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World Cup Qualifiers: Upsets and Excitement Latin American soccer teams (and their fans) go down to the wire as they vie for a place in the 2010 World Cup. |
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Latinos are helping make the U.S. National Team a contender as the team moves toward gaining a coveted spot in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Major League Soccer and the U.S. Soccer Federation are taking notice, and fans are loving it. |
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Even when Mexico's national team fails on the field, its supporters rally in the stands and never lose their fervent loyalty. |
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Fútbol soccer sparks passion among its fanáticos—inside and outside stadiums. And who are U.S. Hispanics 50+ rooting for? You might be surprised—or maybe not, if you count yourself among the soccer smitten. |
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After a successful corporate career, Armando Flores followed his passion: baseball. |
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A bilingual exhibit highlighting Latino baseball players and their impact on the game opens at the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum in Cooperstown, New York, this May. Plus: Don't miss our photo gallery of Latino baseball greats; then, join our online debate and tell us who you think should be in the Hall of Fame! |
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World Cup fever? Yes, plus a lifelong passion for these 50-plus players. And wear and tear isn't slowing them down. |
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An Interview With David Maraniss An interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss about what prompted him to write his latest book, Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball’s Last Hero. Plus: Read a review of the book. |
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Hispanic Stars Spice Up America's Pastime With Hispanic ball players dominating the voting for baseball’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Cy Young awards in 2004, the time is right to consider an All-Hispanic All-Star team. Read our writer’s suggestions and then submit your own team for consideration by our readers. |
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Many Olympians can tell moving stories about how their families made sacrifices for their athletic careers. But more than anything else, there’s the unconditional love their parents gave them to achieve their wildest dreams. |
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Chi Chi Rodriguez: Driving Ambition Work on his $100 million dream course may be almost finished, but golf great Chi Chi Rodriguez has just started building his real legacy. |
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The first Hispanic to be inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Chico Chacurian, at 81, is still involved with soccer as an instructor with U.S. Youth Soccer’s Olympic Development Program. |
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Having played his first World Cup in Sweden at age 17, Pelé has received enormous recognition from the world of soccer. He has also been recognized for his humanitarian approach to life. |
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Hispanic ballplayers have made history in one of America's favorite pastimes. In 1973, the National Baseball Hall of Fame opened its doors to an extraordinary outfielder and fearsome batter, Puerto Rican Roberto Clemente. |
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