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Unapologetically amplifying Latino voices and stories in sports, arts and culture.
Our corner of the sports world through OurEsquina.com, the Our Esquina Podcast Network and @OurEsquina on all social media channels.
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Texas Tech lnebacker Jacob Rodriguez, who added an offensive TD to his Heisman resume, is Our Esquina’s Player of the Week.
See how Latinos performed in Week 12.
#Latinos #LatinoExcellence

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Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez adds offensive TD to Heisman resume - Our Esquina
Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, one of the best defensive players in America, adds offensive touchdown to his Heisman case.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Comeback magic – Texas A&M rallies past South Carolina with biggest comeback in school history to remain undefeated.
#GigEm
Comeback magic - Texas A&M rallies past South Carolina - Our Esquina
No. 3 Texas A&M erases 27-point deficit against South Carolina with the biggest comeback in school history to remain undefeated.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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With his dad’s work ethic and a devotion to film study, Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York steers the No. 3-ranked Aggies on defense.
#LatinoExcellence #GigEm #Aggies #CollegeFootball
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With dad's work ethic, Taurean York steers Texas A&M defense - Our Esquina
With his father's work ethic, linebacker Taurean York is constantly breaking down game film to give third ranked Texas A&M an edge.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza has Heisman moment, resume to win college football’s most prestigious award, writes Carlos Leon-Trejo.
#Latinos #LatinoExcellence

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Fernando Mendoza has Heisman moment, resume to win - Our Esquina
Indiana‘s Fernando Mendoza has the resume and signature Heisman moment to go with college football’s most prestigious award.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Dodger Stadium is beautiful in October. #WorldSeries #MLB #Dodgers #BlueJays
October 28, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Electric KC Concepcion punt return helps Texas A&M rout LSU for first win at LSU in 31 years. #GigEm
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Electric KC Concepcion punt return helps Texas A&M rout LSU - Our Esquina
KC Concepcion returned a punt 79 yards for a touchdown to help Texas A&M rout LSU for the Aggies' first win in Death Valley since 1994.
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October 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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University of Houston kicker Ethan Sanchez is blessed by Mexican immigrant parents’ sacrifices.
#LatinoExcellence #Cougars @e10_sanchez @EddieNunezAD @UHCougarFB

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Houston’s Ethan Sanchez blessed by parents’ sacrifices - Our Esquina
University of Houston kicker Ethan Sanchez appreciates the sacrifices his Mexican immigrant parents made for him and his brothers.
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October 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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On International Stuttering Awareness Day, learn about Texas A&M star wide receiver KC Concepcion, who speaks with authority on and off the gridiron despite a speech impediment, via @OurEsquina.
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Texas A&M star KC Concepcion speaks with authority - Our Esquina
Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion speaks with authority on and off the field despite speech impediment.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Fernando Mendoza built Heisman momentum, Diego Pavia struck the Heisman pose and KC Concepcion added another TD. See how Latinos performed in Week 8 of college football.
Each team in the Top 5 of has a key Latino contributor!
#LatinoExcellence
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Fernando Mendoza builds Heisman momentum - Our Esquina
Fernando Mendoza draws "Heisman" chants, and Diego Pavia strikes Heisman pose to lead Latinos in Week 8 of the college football season.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Familia: Texas A&M star receiver KC Concepcion embraces Boricua, Latino love.
#GigEm #LatinoExcellence #Boricua #PuertoRico #PuertoRico 🇵🇷

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Familia: KC Concepcion embraces Boricua, Latino love - Our Esquina
Texas A&M star wide receiver KC Concepcion gives his Puerto Rican great-grandmother, grandmother and father pride.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Start your morning with a story on one of the smartest and hardest working athletes at the University of Houston.
Houston long snapper Jacob Garza defined by work ethic.
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#LatinoExcellence
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Houston long snapper Jacob Garza defined by work ethic - Our Esquina
A strong work ethic and ability to prioritize has defined former walk-on Jacob Garza's time as a long snapper at the University of Houston.
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October 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Andy Pages and the Dodgers capitalized on a weak dribbler that will be remembered for generations, especially in Philadelphia, to reach the NLCS on a walk-off error.
#Postseason
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Andy Pages, Dodgers capitalize on error to reach NLCS - Our Esquina
Phillies relievers Orion Kerkering booted Andy Pages' routine grounder back to the mound, letting the Dodgers reach the NLCS on his error.
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October 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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El Mago does it again!
Javy Baez hit a two-run bomb to give the Tigers a 7-3 lead over the Mariners in the sixth inning. It was his first #postseason  home run since Oct. 18, 2017.
#latinos #latinoexcellence #baseball #beisbol #mlb #puertorico
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October 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Jesus Ramos Jr. hopes to stop Shane Mosley Jr. when they meet for the interim WBC middleweight title later this month.
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Jesus Ramos set to fight Shane Mosley Jr. - Our Esquina
Jesus Ramos Jr. will lean on his family when he faces Shane Mosley Jr. for the interim WBC middleweight title.
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October 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Wenceel Perez had only one hit in the AL Wild Card, but it was a big one to help the Tigers reach Division Series.

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Wenceel Perez helps Tigers pull away, reach Division Series - Our Esquina
Detroit Tigers right fielder Wenceel Perez had slumped badly in the AL Wild Card series until he came through with a crucial two-run single.
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October 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Chicago area painter-muralist Liz Flores, who designed the Cubs’ Latino Heritage jersey, was the latest guest on the Latino Excellence podcast.
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Painter/muralist Liz Flores leaves her mark on Chicago
Podcast Episode · Latino Excellence podcast · 09/25/2025 · 23m
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September 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Brewers ace Freddy Peralta, who is on a 29-inning scoreless streak, is making a run at the NL Cy Young Award.
Brewers ace Freddy Peralta makes run at NL Cy Young - Our Esquina
Milwaukee Brewers All-Star Freddy Peralta carries a 29-inning scoreless streak to put himself atop the list of NL Cy Young Award contenders.
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September 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Astros All-Star Isaac Paredes optimistic after taking grounders.

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Astros All-Star Isaac Paredes optimistic after taking grounders - Our Esquina
Astros All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes was happy after taking grounders for the first time since he tore his right hamstring in July.
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September 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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After 28 months on the injured list recovering from right elbow surgery, Astros righty Luis Garcia was grateful to make a triumphant return as his mother watched him pitch in the majors in person for the first time.
#BuiltForThis
Astros righty Luis Garcia makes triumphant return in front of mom - Our Esquina
Astros right-hander Luis Garcia, who missed 24 months recovering from right elbow surgery, wins his first big league start since May 2023.
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September 2, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Receivers Mario Craver and KC Concepcion sparked Texas A&M with electric plays, accounting for four touchdowns and 288 all-purpose yards.
#GigEm #SEC #Aggies @AggieFootball

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Mario Craver, KC Concepcion spark Texas A&M - Our Esquina
Transfer wide receivers KC Concepcion and Mario Craver spark Texas A&M's offense in debut for the Aggies against UTSA.
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August 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Ohio State’s Devin Sanchez and Texas A&M’s Marco Jones lead Top 10 Latino Freshmen to Watch in College Football.

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Devin Sanchez, Marco Jones lead Top 10 Latino Freshmen to Watch in College Football - Our Esquina
Ohio State defensive back Devin Sanchez and Texas A&M defensive lineman lead the Top 10 Latino freshman to watch in college football.
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August 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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After building their resumes managing in winter ball and coaching in the majors, Red Sox bench coach Ramon Vazquez and Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron merit managerial consideration. ouresquina.com/2025/ramon-v...
Ramon Vazquez, Alex Cintron merit managerial consideration - Our Esquina
Alex Cora and Joe Espada serve as inspiration for Alex Cintron, Ramon Vazquez and the next generation of Latino managers.
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August 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Receiver KC Concepcion adds versatility, swagger to Texas A&M’s offense.

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KC Concepcion adds versatility, swagger to Texas A&M - Our Esquina
Versatile wide receiver KC Concepcion, an NC State transfer who can do it all for Texas A&M, exudes confidence.
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August 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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The Astros are accustomed to showing off All-Stars at Daikin Park. Today the home of the two-time World Series champion is having the All-Stars Car Show, the first car show ever held inside a Major League Baseball stadium
#carshow #astros #mlb #porsche #lamborghini
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August 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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The Astros are accustomed to showcasing All-Stars at Daikin Park. On Saturday there will a different type of showcase as the All-Stars Car Show takes over Daikin Park with the first car show inside an MLB Stadium.

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Historic All-Stars Car Show takes over Daikin Park - Our Esquina
All-Stars Car Show at Daikin Park will make history on Saturday as the first car show held inside a Major League Baseball stadium.
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August 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM