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Manu Ginobili, the Most Decorated Latino in NBA History, is Ready to Jump into a New Season

NewsTaco October 29, 2015

*Not becasue I’m a fan, but becasue Manu is a legit NBA star, and this is a pretty good story. VL By Manuel Solis, Remezcla Argentine icon Manu Ginobili laces […]

When it comes to baseball’s ethnic tensions, the problems run deeper than bat flip

NewsTaco October 20, 2015

Criticized for Being a ‘Woman Announcer,’ Jessica Mendoza Shines Anyway

NewsTaco October 8, 2015

The Cross-Border Walleyball Game That Has Endured For Nearly 40 Years

NewsTaco August 20, 2015

*I know many of you have seen the photo on social media. Here’s the story behind the picture. The residents of Naco, Arizona and Naco, Sonora play a volleyball game […]

The Secret History Of How Mexico Pushed Baseball Toward Racial Integration

NewsTaco July 30, 2015

*This wins Thursday’s prize for “must read” of the day: “There were more than 150 black U.S.players that came to Mexico from 1937 to 1946, looking for better salaries and […]

How Jockey Victor Espinoza Went From 14 Year-Old Bus Driver To First Latino To Win Triple Crown

NewsTaco July 21, 2015

*I don’t tire of this story. He had a fake ID and used it to get a job driving a bus – he was 14 years old. VL By Remezcla […]

Female boxer toughest fight: Navigating U.S.-Mexico border

NewsTaco July 6, 2015

*What a cool story. Perseverance on several levels. She’s working to find olympic qualifying tournaments in Mexico, and says that if the Olympics don’t work out, she’ll turn pro. VL By Jorge […]