Latinas + Sports Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

September 29, 2009

Sonia Sotomayor Throws a Strike at Yankee Stadium

September 22, 2009

Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who grew up in the Bronx and is a longtime New York Yankees fan, will throw out the first pitch Saturday before their game against the Boston Red Sox.

Suma Lorena Ochoa 127 semanas al frente de las listas de la LPGA – 127 weeks leading the ranks of the LPGA!

July 21, 2009

Golfing Legend Nancy Lopez Divorcing Husband of 27 Years

July 16, 2009

Angels Vladimir Guerrero’s mom Altagracia Alvino serves up culinary delights for players

July 14, 2009

Hispanic girls face many obstacles to playing sports

June 2, 2009

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.

December 15, 2008

Interview: Carolina Guillen, ESPN Deportes

November 19, 2008

Suma Lorena Ochoa 83 semanas consecutivas como líder de la LPGA

November 18, 2008

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

September 5, 2008

Under increasing criticism, the LPGA Tour on Friday backed off plans to suspend players who cannot speak English well enough to be understood at pro-ams, in interviews or in making acceptance speeches at tournaments.

August 20, 2008

Fresh off Mexican national team, Natalie Vinti leads USD against defending NCAA champ USC

August 18, 2008

Dara Torres, coach set for South Florida homecoming

Did You Know? 41-year-old Dara Torres became the oldest swimmer to win an Olympic silver medal

Why not 2012 for ageless Dara Torres?

Middle-aged Dara Torres adds 3 silver medals to collection

August 17, 2008

Latina boxer leaves Olympic hopes for world championship pro career – Carina Moreno

August 14, 2008

Before Beijing bronze, Mexican diving pair had rocky start NATALIE BEHRING / BLOOMBERG NEWS Paola Espinosa, foreground, and Tatiana Ortiz gave Mexico its first medal of the Beijing Games, finishing behind China’s Xin Wang and Ruolin Chen and Australia’s Briony Cole and Melissa Wu in the women’s 10-meter synchronized diving. Tatiana Ortiz and Paola Espinosa give Mexico its first medal in the women’s 10-meter synchronized diving.

Lorena Ochoa’s got her eye on the prize – Despite a bumpy season, the world’s No. 1 female golfer is ready to rejoin the winner’s circle

University of Texas junior Susana Escobar wins her second Olympic swimming heat at the Beijing Olympics and places 18th in the 800m freestyle.

Illinois siblings swim for Puerto Rico – Kristina and Doug Lennox-Silva – Being Olympians together a helpful boost for both

August 12, 2008

Brenda Villa looks for golden finish to her improbable tale at the Olympics

August 11, 2008

Daughter of Mexican immigrants became a force in U.S. women’s water polo – Brenda Villa began her third Olympics on Monday by scoring a goal in the United States’ riveting 12-11 victory over China

August 10, 2008

41-year-old Dara Torres leads US to silver

August 6, 2008

Dara Torres battles rumors of performancing-enhancers

July 27, 2008

Early last season, Lorena Ochoa was having a strategic meeting with her caddie to identify targets and incentives for the months ahead. Uninspired by the proposed game plan, she hit upon an idea. “I’m worried about your kids,” she said. “I want them to go to heaven. How many wins will it take for you to have them baptised?”

July 22, 2008

Video: Danica Patrick “chats” with Milka Duno

July 10, 2008

Woman (Latina) becomes oldest Olympic swimmer in history – Dara Torres

June 26, 2008

Mexico’s Lorena Ochoa on top of the world

June 23, 2008

Keeping Faith, Lorena Ochoa Takes a Magical Tour

June 17, 2008

USC Carol Rodriguez closes in on 400-meter goal

June 3, 2008

Latina Soccer Referee Bound for Beijing – Verónica Pérez

June 2, 2008

Ochoa not yet attracting new people to golf – (new people aka Hispanics)

May 13, 2008

Top Cuban athlete still missing Monday – Yurisel Laborde

April 30, 2008

LPGA: Ochoa a straight shooter – Latest run on the LPGA Tour has taken on a Tiger-like stature, and rivals say her warm exterior hides a fierce competitor

April 7, 2008

For Lorena Ochoa, a Title, a Soak and a Serenade – a grandstand full of singers serenaded her in Spanish

April 2, 2008

Despite hot streak, Lorena Ochoa world’s No. 1 never rests on her laurels

April 1, 2008

Fists of a fighter on arms of a girl – Nisa Rodriguez

March 26, 2008

Lorena Ochoa star on, off course

Lorena Ochoa visits golf factory in Arizona, thanks workers

January 22, 2008

Golf for Women: Another Latin American star on the rise – Paraguay’s Julieta Granada

January 16, 2008

Mexican Sprinter Ana Guevara Retires from Track

Soccer’s Rodriguez Earns Playing Time With Puerto Rican National Team – Houston sophomore joined team for Olympic qualifying run

December 5, 2007

Unheralded heights: St. Francis AD Irma Garcia is Division I pioneer – New York City

November 20, 2007

Lorena Ochoa avoids collapse to claim $1 million

October 23, 2007

Stephanie Lopez’s post-World Cup goal: NCAA title for Portland

October 15, 2007

Defending champion Lorena Ochoa cruised to her seventh LPGA title of the year with a four-shot victory at the women’s World Championship in California.

September 27, 2007

Peruvian goes from waves to punches – Kina Malpartida

September 17, 2007

American Stephanie Lopez tries to be role model for Latin community

Stephanie Lopez is changing face of U.S. women’s soccer team

August 28, 2007

Mexican Ochoa captures third straight LPGA title

August 13, 2007

Maria Uribe Wins 2007 United States Women’s Amateur Championship

July 30, 2007

Ain’t no mountain high enough for little Lorena of Guadalajara – Lorena Ochoa will make the major breakthrough to greatness if she wins the British Open next Sunday, says David Davies

July 15, 2007

Hispanic athletes learn life skills from West Palm professor – Dr. Lynette Nadal

July 1, 2007

Lorena Ochoa poised for a win – World’s No. 1 player, seeking her first major, is one shot off the lead

May 29, 2007

Milka Duno at the Indy 500

May 25, 2007

The pride of Venezuela on wheels – Milka Duno

May 23, 2007

Indy 500 to Feature First Hispanic Female Driver

May 22, 2007

Mexican Lorena Ochoa defends Sybase Classic crown

May 7, 2007

Mexican heritage sustains, energizes LPGAs Lorena Ochoa

April 24, 2007

Despite their differences they have 3 things in common: They are Latinas, successful and want to golf. – Orlando

April 18, 2007

Lorena Ochoa: Mexico’s flagship player

March 29, 2007

Lorena Ochoa plays for Mexico, women

March 25, 2007

Milka Duno Races to the Indy 500

January 29, 2007

If one were to commission a film script based on the past six months of Juliette Gonzalez Pulido’s life, a working title might be From Bogota to Alberta: A Basketball Odyssey.

January 8, 2007

Three (Staten) Island girls win Hispanic Games awards – Track and Field

January 2, 2007

Maribel Castillo is New GM for Corpus Christi Rayz – CHL Hockey

November 30, 2006

Lorena Ochoa is honored as Mexico’s Athlete of the Year

November 16, 2006

Lorena Ochoa, the LPGA Player of the Year, is adored in her native Mexico

October 13, 2006

Lorena Ochoa’s game, kindness attracts fans

October 12, 2006

Lorena Ochoa respectful of her Mexican roots