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One of the all-time greatest MMA fighters has been suspended for 1-year and stripped of this title for testing positive for a known steroid, Drostanolone metabolites. The UFC stood by the Nevada Athletic Commission's decision, saying that it would welcome Silva back to the Octagon once he completes the suspension, which will conclude on January […]
If you turned off the recent UEFA 'Super Cup' match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla because you thought Barcelona and Argentine striker Leonel Messi were going to rout their opponents, then you missed out on one the best games to be played in a very long time. Barcelona was up 4-2,and seemed to be coasting […]
Superstar soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo took some of his skills outside the field to play one of the biggest pranks on unsuspecting people in Madrid. The Real Madrid star shared a full video of the prank on Monday — and it's epic. Ronaldo dressed up as a homeless man and hit the streets of the […]
Jorge Mendes, a Portugues sports agent, who represents non other than Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, married Sandra Barosa in his native Portugal. Ronaldo, who was Mendes' best man, gifted his friend and agent an entire Greek Island worth anywhere between three and fifty million euros. The wedding was attended some Soccer world elites- Florentino […]
Former Futbol, or Soccer great, Diego Armando Maradona could make a run for the FIFA presidency next year. The devout socialist, who has the faces of both Che Guevara and Fidel Castro tattooed on his body, is said to be mulling over the decision make a run for the top Soccer job in the world. […]
As Hispanic Heritage month approaches, Pedro Martinez has just been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. The Red Socks legend is arguably one of the best closers ever in baseball. Born in The Dominican Republic, Martinez becomes one of the 9 hispanic players born outside of the United Stated to be inducted […]
One of all-time favorite baseball players growing up as a kid in Los Angeles was then-Mexican pitcher Fernando Valenzuela. My dad used to take us to Dodger stadium to watch baseball games, and on two occasions, we were treated to Valenzuela's outings. It didn't really matter to me that he was Hispanic, it was his […]
On paper, fans of "el-tri" (the Mexican national soccer team) should be extremely happy. They have reached the CONCACAF Gold Cup's final! But in reality, this has been sloppy, corrupt and all around disgraceful for them. We already told you about how they stole the quarterfinal match with Costa Rica. If that had not been […]
This was supposed to be their game. The Mexican national team had not played particularly well during the 2015 Gold Cup, and this was the day they put it all together and come out with a decisive victory. But it was not to be. In what was easily the best game of a tournament with […]
The 2015 Gold Cup Began with Cuba being at the center of controversy, and not because of the deal struck with the White House. For starters, the head coach and 6 of the players have yet to be granted their visas to enter The United States for the tournament. As if that were not enough, […]
Remember that old quote from the movie "The Breakfast Club," where the teacher warns one of the students "mess with the bull young man, you'll get the horns?" It seems as if more and more people who travel to Pamplona, Spain tand partake in the yearly running (messing) of the bulls festivities wind up getting […]
Politics aside, both Republicans and Democrats have caught World Cup fever, this after the U.S. Women's team blanked top ranked Germany to advance to the finals against the winner of the match between Japan and England. Congrats to the #USWNT! Can't wait for the finals. You make us all proud! — President Obama (@POTUS) July […]
The 2015 Copa America championship in Chile is coming to a close. The tournament is in the semi-final stage, and up to this point, Futbol fans across the world have not been disappointed in the level of play. Colombian recently lost their quarterfinal match against Argentina on penalty kicks, sending the Argentines to the semi-finals […]
In a World Cup which has thankfully not been overshadowed by FIFA corruption scandals, there are no Latin American or Hispanic representatives left. Colombia, who was the last hope for any kind of cinderella run for a hispanic team was crashed out last night after a 2-0 defeat to The United States. The Lady Yanks, who […]
As if FIFA needed even more controversy in the middle of the ongoing corruption scandals and investigations, Diego Armando Maradona has announced his candidacy for FIFA president, at the suggestion of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro. Maradona who has been involved in numerous drug and cheating scandals in the past is a close friend of Fidel […]
So Fifa has now put the bidding for the 2026 World Cup on Hold. This bodes well for the USA's chances of actually hosting the 2022 tournament. But in the meantime, we still have some real futbol to occupy us. Yesterday's rounds saw most of the Latin American teams in the tournament make their debuts, […]
In the middle of all of the FIFA scandals, there is still World Cup Soccer to be played. This year it's the women's turn. The tournament which is projected to be dominated by favorites Germany, defending champions Japan, and perennial power house USA, is one where the hispanic countries are hoping to make a big […]
In the middle of all of the corruption scandals plaguing FIFA, the Worlds soccer governing body, they are being plotted against and could potentially loose the Worlds largest and most watched television event. Bribery, corruption, human rights abuses, and unthinkable logistical challenges are plaguing the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in Russia and Qatar respectively. […]
