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June 29, 2009

Are Latino peloteros being singled out?

Hall of Fame exhibit ‘Viva Baseball’ focuses on Hispanics in baseball - Sports writers no longer fixate on the temperament or accent of Hispanic players. But other, newer stereotypes are taking hold.

June 25, 2009

Latino Baseball Players And The Hall Of Fame | NPR

Mexican soccer must have U.S. appeal

June 24, 2009

Can baseball avoid an error on Latino players? As more Latino stars become eligible for the Hall of Fame, the keepers of the game will have to think hard about questions of racial prejudice and performance-enhancing drugs.

Allstate Celebrates the Passion of Mexican National Team Fans With a Unique Sweepstakes for the Ultimate Tricolor Fan

Full Roberto Clemente Documentary on PBS website

June 23, 2009

Qdoba Mexican Grill, the fast food chain, is the latest merchant to sign a marketing and concessionary agreement with the Boston Red Sox

The Estefans wouldn’t be the NFL’s first Hispanic owners. E. Javier Loya, CEO of CHOICE! Energy, is a Houston Texans limited partner.

Gloria and Emilio Estefan buy stake in Miami Dolphins

June 22, 2009

Oscar de la Hoya, Julio Cesar Chavez, Juan Manuel Marquez, Roberto Duran, Cristian Castro, Fanny Lu, Gloria Trevi, Pee Wee and Luny Tunes to Appear at Second Annual ‘Tecate Premios Deportes’ Awards Show

June 19, 2009

Cleveland Browns receiver Donte’ Stallworth pleaded guilty this month to a DUI manslaughter charge for striking Mario Reyes on March 14 in Miami. He began serving a 30-day jail sentence Tuesday and has reached a financial settlement with the family of the 59-year-old construction worker. After jail, he must serve two years of house arrest and spend eight years on probation.

June 18, 2009

A very happy and proud group of Hispanic teens from western Massachusetts had a memorable day at Fenway Park on Wednesday. -

June 17, 2009

Thanks to a handful of billionaires that includes a couple of prominent dignitaries with ties to media giant Univision, as well as the Hispanic owners of a major produce distributor, the city of Los Angeles will celebrate the Lakers’ victory today without spending any taxpayer money.

Phoenix Suns forward Amar’e Stoudemire Backstabs Hispanic Fans, Signs on as “Special Deputy” Under Sheriff Joe Arpaio

June 16, 2009

Greivis Vasquez, Latest Hispanic Player to Be Eyed By NBA, Decides to Stay in School

June 11, 2009

Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony frequently uses his signature jab step to catch the defense off guard. But when Hispanic Business magazine named him to their 100 most influential Hispanics list last year, it was Anthony who was surprised.

Quarterback Mark Sanchez signs a five-year contract with Jets

June 5, 2009

Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba’s 11-year-old son and brother-in-law were released by kidnappers a day after being abducted in Venezuela.

June 4, 2009

Fresno State Bulldog football to court Hispanic fans

June 2, 2009

Pelé apadrina en Los Ángeles el lanzamiento de un videojuego de fútbol

A book by IndyCar driver Milka Duno has been selected the best young adult sports/recreation book of 2009 at the 11th Annual International Latino Book Awards.

May 28, 2009

The Chicago Fire is pleased to announce that midfielder Cuauhtémoc Blanco is among the nominees for the second edition of “Tecate Premios Deportes” (Tecate Sports Awards). Nearly 60 Hispanic athletes from six sports categories are being considered for their sportsmanship, talent and character exemplified during 2008.

For the first time in club history, all 162 A’s games are being broadcast in Spanish this year. But the intriguing twist is that all 162 broadcasts emanate from the Oakland Coliseum even when the team isn’t playing there.

May 14, 2009

University of Arkansas volleyball coach Robert Pulliza and his wife Jamie are establishing a non-athletic scholarship aimed at Hispanic students.

April 29, 2009

Tony Gonzalez bids Kansas City Chiefs goodbye

April 27, 2009

The Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer (MLS) and Club America of the Mexican Primera División (First Division) today announced that they are forming a new partnership to pursue mutually beneficial business and brand opportunities for their respective clubs.

April 5, 2009

Bolivia: Unlikely and Historic 6-1 Win Over Argentina

March 23, 2009

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys during the regular season and went on to claim the NFC championship. Now, the Cardinals want to gain yardage against “America’s Team” in Mexico.

March 19, 2009

Comienza temporada MLS con protagonismo hispano

Many love to hate University of Maryland’s Greivis Vasquez

March 16, 2009

Lakers Get Latin - This April 12, for the eighth straight year, the Lakers will pack the L.A. Convention Center with an estimated 50,000 fans. And not for a game but for an event called Fiesta Lakers

March 11, 2009

Houston Astros and impreMedia’s Rumbo sign partnership

Los Angeles Lakers and Fox Sports en Espanol Sponsor 5th Annual Bowling Fundraiser To Benefit Inner City Basketball League Through Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA)

A growing Latino community in Minnesota is luring more marketing attention from companies, a key reason more (30) Minnesota Twins games will be broadcast in Spanish this season by Latino Communications Network.

March 10, 2009

What would U.S. baseball be without Latin America?

Rockies’ Ubaldo Jimenez proving youthful statesman - Pitcher gladly embraces his role as Latinos’ role model

March 4, 2009

NBA announces Noche Latina 2009

February 1, 2009

NFL hopes U.S. Hispanics ready for football

Helio Gracie, one of the main creators of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that gained worldwide popularity, has died. He was 95.

ESPN Deportes to Offer Exclusive Coverage of all 39 Games of the 2009 World Baseball Classic

Muere Helio Gracie, creador de Jiu-Jitsu brasileño

What do Latinos think about football?

A Curling Team Proves Not All Brazilian Sweepers Play Soccer

Legión latina en el fútbol norteamericano, el deporte más popular en EE.UU.

January 28, 2009

Juanes to perform at halftime of the 2009 NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show on Sunday, Feb. 15, at US Airways Center in Phoenix

Mexico to tour U.S. in exhibition matches

In Joe Torre’s Book, Alex Rodriguez Comments Stand Out

January 23, 2009

Puertorriqueños se despiden de ‘Cheguí’ Torres

January 21, 2009

Former light-heavyweight world champion, Olympic silver medalist and author Jose Torres died Monday of a heart attack at his home in Puerto Rico at the age of 72, his wife, Ramonita, said.

Fox Sports en Español Kicks Off 2009 with InterLiga(TM) Ratings Bonanza

January 15, 2009

University of Southern California quarterback Mark Sanchez, coming off a spectacular performance in the Rose Bowl, said Thursday that he’s passing up his senior year to become available for the NFL draft.

December 18, 2008

Why Hispanic Media Ignores College Soccer

December 15, 2008

Oscar De La Hoya may have an out, but he still should retire

Interview: Carolina Guillen, ESPN Deportes

December 12, 2008

Pacquiao-De la Hoya, éxito de TV Ganancias millonarias en PPV

Oscar De La Hoya has earned $700M from Pay-Per-View’s

December 9, 2008

TOP Ten things DeLaHoya was thinking while on a Stool giving up - by Al Carlos

December 8, 2008

Oscar De La Hoya gets payback for Julio Cesar Chavez 10 years down road

De La Hoya reeling after loss to Pacquiao - Oscar De La Hoya was badly beaten Saturday by Manny Pacquiao, highlighting the fall of the once-great Golden Boy, whose career might be over.

December 5, 2008

Cuauhtémoc Blanco’s homecoming is legendary

The Galaxy has relaunched its Spanish-language website. The new lagalaxyfutbol.com will be the “online hub” for the the club’s Spanish-language news and information.

Oscar De La Hoya y México, una tormentosa relación de amor y odio

Oscar De La Hoya’s legacy now at stake

Denver Broncos practice squad has Mexican flavor

Alex Rodríguez puede jugar con equipo dominicano en Clásico Mundial béisbol

Esta Semana por ESPN Deportes Televisión- viernes 5 al domingo 14 de diciembre de 2008

December 3, 2008

Baseball Academy a hit in Puerto Rico - Sixty-two players drafted since school opened in 2001

Dallas Mavs TV color man Bob Ortegal might have gone a bit overboard when he called J.J. Barea “the Puerto Rican A.I.,” but the lil’ guy has given folks reason to get excited recently.

BERNIE WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR SECOND ALBUM — MOVING FORWARD – SET FOR RELEASE APRIL 14, 2009 - Puerto Rican NY Yankees star

Sorpresa! Premieres Juega Como un MLS Pro

Develan estatua de Oscar de la Hoya en Los Angeles

Born a survivor, Edwin Valero wants to test his skills against Pacquiao

The brother of former Chicago Cubs catcher Henry Blanco has been killed in Venezuela.

December 2, 2008

Jorge Masvidal signs with Bellator on ESPN Deportes

Alberto Riverón, of Cuban descent, is the only Latino leading an NFL officials crew

November 28, 2008

Cuban beisboleros lose livelihood, will they shoot for U.S.?

November 21, 2008

Diego Jiménez: La ‘muralla’ de los Red Bull

On the heels of their fascinating first book about Greeley’s Spanish Colony, Jody and Gabriel Lopez will soon follow with “From Sugar to Diamonds,” the stories of the Greeley Grays and other Latino baseball teams in northern Colorado of the past 80 years.

Guillermo Barros Schelotto is SI Latino’s pick for the 2008 Sportsman of the Year

El delantero Cuauhtémoc Blanco, del Chicago Fire de EE.UU., fue contratado por el equipo Santos Laguna para disputar la liguilla por el título del Torneo Apertura’08 del fútbol mexicano

UTEP’s Jose Martinez nailed five Field Goals despite bruised hip

With Spain’s Nadal absent, Argentines are Davis Cup favorite

“Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya vs. the Boxing Establishment - Can the fighter-turned-promoter transform a dying sport into a legitimate business?

November 19, 2008

RadioCadena Univision launches ‘Directo Al Blanco’ sports show

Moment of truth for Mexico’s soccer team, and coach - A loss at Honduras on Wednesday could lead to Mexico’s elimination from World Cup qualifying, which in turn could lead to the end of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s coaching tenure.

Suma Lorena Ochoa 83 semanas consecutivas como líder de la LPGA

November 18, 2008

Albert Pujols elegido Jugador Más Valioso de la Liga Nacional

Albert Pujols powers way to second National League MVP award

Lorena Ochoa, como las grandes - El empuje y la determinación de la número uno del mundo resultó insuficiente para coronarse

November 17, 2008

For Alberto Riveron, From Cuba to N.F.L.’s First Hispanic Referee

November 12, 2008

Coca-cola North America (CCNA) today announced a high-profile partnership with Mexican superstar and goalkeeper Francisco Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa.

November 11, 2008

Football’s popularity soars in Mexico - The sport is no longer foreign to Mexico, where the NFL says it has 20 million fans, which is more fans than any country other than the U.S.

GOLTV INKS CARRIAGE AGREEMENT WITH COX GREATER LOUISIANA - Cox’s Latino Package Subscribers in Baton Rouge and Acadiana Score 24/7 International Soccer Coverage in Spanish

Slumping economy behind cancellation of Telefutura’s ‘Solo Boxeo’

November 6, 2008

New York publisher targets Latino men with sports magazines - Béisbol Mundial

November 3, 2008

Ruben Amaro, Jr. Named Phillies General Manager - becomes the fourth minority General Manager currently working in Major League Baseball and the second current Hispanic GM

October 15, 2008

ESPN Deportes Heats Up the Screen with More Than 60 Winter League Baseball Games

Fox Sports Español Previews National League Championship Series and World Series Available on Dish Network in Puerto Rico

Major League Baseball’s NLCS and World Series Return Home to Fox Sports en Español

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