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Houston’s Ethan Sanchez blessed by parents’ sacrifices - Our Esquina University of Houston kicker Ethan Sanchez appreciates the sacrifices his Mexican immigrant parents made for him and his brothers.

University of Houston kicker Ethan Sanchez is blessed by Mexican immigrant parents’ sacrifices.
#LatinoExcellence #Cougars @e10_sanchez @EddieNunezAD @UHCougarFB

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Texas A&M star KC Concepcion speaks with authority - Our Esquina Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion speaks with authority on and off the field despite speech impediment.

On International Stuttering Awareness Day, learn about Texas A&M star wide receiver KC Concepcion, who speaks with authority on and off the gridiron despite a speech impediment.
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Billy Wagner Hall election bodes well for Josh Hader - Our Esquina Former Astros closer Billy Wagner's election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame bodes well for Josh Hader's future Hall chances.

Billy Wagner’s Hall of Fame election bodes well for Josh Hader.
“It’s amazing,” Hader said. “Just the way (Wagner) goes about his business, the hard work he put in to do what he’s been able to do, just his story is amazing.”
#BuiltforThis #HallofFame
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Young stars showed out at MLB Home Run Derby Podcast Episode · PLÁKATA Nation · 07/17/2025 · 42m

In the latest episode of Plákata Nation, Carlos Peña, Rodney Peña and Jesus Ortiz rave about Junior Caminero and the young stars who starred in the Home Run Derby.
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Andres Muñoz wants to play for Team Mexico - Our Esquina Seattle Mariners closer Andres Muñoz, who is having an All-Star season, hopes to represent Mexico in the 2026 WBC.

Andres Muñoz, who is having another All-Star-worthy season, wants to play for Team Mexico in the 2026 WBC.
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Becky G, Kiké Hernandez, Adrian Gonzalez defend immigrants - Our Esquina Superstar singer/actress Becky G and baseball stars Enrique Hernandez, Adrian Gonzalez speak up for Los Angeles' immigrant community.

Becky G, Kiké Hernandez and Adrian Gonzalez are among a growing list of Latino stars speaking up to defend immigrants.

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Texas A&M's Mya Perez pays tribute with classic 'Volver, Volver' - Our Esquina Slugging first baseman Mya Perez, who leads Texas A&M in home runs and RBIs, pays tribute to her family and Latino roots in Aggieland.

Slugger Mya Perez pays tribute to her Mexican roots and family with classic ‘Volver, Volver’ as she leads Texas A&M in home runs and RBIs as the first in her family to attend college.
#GigEm #LatinoExcellence #SEC 🇲🇽🇺🇸

Former All-Star Carlos Peña, Rodney Peña and Jesus Ortiz praised Jarren Duran on Plákata Nation.
Check out the whole episode on:

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#RedSox #JarrenDuran #MentalHealth

Jarren Duran deserves praise, not ridicule - Our Esquina Boston Red Sox All-Star Jarren Duran deserves praise not ridicule for revelation that he once contemplated suicide.

Boston Red Sox All-Star Jarren Duran deserves praise, not ridicule.
#MentalHealth #MLB #RedSox

Latino Excellence with golfer Clarisa Temelo Podcast Episode · Latino Excellence podcast · 04/24/2025 · 10m

Arkansas freshman Clarisa Temelo, the first Mexican to win the Women’s Amateur Latin America, is our latest guest on the Latino Excellence Podcast.

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Arkansas freshman Clarisa Temelo spoke to us before she played in her first LPGA Major at The Chevron Championship.
Check it out on your favorite podcast platform. 🇲🇽
#Mexico
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Mexico's Clarisa Temelo set for The Chevron Championship - Our Esquina Mexico's Clarisa Temelo, the 2024 Women's Amateur Latin America winner, is ready for a taste of the LPGA at The Chevron Championship.

Mexico’s Clarisa Temelo, a freshman at the University of Arkansas, is making her LPGA debut at The Chevron Championship.
She earned her spot after becoming the first Mexican to win the Women's Amateur Latin America.
#Mexico #Arkansas #LPGA

Miami's Elijah Arroyo leads Latinos ready for NFL Draft call - Our Esquina Elijah Arroyo, who learned to play football at six years old living in Cancun, leads Latinos waiting to be picked in the NFL Draft.

Elijah Arroyo, who learned to play football while living in Cancun, was the 50th pick in the NFL Draft.
Vamos, Elijah.
The Seahawks got a great one. Viva Mexico. Viva Elijah!

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Gold Glove winner Wilyer Abreu can hit too. The Red Sox star crushed this 3-run shot.
#latinos #baseball #latinoexcellence #beisbol #mlb #venezuela #mlb #redsox #boston
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HAPPY MiLB OPENING DAY 😍

Baseball across all full-season levels of the minors returns today.

Here's everything you need to know 🧵

Texas associate coach Elena Lovato keeps ailing father near heart - Our Esquina Texas associate head coach Elena Lovato keeps ailing father in mind as the Longhorns prepare for NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four.

As Texas associate head coach Elena Lovato’s dad fights cancer in New Mexico, the Longhorns’ women’s basketball team has shared their magical run to the Final Four with him.
#LatinoExcellence #HookEm #NCAA #MarchMadness
#FinalFour @Lovato22
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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza embraces high expectations - Our Esquina After leading the Mets to the NLCS in his first year as manager, Carlos Mendoza embraces high expectations in Queens.

After leading the Mets to the NLCS last year, manager Carlos Mendoza embraces high expectations in his second season in Queens.
#OpeningDay  #Mets #LGM

Juan Soto gives memory of a lifetime for Texas boy - Our Esquina Mets superstar Juan Soto rewards 10-year-old boy from Mission, Texas, with an autograph and picture before Opening Day against the Astros.

Mets slugger Juan Soto gave a 10-year-old from Mission, Texas, an 'Amazing' memory of a lifetime on Opening Day.
#OpeningDay  #LGM  #JuanSoto

As you prepare for #UCLA’s Sweet 16 game, check out our Latino Excellence podcast interview with Gabriela Jaquez. She exemplifies #LatinoExcellence. #NCAAWBB #MarchMadness
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Gabriela Jaquez is headed to the Final Four, helping the UCLA women’s team accomplish what her older brother Jaime Jr. and the UCLA men’s team did four years ago.
Thanks for representing, @gabrielarj11 !
#Latinos #Latinoexcellence #Latinas #MarchMadness
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Happy Opening Day from Milwaukee. #MLB #OpeningDay #Brewers

Jose Altuve hit his first home run of the season tonight. #BuiltForThis

Astros, Joe Espada make pitch for Autism Awareness - Our Esquina Astros manager Joe Espada was honored to have his daughter Viviana throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Autism Awareness Night.

Astros manager Joe Espada and his daughter Viviana made a special first pitch for Autism Awareness.

YouTube sensation Ariel Antigua lives up to promise at Tennessee - Our Esquina Ariel Antigua lives up to his early promise. From a five-year-old hitting of a baseball machine to helping Tennessee win the CWS.

YouTube sensation Ariel Antigua lives up to promise at defending national champion Tennessee. #Latinos #LatinoExcellence #Vols #UT #Tennessee #SEC #Baseball
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Xavier Restrepo is proud to represent his #Latino roots.
“My whole dad’s side of the family is from Colombia,” @XavierRestrepo1 said. “To be able to represent them is very special. I’m playing for the name on the front of the jersey but also for the name on the back.”
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Damien Martinez has been one of the best running backs in college football the last three years, and the Mexican American running back might have benefited from avoiding his abuela’s chancla!
Keep representing, Damien! 🇲🇽🇺🇸
#Latinos #NFLCombine #NFL #Miami

Diana Taurasi was more than GOAT; she was the GLOAT - Our Esquina Legendary WNBA star Diana Taurasi retires as arguably the greatest Latina athlete in United States sports history.

Diana Taurasi was more than the WNBA GOAT. She rates with Dara Torres, Lorena Ochoa and Lisa Fernandez for the title of the GLOAT, the Greatest Latina of All Time in American sports.
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#LatinaExcellence
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FSU's Isa Torres leads Latinas to watch in College Softball - Our Esquina Florida State shortstop Isa Torres and Duke second baseman Aminah Vega lead Our Esquina's Latinas to watch in College Softball in 2025.

FSU’s Isa Torres and Duke's Aminah Vega lead Latinas to watch in College Softball in 2025.
#Latinas #LatinaExcellence

UC Irvine's Tony Martinez leads Latinos in College Baseball - Our Esquina UC Irvine’s Tony Martinez and Duke’s AJ Gracia highlight Our Esquina‘s list of Top 15 Latinos in College Baseball.

UC Irvine slugger Tony Martinez and Duke star sophomore sensation AJ Gracia highlight Our Esquina’s list of Top 15 Latinos in College Baseball.

A three-run blast to the trees. Jorge Soler got all of this one!
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