LOS ÁNGELES -- Lorena Ochoa, the LPGA's top-ranked golfer from México, at first called the association's decision that required players to speak English "drastic."

"As long as they try to make an effort, it's OK. I could never learn Korean to go to play in Korea," she said.

The Guadalajara native attended the University of Arizona prior to her arrival on the professional women's tour.

Ochoa, in comments to the press, added that she's here because of her talent on the golf course, not because of the language she speaks.

Ochoa recently has gained support for her upcoming tournament in October in Guadalajara, dubbed Lorena Invitational.

Most of the world's top 30 females have committed to play in the $1 million tournament to be held at the Guadalajara Country Club.

'The Quietman' Ruiz raises voice in loss to Valuev

Two-time world champion in the heavyweight division John 'The Quietman' Ruiz is citing numerous disadvantages after his World Boxing Association unanimous decision loss to Nikolai Valuev on Aug. 30 in Germany.

Ruiz (43-8-1 with 29 KOs) claims judge Takaeshi Shimakawa incorrectly scored in favor of Valuev. Ruiz also claims his was not properly credited for a knockdown against Valuev in the second round, saying he lost the round 10-9 when he should have won it 10-8.

He also claims that judge Antonio Requeña scored two rounds as ties, but that WBC rules state no ties can be scored in a title fight.

Trainer Manny Siaca, Sr. and Tony Cardinale, Ruiz's lawyer, agree with their fighter.

Valuev won the vacant WBA title by unanimous decision in Berlin, Germany.

NBA's Nájera attributes loss to poor planning

Eduardo Nájera admits the loss that the Mexican national basketball suffered last week in the qualifying event for the world championship in Cancún, México was not a surprise.

Nájera, a forward with the New Jersey Nets in the NBA, said México's defeat is due to poor planning on the part of the Mexican association that deals with athletes.

"What I desire is that the players are treated well, that a team is made that aspires to win, but I do not depend on them," said Najera.

The popular Najera assists in the Telmex-Najera basketball league, which hosts nearly 35,000 junior players on about 6,000 teams.

Antonio DeMarco earns win over José Reyes

NEVADA -- Tijuana, México's southpaw boxer, Antonio DeMarco, earned a split-decision victory over lightweight José Reyes from Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico last Saturday.

DeMarco, 22, maintains an impressive fighting record at 19-1-1 with 13 KOs throughout his professional fighting career. His last loss was in 2006 against Anthony Vázquez.

Reyes improves to 23-5 with 8 KOs.

NFL to make Mexican stop

MÉXICO CITY -- México's director of the NFL Joaquín del Rivero announced the league will attempt to schedule a regular season game in his country. Gordon Smeaton, vice president of the NFL International, made the announcement alongside Rivero.

In 2005, the San Francisco 49ers played the Arizona Cardinals at Azteca Stadium.