Resiliency, endurance and discipline. Those are the words we could use to describe Jim Thorpe, a man who came out of nowhere and conquered the world by putting his feet on the ground and always staying truthful to his roots.
Hispanic athletes, with their warrior spirit, have earned their place among the very best in the United States and beyond. ALSO READ: Salvador Sánchez had a short impressive boxing career…
John Huarte‘s childhood working in the citrus and avocado orchard with his father and brothers is in the distant past, but the work ethic lingers on. That boy of Hispanic…
At 6’5” and 291 lbs., Mijaín López made history at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo joining Americans Carl Lewis (long jump), Michael Phelps (200 meter styles) and Al Oerter…
It was a cold April morning in New York City. A couple of policemen were making their rounds when on 42nd Street, in Times Square, they found a penniless man…
Héctor “Macho” Camacho had a life surrounded by success, controversies and sadness. His outsized, energetic personality, his flamboyant attire in the ring as well as his undeniable hand-speed and ability…
Before Julio César Chávez and now Canelo Álvarez, there was a great rising Mexican fighter who captured the hearts and minds of Mexicans and boxing fans around the world. Armed…
By Javier Fauzón and Enrique Cano There are many amazing stories in the world of tennis over the years that will remain in the minds of the fans, but without…
Julio Urías is an example of how talent and perseverance can overcome the odds. In a country like Mexico where soccer is of central focus, perhaps with the exception of…
Yes, fairy tales come true, and Rayssa Leal is the embodiment of that. The little Brazilian is not just any fairy, she works magic every time she gets on the…
Along with his peculiar style when throwing and looking to the sky, Fernando Valenzuela captivated the Major Leagues and unleashed the famous “Fernandomania” that is still remembered by baseball fans…
Manu Ginobili, a former basketball player who was a member of the San Antonio Spurs for 16 seasons, is considered the last great Argentine star to have played in the…
At 25 years old with an impressive 6’ 4” stature, Yulimar Rojas set a world record while winning a gold medal in the triple jump event at the recent 2020…
Amalia Pérez is not only one of the outstanding weightlifters in Mexico, she is a specialist in Paralympic powerlifting , and has mastered her discipline like no one else. Ruiz,…
Las Vegas, Nevada, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, May 3, 2003 – Óscar de la Hoya defeats Mexican Luis Ramón ‘Yori Boy’ Campas by technical knockout. That night marked the…
Their Hispanic Heritage and principles transcend the ballpark . Fernando Tatis and Manny Machado, the engines of the San Diego Padres are two heroes who saved lives when chaos reigned…
Brazil was always in Oscar Schmidt‘s heart. The talented South American forward, a cornerstone of Hispanic Heritage Month, was chosen by the New Jersey Nets in the 1984 NBA Draft,…
They are the pride of two countries and a living reflection of what Hispanic Heritage is, a celebration that takes place this month. Boxers like Abner Mares, Leo Santa Cruz,…
For years Puerto Rico has been known for being the “Land of Catchers.” In the corridors of the main baseball stadium on the Caribbean island, Estadio Hiram Bithorn, a mural…
Due to their successes on the court, Al Horford, Trevor Ariza and Karl Anthony Towns have become the ambassadors of Dominican basketball in the NBA and central figures of the…
Aldo Richins was born in 1910 in a small semi-desert town and Mormon community, north of Chihuahua, called Colonia Díaz. At that time, Mexico was convulsed by the fervor of…
While there isn’t a large number of Latin NBA players today and they may not be as dominant in the sport as they are in U.S. professional soccer and Major…
Major League Soccer (MLS) has grown dramatically over the last decade, both economically and as a catalyst for the sport of soccer here in the U.S., with Hispanic players as…
Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize the accomplishments of top Hispanic trailblazers in sports and in that vein, Tom Flores rises as one of the most…
A native of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 31-year-old Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has been a boxing champion in four different weight categories, is currently considered the best pound for pound fighter in…
The late Puerto Rican Pittsburgh Pirates star is one of Major League Baseball’s legends not only for his exploits on the field but for his humanitarian legacy, which is still…
In 1968, during President Lyndon B. Johnson’s administration, Hispanic Heritage Week was established as a tribute to Latino contribution to this country. Two decades later, the Hispanic Heritage celebration period…
“When I die, I want it to be playing baseball. Truly. They won’t bury me without my uniform. If I die, I die happy because I was wearing number 9…
Oscar Schmidt is considered one of the greatest all-time basketball players and was inducted into The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013 despite never having played in the…
Born in Japan in 1878, Mitsuyo Maeda was one of the first and most prodigious students at Tokyo’s Kodokan Institute, the first school in the world to teach judo techniques.…
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