Hispanic Heritage Month

Francisco Lindor’s journey from Puerto Rican prodigy to MLB’s only Latino with a signature shoe

After his parents had to buy his childhood cleats on layaway, the Mets shortstop now has his own shoe

By Aaron Dodson

2 years ago Sports

How J Balvin convinced Jordan Brand he was the real deal

After meeting the reggaeton star in Paris, Jordan texted his people ‘we’re giving J Balvin a shoe’

By Nick DePaula

2 years ago Culture

Mexican golfer Ana Lorena Ochoa (R) talk

On this day in Latinx history: Lorena Ochoa outduels Annika Sorenstam

The 2006 Samsung World Championship came down to the final nine holes

By Rhiannon Walker

6 years ago Sports

On this day in Latinx history: Tennis champion Maria Bueno is born

Brazilian won her first Grand Slam doubles title with Althea Gibson

By Rhiannon Walker

6 years ago Sports

On this day in Latinx history: BMX racer Mariana Pajón is born

She is the first Colombian to win two Olympic gold medals

By Rhiannon Walker

6 years ago Sports

On this day in Latinx history: Diana Taurasi becomes first Latina to earn WNBA Finals MVP honors

Former UConn star leads Mercury to the title in five games in 2009

By Rhiannon Walker

6 years ago Sports

On this day in Latinx history: Lionel Messi scores two goals in El Clásico

Barcelona standout matches Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo

By Rhiannon Walker

6 years ago Sports

KRT SPORTS STORY SLUGGED: FBN-MEXICO KRT PHOTOGRAPH BY JANET

On this day in Latinx history: Cardinals and 49ers play game in Mexico City

Estadio Azteca hosted the first NFL regular-season game played outside the United States

By Rhiannon Walker

6 years ago Sports

On this day in Latinx history: Nancy Lopez wins Mary Kay Classic

Mexican-American golfer had eight LPGA Tour victories in 1979

By Rhiannon Walker

6 years ago Sports