Archive for the ‘Deportes’ Category

Nogueira Defeats Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Rashad Evans

Nogueira Defeats Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Rashad Evans

Don’t ever count out Antonio Rogerio Nogueira… In a bout that was expected to bring some clarity to the UFC’s light-heavyweight division, the 36-year-old Brazilian mixed martial artist – considered a heavy underdog – earned a unanimous...

Feb 4, 13 • DeportesNo Comments »
Aldo Retains UFC Featherweight Champion Title

Aldo Retains UFC Featherweight Champion Title

Make that 15-straight for José Aldo… The 26-year-old Brazilian mixed martial artist defeated Frankie Edgar in the main event of UFC 156 over the weekend to retain his featherweight champion title. Aldo used his precise striking and effective leg...

Feb 4, 13 • DeportesNo Comments »
Valenzuela Inducted into Caribbean Baseball Hall of Fame

Valenzuela Inducted into Caribbean Baseball Hall of Fame

Fernando Valenzuela has earned his place in the hall… The 52-year-old legendary Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher and current Dodgers Spanish-language broadcaster will be inducted into the Caribbean Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend during...

Feb 3, 13 • DeportesNo Comments »
Parra Agrees to $1 Million Deal with the Cincinnati Reds

Parra Agrees to $1 Million Deal with the Cincinnati Reds

Manny Parra won’t be in the red with the Reds… The 30-year-old Mexican American left-handed pitcher and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract. Parra had previously spent all five of his Major League Baseball...

Feb 3, 13 • DeportesNo Comments »
Prado Reaches Lucrative Four-Year Deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks

Prado Reaches Lucrative Four-Year Deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks

Martin Prado could be called the $40 Million Dollar Man… The 29-year-old Venezuelan pro baseball player has agreed to a $40 million, four-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks only a week after being acquired in a team trade that sent Justin...

Feb 2, 13 • DeportesNo Comments »
Lopez: A Late Addition to the 2013 NBA All-Star Team

Lopez: A Late Addition to the 2013 NBA All-Star Team

Then there were two… Brook Lopez will be joining Carmelo Anthony in Houston this month. The 24-year-old half-Cuban American Brooklyn Nets center has been named as an Eastern Conference All-Star reserve by NBA Commissioner David Stern. Stern...

Feb 2, 13 • DeportesNo Comments »
Xavi Signs Two-Year Contract Extension with FC Barcelona

Xavi Signs Two-Year Contract Extension with FC Barcelona

Xavier “Xavi” Hernandez doesn’t have plans to change his team jersey anytime soon… The 33-year-old Spanish midfielder has signed a contract extension that will keep him with Futbol Club Barcelona through June 2016, according to team...

Jan 29, 13 • DeportesNo Comments »
Anthony: The Lone Latino 2013 NBA All-Star

Anthony: The Lone Latino 2013 NBA All-Star

Carmelo Anthony will be getting some extra play time this season, thanks to his dedicated fans… The New York Knicks forward has been named as an Eastern Conference starter for the 2013 NBA All-Star game, which will take place next month in...

Jan 26, 13 • Deportes1 Comment »
López Signs Lucrative Deal to Return to Real Madrid...

López Signs Lucrative Deal to Return to Real Madrid…

Diego López Rodríguez is getting Real again… The 31-year-old Spanish footballer will be returning as a goalkeeper to Real Madrid, López’s team from 2000-2007, after agreeing to a $4.7 million dollar contract. He’d most recently played 172...

Jan 26, 13 • DeportesNo Comments »
Anthony Extends Streak of 20-Point Games

Anthony Extends Streak of 20-Point Games

Carmelo Anthony’s streak of 20-point games continues… The 28-year-old half-Puerto Rican NBA All-Star forward for the New York Knicks scored a game-high 28 points to help his team snap an 11-game losing streak in Boston with an 89-86 victory over...

Jan 25, 13 • DeportesNo Comments »