Garcia Toral enjoyed a win over his former club as Alvaro Negredo's first-half winner added to Real Zaragoza's woes. Negredo, a lively presence until injury forced him off, won and converted a 23rd-minute penalty which ultimately separated the sides. Zaragoza had just two shots on target and remain second from bottom of the Primera Division, while Sevilla move above Malaga into fifth place. Helder Postiga dragged an early effort wide for Zaragoza before Ivan Rakitic tested home keeper Roberto Jimenez from distance. Negredo was denied a penalty after he appeared to be taken down in the box by Leonardo Ponzio, though Rakitic had been spared in a marginal handball decision earlier in the same attack. Luis Garcia's weak header at the other end was easily held by keeper Javi Varas before Roberto saved from Diego Perotti. Negredo then got his spot-kick decision when he was hacked down by David Mateos midway through the first half and the Spain international stepped up to fi Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:03:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/sevilla_grabs_three_points_over_zaragoza/8357785 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/sevilla_grabs_three_points_over_zaragoza/8357785 Sevilla grabs three points over Zaragoza http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/sevilla_grabs_three_points_over_zaragoza/8357785 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/9/e925fb47b59f3cddbe571b2568ea3dc9a7748644/mini/Taylor_V_Garcia_d678.jpg