The Nuevo León Tennis Association (ATNL) denies the claims of their expulsion by the Mexican Tennis Federation (FMT) over an alleged debt of 397,950 pesos. Antonio Longoria, president of ATNL, states they were not properly notified and that an assembly must ratify any expulsion, which has not occurred. The ATNL also claims that the FMT has not returned the surplus money from player registrations since the pandemic. The ATNL plans to hire a lawyer to defend against the expulsion, asserting that they can prove there is no debt and pointing out errors in the expulsion document.

Club América has set the price for the cheapest ticket at a thousand pesos for the Final Round match against Tigres, which will take place on Sunday at 19:30 hours. The match is part of the Apertura 2023 Tournament, and ticket prices range from one thousand to two thousand eight hundred pesos. The pre-sale for Club América fans will be on December 12 and 13, with the possibility of a general sale on December 14. In contrast, Tigres' tickets for the First Leg start at 480 pesos, with the most expensive seats in the suites costing 5,010 pesos.

The sixteenth edition of the Powerade Marathon in Monterrey will take place with 7,500 runners participating. The event is set to start on Sunday at 6:45 AM at Parque Fundidora. The organizers aim to break both the competition's record and the national record. The current Nuevo León marathon record is 2:08.46, set in 2019, while the national record is 2:08.17, set in 2011 at the Lala Marathon. The economic impact of the Powerade Marathon is expected to be 30 million pesos. The event also includes a mini-marathon and a wheelchair category.

Ricardo Carbajal, the coach of Puebla FC, is confident that his team can win against the current champions Tigres UANL in the upcoming match at Estadio Universitario, despite Tigres' undefeated home record. Carbajal cites Puebla's strong away game statistics and the team's intention to maintain their good performance as visitors. He anticipates a similar game to the first leg, with an aggressive stance that could benefit Puebla.

Honduran press criticized Salvadoran referee Iván Bartón for his officiating during the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, where Honduras lost to Mexico after a penalty shootout following a 2-2 aggregate draw. Honduran newspapers accused the referee of robbery, highlighting the nine minutes of added time and Mexico's equalizing goal in the tenth minute, as well as the repeated penalty kicks by César 'Chino' Huerta due to the Honduran goalkeeper moving early. The defeat sent Honduras to the playoffs, despite their strong performance.

Eva Espejo, coach of the Rayadas, expressed that the team is focused on winning the upcoming Clásico Regio Femenil Semifinals to reach the final. She acknowledged the game's significance beyond just advancing to the final and aims to provide a great show for the fans. Despite this being her last tournament as the team's coach, Espejo emphasized that the focus is on the Rayadas' success, not her future.

Week 8 of the NFL begins with Thursday Night Football featuring the Buffalo Bills against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Highmark Stadium. Both teams have had an inconsistent season, with the Bills at 4-3 and the Buccaneers at 3-3. Despite similar records, the Bills are the clear favorites with betting odds at 1.27 to 1, while the Buccaneers are at 4 to 1. The teams, from different conferences, have faced each other four times in the last decade, with Tampa Bay winning three of those encounters.

Fernando Alonso's visit to a HUGO BOSS store at Mitikah Shopping Center in Coyoacán, Mexico City, drew thousands of fans who cheered for the Aston Martin pilot. Alonso gave away promotional items and was embraced by a fan who breached the security barrier. Meanwhile, Alpine pilot Pierre Gasly played a friendly soccer match at the Estadio Azulgrana and received a customized jersey from Atlante officials.

Mexican driver Patricio O'Ward continues his private practice with McLaren in Barcelona, looking forward to participating in a free practice session for Formula 1 in Abu Dhabi. The 24-year-old expressed his excitement on social media after the private tests. O'Ward, who has previously practiced in F1 in 2021 and 2022, will also join the post-season tests at Yas Marina, where he will drive the current vehicle used by Landon Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Following the departure of Eva Espejo as the coach of the Rayadas at the end of the Apertura 2023 tournament, the team, led by midfielder Diana Evangelista, is motivated to win the title as a tribute to Espejo. Evangelista expressed the team's focus on finishing the tournament strongly and not losing any more points. The potential for Carla Rossi to step in as the new coach was also mentioned, with Evangelista noting Rossi's familiarity with the team.

Ricardo Cadena has called up two players from Tigres UANL, Jesús Garza and Raymundo Fulgencio, and one from Rayados de Monterrey, Alí Ávila, to the Mexican U-23 National Team. The team will play against the United States on October 11 and Japan on October 14 at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium in Arizona as their final preparation before the Pan American Games in Chile. Other notable players called up include Emilio Lara from América, Mauricio Isais from Toluca, Erik Lira from Cruz Azul, and Fidel Ambriz from León.

In a clash of the undefeated, Auténticos Tigres will host Águilas Blancas del Politécnico Nacional at Estadio Gaspar Mass. Coached by Antonio Zamora, the team aims for their third regular season victory against a similarly undefeated opponent. Player Édgar 'Mono' Ortiz, leading the ONEFA with three interceptions, acknowledges the challenge ahead. The game will spotlight Auténticos' defense against Águilas Blancas' dynamic offense, with UANL having allowed only 17 points in two games and consistently pressuring opposing quarterbacks.

Starting this afternoon, the Estadio BBVA, home to the Monterrey football team Rayados, will feature a 'Champions Zone' in the southeast corner of the stadium dedicated to former players and coaches who have won league, cup, or CONCACAF championships. This area will have 30 seats exclusively for these champions, who will be invited to games via a WhatsApp group and can bring a guest for free. Former champions like Severo Meza and Aldo De Nigris are expected to attend.

Manuel Filizola, president of Rayados' Board of Directors, discussed the team's commitment to their fans and their goal to win championships with the addition of players Sergio Canales and Jesús Manuel 'Tecatito' Corona. Despite injuries, Filizola feels the team is strong and aims to reach finals and win championships. He emphasized the importance of fan support in their project and expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming Clásico Regio.

Rayados of Monterrey lost 1-0 to Atlante in a friendly match at El Barrial, despite the return of Jesús Manuel 'Tecatito' Corona. The match, played during a FIFA date break, was an opportunity for coach Fernando Ortiz to give rhythm to the team and observe players, including new reinforcement Corona. The game consisted of three 30-minute periods, with Juan Machado scoring the winning goal for Atlante. Later in the evening, Corona will be officially presented to the fans at Estadio BBVA.

With the onset of spring and the beginning of summer, the United States' capital, Washington D.C., becomes a parade of visitors who enjoy not only the landscapes but also the traditional monuments and museums along the National Mall. The photos are courtesy of Erick Rodríguez.