An exquisite Mexico beach, cursed by plastic27 Jan 2012 Sea currents act like a conveyor belt, depositing trash on a remote stretch of sand in an ecologically rich region of coral reef and mangrove forests. Locals can only pick up the pieces, bit by bit. Just off a rutted dirt road, a beach as white as flour pops into view from behind a wall of sea grape and rustling palms. Pelicans slice over turquoise waters, and not a single person stirs the quiet.
Soccer Capsules - Mexico and U.S.: U.S. women soccer Olympic hopes at stake Friday27 Jan 2012 VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — It doesn't matter that the U.S. women's soccer team is clearly one of the best — if not the best — in the world. It doesn't matter that the Americans have outscored their opponents by a combined score of 31-0 so far in Olympic qualifying.
US women soccer Olympic hopes at stake Friday26 Jan 2012 U.S.A.'s goalkeeper Hope Solo (1) adjusts a ice pack on her leg following a 4-0 win over Mexico at the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying soccer at B.C. Place in Vancouver, British Columbia Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012.
Mexico wants to field full team in Copa America26 Jan 2012 Hoping to improve its chance of winning the Copa America, Mexico is asking that it be allowed to field its full national soccer team in the South American championship rather than a youth team. Mexico has played in the Copa America as a guest team with underage players, giving it little chance against the likes of Brazil and Argentina.