Famed Mexican Pitcher Fernando Valenzuela Passes Away
Valenzuela, who rose to prominence as a pitcher for the L.A. Dodgers is the 1980s, reportedly passed away rom an undisclosed illness at the age of 63
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Supreme Court Orders Conade to Pay Mexican Fencer 15 Million
It was in July 2016 when the Mexican Fencing Federation (FME) notified Pliego that she failed one of three anti-doping tests that she took a month before, after competing in the Pan American Fencing Championships in Panama and winning bronze
Read moreThe Kiss Heard Round the World
The unsolicited kiss video went viral and so was the ensuing scandal in Spain
Read moreCanelo Undisputed Victory over Charlo
With this unanimous victory, Canelo has a career record of 60 victories, two losses and two draws
Read moreMexico City’s Zócalo Holds No Punches in World Record Quest
Last year 14,299 individuals came together to throw the winning punch, landing Mexico another entry in the Guinness World Record book
Read moreAna Guevara Ordered to Reinstate Swim Team’s Stipends
Guevara had announced funding cuts to the Mexican synchronized swim team at the start of the year, an arbitrary act that most outside analysts considered petty revenge against the athletes
Read moreMexican Gymnast Wins Gold at Pan American Games
Moreno was the first medal winner for Mexico in a Gymnastics World Cup, beating out the United States’ Joscelyn Roberson, who took home the silver
Read moreCheco Pérez Crashes in Qualifying, Comes in 16th at Monaco Grand Prix
The Circuit de Monaco is considered one of the most iconic stops on Formula-1 schedule, but also one of its most treacherous
Read moreOn the Mark: Mexican Athletes Deserve Better Than Ana Guevara
Guevara’s cutting of the swimming team’s budget and her subsequent combative stance earned swift backlash
Read moreMexican Swim Team Wins 3 Golds, 1 Bronze Despite Funding Cuts
The Mexican team finished second only to Spain, an impressive feat considering its members had to sell swimsuits and towels to pay for their preparations for the tournament
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