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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza wins 2025 Heisman Trophy, pays tribute to family, Cuban roots while also delivering a message in Spanish for his abuelos.
#LatinoExcellence #Cuba #CubanAmerican #Heisman #Hoosier

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the 2025 Heisman Trophy, becoming the third Latino to win the Heisman.

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December 14, 2025 at 2:14 AM

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Mexico drew South Africa for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener for June 11, and the U.S. drew Paraguay for its opener a day later.

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Mexico draws South Africa in 2026 FIFA World Cup opener - Our Esquina

Mexico will open the 2026 FIFA World Cup against South Africa, and the United States will open against Paraguay.

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December 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM

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Texas A&M star Taurean York, nicknamed “Toro” as a toddler by his grandmother, is ready for the Longhorns.
“What impressed me the most was that he was very strong, like a bull, you know, ready to gore,” Rosalinda Rodriguez says.
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Taurean York, Texas A&M’s ‘Toro,’ is ready for Longhorns - Our Esquina

At a very young age, Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York was nicknamed “Toro” by his Mexican maternal grandmother.

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November 27, 2025 at 10:40 PM

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Texas A&M made it look easy against Samford, improving to 11-0 ahead of visit to rival Texas.
#GigEm #Aggies
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Texas A&M improves to 11-0 heading into a rivalry game against Texas.

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November 23, 2025 at 2:06 AM

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Texas A&M made it look easy against Samford, improving to 11-0 ahead of visit to rival Texas.
#GigEm #Aggies
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Texas A&M improves to 11-0 heading into a rivalry game against Texas.

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November 23, 2025 at 2:06 AM

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza credits hit mother Elsa for inspiring him through his journey from a three-star recruit with only one Power 4 offer to a Heisman Trophy favorite.
#LatinoExcellence #Hoosiers 🇨🇺🇺🇸

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Heisman favorite Fernando Mendoza credits mom Elsa - Our Esquina

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy favorite, gains inspiration from his mother Elsa, who is battling MS.

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November 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM

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Carlos Beltran appears primed for Hall of Fame nod, and Andruw Jones might join him among the immortals in Cooperstown, N.Y.
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Carlos Beltran appears primed for Hall of Fame nod - Our Esquina

Slugger Edwin Encarnacion and former ace Cole Hamels highlight the 12 newcomers to the 2026 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, which is likely the one that puts Carlos Beltran with the immortals i...

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November 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM

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Texas Tech lnebacker Jacob Rodriguez, who added an offensive TD to his Heisman resume, is Our Esquina’s Player of the Week.
See how Latinos performed in Week 12.
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Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez adds offensive TD to Heisman resume - Our Esquina

Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, one of the best defensive players in America, adds offensive touchdown to his Heisman case.

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November 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM

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Comeback magic – Texas A&M rallies past South Carolina with biggest comeback in school history to remain undefeated.
#GigEm

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No. 3 Texas A&M erases 27-point deficit against South Carolina with the biggest comeback in school history to remain undefeated.

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November 16, 2025 at 4:54 AM

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With his dad’s work ethic and a devotion to film study, Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York steers the No. 3-ranked Aggies on defense.
#LatinoExcellence #GigEm #Aggies #CollegeFootball
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With dad's work ethic, Taurean York steers Texas A&M defense - Our Esquina

With his father's work ethic, linebacker Taurean York is constantly breaking down game film to give third ranked Texas A&M an edge.

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November 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM

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Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza has Heisman moment, resume to win college football’s most prestigious award, writes Carlos Leon-Trejo.
#Latinos #LatinoExcellence

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Fernando Mendoza has Heisman moment, resume to win - Our Esquina

Indiana‘s Fernando Mendoza has the resume and signature Heisman moment to go with college football’s most prestigious award.

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November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM

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Dodger Stadium is beautiful in October. #WorldSeries #MLB #Dodgers #BlueJays

October 28, 2025 at 12:20 AM

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Electric KC Concepcion punt return helps Texas A&M rout LSU for first win at LSU in 31 years. #GigEm
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Electric KC Concepcion punt return helps Texas A&M rout LSU - Our Esquina

KC Concepcion returned a punt 79 yards for a touchdown to help Texas A&M rout LSU for the Aggies' first win in Death Valley since 1994.

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October 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM

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

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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.

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October 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM

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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, via @OurEsquina.
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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.

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October 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM

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Fernando Mendoza built Heisman momentum, Diego Pavia struck the Heisman pose and KC Concepcion added another TD. See how Latinos performed in Week 8 of college football.
Each team in the Top 5 of has a key Latino contributor!
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Fernando Mendoza builds Heisman momentum - Our Esquina

Fernando Mendoza draws "Heisman" chants, and Diego Pavia strikes Heisman pose to lead Latinos in Week 8 of the college football season.

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October 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM

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Familia: Texas A&M star receiver KC Concepcion embraces Boricua, Latino love.
#GigEm #LatinoExcellence #Boricua #PuertoRico #PuertoRico 🇵🇷

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Familia: KC Concepcion embraces Boricua, Latino love - Our Esquina

Texas A&M star wide receiver KC Concepcion gives his Puerto Rican great-grandmother, grandmother and father pride.

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October 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM

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Start your morning with a story on one of the smartest and hardest working athletes at the University of Houston.
Houston long snapper Jacob Garza defined by work ethic.
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Houston long snapper Jacob Garza defined by work ethic - Our Esquina

A strong work ethic and ability to prioritize has defined former walk-on Jacob Garza's time as a long snapper at the University of Houston.

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October 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM

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Andy Pages and the Dodgers capitalized on a weak dribbler that will be remembered for generations, especially in Philadelphia, to reach the NLCS on a walk-off error.
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Andy Pages, Dodgers capitalize on error to reach NLCS - Our Esquina

Phillies relievers Orion Kerkering booted Andy Pages' routine grounder back to the mound, letting the Dodgers reach the NLCS on his error.

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October 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM

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El Mago does it again!
Javy Baez hit a two-run bomb to give the Tigers a 7-3 lead over the Mariners in the sixth inning. It was his first #postseason home run since Oct. 18, 2017.
#latinos #latinoexcellence #baseball #beisbol #mlb #puertorico
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October 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM

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Jesus Ramos Jr. hopes to stop Shane Mosley Jr. when they meet for the interim WBC middleweight title later this month.
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Jesus Ramos set to fight Shane Mosley Jr. - Our Esquina

Jesus Ramos Jr. will lean on his family when he faces Shane Mosley Jr. for the interim WBC middleweight title.

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October 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM

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Wenceel Perez had only one hit in the AL Wild Card, but it was a big one to help the Tigers reach Division Series.

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Wenceel Perez helps Tigers pull away, reach Division Series - Our Esquina

Detroit Tigers right fielder Wenceel Perez had slumped badly in the AL Wild Card series until he came through with a crucial two-run single.

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October 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM

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Chicago area painter-muralist Liz Flores, who designed the Cubs’ Latino Heritage jersey, was the latest guest on the Latino Excellence podcast.
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