Latinos in Sports
November 2012 Archives
Tijuana Defeats Toluca 2-1, Takes Lead in Mexican Final
November 30, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Tijuana defeated Toluca 2-1 on the strength of goals by Fidel Martinez and Pablo Aguilar, taking the lead in the final of the Mexican Apertura 2012 season with one match to play. continue reading »
Messi, Ronaldo, Iniesta in Running For FIFA’s Ballon d’Or
November 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Argentine striker Lionel Messi, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Spaniard Andres Iniesta are the finalists for the 2012 Ballon d'Or as the world's best soccer player, FIFA and France Football announced in Sao Paulo on Thursday. continue reading »
Olympian Lochte, Alleged Murderer Zimmerman on GQ’s “Least Influential People of 2012” List
November 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff
GQ has made some interesting choices for the 2012 list of "Least Influential People" The half-Cuban Olympian Ryan Lochte made the list, with GQ claiming he shattered "the individual-medley-of-dou continue reading »
Former Coach of Argentina Soccer Club, Diego Maradona, Admits Girlfriend is Pregnant
November 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Diego Armando Maradona "acknowledges as his" the baby being carried by girlfriend Veronica Ojeda, but he said his relationship with her is "at an impasse," according to a communique released Tuesday through the retired soccer great's attorney, Victor Stinfale. continue reading »
Player for the Miami Dolphins, Jonathan Amaya, Arrested for Choking Taxi Driver
November 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A Florida taxi driver narrowly escaped serious injury after being allegedly accosted by an NFL player. Miami Dolphins safety Jonathan Amaya, 24, was arrested Monday morning after two off-duty police officers heard taxi dr continue reading »
2014 World Cup Mascot Will be Named Fuleco
November 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
FIFA, soccer's global governing body, announced Monday that its mascot for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil will be called Fuleco, a name that won in a popular vote of more than 1.7 million people. continue reading »
Toluca vs Tijuana in Apertura Tournament
November 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Toluca and Tijuana will play in the final of the Mexican League's Apertura tournament in a two-match series. continue reading »
Boxing Star Hector “Macho” Camacho Dies, Unable to Donate Organs
November 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The organs of late Puerto Rican boxing icon Hector "Macho" Camacho cannot be donated because he was kept on life support for too long, the head of San Juan's Centro Medico trauma facility, Dr. Ernesto Torres, said. continue reading »
Messi Is Not Afraid Of Losing Barcelona Contract
November 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff
FC Barcelona striker Lionel Messi said he is not concerned about negotiating an extension of his current contract, which expires on June 30, 2016, reiterating his desire to play his entire career with the Spanish club. continue reading »
Doctors Say Boxer Hector “Macho” Camacho is Brain Dead
November 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Puerto Rican boxing icon Hector "Macho" Camacho has died from wounds suffered in a shooting this week on the Caribbean island, the director of the Centro Medico trauma facility, Dr. Ernesto Torres, said here Thursday. He was 50. continue reading »
Spain’s Rafa Benitez Named New Manager of Chelsea F.C.
November 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Chelsea on Wednesday named Rafa Benitez as manager for the balance of the 2012-2013 season, replacing Roberto Di Matteo, who was fired earlier in the day over the English club's latest embarrassing loss in Europe. continue reading »
Real Madrid, Paris Saint Germain Qualify for Champions League Knockout Stage
November 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, Paris Saint Germain, Arsenal and Schalke 04 are headed to the Champions League knockout stage after Wednesday's group matches. continue reading »
Famed Boxer Hector “Macho” Camacho Shot in the Face, On Life Support
November 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff
On Tuesday, boxer Hector "Macho" Camacho was shot in the face while in Puerto Rico. The shooting occurred in the city of Bayamon and though doctors initially expected the 50- continue reading »
Champions League 2012: Messi and Barcelona Advance to Knockout Stage (VIDEO)
November 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Barcelona secured a spot in the Champions League knockout stage with a 3-0 away win Tuesday over Spartak Moscow and defending champ Chelsea found itself on the verge of elimination after losing 3-0 to Juventus. continue reading »
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NY Jets QB Mark Sanchez IS BACK!!
November 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Quarterback Mark Sanchez bounced back from his recent slump and led the New York Jets to a 27-13 win over the St. Louis Rams in NFL action over the weekend. continue reading »
