Costa Rica

1 to 11 of 22 results

AL West Notes: Profar, Astros, Mariners

The Rangers have placed Ian Kinsler on the disabled list with an intercostal strain and recalled middle infielder and top prospect Jurickson Profar, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News writes. Profar already had a cup of coffee last September, collecting 17 big-league at-bats.

Top Prospect Jurickson Profar Called Up by Texas Rangers

Major League Baseball's top prospect, Jurickson Profar, is done terrorizing minor league pitching, at least for now. 

With Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler headed to the disabled list with a rib injury, the team has reportedly called up the burgeoning 20-year-old prospect.

Ian Kinsler Injury: Updates on Texas Rangers Star's Status

The Texas Rangers placed leadoff hitter and second baseman Ian Kinsler on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday "with a right intercostal strain" (bruised ribs), according T.R. Sullivan of MLBblogs.com. The move is retroactive to Saturday.

Costa Rica spokesman resigns amid Chinchilla flight scandal

SAN JOSE (Reuters) - Costa Rica's communications chief resigned on Wednesday amid a scandal engulfing President Laura Chinchilla, saying he failed to properly screen a man who arranged for her to use a private jet and is under suspicion of using a false identity.

Costa Rica president's private jet use prompts investigation

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuters) - Costa Rica's President Laura Chinchilla came under pressure on Tuesday after the government admitted she had used a private jet owned by a foreign oil company, prompting an investigation by the attorney general's office.

Cockpit Chronicles - Paragliding In Rio: Best Layover Ever! (Video)

Years ago, I knew I found the right job when I was a co-pilot on a charter flight in a 15-seat Twin Otter for a day of fishing on an Alaskan beach. I remember thinking of that adage, and telling everyone that it was the best day of work and the best day of fishing.

Sonya Looney: World-Class Mountain Biker, Traveler

The only thing Sonya Looney racks up faster than victories on the international mountain bike circuit is frequent flier miles.

Idea that American held by Venezuela is a spy 'ridiculous:' Obama

SAN JOSE (Reuters) - The Venezuelan government's suggestion that an American citizen it has detained is a spy is "ridiculous," U.S. President Barack Obama said in a television interview recorded on Saturday during a visit to Costa Rica.

Obama says does not foresee sending U.S. troops to Syria

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday he does not foresee a scenario in which he would send U.S. ground troops to Syria and outlined a deliberate approach to determining whether the Syrian government had used chemical weapons in a 2-year civil war.

Barack Obama calls for 'new realities' and improved US-Mexico relations

President follows talks with counterpart Peña Nieto with speech that includes prediction of successful immigration reform

President Barack Obama called for a positive re-evaluation of the US-Mexico relationship on Friday, in an emphatically upbeat speech in Mexico City.