Latinos in Sports
Nadal Beats Ferrer in Mexican Open Final
March 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spain's Rafael Nadal, the world No. 5, defeated countryman David Ferrer 6-0, 6-2 in the final of the Mexican Open. The 26-year-old Nadal, who has now won 52 titles in his career and two titles on the clay in Acapulco continue reading »
Heat Nab 13th Straight With 98-91 Win Over Grizzlies
March 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Miami Heat overcame an off night by LeBron James to pull out a 98-91 home victory over the Memphis Grizzlies and stretch their winning streak to 13 games. continue reading »
Boxer Hector “El Flaco” Sanchez Murdered in Puerto Rico
March 3, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Puerto Rican boxer Hector "El Flaco" Sanchez was shot multiple times and killed Sunday in San Juan in an incident in which three other men died, the third such massacre so far this year on the Caribbean island. continue reading »
Real Madrid Takes Down Barcelona Twice in One Week
March 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Real Madrid scored its second victory in a week over arch-rival FC Barcelona, snagging a 2-1 win here Saturday in the Spanish league "clasico" thanks to a late header by Sergio Ramos. continue reading »
Ahead of Marriage to Cuban Fiancé, Michael Jordan Being Sued Over Paternity of Teen
March 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Earlier this month, basketball icon Michael Jordon learned a woman in Georgia is suing, saying he is the father of her son. According to the lawsuit, Jordon is the father of Pamela Smith’s 16-y continue reading »
NBA Pays Tribute to Latin Heritage with 7th Annual ‘Noche Latina’
March 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The NBA on Thursday announced the schedule for its seventh-annual Noche Latina program, which once again will celebrate the league's Latin heritage and the growing support of fans across Latin American and in U.S. continue reading »
Nadal Calls for Player Blood Testing, Regular Publishing of Results
February 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spain's Rafael Nadal called on the International Tennis Federation to conduct anti-doping blood tests and regularly publish the results to ensure the sport is clean. continue reading »
Get the Tissues: Special Needs Teen Scores Thanks to Opposing Team Member (VIDEO)
February 28, 2013 | by Nickie Lewis
Earlier this month, a Texas teen with a developmental disability was given a moment he'll never forget. The team manager for El Paso's Coronado High School, Mitchell Marcus, has always be continue reading »
Atletico Madrid Heads to Copa del Rey Finals with Real Madrid
February 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Atletico Madrid played to a 2-2 draw with Sevilla here Wednesday in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal, which was sufficient to win 4-3 on aggregate and advance to the final. continue reading »
Barça Loses to Madrid in Copa Final, Ronaldo Scores 2
February 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals on Tuesday to lead Real Madrid to a resounding 3-1 victory over archrival FC Barcelona and a berth in the Copa del Rey final. continue reading »
