Archive for the ‘Deportes’ Category

del Bosque Named National Soccer Team Coach of the Year

del Bosque Named National Soccer Team Coach of the Year

Vicente del Bosque isn’t only the man of the hour… He’s the man of the year. The 62-year-old Spanish soccer coach was named the 2012 national soccer team coach of the year in a vote organized by the International Federation of Football History...

Jan 4, 13 • DeportesNo Comments »
Rivera Still the Carolina Panthers' Head Coach...

Rivera Still the Carolina Panthers’ Head Coach…

Ron Rivera is still a panther… The 50-year-old half-Puerto Rican/half-Mexican American NFL football coach remains the head coach of the Carolina Panthers after several coaches throughout the National Football League lost their jobs on Monday....

Jan 2, 13 • DeportesNo Comments »
Tejada Reaches Minor League Deal with the Kansas City Royals

Tejada Reaches Minor League Deal with the Kansas City Royals

Miguel Tejada has reached a royal deal to return to the baseball field… The 38-year-old Dominican-born former American League MVP has reached a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals and says he’s ready to return to the majors. Tejada has...

Jan 1, 13 • DeportesNo Comments »
Moura Named New Member of the Paris Saint-Germain Soccer Club

Moura Named New Member of the Paris Saint-Germain Soccer Club

Lucas Moura is preparing for a Parisian fútbol experience… The 20-year-old Brazilian soccer star has been named the newest member of the Paris Saint-Germain soccer club. Moura has signed a contract with the team through June 2017, a deal that...

Jan 1, 13 • DeportesNo Comments »
Velasquez Reclaims His UFC Heavyweight Title...

Velasquez Reclaims His UFC Heavyweight Title…

Cain Velasquez has exacted revenge on the man who gave him his only career loss… The 30-year-old Mexican American mixed martial arts fighter reclaimed his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight title Saturday night, after thoroughly...

Dec 30, 12 • DeportesNo Comments »
Messi Ends the Year as the Best Goal Scorer in the World

Messi Ends the Year as the Best Goal Scorer in the World

It should come as little surprise, especially following his record-breaking year, but Lionel Messi has the best scoring leg in the world… The 25-year-old Argentine fútbol star for FC Barcelona was the best goal scorer of the 60 main leagues in...

Dec 27, 12 • DeportesNo Comments »
Cruz Earns First Pro Bowl Nomination...

Cruz Earns First Pro Bowl Nomination…

He’s only been playing in the NFL for three years, but Victor Cruz has already reached a major career milestone… The 26-year-old half-Puerto Rican New York Giants wide receiver has earned his first Pro Bowl nomination. Cruz will be joined by...

Dec 27, 12 • DeportesNo Comments »
Nadal Postpones Return to Tennis Due to Stomach Bug

Nadal Postpones Return to Tennis Due to Stomach Bug

Rafael Nadal will not be returning to competitive tennis as soon as he’d planned after all… The 26-year-old Spanish tenista was scheduled to compete in an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi on Thursday after missing seven months because of...

Dec 25, 12 • DeportesNo Comments »
Liriano Agrees to Two-Year, $14 Million Deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates

Liriano Agrees to Two-Year, $14 Million Deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates

Francisco Liriano will be living the life of a pirate next season… The 29-year-old Dominican-born professional baseball player has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $14 million deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Minneapolis’ The Star...

Dec 24, 12 • DeportesNo Comments »
Romo & the Dallas Cowboys Still in the Playoff Hunt Despite Loss

Romo & the Dallas Cowboys Still in the Playoff Hunt Despite Loss

Despite a heartbreaking loss to the New Orleans Saints, Tony Romo still has one last chance to lead the Dallas Cowboys to the playoffs. Garrett Hartley‘s winning 20-yard field goal in overtime on Sunday propelled the Saints past Cowboys by a...

Dec 24, 12 • DeportesNo Comments »