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	Sports in Puerto Rico - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sports in Puerto Rico can be traced from the ceremonial competitions amongst the Pre-Columbian Native Americans of the Arawak also knowned as Taíno tribes which inhabited the island to the modern era in which sports activities consist of an organized physical activity or skill carried out with a recreational purpose for competition.
		Puerto Rico is a participant of the Caribbean World Series, and has over 100 Major League Baseball players who are currently active, in addition to the hundreds others who have participated in the past.
		Puerto Rico had a Bobsled team in the 1992, 1994 and 1998 Winter Olympics.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sports_in_Puerto_Rico (4184 words)

	Wikipedia: Puerto Rico
		The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is an archipelago in the eastern Caribbean of autonomous politics, in free association with the United States.
		Puerto Rico is part of the Greater Antilles, located to the east of the Dominican Republic and to the west of the Lesser Antilles.
		Under this constitution, Puerto Rico is a commonwealth freely associated with the United States and is permitted a high degree of autonomy.
	www.factbook.org /wikipedia/en/p/pu/puerto_rico.html (1005 words)

	Puerto Rico - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The government of Puerto Rico is based on the Republican system composed of 3 branches: the Executive branch headed by the Governor, the Legislative branch consisting of a bicameral Legislative Assembly (a Senate and a House of Representatives) and the Judicial branch.
		Under the 1952 constitution, Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth (use some benefits of the U.S.) and is permitted a degree of autonomy similar to that of a state of the Union.
		Puerto Rico is connected by a system of freeways, expressways, and highways, all maintained by the Roads and Transportation Authority and patrolled by the Police of Puerto Rico.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Puerto_Rico (5918 words)

	World Almanac for Kids
		Puerto Rico’s highest tribunal, the supreme court, is composed of a chief justice and six associate justices, who serve until the age of 70.
		Puerto Rico is represented by a nonvoting resident delegate in the U.S. Congress.
		Puerto Rico was opened to foreign trade in 1804, and in 1808 it was accorded representation in the Spanish Parliament.
	www.worldalmanacforkids.com /explore/states/puertorico.html (3436 words)

	Puerto Rico
		Puerto Rico is unusual in that it is the first Overseas Commonwealth Territory of the United States, and although Spanish is the island's first language, English is widely spoken and Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens.
		Puerto Rico is a freely associated commonwealth of the United States, composed of one large island and several small islands.
		Puerto Rico is represented by a nonvoting resident delegate in the Congress of the United States.
	www.caribbeantown.com /puerto_rico.htm (4101 words)

	Sports in Puerto Rico: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The puerto rico islanders are a puerto rican soccer team, which currently plays in the usl first division, the second division of the united states of america,...
		The national superior basketball league of puerto rico -or liga baloncesto superior nacional de puerto rico (bsn) in spanish- was established in 1933...
		Raul papaleo (born (october 11, 1971) in san juan, puerto rico) is considered by many islanders to be the greatest beach volleyball player in puerto rico...
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/sp/sports_in_puerto_rico.htm (4936 words)

	Sports in Puerto Rican Society
		Puerto Rico has made significant contributions to each of these sports but outside of Puerto Rico, their athletes often remain disconnected from any association with the island when they are just seen as part of a bigger professional sports league in a foreign country.
		Within Puerto Rico, for example, the outcome of a boxing match leads to a source of national pride and fighters are raised to the status of celebrities, representing Puerto Rico to the rest of the world.
		Puerto Ricans cherish their athletes for this reason and for this project we are going to explore this concept in depth.
	www.umich.edu /~ac213/student_projects/spr (311 words)

	Puerto Rico: Sports
		Puerto Rican coastal waters are prone to be a little murkier than the rest of the Caribbean.
		Puerto Rico has its own unique breed of horses -- the Paso Fino horse -- a beautiful, naturally-gaited horse whose exact origins are uncertain.
		Puerto Rico is known for its easy access to coral reefs and their natural beauty.
	welcome.topuertorico.org /culture/sports.shtml (1205 words)

	Sports in Puerto Rican Society - Baseball
		Puerto Rico shares America's love for baseball as some other Central American countries and it has thus made significant contributions to the sport.
		Puerto Ricans that have climbed through the ranks of baseball's minor leagues and made it into the MLB (Major League Baseball) are treated as national icons (1).
		Since Puerto Rico is a nation of only 4 million residents (2), each player that rises to the professional level is a representative of the country and their cause.
	www.umich.edu /~ac213/student_projects/spr/baseball.html (244 words)

	Puerto Rico Facts
		Puerto Rico's relationship with the US is referred to as commonwealth status.
		Puerto Rico measaures 100 miles by 35 miles with an area of 3,464 square miles.
		Value-added in Puerto Rico's factories amounts to $10.02 for every dollar of production worker wages, which is double the mainland US average for manufacturing of $4.64, according to the US Census of Business.
	www.boricua.com /facts.htm (853 words)

	Puerto Rico
		The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is located in the Caribbean Sea, about 1,000 mi east-southeast of Miami, Fla. A possession of the United States, it consists of the island of Puerto Rico plus the adjacent islets of Vieques, Culebra, and Mona.
		Puerto Rican extremists dramatized their desire for independence with an attempt to assassinate President Truman on Nov. 1, 1950, and on March 1, 1954, they wounded five congressmen in an attack on the U.S. Capitol.
		Puerto Rico: Bibliography - Bibliography See F. Cordasco and E. Bucchioni, comp., The Puerto Rican Experience (1973); L. Housing Units in the United States, Regions, and States, and for Puerto Rico, 2000 - Area Total Percent vacant Occupied Percent owner- occuppied United States 115,904,641 9.0%...
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0113949.html (923 words)

	Puerto Rico surfing
		Puerto Rico, an island located in the caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic, benefits from tropical storms and winter low pressure areas to provide good quality waves almost year round.
		The best and most consistent surf areas in Puerto Rico are the north, northwest, and west coasts of the island.
		Although most breaks are reef type, Puerto Rico is a relatively safe place for surfing.
	www.geocities.com /Pipeline/Dropzone/8964/pr.html (625 words)

	Boston.com / Sports / Baseball / Puerto Rico wants to invite baseball teams (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The promoters who brought the Montreal Expos to San Juan in 2003 and 2004 may try to attract other major league teams for 2005.
		Puerto Rico is among the candidates to become the permanent home of the Expos, who will play 22 games at Hiram Bithorn Stadium for the second straight season.
		MB Sports guaranteed the commissioner's office $10 million for this year's games in San Juan and submitted a plan for a permanent move, but the proposal lacked a new ballpark.
	www.boston.com /sports/baseball/articles/2004/02/25/puerto_rico_wants_to_invite_baseball_teams (327 words)

	Global Sports Recruiting Agency® - High School Sports Marketing Application and Service Provider (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Moreover, the president of the company is a Puerto Rican who, seven years ago, shined in the Superior Basketball League with Mayagüez.
		His name is Anthony Rosa and he will be in Puerto Rico July 2-7 to seek top talent in any sport and to promote his company.
		It doesn't matter what sport, we want to promote them all--from basketball and baseball, which are the most popular in Puerto Rico, to others that aren't as well-known, such as like cycling, wrestling, and rowing.
	www.gspn.net /about/news7.shtml (791 words)

	List of Puerto Ricans Biography @ LocalColorArt.com (Local Color Art) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Jaime Benitez, fmr Resident Commissioner, longest serving chancellor and president of the University of Puerto Rico
		Judge José A. Cabranes,educator, first Puerto Rican to serve as a U.S. Circuit Court judge in the federal court in the continental United States.
		Ernesto Ramos Antonini, former president of the Camara of Representatives of Puerto Rico
	www.localcolorart.com /encyclopedia/List_of_Puerto_Ricans (2497 words)

	Puerto Rico Sports - General Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		In addition to being the premier destination in the Caribbean for meetings and conventions, Puerto Rico is on the rise as a world class destination for sporting events.
		Puerto Rico offers an enticing range of courses created by top golf course designers such as Greg Norman, Arthur Hill, Gary Player, Rees Jones and Robert Trent Jones.
		There are plenty of places to swing a racquet in Puerto Rico — 100 courts on the Island overall, at larger hotels, 17 in San Juan Central Park, and many others scattered throughout the city.
	www.meetpuertorico.com /sports (304 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports > Olympics -- Puerto Rico 83, Angola 80
		ATHENS, Greece –; Puerto Rico, which shocked the basketball world in a rout of the United States in the opening game of the Olympic tournament, had to hold on until the buzzer for an 83-80 victory over Angola on Thursday.
		Daniel Santiago blocked Carlos Almeida's 3-point attempt as time expired to clinch the win for Puerto Rico (2-1), which beat the United States 92-73 on Sunday night.
		Eddie Casiano hit a 3 with 1:06 left for Puerto Rico, and Almeida brought Angola within 81-80 on a drive with 44 seconds to play.
	www.signonsandiego.com /sports/olympics/basketball/20040819-0857-oly-puertorico-angolabko.html (308 words)

	Water Sports & Activities- Puerto Rico - VirtualTourist.com
		If you go to Puerto Rico, you simply have to squeeze in some water-time.
		From what I've read and heard, there are only 5 of these bright biobays in the world, 2 in Australia and 3 in Puerto Rico.
		The Bioluminescent Bays of Puerto Rico • Mosquito Bay in Vieques has 750,000 plankton per gallon • Las Croabas Lagoon in Fajardo has 500,000 plankton per gallon • La Parguera near Guanica has less than 300,000 per gallon We went to Las Croabas Lagoon using the hotel to book the trip.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Caribbean_and_Central_America/Puerto_Rico/Things_To_Do-Puerto_Rico-Water_Sports_Activities-R-1.html (1637 words)

	Puerto Rico Beaches & Sports - Puerto Rico Tourism Company (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Whether you're dreaming about spectacular surfing waves, a challenging golf course, or the perfect sunbathing beach, Puerto Rico offers the active traveler a tremendous array of opportunities.
		Learn about the different character of Puerto Rico's favorite Beaches, or find out where to participate in your favorite Sports.
		Make your visit to Puerto Rico simple with our interactive map.
	www.gotopuertorico.com /go_beachesSports.php?language= (237 words)

	Top puertoricowwwpuertorico Sites Chosen by Type Editors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Greatly expanded, timely coverage of news, views, issues, columns, from the authoritative voice of Puerto Rico Self-Determination.
		Puerto Rico is a self-governing commonwealth in association with the United States.
		Experience-PuertoRico.com showcases Puerto Rico's must-see and must-do experiences on this island of contrasts.
	www.typecities.com /puertorico/www/puertorico.asp (253 words)

	PUERTO RICO HERALD: The Voice of Puerto Rico Self-Determination, Volume 9, Numbers 33, 34, Ed. 400
		PUERTO RICO HERALD: The Voice of Puerto Rico Self-Determination, Volume 9, Numbers 33, 34, Ed.
		Resident Commissioner Luis Fortuño, well known for his desire to see Puerto Rico become a state, believes that the time is now ripe to move forward on that issue.
		Puerto Ricans Have Shown They're Happy With Status Quo… People Of Puerto Rico Deserve To Determine Their Own Status
	www.puertorico-herald.org (289 words)

	Puerto Rico : Spectator Sports \| Frommers.com
		Imported around the turn of the 20th century by plantation owners as a leisure activity for workers, beisbol quickly caught fire, and local leagues have produced such major-league stars as Roberto Alomar, Bernie Williams, and the late great Roberto Clemente.
		A top-notch league of six teams-featuring many rising professionals honing their skills during the winter months-begins its season in October and plays in ballparks throughout Puerto Rico.
		For a chance to see good baseball in a more intimate setting than is afforded in the U.S. major leagues, call Professional Baseball of Puerto Rico (tel.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/puertorico/0094010021.html (185 words)

	Welcome to Puerto Rico!
		I invite you to take some time to explore the tropical island of Puerto Rico, where you can find local exotic hideaways, miles of white sandy beaches, mountains and valleys, and many other natural wonders.
		In addition to the natural splendors you will find yourself surrounded by warm and friendly people.
		Within these pages you can find a wide scope of information pertaining to the island, its culture and people, and every detail that makes Puerto Rico, a magnificent and unique island...
	www.topuertorico.org (82 words)

	Travel Impressions: Villa Montana, Humacao, Puerto Rico
		Located at Isabella, Aguadilla Puerto Rico, the Villa Montana offers world class surfing, windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, tennis and golf.
		With so many sports activities right out your front door, it's definitely one of the best areas for water sports in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
		These beach villas are only five minutes from Aguadilla airport, with direct service from many mainland cities, and less than ninety minutes from San Juan, Ponce, and Mayaguez.
	www.travelimpressions.com /destinations/caribbean/sju/sju_vmt.html (135 words)

	Puerto Rico Links
		Radar Image of Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
		Results And Info On Electoral Events In Puerto Rico
		Univision Puerto Rico - PR Channel 11 News
	www.solboricua.com /prlinks.htm (34 words)

	Caribbean Power Sports
		Announcing the Grand Opening of Caribbean Power Sports in Canovanas, Puerto Rico.
		Caribbean Power Sports announces the arrival of the Adventure to the Caribbean.
		Some of the events include a register night party, Island Tour, sunset ride and of course, the motorcycle olympics.
	www.itppr.com /News.htm (307 words)

	Lupi's Mexican Grill & Sports Cantina, Puerto Rico
		Mexican food and the best entertainment in Puerto Rico.
		We have LIVE music, great service and walls of sports memorabilia.
		Remember, to serve you better is our main goal.
	www.bananapages.net /pr/lupis/content.html (335 words)

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