Latinos in Sports
March 2013 Archives
Atlas Becomes Top Team in Mexican Soccer After Defeating Cruz Azul
March 31, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Atlas beat Cruz Azul 2-1 to become the new leaders in the Clausura 2013 Mexican soccer tourney at the beginning of the 12th week of the championship. continue reading »
FC Barcelona Draws 2-2 Against Celta Vigo
March 30, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A goal by Borja Oubiña with three minutes before time allowed Celta Vigo soccer club to salvage a tie against Barcelona, which, as expected, saved many of its top players for its quarterfinal Champions League duel against Paris Saint Germain. continue reading »
MLB Stars Verlander, Posey Sign Big Contract Extensions
March 30, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander and San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey both received multi-year contract extensions that guarantee them at least $180 million and $167 million, respectively, in the coming years, according to media reports. continue reading »
Spain’s Ferrer Beats Haas, Advances to 1st Miami Final
March 30, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spain's David Ferrer rallied from a set down to overcome fellow ATP Tour veteran Tommy Haas 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Friday afternoon and book a spot in the final of the Sony Open in Miami. continue reading »
Real Madrid’s Jose Mourinho Offers PSG Advice on How to Defeat Barcelona
March 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is advising Paris Saint-Germain on how to beat FC Barcelona in the clubs' upcoming Champions League quarterfinal clash, French sports daily L'Equipe suggested on Friday. continue reading »
Head of European Soccer League Opposes Expensive Goal-line Technology
March 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The head of UEFA, which presides over European soccer, has come out against implementing goal-line technology for European competitions, saying it would be cost-prohibitive and the money would be better spent on infrastructure and youth soccer. continue reading »
Michael Jordan has Bachelor Party in Dominican Republic
March 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Basketball icon Michael Jordan, who is set to marry long-time girlfriend Yvette Prieto next month, traveled to the Dominican Republic for his bachelor party. Jordan's four-day trip to the Dominican inclu continue reading »
Boxer Robert Guerrero Arrested at Airport for Illegal Gun Possession
March 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Mexican-American boxing champ and Floyd Mayweather Jr’s. next challenger, Robert Guerrero was arrested this morning at JFK Airport for illegal possession of a gun. continue reading »
Chicago Bulls End Miami Heat’s 27 Game Winning Streak
March 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Miami Heat fell a bit short of the record for most consecutive NBA regular-season wins, falling 101-97 against the short-handed Chicago Bulls in a playoff-like atmosphere at the United Center. continue reading »
U.S., Mexico Draw In World Cup Qualifying Match
March 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The United States escaped with a scoreless draw against Mexico in qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil thanks to a well-organized defense and a controversial non-call. continue reading »
MX and US Face Off in World Cup Qualifier with 3 Mex-Ams on US Team
March 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Tonight's match between Mexico and the U.S. should prove to be interesting not only because of the long-standing rivalry, but also because of the players. continue reading »
Ailing Barca Coach Tito Vilanova Returns to Spain after Cancer Treatment
March 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Ailing FC Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has returned to Spain after receiving treatment for his throat cancer in New York. No date has been set for his return to coaching. continue reading »
Consultants Say Madrid Would be Ready for 2020 Olympics
March 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Madrid in the year 2020 will be in better shape to organize the Olympic Games than it is now, according to a report by consulting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers. continue reading »
Sergio Garcia Makes Golf a Bit More Exciting with Tree Shot (VIDEO)
March 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff
There's something you don't see every day. On Sunday, Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia (Fernandez), 33, hit a ball into a tree at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Wanting to avoid a 1-stroke penalty continue reading »
Spain Ties with Finland At World Cup Qualifying Match
March 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spain's national soccer squad finds itself in second place in its UEFA World Cup qualifying group after a disappointing 1-1 draw here Friday with Finland, which stunned the defending world champs with a counterattack goal in the 79th minute. continue reading »
