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.…
The combination of Chinese-Mexican effort in athletics, could not be better represented than by Ma Jin. Eighteen long years have passed since she left her native Beijing, to settle in…
Angela Park is a very peculiar golfer, Brazilian by birth and South Korean parents. She became an adopted United States citizen after living where all her dreams had come true…
Ashok Gandotra, Asian-Latino, is one of the best Criquet players out of Latin America. Born in Rio Janeiro on November 24, 1948, but rooted in India, he is the only…
From Brazil to Toronto, Jo Matumoto is a good example of the realization of dreams no matter where you come from. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the left handed pitcher…
Alex Cabrera had a short-lived MLB career that consisted of a single season with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2000, but he became the first Venezuelan player to hit a homer in…
Xóchitl Guadalupe Hamada Villareal, is a semi-retired Asian-Latino professional wrestler. She was born in the city of Nuevo Laredo, in Tamaulipas, Mexico, on May 1, 1970. Her father Hiroaki Hamada…
“We all have limitations, the worst of them is psychological,” says Naomi Soazo, the judoka who was not afraid to face adversity, a fighter to the end and proud winner…
Wu Xue was born in the People’s Republic of China in 1980, but adopted the Dominican Republic as her home. She is one of the most important Olympic athletes from…
May is Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and UNANIMO Deportes joins in the celebration over 31 days, presenting Asian-Latino athletes who have stood out in their respective sports. Who makes…
Elena Keldibekova, of Kazakh descent but Peruvian at heart, is a former professional volleyball player and one of the most renowned Asian-Latino athletes in her country. Born on June 23,…
It is well known that goal keeper is the most difficult position in soccer and as Eduardo Galeano said “with a single blunder, the goalkeeper ruins a game or loses…
Lyoto Machida is without a doubt one of the top fighters from South America who has brought joy to Brazilians in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) world. His unbeatable mentality…
Edwin Vásquez Cam, a Peruvian of Chinese descent, is the greatest Peruvian Olympic sports shooter of all time and one of the best in South American history, becoming the first…
Yamil Chade has long been a recognizable figure in boxing, where he worked closely with great champions such as Kid Gavilán, Wilfredo Gómez, Carlos “Sugar” De León, and Félix “Tito”…
From the trenches in the Korean War to the soccer field in Colombia: the story of José Kaor Dokú Bermejo is a testament to struggle, resilience, and conviction of ideals.…
During his 17 seasons in the Major Leagues, Bruce Chen had his share of highlights on the mound and together with Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera, shares the record for…
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