It will be Chile and Peru in the semifinals after the latter side took down Bolivia in rather assertive fashion.In arguably the least interesting of the matchups in the quarterfinals (neither Bolivia or Peru could be considered a heavyweight side), Peru proved itself ready to join South America's elite with a convincing performance that was essentially over before the half-hour mark of the game.The 3-1 win could have easily been a greater margin if not for some bad luck. Here are the major takeaways of Peru's big day.
Despite its shortcomings, "Max" should please audiences looking for a family film filled with adventure and lovable dogs. It helps to have a solid cast of characters to lead the way, even if the people we are expected to bond with are people we have met in other iterations, possibly better ones.
Chile is in the semifinals of the Copa America after defeating former defending Champion Uruguay 1-0 in the first quarterfinal of the week.The game was a tense affair that followed a rather predictable narrative. Chile dominated possession while Uruguay sought out a means of winning on the counter. However, the victory ultimately hinged on another unforeseen factor that no tactics could have anticipated. Here are the major takeaways from the match.
Goaltending always seems to be the topic of conversation over at Arsenal. Despite most recognizing the signing of Petr Cech as a coup, it has continued that controversy, simultaneously creating a paradox.
Lionel Messi is arguably the best player in the world and possibly even the best of all time. Today Lionel Messi turns 28, the peak of most athletes' careers.
Manchester United remains in the headlines looking to make some big splashes this summer. Manchester United remains in the headlines looking to make some big splashes this summer.
Neymar finished his season with Barcelona scoring 40 goals including tallies in the finals of the Copa del Rey and Champions League. He had the kind of year that is often considered legendary and seemed on his way to being a finalist for the 2015 Ballon d'Or.
Colombia needs some major changes for its upcoming game against Argentina. Check out our in-depth analysis on the nation's struggles in this Copa America and why Radamel Falcao's time as a starter needs to end.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid have often had a contentious relationship. However, it seems that the team often finds a way to please him.His contract issues led to one famous incident in which he claimed to be "sad." He was promptly given a new contract to improve the situation.
South America is filled with a plethora of star players but only one will win the MVP award. In a Copa America where the results were as unpredictable as they come, the star performances were equally captivating and emblematic. Here is a look at the top players in the opening round of the Copa America
The first round of the Copa America has come to an end. As is usually the case with major tournaments, there are bound to be a plethora of disappointments to take away from the opening batch of games.Often times these disappointments involve teams that fail to live up to expectations and crash out quickly from the competition. In a forgiving competition in which only four of 12 teams are eliminated, there are bound to be disappointments among teams that still have life. Here they are.
Latin Post talks to the cast and crew of Boaz Yakin's upcoming "Max." Being in a movie is an arduous task for actors. There are hundreds of people running around on set while doing a plethora of different tasks.
Brazil and Venezuela will face off in a huge game on Sunday to finish off the group stages. Brazil and Venezuela will face off in a huge game on Sunday to finish off the group stages.
Colombia and Peru will face off in a match with major implications in the Copa America 2015. Colombia and Peru will face off in a match with major implications in the Copa America 2015.
"Inside Out" moves at a riveting clip, coming off as an adventure story like no other. It will certainly provide viewers with a new perspective on our emotions and whether we or something else has control over them and by extension our behavior and actions. There can be no doubt - Pixar is back on top and quite possibly at the best it has ever been.
Colombia won 1-0 on Wednesday ending a spell of 24 years without a competitive win over Brazil.The big story however came after the game when Neymar took a free shot at Pablo Armero before headbutting Jeison Murrillo. The result was a red card that could potentially leave the superstar out for two games.
It had been 24 years since Colombia had enjoyed a competitive victory over Brazil. It was also almost one year since Colombia was thrown out of the World Cup by Brazil in a violent 2-1 encounter.The drama was heightened by Colombia essentially playing an elimination game.It had all the ingredients for high drama. It did not disappoint.Colombia pulled off a 1-0 win over Brazil to pick up a vital three points in Group C of the Copa America. While the score was low, tempers flared up throughout the match as the rivalry between these two nations increased. Here is what we learned from the match.
Argentina took a 1-0 victory from Uruguay in a rather underwhelming performance by both sides on Tuesday.Sergio Aguero scored the winner, his second of the tournament, turning Group B on its head and in the process eliminating Jamaica from contention.After Paraguay defeated Jamaica 1-0 and Argentina's win, the three remaining teams in the group all have four points, meaning that the final game of group play will determine who finishes at the top and who likely finishes third.Here are some takeaways from the match.
Peru and Venezuela face off in a shockingly pivotal game for the Copa America Group C qualification.Coming into the tournament, both sides were viewed as minnows that would duke it out for third place in the group behind Colombia and Brazil. Most expected this game to be the only three points that these teams would have any hopes of claiming.How wrong everyone was.
Before the Copa America started, people knew they had to pencil in the June 17 date between Colombia and Brazil. Two juggernauts who had played to an edgy match in last year's World Cup were bound to bring about some attacking flair and drama.What drama it has turned out to be.
The Chicago Blackhawks won their third Stanley Cup in six season with a 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the finals.It was the first time that a game in this series was decided by more than one goal and also turned out to be the first one featuring a shutout.For such players as Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, it was business as usual. For the Tampa Bay Lightning, it was a huge disappointment. Tampa Bay was fancied to make a big statement, but simply could not take down a far more experienced club.Here are some reasons why Chicago is the Stanley Cup champion yet again.
