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Meet Jefinho, the Blind Brazilian Soccer Star Being Hailed the “Paralympic Pelé”

Mariela Santos-Muniz — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 22:59:41 +0000

The Paralympic Games are almost over and “Paralympic Pelé”, who was blind by the age of 7 as a result of glaucoma, is the athlete to watch. Don’t know who he is? Here’s the 4-1-1. Jeferson da Conceição Gonçalves, who is also known as Jefinho, will compete on September 17 with the rest of the

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The US Latino Population is Bigger Than Ever, But Not on the US Olympic Team

Mariela Santos-Muniz — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:02:50 +0000

The 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro came to a close last night, leaving in its wake several newly minted national heroes. Gymnastics silver medalist Laurie Hernandez, for example, dazzled press and fans alike with her floor work, talent, and personality; Carmelo Anthony became the first male basketball player to win ever win three gold

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22-Year-Old Monica Puig Just Made History By Winning Puerto Rico’s First Olympic Gold Medal

Mariela Santos-Muniz — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 23:44:54 +0000

The quest for Olympic gold is a long journey for the best athletes in the world, but the wait is over for Puerto Rico’s Monica Puig. On Saturday night, she won the gold medal in women’s tennis singles at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Bringing the first gold medal to her native country – one that

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Junot Diaz is a Laurie Hernández Fan, and 4 Other Things We Learned About the Olympic Gymnast

Mariela Santos-Muniz — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 23:43:31 +0000

Are you wondering which athlete you should be on the lookout for at the Rio Olympics? Look no further than 16 year-old Latina gymnast Laurie Hernández. One of only four Latinas gymnasts to represent Team USA at the Olympics since 1936, Hernández is the second of Puerto Rican descent, after 2012 Olympian Kyla Ross. Set

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Chivas Just Got a New High-Profile Fan: Usain Bolt

Mariela Santos-Muniz — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:48:50 +0000

Las Chivas can add one more #chivahermano to their fandom: the fastest man in the world. Upon receiving the new Chivas jersey yesterday, Usain Bolt had only good things to say about El Rebaño Sagrado. Bolt checked out the rojiblanco jersey and spoke of his admiration for the only club in Liga MX to exclusively field Mexican players.

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Despite Budding Bromance With Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid’s Dominican Striker Mariano Diaz Is Up For Transfer

Mariela Santos-Muniz — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 19:29:40 +0000

Real Madrid captain Cristiano Ronaldo has made his opinion clear: He thinks Dominican player Mariano Diaz has a lot of potential. In fact, CR7 who regularly takes young players under his wing, was the first to talk to the club about Diaz after training with him in Valdebebas, Real Madrid’s training complex. It’s without a doubt one

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Spain’s First Openly Gay Soccer Referee Founds Organization to Fight Homophobia in Sports

Mariela Santos-Muniz — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 18:17:04 +0000

Spanish soccer referee Jesus Tomillero was driven out of his life’s passion due to the homophobic slurs and threats he faced. Now he’s taking a stand against the hatred he’s been subjected to since he came out as a gay man on social media about two years ago at the age of 19. Tomillero spoke to

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Carmelo Anthony Denounces WNBA For Fining Its Players Over T-Shirts Protesting Violence

Mariela Santos-Muniz — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 17:10:52 +0000

Carmelo Anthony the activist is at it again. The NBA superstar has expressed his solidarity with WNBA players from New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury, and Indiana Fever, who were fined for wearing black t-shirts to draw attention to the recent killings of Philando Castile, Alton Starling and five Dallas police officers. All three teams were fined $5,000 and

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Ecuador’s Independiente del Valle Could Pull Off a Major Upset at Copa Libertadores

Mariela Santos-Muniz — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 18:47:06 +0000

There’s still a chance of an epic ending at Copa Libertadores, with Ecuador’s underdog team Independiente del Valle tying 1-1 yesterday in the final first leg against Colombia’s Atlético Nacional. The stage is set at the prestigious South America tournament for an exciting match where the winner will be crowned on Wednesday, July 27, in

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After Rio’s Nightmare, Los Angeles Should Consider Saying Adios to its 2024 Olympics Hosting Bid

Mariela Santos-Muniz — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 17:07:28 +0000

Weeks away from the 2016 Olympics in Rio, preparations are plagued by debt, disgruntled police officers, and the spread of the Zika virus. Hosting the international games comes with a heavy financial and human price, yet Los Angeles is currently in the second stage of competing with Rome, Budapest, and Paris to host the 2024

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