Sports – Page 72 – People's World

Women’s World Cup: bright spot for Japan, women’s sports

July 21, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

After a deadly earthquake, devastating tsunami and nuclear power plant disaster, the Japanese people got some good news July 17, when their women's soccer team won the 2011 FIFA World Cup Final.

NBA players to owners: We want a fair deal

July 5, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

Critics note the NBA just completed its most profitable season ever, pulling in a record $4.3 billion in revenue. And attendance was the fifth-highest total in league history.

Mav’s team effort outweighs Heat’s star power

June 14, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

When it comes down to it, sports critics say basketball at the highest level is still a team game and Miami didn't play like one when they needed to the most.

Gay slurs rejected in the NBA

May 26, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

Anti-gay slurs in professional sports are unacceptable and show irresponsibility.

Judge bans NFL lockout of players but team owners defy ruling

April 29, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

A federal judge in Minneapolis, with power over labor-management in relations in the National Football League thanks to prior court rulings, has banned the NFL's lockout of its players. But the teams defied her ruling and...