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The historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium was filled with stars from both the sports and entertainment worlds as the first-ever annual “Tecate Premios Deportes” (Tecate Sports Awards) honoring Hispanic athletes in nine different categories was broadcast last night by Univision, the most-watched Spanish-language television network in America.

Selected for their character, talent and perseverance, as well as their contributions to and impact on the Hispanic community, the “Tecate Premios Deportes” awards featured not only some of the biggest names in sports, but also performances by some of today’s biggest Latin music stars, as well.

Among those honored in the various categories were Oscar de la Hoya (Golden Eagle Award), Miguel Cotto (Boxer of the Year), Lorena Ochoa (Female Athlete of the Year), Carmelo Anthony (Basketball Player of the Year), Helio Castroneves (Auto Racer of the Year), Alex Rodriguez (Baseball Player of the Year), Mexican soccer great Cuauhtemoc Blanco (Athlete of the Year, North American Soccer Player of the Year), and Fernando Valenzuela (Sports Legend), to name a few.
The show itself proved to be as big as the stars it was honoring as the celebrity-filled audience was entertained by musical performances by such Latin music superstars as regional Mexican group Banda El Recodo, red-hot reggaeton crooner Flex, Mexican singer/actress Paty Manterola, Puerto Rican merengue great Elvis Crespo, duranguense singer Diana Reyes, and urban recording artists A.B. Quintanilla and the Kumbia All Starz.

The judging criteria for the awards included the athletes’ statistical excellence, participation in a televised professional sport in the United States during 2007, cumulative impact on their team and in the sport, and their reputation as a role model for the Hispanic community.

Univision.com (keyword: Tecate Premios Deportes) features exclusive post-show coverage of the winners, with video and photo highlights from the green carpet and the most memorable show moments. In addition, fans can vote for their favorites from the green carpet, including the most elegant, the most extravagant and the best couples that graced the walkway. “Tecate Premios Deportes” is engaging online fans after the show with this seamless merger of sports and entertainment.
To download photographs of the event, please visit ftp.univision.net.
Username: tecatepremiosdeporte
Password: univision

Following is the complete list of “Tecate Premios Deportes 2008″
winners:

Sports Legend (Leyenda de Deportes)
Fernando Valenzuela

Golden Eagle Award (Aguila de Oro)
Oscar de la Hoya

Male Athlete of the Year (Atleta Masculino del Ano)
Cuauhtemoc Blanco

Female Athlete of the Year (Atleta Femenina del Ano)
Lorena Ochoa

North American Soccer (Mexican and American Leagues) Player of the
Year
(Jugador de Futbol del Ano)
Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chicago Fire

All-Star Soccer Team of the Year (Equipo Estelar de Futbol del Ano)

Goalie (Mejor Portero)
Guillermo Ochoa, Club America

Right Fullback (Defensa Lateral Derecho)
Ivan Estrada, Santos

Right Center Defender (Defensa Central Derecho)
Jonny Magallon, Chivas

Left Center Defender (Defensa Central Izquierdo)
Felipe Baloy, Monterrey

Left Fullback (Defensa Lateral Izquierdo)
Oscar Rojas, Club America

Defensive Midfielder (Mediocampista Defensivo)
Gerardo Torrado, Cruz Azul

Mixed Midfielder (Mediocampista Mixto)
Ramon Morales, Chivas

Offensive Midfielder (Mediocampista Ofensivo)
Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chicago Fire

1st Forward (Delantero 1)
Omar Bravo, Chivas

2nd Forward (Delantero 2)
Salvador Cabanas, Club America

3rd Forward (Delantero 3)
Juan Carlos Cacho, Pachuca

Boxer of the Year (Boxeador del Ano)
Miguel Cotto

American Football Player of the Year (Jugador de Futbol Americano del
Ano)
Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City Chiefs

Basketball Player of the Year (Jugador del Baloncesto del Ano)
Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets

Auto Racer of the Year (Piloto de Automovilismo del Ano)
Helio Castroneves, Indy Car

Baseball Player of the Year (Jugador del Beisbol del Ano)
Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

All-Star Baseball Team of the Year (Equipo Estelar de Beisbol del Ano)

Pitcher (Lanzador)
Johan Santana, New York Mets

Catcher (Receptor)
Jorge Posada, New York Yankees

1st Base (Primera Base)
Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals

2nd Base (Segunda Base)
Robinson Cano, New York Yankees

3rd Base (Tercera Base)
Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

Shortstop (Campo Corto)
Jose Reyes, New York Mets

Outfielder (Jardinero)
Manny Ramirez, Boston Red Sox

Designated Hitter (Bateador Designado)
David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox

Reliever (Relevista)
Rafael Betancourt, Cleveland Indians

Closer (Cerrador)
Francisco Rodriguez, Los Angeles Angels

Manager (Manager)
Ozzie Guillen, Chicago White Sox

About Univision Communications Inc.
Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 97% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 85% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavision, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 63 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at www.univision.com. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa’s pay television channels in the U.S. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.
For more information, please visit www.univision.net.

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Mexico’s president replaced a 1791 time capsule discovered atop Mexico City’s cathedral with a new one containing messages from golf star Lorena Ochoa, novelist Carlos Fuentes and a boy genius.”*

Nominees for the first ever annual “Tecate Premios Deportes” (Tecate Sports Awards) were announced today by Univision, the most-watched Spanish-language television network in America. Comprised of Hispanic athletes in ten different categories, the nominees have been selected for their talent, character and perseverance, as well as their contributions to and impact on the Hispanic community. The “Tecate Premios Deportes” awards will be presented during a celebrity-filled “red carpet” celebration at the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, and will be broadcast on the Univision Network on Sunday, July 20^th.

The “Tecate Premios Deportes” nominees were selected by a distinguished panel of current and former professional athletes and sports writers, including famed boxer Oscar de la Hoya; legendary Mexican soccer goalie Jorge Campos; retired NFL player Tony Casillas; NFL Hall of Fame recipient Anthony Muñoz; former Mexican soccer coach Jesus Bracamontes; and Enrique Borja, legendary Mexican forward and team president of the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) Tigres.

The judging criteria for the awards included the athletes’ statistical excellence, participation in a televised professional sport in the United States during 2007, cumulative impact on their team and in the sport, and their reputation as a role model for the Hispanic community.

“The Academy went through an arduous selection process to identify the nominees. We wanted to ensure this event recognized athletes based on their merit and not popularity,” said Oscar de la Hoya, executive member of the “Tecate Premios Deportes” Academy. “We are confident the list encompasses the best Hispanic athletes and look forward to honoring our colleagues at the event airing nationwide on July 20^th on Univision.”

Sports fans have voted for four of these awards at Univision.com (keyword: Tecate Premios Deportes): Atleta Masculino del Año (Male Athlete of the Year), Atleta Femenina del Año (Female Athlete of the Year), Equipo All Star de Béisbol (Baseball All-Star Team) & Equipo All Star de Fútbol (Soccer All-Star Team). In addition, a live, dedicated mini-site provides exclusive coverage of the event and video highlights of the nominees in their finest sports moments. “Tecate Premios Deportes” is the first-ever awards event of its kind, showcasing a seamless merger of sports and entertainment that will reach countless online fans.

In an effort to bring sports aficionados even closer to their heroes, Univision and cerveza Tecate will open the doors to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and invite them to attend the show, with proceeds of ticket sales going to charity.

Nominees in each category include:

North American Soccer Player of the Year (Mexican and American Leagues)

1. Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chicago Fire

2. Omar Bravo, Club Deportivo Guadalajara

3. Guillermo Ochoa, Club America

Boxer of the Year

1. Ivan Calderon

2. Miguel Cotto

3. Juan Manuel Marquez

Baseball Hispanic Player of the Year

1. David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox

2. Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals

3. Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

Basketball Hispanic Player of the Year

1. Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets

2. Pau Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies

3. Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs

American Football Hispanic Player of the Year

1. Luis Castillo, San Diego Chargers

2. Tony Gonzales, Kansas City Chiefs

3. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys

Auto Racer of the Year

1. Juan Pablo Montoya, NASCAR

2. Helio Castroneves, IndyCar

3. Milka Duno, IndyCar

Additionally, fans were invited to nominate their favorite athletes at Univision.com in the following four categories:

Best Hispanic Female Athlete of the Year

1. Maribel Dominguez

2. Milka Duno

3. Paola Espinoza

4. Ana Guevara

5. Lorena Ochoa

6. Vivian Villarreal

Best Hispanic Male Athlete of the Year

1. Omar Bravo

2. Cuauhtemoc Blanco

3. Manu Ginobili

4. Rafael Nadal

5. Alex Rodriguez

6. Tony Romo

All-Star Soccer Team of the Year

Goal Keeper:

1. Guillermo Ochoa, Club America

2. Federico Vilar, Atlante

3. Dario Sala, F.C. Dallas

Right Defense:

1. Israel Castro, UNAM

2. Ivan Estrada, Santos

3. Gonzalo Segares, Chicago Fire

Right Center Defense:

1. Jonny Magallon, Chivas

2. Paulo Da Silva, Toluca

3. Claudio Suarez, Chivas USA

Left Center Defense:

1. Javier Munoz Mustafa, Atlante

2. Felipe Baloy, Monterrey

3. Facundo Erpen, Colorado Rapids

Left Defense:

1. Oscar Rojas, Club America

2. Fausto Pinto, Pachuca

3. Jonathan Bornstein, Chivas USA

Defensive Midfielder:

1. Gerardo Torrado, Cruz Azul

2. Jaime Correa, Pachuca

3. Pablo Ricchetti, F.C. Dallas

Midfielder:

1. Ramon Morales, Chivas

2. Antonio Naelson Zinha, Toluca

3. Juan Carlos Toja, F.C. Dallas

Offensive Midfielder:

1. Emmanuel Luduena, Santos

2. Gabriel Pereyra, Atlante

3. Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chicago Fire

Forward 1:

1. Esteban Solari, UNAM

2. Omar Bravo, Chivas

3. Luciano Emilio, D.C. United

Forward 2:

1. Giancarlo Maldonado, Atlante

2. Salvador Cabanas, Club America

3. Juan Pablo Angel, New York Red Bull

Forward 3:

1. Vicente Sanchez, Toluca

2. Juan Carlos Cacho, Pachuca

3. Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Columbus Crew

All-Star Baseball Team of the Year

Relievers:

1. Rafael Betancourt, Cleveland Indians

2. JC Romero, Philadelphia Phillies

3. Manny Corpas, Colorado Rockies

Managers:

1. Ozzie Guillen, Chicago White Sox

2. Fredi Gonzalez, Florida Marlins,

3. Manny Acta, Washington Nationals

Closers:

1. Francisco Rodriguez, Los Angeles Angels

2. Jose Valverde, Arizona Diamondbacks

3. Francisco Cordero, Milwaukee Brewers

Pitchers:

1. Fausto Carmona, Cleveland Indians

2. Johan Santana, New York Mets

3. Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs

Catchers:

1. Victor Martinez, Cleveland Indians

2. Ivan Rodriguez, Detroit Tigers

3. Jorge Posada, New York Yankees

Designated Hitters:

1. David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox

2. Jose Vidro, Seattle Mariners

3. Sammy Sosa, Texas Rangers

First Base:

1. Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals

2. Carlos Pena, Tampa Bay Rays

3. Adrian Gonzalez, San Diego Padres

Second Base:

1. Placido Polanco, Detroit Tigers

2. Freddy Sanchez, Pittsburgh Pirates

3. Robinson Cano, New York Yankees

Third Base:

1. Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers

2. Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

3. Mike Lowell, Boston Red Sox

Shortstop:

1. Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins

2. Jose Reyes, New York Mets

3. Orlando Cabrera, Chicago White Sox

Outfielders:

1. Vladimir Guerrero, Los Angeles Angels

2. Alexis Rios, Toronto Blue Jays

3. Alfonso Soriano, Chicago Cubs

4. Raul Ibanez, Seattle Mariners

5. Carlos Beltran, New York Mets

6. Maglio Ordonez, Detroit Tigers

7. Manny Ramirez, Boston Red Sox

8. Bobby Abreu, New York Yankees

9. Carlos Lee, Houston Astros

“*

She competes in extreme mountain races that involve running, biking, kayaking and swimming. She has climbed 17,343-foot Mount Iztaccihuati in Mexico and 12,388-foot Mount Fuji in Japan. Her to-do list includes Mount Everest.

Who better to be atop the women’s golf world than a woman obsessed with being on top of the world?

Lorena Ochoa is all about scaling heights. Her ascension to No. 1 in the World Ranking has been similar to her other climbs. This one just took longer. “*

Ochoa, the top-ranked female player in the world, could be the hybrid that rescues golf in the absence of the men’s No. 1, Tiger Woods, who is out for the rest of the year with a knee injury. A heavy favorite in the Women’s United States Open, which starts Thursday, Ochoa is part Woods, part Rocco Mediate, dominating the women’s tour with victories in 6 of 10 starts this year and winning fans with her common touch.

A native of Guadalajara, Mexico, Ochoa has most people at hello. She never forgets a face, never forgets where she comes from, never forgets the source of her amazing gift. A Roman Catholic, Ochoa, 26, believes her calling is to spread the gospel of golf. “*

As good and marketable as she is, could Lorena Ochoa’s status as the No. 1 woman golfer in the world attract more Hispanics to golf?

Perhaps, if Ochoa stays on top long enough, but as yet locals in the golf community aren’t seeing what might be called a “Tiger Effect.”

Remember those days a decade ago, when Woods first burst onto the PGA Tour scene, won the 1997 Masters by an astonishing 12 shots and rocketed to No. 1? Suddenly, it seemed every kid in the land - particularly kids of color - wanted to check out golf, in person or as spectators at tournaments.”*

During today’s broadcast of “El Gordo y La Flaca” (M-F, 4pm ET/PT, 3pm Central), the Univision Network announced the nominated artists for its 5th Annual “Premios Juventud” (Youth Awards); Spanish-language television’s trendiest and most unconventional awards show that honors the biggest names in Latin show business, fashion and sports. Chosen by young Hispanics who vote online through Univision.com (uniclave: Premios Juventud), the star-studded awards show will air on the Univision Network, LIVE from the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami on Thursday, July 17, at 7pm ET/PT (6pm Central).

Recognizing renowned personalities from all corners of the entertainment industry, including Music, Film, Sports, Fashion, and Pop Culture, “Premios Juventud” will bestow awards in 27 unconventional categories specifically created to celebrate the preferences of today’s Hispanic youth. Leading the nominations are:

Music - Pop group sensation RBD leads the pack with 11 nominations in categories like “CD to Die For” and “Favorite Video;” followed by reggeatón’s super-star duo Wisin y Yandel, who garnered seven nominations from fans in such categories as “The Perfect Combo” and “Catchiest Tune.” Following their lead with six nominations each are award-winning group Camila (“Red-Hot Artist” and “Best Ballad” categories), and reggeatón king Daddy Yankee (“My Favorite Concert” and “Favorite Urban Artist”). Super stars Ricky Martin and Juanes, are nominated in five different categories, including, among others, “Best Moves” and “Favorite Rock Star,” respectively; while Spanish heartthrob Enrique Iglesias and newcomer Flex, took four nominations each in categories such as “Favorite Pop Star” and “Favorite Video,” respectively.

Film – Mexican actor Eduardo Verástegui took the lead in nominations, competing in the “Can He Act or What?” and “Favorite Flick” categories for his work as both actor and producer in the award-winning film “Bella.” Other performers nominated in the “Can He Act or What?” category include: Antonio Banderas (“Shrek the Third”), Fernando Colunga (“Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón”), Javier Bardem (“El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera” and “No Country for Old Men”), and Kuno Bécker (“Sex and Breakfast”). The leading ladies vying for the award in the “She Steals the Show” category are Jennifer López (“El Cantante”), Jessica Alba (“Awake,” “Good Luck Chuck,” “The Fantastic Four” and “The Eye”), Kate del Castillo (“Trade”), Penélope Cruz (“The Good Night”) and Roselyn Sánchez (“The Game Plan”). Movies nominated as this year’s “Favorite Flicks” include “El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera,” “Bella,” “El Cantante,” “Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón,” and “Mal de Amores.”

Along with her nomination as an actress, pop-culture icon Jennifer López was also nominated in five other categories including “She’s Got Style” and “Girl of My Dreams.”

Sports - Some of the most idolized athletes across the Americas face-off for this year’s sports awards, including baseball player Alex Rodríguez and soccer super stars Cuauhtémoc Blanco, Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa, Omar Bravo and Rafael Márquez, who were nominated in the “Most Electrifying Male Athlete” category. Competing as “Most Electrifying Female Athlete” are track and field medalist Ana Guevara, golfer Lorena Ochoa, soccer player Maribel Domínguez, racecar driver Milka Duno, and Peruvian surfer Sofía Mulanovich.

Starting today through May 29, 2008, fans can log onto Univsion.com (keyword: Premios Juventud) to vote for their favorite stars and choose this year’s winners. In addition, Univision.com will offer daily access to the latest news, behind-the-scenes videos, and nominee interviews & bios, as well as dedicated forums and exclusive chats with top performers which will be featured in the weeks leading up to the live broadcast.

In recognition of the spirit and voice of the Hispanic youth, Univision and “Premios Juventud” will honor their excellence by awarding several scholarships for academic, sport and musical achievement. Applications and additional information can be obtained at Univision.com (uniclave: Becas Juventud). The deadline to apply is May 23, 2008.

“PREMIOS JUVENTUD 2008” Complete List of Nominations

(Sorted Alphabetically)

Music:

La Combinación Perfecta (The Perfect Combo)

1. Alexis y Fido con Toby Love (“Soy Igual Que Tú”)

2. Miguelito y Divino (“Mochila de Amor”)

3. RBD con Jowell y Randy (“Inalcanzable”)

4. Wisin y Yandel con Franco de Vita (“Oye, ¿Dónde Está el Amor?”)

5. Wisin y Yandel con Nelly Furtado (“Sexy Movimiento”)

¡Qué Rico Que Se Mueve! (Best Moves)

1. Chayanne

2. Christopher Uckermann

3. Dulce María

4. Ricky Martin

5. Shakira

Voz del Momento (Red Hot Artist)

1. Aventura

2. Camila

3. Enrique Iglesias

4. RBD

5. Wisin y Yandel

La Más Pegajosa (Catchiest Tune)

1. “Empezar Desde Cero” – RBD

2. “Inalcanzable” – RBD

3. “Sexy Movimiento” – Wisin y Yandel con Nelly Furtado

4. “Te Quiero” – Flex

5. “Todo Cambió” – Camila

Me Muero Sin Ese CD (CD to Die For)

1. “El Cartel: The Big Boss” – Daddy Yankee

2. “Empezar Desde Cero” – RBD

3. “La Vida es un Ratico” – Juanes

4. “Los Extraterrestres”– Wisin y Yandel

5. “Todo Cambió” (Edición Especial) – Camila

Mi Concierto Favorito (My Favorite Concert)

1. Aventura (KOB Tour)

2. Daddy Yankee (The Big Boss Tour)

3. Juanes (La Vida es un Ratico Tour)

4. Maná (Amar es Combatir Tour)

5. RBD (Celestial / EDC Tour)

Canción Corta-Venas (Best Ballad)

1. “Donde Están Corazón” – Enrique Iglesias

2. “Inalcanzable” – RBD

3. “Sólo Para Ti” – Camila

4. “Te Quiero” – Flex

5. “Todo Cambió” – Camila

Mi Video Favorito (My Favorite Video)

1. “Empezar Desde Cero” – RBD

2. “Inalcanzable” – RBD

3. “Me Enamora” – Juanes

4. “Sexy Movimiento”– Wisin y Yandel

5. “Te Quiero” – Flex

Mi Artista Regional Mexicano Favorito (Favorite Regional Mexican Artist)

1. Alacranes Musical

2. Alejandro Fernández

3. Jenni Rivera

4. Pepe Aguilar

5. Vicente Fernández

Mi Artista Pop (Favorite Pop Star)

1. Belinda

2. Camila

3. Enrique Iglesias

4. RBD

5. Ricky Martin

Mi Artista Tropical (Favorite Tropical Artist)

1. Aventura

2. Juan Luis Guerra

3. Marc Anthony

4. Olga Tañón

5. Víctor Manuelle

Mi Artista Urbano (Favorite Urban Artist)

1. Daddy Yankee

2. Don Omar

3. Flex

4. Ivy Queen

5. Wisin y Yandel

Mi Artista Rock (Favorite Rock Star)

1. Alejandra Guzmán

2. Belinda

3. Black Guayaba

4. Juanes

5. Maná

Film:

¡Qué Actorazo! (Can He Act or What?)

1. Antonio Banderas (“Shrek the Third”)

2. Eduardo Verástegui (“Bella”)

3. Fernando Colunga (“Ladrón Que Roba A Ladrón”)

4. Javier Bardem (“El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera” and “No Country for Old Men”)

5. Kuno Becker (“Sex and Breakfast”)

Actriz Que se Roba la Pantalla (She Steals the Show)

1. Jennifer López (“El Cantante”)

2. Jessica Alba (“Awake,” “Good Luck Chuck,” “Los Cuatro Fantásticos,” “The Eye”)

3. Kate del Castillo (“Trade”)

4. Penélope Cruz (“The Good Night”)

5. Roselyn Sánchez (“The Game Plan”)

Película Más Padre (Favorite Flick)

1. “El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera”

2. “Bella”

3. “El Cantante”

4. “Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón”

5. “Mal de Amores”

Sports:

El Deportista de Alto Voltaje (Most Electrifying Male Athlete)

1. Alex Rodríguez – Los Yankees de Nueva York

2. Cuauhtémoc Blanco - Chicago Fire

3. Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa – Las Águilas del América

4. Omar Bravo – Las Chivas de Guadalajara

5. Rafael Márquez – FC Barcelona

La Deportista de Alta Tensión (Most Electrifying Female Athlete)

1. Ana Guevara – Atletismo

2. Lorena Ochoa – Golf

3. Maribel Domínguez – Fútbol

4. Milka Duno – Automovilismo

5. Sofía Mulanovich – Surf

Me Pongo la Camiseta de… (I’m a Die Hard Fan of…)

1. Cruz Azul

2. Las Águilas del América

3. Las Chivas de Guadalajara

4. Los Yankees de Nueva York

5. Selección Mexicana de Fútbol

La Nueva Promesa (Promising New Player)

1. Alexandre Pato – AC Milán (Italia)

2. César Villaluz – Cruz Azul

3. Luis Ernesto Michel – Las Chivas de Guadalajara

4. Sergio Ávila “El Gaucho” – Las Chivas de Guadalajara

5. Robinson Cano – Los Yankees de Nueva York

Fashion and Style:

Quiero Vestir Como Ella (She’s Got Style)

1. Alejandra Espinoza

2. Anahí

3. Dayanara Torres

4. Dulce María

5. Jennifer López

El de Mejor Estilo (He’s Got Style)

1. Alfonso Herrera

2. Anthony “Romeo” Santos

3. Christopher Uckermann

4. Daddy Yankee

5. Ricky Martin

¡Está Buenísimo! (What a Hottie!)

1. Alfonso Herrera

2. Christopher Uckermann

3. Daddy Yankee

4. Enrique Iglesias

5. Ricky Martin

Chica Que Me Quita el Sueño (Girl of My Dreams)

1. Alejandra Espinoza

2. Anahí

3. Dulce María

4. Jennifer López

5. Maite Perroni

Pop Culture:

Mi Ídolo Es… (My Idol Is…)

1. Anahí

2. Daddy Yankee

3. Dulce María

4. Juanes

5. Ricky Martin

Tórridos Romances (Torrid Affairs)

1. Araceli Arámbula y Luis Miguel

2. Camila Sodi y Diego Luna

3. Jackie Guerrido y Don Omar

4. Jennifer López y Marc Anthony

5. Kate del Castillo y Aarón Díaz

En la Mira del Paparazzi (Paparazzi’s Favorite Target)

1. Jennifer López

2. Jennifer López y Marc Anthony

3. Luis Miguel

4. Niurka Marcos

5. RBD

“*

Nicole Castrale grimaced ever so slightly. She was too polite to sigh or roll her eyes, though you suspected she might like to do both.

After all, Castrale was here Monday to talk about the Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika, where not quite a year ago the 29-year-old California native won the first LPGA title of her seven-year career. Many of the questions she fielded, though, were about the player who finished second: Lorena Ochoa.”*

“When asked whether it would be easier for Ochoa to win corporate sponsorships if she were living in the U.S., Hambric responded, “You bet.”"

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A record 26 people waded, dived or danced into Poppies Pond on Sunday as the final round of the Kraft Nabisco Championship gave way to a fiesta. The greenside party, replete with a five-piece mariachi band and a grandstand full of singers serenading the winner in Spanish, was the first of its kind, but then Lorena Ochoa’s victory at Mission Hills Country Club was a watershed moment.

It was her first major championship on North American soil, her second consecutive major title and her third victory in four starts this year. Ochoa carded a five-under-par 67 in the final round to finish at 11-under 277, five shots better than Suzann Pettersen of Norway and Sweden’s Annika Sorenstam, both of whom closed with 68s. Sorenstam, a three-time winner here, made a remarkable recovery from a stomach virus that nearly caused her to withdraw during the third round and required a trip to the hospital Saturday night for intravenous fluids.”*

*From: http://www.nytimes.com
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Can Ochoa possibly attain the goal of winning more tournaments than the eight LPGA events she won last year, while playing fewer tournaments overall to bring a greater balance to her professional and personal lives?

“Yes,” Ochoa said with a smile, evoking laughter by cutting the heart of her current rampage on the LPGA.”*

*From: http://www.mydesert.com
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Lorena Ochoa is golf’s Joan of Arc, a ferocious warrior who would love to save the world, especially her beloved Mexico.

There she was on Tuesday morning at the Safeway International, visiting with and thanking “my people,’’ who also double as the maintenance crew at Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club.

Ricardo Sebastian, one of about 50 such workers, was totally captivated by the moment.”*

*From: http://www.eastvalleytribune.com
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Lorena Ochoa, the best in women’s golf, is also one of the most thoughtful players in the game.

The LPGA is in Phoenix this week for the Safeway International, so Ochoa asked to come by the Ping Golf factory to thank the staff that makes her clubs.”*

*From: http://www.usatoday.com
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Mexico’s Lorena Ochoa is among the most recognizable athletes in Latin America today. But Ochoa isn’t the only Latina golfer to overcome long odds and achieve hero status in her native country. In 2006, Paraguay’s Julieta Granada set an LPGA Tour record for rookie earnings with $1,633,586 — more than half of which she won at the season-ending ADT Championship. Two months later, in January 2007, Granada led Paraguay to a seven-stroke victory over the U.S. in the Women’s World Cup in South Africa. While the 21-year-old suffered a minor sophomore slump in ‘07, posting three top-10 finishes but no wins through October, she hopes to cash in again in 2008.”*

*From: http://www.msnbc.msn.com
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Sports teams and athletes from Argentina have plenty to celebrate tonight as they dominated the fifth anniversary edition of Fox Pan American Sports’ (FPAS) Premios Fox Sports presented by DHL with six major award wins and numerous special recognitions. The biggest individual winner of the night was Juan Román Riquelme of Argentina’s Boca Juniors with wins for “Best Goal of Copa Toyota Libertadores” and “Best Latin American Soccer Player.” International golf superstar Lorena Ochoa scored Mexico’s second “Athlete of the Year” award in a row and the second in the category for a female athlete in the show’s history.

Puerto Rican boxer Miguel Cotto earned his third consecutive “Outstanding Boxer” award, while South Florida’s María Mansur (Tennis) of Flanagan High School and South Broward High School’s Alberto Benarroch (Soccer and Water Polo) were named the inaugural “Latino Student Athletes of the Year.”

“Premios Fox Sports once again has proven to be the year’s hot ticket,” said Patrick Ilabaca, vice president of event marketing for Fox Pan American Sports. “Thanks to the wonderful support of our sponsors, advertisers, partners and our friends from throughout the Fox family, this year’s awards show was our biggest to date. Fox Pan American Sports congratulates this year’s distinguished honorees and sends a special thank you to DHL and the many athletes, entertainers and personalities that helped make the fifth anniversary edition of Premios Fox Sports an overwhelming success.”

Hosted by Kate del Castillo and Cristian de la Fuente, celebrities from the world of Latin American sports and entertainment gathered tonight at the star-studded fifth anniversary edition of Premios Fox Sports presented by DHL at The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater in beautiful Miami Beach. The show will be telecast to more than 33 million households throughout the United States by Fox Sports en Español and in Latin America by Fox Sports Latin America on December 16.

“Congratulations to all the winners. We are proud to support a forum that recognizes the best in Latin American sports. Our participation with Premios Fox Sports demonstrates our commitment to move with the lifestyle and interests of our customers both on and off work,” said Roger Crook, chief executive officer of DHL Express International Americas.

The Viewer’s Choices

Fans across the Americas participated in this year’s event by casting more than half a million votes online at the official Premios Fox Sports Web site (www.premiosfoxsports.msn.com) presented by DHL and in partnership with MSN or through T-Mobile-sponsored standard text messaging for Viewer’s Choice Awards recognizing the best goals scored during the 2007 editions of Fox Sports en Español and Fox Sports Latin America’s exclusive soccer tournaments. Below are fans’ selections:

BEST GOAL OF COPA TOYOTA LIBERTADORES

Juan Román RIQUELME (Boca Juniors, Argentina)

BEST GOAL OF COPA NISSAN SUDAMERICANA

Radamel Falcao GARCIA (Argentina’s River Plate, Colombia)

BEST GOAL OF INTERLIGA

Fernando ARCE (Morelia, México)

BEST GOAL DE LA COPA CAMPEONES CONCACAF 2007

Omar BRAVO (Chivas de Guadalajara, México)

From the Experts

Additional categories and winners for this year’s Premios Fox Sports were selected by an expert panel of judges comprised of Fox Sports en Español Magazine editors and contributors, network producers and on-air personalities. Upon submitting nominations in each category via secret ballot, each committee member’s recommendations were tabulated and the top five nominees in each category were selected as finalists. The following nominees received the most committee votes in their category and represent the year’s best both on and off the field:

OUTSTANDING LATIN AMERICAN SOCCER PLAYER

Juan Román RIQUELME - Boca Juniors (Argentina)

OUTSTANDING LATIN AMERICAN SOCCER PLAYER IN EUROPE

Lionel MESSI – Spain’s FC Barcelona (Argentina)

OUTSTANDING SOCCER TRAINER

Miguel RUSSO - Boca Juniors (Argentina)

OUTSTANDING LATIN AMERICAN SOCCER TEAM

Boca Juniors (Argentina)

OUTSTANDING BASKETBALL PLAYER

Luis SCOLA - Tau Vitoria/Spain and Houston Rockets/NBA (Argentina)

OUTSTANDING BASEBALL PLAYER

Magglio ORDOÑEZ – Detroit Tigers/MLB (Dominican Republic)

OUTSTANDING BOXER

Miguel COTTO (Puerto Rico)

OUTSTANDING MOTOR SPORT DRIVER

Sergio PEREZ – British F 3000 (México)

BREAKOUT STAR

Juan Martín HERNANDEZ – Los Pumas (Rugby, Argentina)

OUTSTANDING LATIN AMERICAN TENNIS PLAYER

Fernando GONZALEZ (Chile)

PARALYMPIC ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Juan Ignacio REYES (Swimming, México)

COPA NISSAN SUDAMERICANA 2007 CHAMPIONS

Arsenal (Argentina)

SPECIAL MENTIONS/MLS TRIBUTES

Maykel GALINDO (Cuba)

Cuauhtémoc BLANCO (México)

Juan Pablo ANGEL (Colombia)

Guillermo Barros SCHELOTTO (Argentina)

Claudio SUAREZ (México)

Jaime MORENO (Bolivia)

NATIONAL TEAM OF THE YEAR

Los Pumas (Rugby, Argentina)

OUTSTANDING CAREER

Alex AGUINAGA (Soccer, Ecuador)

Luis ZAGUE (Soccer, México)

Erik MORALES (Boxing, México)

Jefferson PEREZ (Race Walking, Ecuador)

HUMANITARIAN AWARD

Bobby ABREU (Baseball, Venezuela)

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Lorena OCHOA (Golf, México)

Additional Honors Presented at a Private Beach Reception December 11

A series of LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS and SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS were also presented at a private reception on December 11 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, including the inaugural recipients of Fox Sports en Español and Comcast Spotlight Miami’s “LATINO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR” scholarships. Additional honorees included:

OUTSTANDING CAREER

Teófilo CUBILLAS (Soccer, Peru)

OUTSTANDING CAREER

Erwin Sanchez (Soccer, Bolivia)

SPECIAL MENTION

Luis SANGLADE (Soccer Federation of Venezuela)

(For excellence in management of the 2007 Copa América 2007)

HONORABLE MENTION

DT Oscar TABAREZ (Soccer, Uruguay)

(Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Peñarol’s last Copa Libertadores title)

MOST IMPROVED ATHLETE

Cristian MIJARES (Boxing, México)

SPECIAL MENTION

MISTICO (Wrestling, México)

SPECIAL MENTION

MEXICAN SPECIAL OLYMPICS COMMITTEE

MEXICAN REFEREE OF THE YEAR

Armando ARCHUNDIA

FEMALE STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

María MANSUR (Tennis, Colombia/USA, Flanagan High School)

MALE STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Alberto BENARROCH (Soccer and Water Polo, Venezuela/USA, South Broward High School)

The musical line-up for the fifth annual Premios Fox Sports was kicked off by Latin Grammy winner and salsa legend Gilberto Santa Rosa’s live performance of “Conteo regresivo.” Latin Grammy-nominated pop trio Camila performed from their hit debut album “Todo Cambió,” followed by 2007 Latin Grammy Best New Artists Jesse & Joy. Pop sensation the world over RBD closed the show with two electrifying performances, including “Inalcanzable” and “Besame sin miedo.”

Among the winners, honorees, and sports personalities in attendance were: Carlos Peña (Baseball), Milka Duno (Motor Sports), Magglio Ordoñez (Baseball), Cobi Jones (Soccer), Miguel Tejada (Baseball), Ante Razov (Soccer), Teófilo Cubillas (Soccer), Erwin Sanchez (Soccer), Oscar Tabárez (Soccer), Cristian Mijares (Boxing), Místico (Wrestling), Armando Archundia (Soccer), Juan Ignacio Reyes (Swimming), Bobby Abreu (Baseball), Jefferson Pérez (Race Walking), Maykel Galindo (Soccer), Erik Morales (Boxing), Luís Zague (Soccer), Alex Aguinaga (Soccer), and Los Pumas de Argentina (Rugby - Juan Martín Hernandez, Gonzalo Longo, Manuel Contepomi, Martín Durand).

Some of the biggest names in entertainment also turned out to the one-of-a-kind sports celebration, including: Latin Grammy Winners Reik, Paulina Rubio, Alejandra Tejada, Cruz Martinez, Maria Conchita Alonso, Kudai, Hector Soberon, Victor Gonzalez, Isabella Camil, Sergio Mayer, Jencarlos Canel, Ivonne Montero, Christian Meier, Ivelyn Giro, Evelyn Santos, Dayana Garroz, Riczabeth Sovalbarro, Pedro Moreno, Melvin Cabrera, Javier Ceriani, Martin Falco, Black Guayaba, as well as FPAS on-air personalities Jorge Ramos, Hernán Pereyra, Martín Liberman, Raul Orvañanos, Santiago Puente, and George X.

Joining hundreds of VIP guests later that evening, Grammy winners Albita and Gilberto Santa Rosa kicked the celebration into high gear with live performances at a private after-party at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel.

In addition to title sponsor DHL, sponsors of the fifth annual Premios Fox Sports included: American Airlines, McDonald’s, Red Bull, Honda, Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, Mexicana, Perry Ellis, Select Vodka, Don Q, Tequila Huizache, Macy’s, Mahou Beer, and ArgenVine Wines. Contributors to the VIP Gift Bag included Nomination Jewelry, Fisher Price, Nike, General Motors, Mary Kay, Novecento Restaurant, CHANEL, La Bella Beauty Hair Products, Edward Beiver Miami, Flor de Caña, Etnia Accessories, Chivas, and Gibson Guitars.

Fox Sports en Español’s first-ever “LATINO STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR” scholarship awards, in association with Comcast Spotlight Miami, were sponsored by Publix Supermarkets and Southeast Toyota.

About Fox Pan American Sports

Fox Pan American Sports LLC, operator of Fox Sports en Español and Fox Sports Latin America, is an international sports programming and production entity jointly owned by HM Capital Partners, LLC and News Corporation’s (NYSE:NWS) Fox Sports International.

Premios Fox Sports presented by DHL, now in its fifth year, is Fox Pan American Sports’ signature annual event and the first and only awards program of its kind to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of U.S. Hispanic and Latin American athletes both on and off the field. Voted on by fans and an expert panel of judges, winners will be crowned during the official Premios Fox Sports 5ta Edición awards ceremony on December 12, 2007 at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach, Florida. The show will be transmitted to more than 33 million households on December 16, 2007 through Fox Sports en Español in the United States and Fox Sports Latin America throughout the Spanish-speaking Americas. “*

Lionel Messi, the most exciting player in the world’s most popular sport, has been chosen as SI Latino’s 2007 Sportsman of the Year. The award, bestowed upon the Hispanic athlete who best symbolizes the ideals of sportsmanship in both character and performance, was announced by SI Latino Editor Chris Hunt.

The Sportsman of the Year issue, dated December 10, will be distributed to SI Latino subscribers beginning today. The cover story honoring the 20-year-old Messi will also be available in English on SI.com.

“In 2007 Lionel Messi went from being a wildly talented prodigy to being the best soccer player in the world,” says Hunt. “He became the leader not only of the star-studded Barcelona club but also of the Argentine national team, scoring sensational goals that were the talk of Spain’s La Liga and the Copa America and were beamed around the world on TV and the Internet. Through it all he remained humble and a team player, qualities that may someday put him in the company of the greatest soccer players of all time: Pele, Diego Maradona and Alfredo Di Stefano.”

In the December-January cover story, “The New King,” distinguished journalist and SI Latino contributor John Carlin talks with Messi about his early sacrifice when, at the age of 13, he left friends and a good part of his family behind in Argentina to enter for FC Barcelona’s celebrated youth training system. Carlin also breaks down Messi’s three most memorable goals of 2007, and draws out the young star on his love for the game and on what it’s like to be looked upon for leadership, inspiration and scoring despite being the youngest starter on a Barcelona squad full of stars such as Ronaldinho, Thierry Henri and Samuel Eto’o.

In addition to Carlin’s cover story on Messi, SI Latino profiles the 12 other outstanding Hispanic athletes of 2007.

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