The holiday celebrates the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Mexico began the holiday in 1862, but
does not recognize it nationally anymore. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Frontier, a Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier, will become the first airline in more than a decade to offer international service to Canada and Mexico from Las Vegas when flights to Cancun and Los Cabos begin Dec. 15. (Rick Velotta/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Brazil Beats Mexico 2-0 in World Cup Knockout Brazil picked up their third straight shutout victory on Monday, by eliminating Mexico with goals by Neymar and Roberto Firmino. Brazil now advances past the round of 16. The loss is a crushing defeat for Mexico. No country has played in more World Cups games without ever winning the tournament. This victory marks the seventh straight tournament in which Brazil has advanced at least to the quarterfinals. Brazil will play the Japan-Belgium winner in a quarterfinal Friday in Kazan.
Review-Journal soccer reporter Ben Gotz previews key matches in in the World Cup Round of 16.
Review-Journal soccer reporter Ben Gotz previews key matches in the third round of the world cup.
Soccer beat reporter Ben Gotz goes over what to expect from round two of the 2018 World Cup.
Soccer beat reporter Ben Gotz goes over what to expect from round one of the 2018 Russia World Cup.