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On behalf of the La Revista Binacional team, and from me personally, welcome to our Sports Special Edition.
Putting together this issue has been an absolute thrill. Sports have a unique way of uniting cultures, generations, and borders, and this edition was born from that very spirit. From the early conversations to the nal pages you now hold in your hands, this project has been driven by passion, storytelling, and a deep respect for the global impact of sports.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Fox Deportes for believing in La Revista Binacional and for partnering with us on this exciting journey. A very special thank you to Carlos Sanchez, Executive Vice President and GeneralManagerofFoxDeportes,whosededication,vision,andgenuineloveforsportswereinstrumental in bringing this edition to life. His commitment to excellence and to the sports community continues to inspire us.
We are also deeply thankful to our sponsors for their trust and support. Your belief in this project made it possible to elevate this edition and celebrate sports in a meaningful, impactful way.
Inside these pages, we invite you to explore the rich history of global sports, the stories that shaped generations, and the new technological trends that are rede ning the game as we know it. From tradition to innovation, this edition re ects how sports continue to evolve while remaining a powerful force for connection and identity.
We hope you enjoy every page as much as we enjoyed creating it.
With gratitude and excitement,
Gina Dewar Editor in Chief | La Revista Binacional
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ByCarlosSanchez
When I stepped into the role of General Manager at FOX Deportes in 2014, I wasn’t just joining a television network; I wastakingthehelmofapioneer.In1996,thisnetworklaunched as Fox Sports Américas, becoming the rst Spanish-language sportsnetworkintheUnitedStates.Itwasabolddeclarationthat the Spanish-speaking fan was not a niche audience to be served with occasional highlights, but a powerhouse community that deserved a 24/7 home.
For three decades, our mission has been to translate the passion of the game into the language of the fan. Before we paved the way, Spanish-language coverage was o en fragmented. We changed that by securing the rights to the world’s most prestigioustournaments—fromthe UEFA Champions Leagueto theCopa Libertadores. We provided a vital bridge for millions of fans, connecting them to their roots through the global game.
One of my proudest milestones was transitioning from UEFA Champions League to Liga MX seamlessly. During my twelve years leading this incredible team,ourfocushasbeenonevolution.We recognized that the U.S. Latino identity is multifaceted. While soccer is our soul, our viewers are equally passionate about the NFL,Major League Baseball, NASCAR,IndyandCombatSports.
FOXD aired the rst-ever Spanishlanguage broadcast of the Super Bowl (Super Bowl XLVIII). Since then, we have continued to break barriers, currently holding the record for the three most-watched Super Bowls in Spanishlanguage cable history.
We’ve shown that whether it’s the World SeriesortheSuperBowl,ifthefanisthere, we are there.
Overall, networks and relationships are invaluable assets in business, o ering numerous bene ts that can contribute to growth, innovation, resilience, and success. Building and nurturing these networks require investment of time, e ort, and genuine engagement, but the returns on this investment can be substantial in terms of opportunities, resources, and support.
Perhapsthemostpersonaltransformation during my tenure has been our renewed commitment to Liga MX. Growing up in the Tijuana/San Diego border region, I understand intimately the cultural weight of Mexican soccer. It is the most-watched soccerleagueinthiscountry,andbringing it back to our airwaves was a top priority.
By securing long-term exclusive rights for iconic clubs like Club Tijuana (Xolos),Santos Laguna,Rayados de Monterrey, TigresandJuárez FC, we ensured that FOX Deportes remains the de nitivedestinationforthe“purofutbol” fan. Adding Liga MX Femenil to that lineup was a natural next step, re ecting the growth and inclusivity of the sport we love.
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Today, the media landscape is more crowded than ever. Every major broadcasternowhasaSpanish-language strategy, but they are all building on the foundation we laid in 1996.
As I look back on our history and forward to our future, our goal remains unchanged: to be the leader in the industry by being the best at what we love. We don’t just report on sports history at FOX Deportes; we live it alongside our viewers, every goal, homerun and every touchdown, in the language that hits closest to home, Spanish.
Love letter from a fan
By Marvin Zepeda | Fox Deportes
My mornings normally begin with a “Cafecito con pan dulce” as I start si ing through news of the day, Instagram feed, watching a series on my phone, and/or checking e-mails. Once I have some ca eine in my system, I go for my 3-mile walk/ jog/walk with Aubree and Scout, my four-legged friends, who are always eager to face the day no matter what the weather brings.
As I ponder what my life has been for a little over 30 years with FOX, I have nothing but gratitude for this great company. Being at FOX has allowed me to reach many of my personal and professional goals. On the personal side, it has allowed me to pay my student loans, get a house, pay my kid’s entire education. I obviously wouldn’t have been able to do all of this without my lovely wife Sandra. On a professional level, I owe my success and growth to great bosses and mentors along the way, as is the current case with Billy Wanger and Carlos Sanchez. In the past, people such as
Dermot McQuarrie, Raul de Quesada and Vincent Cordero also took an interest in my development. I have nothing but gratitude for all of them, past and present.
Many people have asked me what it takes to last so long in a company? ere are many reasons, but the main ones are the passion for sports and the people that I have worked with that made this such a gratifying and ful lling experience. I am a true believer that sports bring people together and in this age of digital isolation, nothing brings family, friends, strangers, and opponents together like sports does. Some people refer to it as fandom, I like to think of it more as famdom. Working for a network such as FOX Deportes is never short of challenges, and even from Day 1 as the original and rst Spanish sports network in the US, I have been blessed to have a front seat to all the changes that have occurred in the last 30 years, and the last 5 years have exponentially turned the marketplace around. However, FOX Deportes and FOX Sports in general have been that place where I have found
amazing people to work with and have been the ultimate anchor in achieving our goals and objectives, one of them is to bring enjoyment to sports enthusiasts from all walks of life.
As we look to the future, we celebrate these enduring legacies and the continued evolution of Latino leadership. UnidosUS and its a liates stand as powerful reminders that lasting change begins from the ground up, in the hearts, hands, and hopes of the people.
FOX Deportes was and always will be “Los Primeros y Los Pioneros”, either one works. First ones to bring all the major European and Latin American leagues and competitions in Spanish to US viewers. Pioneering the marketplace as being the rst Spanish network in the US to bring a
Superbowl, MLB World Series, Copa America, Gold Cup, Copa Sudamericana, Concacaf Champions League, NASCAR, F1, UFC, NHL, NBA, College Football… etc.…etc...etc. In fact, FOX Deportes played a major role in the launch of FOX Soccer Channel, by providing resources from various departments which helped to lay the foundation on what now has grown into FOX Soccer. Each year has been di erent than the next one. Just like there are never two exact same days, the same goes for sports, as there have never been two exact same games. A er 30 years at FOX, I can attest to that, and it is the anticipation for the unknown, for the many possible outcomes, for the range of emotions, for the ultimate comeback, for the lifelong memories that a single game, a goal, a run, touchdown can bring, that I call FOX Deportes home. anks.
FOX Deportes was and always will be “Los Primeros y Los Pioneros.”
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Before Xavier Vitela was a standout under Friday night lights, he was a threeyear-old chasing a ball on a dusty youth eld. He was a kid with big dreams and an even bigger drive. Born on November 13, 2009, Xavier’s journey began when his father, Alex Vitela, a former high school football coach, traded Friday night lights for Saturday mornings on the sidelines. at choice ignited a bond built on discipline and love for the game and a bond that would shape a path de ned by grit and growth.
Xavier’s story is also rooted in generations of resilience. His grandparents came to this country seeking opportunity. rough hard work and sacri ce, they built a foundation that Xavier now stands on—a legacy of perseverance that fuels his drive every time he steps onto the eld.
At six, Xavier’s cleats kicked up dirt as he sprinted across the diamond at Park View Little League. For eight spring seasons, he was an All-Star, swinging for the fences and chasing every play like it mattered, because to him, it did. Baseball taught him patience and precision, but football taught him passion. By nine, fall meant football, and Xavier was suiting up for the Eastlake Panthers, carving out a reputation as a fearless running back who played with heart and hustle. Coaches noticed early: he wasn’t just fast—he understood the game.
When the world slowed down during COVID, Xavier sped up. At just 10 years old, he began strengthandagilitytraining,turninguncertainty into progress. While others waited for normalcy, Xavier built his own, one workout at a time.
Today,XavierisastandoutatMaterDeiCatholic High School. As a freshman, he earned a spot on varsity football—a rare achievement. In his sophomore year, he was named Running Back of the Year for this team and earned Second Team All-League honors Xavier proved he belonged among the best. His explosiveness isn’t limited to the gridiron; in track and eld, he soared to a 19-foot-11-inch long jump as a freshman.
Andwhilehisathleticstatsimpress,hisacademic record shines just as bright, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Balancing sports and school isn’t easy, but Xavier makes it look e ortless.
His competitive spirit extends beyond game day. Whether li ing weights or running sprints, Xavier leads by example, inspiring teammates to push harder and grow alongside him.
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“I’ve been coaching football between the youth and high school levels for 25 years and have seen numerous athletes come through the system. I have had the privilege to see some athletes make it to the collegiate level and even the NFL. What separates those who make it and those who fall short is not talent, but the intangibles. Xavier Vitela is not only a rare talent but also carries the intangibles that it takes to make it to the next level and even further. He has the work ethic, passion, eld IQ, strength, speed, leadership and drive that it takes to succeed. I’ve witnessed him will teams to success with his personal contributions and motivation. ere are a handful of athletes in each class that have what it takes and there is no doubt in my mind that Xavier is one of the special talents. I am excited to see what the future holds for this young man.”
Xavier’s goals are as bold as his game. He aspires to play Division I football, major in business, and ultimately make it to the NFL. For Xavier, these dreams aren’t just about personal success they’re about honoring the sacri ces of his family and representing every young Latino athlete who dares to dream big. He knows the road ahead will demand more work, more discipline, and more sacri ce but that’s nothing new for him. It’s in his DNA.
O the eld, Xavier is like any other teenager he loves video games and hanging out with his family and friends, including his two dogs, Vader and Mara. But even in those quiet moments, his drive never fades. His story is rooted in values passed down through generations hard work, sacri ce, and resilience. Every sprint, every rep, every play is a tribute to the legacy that came before him.
Xavier Alexander Vitela isn’t just chasing wins; he’s chasing growth, purpose, and the chance to inspire others. For Xavier, the next chapter isn’t just about football, it’s about honoring a legacy and building his own. And if his past is any indication, the future looks unstoppable.
La Academia González was founded with the mission of developing well-rounded, professional baseball players, opening opportunities for young talents who dream of excelling in competitive baseball. Founded by David González, along with his sons Edgar and Adrián González, the academy emerged as a family project backed by years of experience both on and o the eld. With a solid track record in professional baseball, the González family decided to combine their knowledge, values, and experiences to create a training environment focused not only on athletic performance but also on discipline, character, and the personal development of each player.
e academy formally began operations on June 15, 2013. Its creation responded to the needtoaddressthelackofspecializedprograms for high-performance baseball athletes in Mexico. With this vision, the González family established a more comprehensive and professional training model, o ering high-quality technical, physical, and mental preparation through year-round training and specialized camps for players from other regions of Mexico and the United States, who can join during their vacation periods. Over time, this project solidi ed into a structured program that grew thanks to the trust of players and their families.
roughout the years, La Academia González has signed and developed numerous professional baseball players, establishing itself as a talent incubator with a presence in both Major League Baseball and Mexican baseball. Among its achievements are the signings of Javier Assad with the Chicago Cubs, José Luis Valdez with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Giovanni Vargas with the St. Louis Cardinals, among others.
roughout the years, La Academia González has signed and developed numerous professional baseball players, establishing itself as a talent incubator with a presence in both Major League Baseball and Mexican baseball. Among its achievements are the signings of Javier Assad with the Chicago Cubs, José Luis Valdez with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Giovanni Vargas with the St. Louis Cardinals, among others.
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In Mexico, the academy has also propelled players to the Mexican Baseball League, such as Carlos Mendivil, Norberto Obeso, David Gutiérrez, and Joel Rangel, rea rming its international and national impact. Player development is continuous. roughout the year, specialized training, evaluations, and personalized improvement plans are conducted. e winter and summer periods are dedicated to intensive training camps where players re ne their techniques, strengthen their physical conditioning, and prepare to advance their careers. e academy incorporates new areas of development, including performance technology, video analysis, physical metrics, statistical tracking, sports psychology, and position-speci c coaches. is approach allows for the design of individualized plans based on each athlete’s age, skill level, and needs, optimizing their progress and preventing injuries.
La Academia González o ers training for baseball players aged 9 to 20, while remaining open to the general public who wish to join a high-performance environment. e academy also supports its athletes’ transition to more competitive levels, facilitating their exposure to scouts, teams, and professional opportunities. anks to this support, several players have advanced to higher-level leagues, demonstrating the quality of their training. With approximately 13 years of experience, La Academia González is recognized for its professionalism, specialized methodology, and growing demand. Its reputation has been built on real results and a genuine commitment to each family and player. Today, the institution expands its impact through travel, tournaments, and competitive events at the national and international levels, taking its athletes to compete in various venues around the world. is global reach, combined with the quality of its training, has positioned it as one of the most prestigious baseball academies in Latin America, strengthening not only athletic performance but also the maturity, discipline, and teamwork of its players.
More than just a baseball school, La Academia González has become a community where individuals and athletes are developed. Its vision is clear: tocontinuefosteringnewgenerations,creatingopportunities, and keeping the passion for baseball alive, honoring the legacy and experience of the González family, who have passed on their knowledge and values to every player who is part of the institution.
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How America’s Sports Legends, Including Latino Icons, Reinvented emselves A er Retirement
Retirement for elite athletes in the United States is no longer de ned by stepping away from competition. For many sports legends, it marks the beginning of a powerful second chapter, one rooted in entrepreneurship, investment, mentorship, and community leadership. Latino athletes, in particular, have played a signi cant role in shaping this new legacy, using their platforms to create opportunity both inside and outside their communities.
MichaelJordan:FromIcontoBillionaireOwner
Michael Jordan remains the gold standard of athletic excellence and post-career success. A er retiring from the NBA, he became the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets and built Jordan Brand into a global enterprise worth billions. His investments in restaurants, automotive dealerships, and technology re ect a blueprint many athletes now follow— ownership over endorsement, equity over exposure.
MagicJohnson:InvestingWithPurpose
Magic Johnson transformed his life a er basketball into a business empire centered on empowerment. rough Magic Johnson Enterprises, he invested in real estate, movie theaters, Starbucks franchises, insurance rms, and professional sports teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and LAFC. His commitment to underserved communities has made him one of the most respected athlete-entrepreneurs in America.
SerenaWilliams:Power,Capital,andInfluence
Serena Williams’ post-tennis career has been de ned by
Timberwolves and Lynx, marking a signi cant milestone for Latino representation in professional sports ownership.
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intention and impact. With Serena Ventures, she has invested in dozens of startups, prioritizing companies led by women and people of color. She also launched a fashion line and serves on corporate boards, rede ning what leadership looks like for women athletes a er retirement.
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Roberto Clemente: A Humanitarian Legacy That Endures
Roberto Clemente’s impact transcended baseball. ough his life was tragically cut short, his post-playing legacy remains one of service. Clemente devoted himself to humanitarian e orts across Latin America, particularly in disaster relief. e Roberto Clemente Award, MLB’s highest honor for character and community service, immortalizes his values and continues to inspire athletes to give back.
David Ortiz: Business, Media, and Community Leadership
A er retiring from Major League Baseball, David “Big Papi” Ortiz became a respected media analyst and entrepreneur. He invested in restaurants, cannabis ventures, and lifestyle brands, while remaining deeply involved in philanthropy through the David Ortiz Children’s Fund, which supports pediatric care in the U.S. and the Dominican Republic.
AlexRodriguez:InvestorandOwnershipTrailblazer
Alex Rodriguez’s post-baseball evolution has been de ned by strategic investment. rough A-Rod Corp, he built a diverse portfolio spanning real estate, technology, wellness, and tness franchises. He also became co-owner of the Minnesota
FernandoValenzuela’sin uencedidnotendwithhisretirementfrom Major League Baseball. As a longtime pitching coach and Spanishlanguage broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Valenzuela became a mentor for young Latino players and a cultural bridge for Spanish-speaking fans. His role helped normalize Latino voices in MLB media and leadership.
OscarDeLaHoya:BoxingtoBoardrooms
Olympic gold medalist and boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya successfully transitioned into business by founding Golden Boy Promotions, one of the most in uential boxing promotion companies in the world. He expanded into real estate, media, and entertainment while advocating for Latino ghters and nancial literacy among athletes.
MiaHamm:OwnershipandYouthDevelopment
Soccer legend Mia Hamm co-founded Angel City FC, a womenowned National Women’s Soccer League team built on equity, inclusion, and community engagement. She has also invested in youth sports initiatives and nonpro t work, shaping pathways for the next generation of athletes—especially young Latinas—in the fastestgrowing sport in the U.S.
TomBrady:Wellness,Media,andOwnership
Following his historic NFL career, Tom Brady launched TB12, a wellness brand focused on performance and longevity. He also became a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and transitioned into broadcasting, securing one of the most lucrative media contracts in sports history.
LeBron James: Education, Entertainment, and Ownership
LeBronJameshasbeenbuildinghisfuturebeyondbasketballforyears. His production company, SpringHill, champions diverse storytelling, while the I PROMISE School in Akron provides education and family support. As a part-owner of Liverpool FC and other sports franchises, LeBron exempli es modern athlete-investorship.
Coaching,Academies,andGivingBack
Many Latino and non-Latino legends alike have chosen mentorship as their legacy. From youth academies and foundations to coaching roles and community initiatives, retired athletes are investing in people, not just pro ts. ese e orts strengthen communities while ensuring knowledge is passed forward.
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Today’s sports legends, especially Latino icons, are rede ning success beyond trophies and championships. ey are building businesses, owning teams, mentoring future stars, and giving back to the communities that raised them.
eir stories remind us that while athletic careers may have a nal season, leadership, impact, and in uence have no nish line.
Adrian “El Titan” Gonzalez is a name synonymous with baseball excellence. A ve-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner, the rst-overall pick of the 2000 MLB Dra built a legendary career as one of the game’s premier rst basemen. But while many retired stars nd themselves drawn back to the dugout as coaches, Gonzalez chose a di erent path. Driven by a desire for family time and long-term stability, he has successfully transitioned from the batter’s box to the boardroom, building a diverse business empire.
e seeds of this second act were sown while Gonzalez was still in his prime. During his professional career, he attended a Christian event where a pastor spoke about the critical importanceofplanningforlifea erthegame. Gonzalez knew he didn’t want to follow the “natural” path into coaching; he had lived through the grueling 162-game schedule and the constant travel that makes family life a challenge. He wanted a career that o ered more control and more time with his loved ones.
A pivotal moment occurred in 2012 when he met with Magic Johnson and Lon Rosen. eir sound advice prompted him to look seriously at retirement strategies, eventually leading him to the world of franchising. In 2014, he dipped his toes into the industry by purchasing three Jersey Mike’s locations. e venture was a home run. He quickly expanded, acquiring three more, then six, eventually growing his portfolio to 17 stores.
As his business acumen grew, so did his desire for ventures that aligned with his personal passions. In 2017, he co-founded Cerveza Calidad, a Mexican-style lager company started by close friends. Following advice to only invest in what he truly believes in, Gonzalez saw the beer—which recently debuted a dark lager—as something he could enjoy and share with his family and community.
Gonzalez’s entrepreneurial spirit continued to soar. In 2019, he started a premium cigar lineandin2025launched,“ eResilient”the cigar of champions. His vision is to partner with major sports leagues, positioning e Resilient as the ultimate celebration of reaching the pinnacle of success.
Despite his success with existing brands, Gonzalez craved more creative control. Inspired by Bill Phelps—the mind behind Dave’s Hot Chicken and Wetzel’s Pretzels— who told him he didn’t need to reinvent the wheel, just improve it, Gonzalez began developing his own concepts. He launched 323, a Mexican eatery in Los Angeles, and Slizeria, a pizza-by-the-slice spot.
e name “Tres Dos Tres” is a clever nod to his identity: it references the restaurant’s specialtyofthreemild,twomedium,andthree
hot salsas; his iconic jersey number, 23; and his three business partners. Coincidentally, it’s also an LA area code. Slizeria, meanwhile, allows him to give back, with a portion of earnings supporting local education. With a second Tres Dos Tres opening in San Diego next month and a third planned for West Hollywood, “El Titan” is proving that his championship mindset is just as e ective in business as it was on the eld. He remains deeply involved in every project, nding joy in seeing his creative ideas grow into reality.
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Over the last hundred years, women in sports have not only challenged norms, changed expectations, and expanded honors some of the most trail-blazing women athletes whose achievements transcend athletics — women who have changed the game.
One of the earliest icons of women’s sport is Dutch sprinter and hurdler Fanny Blankers-Koen who at the 1948 London Olympics won four gold medals — in the 100m, 200m, 80m hurdles, and the 4×100 relay — at age 30 and as a mother of two, earning the nickname “the Flying Housewife”. Her success helped shatter the belief that motherhood or age were barriers in competitive sport.
Also from the mid-20th century, Jackie Joyner-Kersee of the United States stands out. Training and rising out of East St. Louis, Illinois, she
over 7,000 points in the heptathlon. Across four Olympics, she collected three gold medals, one silver and two bronze. Her excellence in the heptathlon and long jump, combined with her longevity, led to her being named by Sports Illustrated for Women as the greatest female athlete of the 20th century.
As the 21st century unfolded, women’s sports entered a more global spotlight, and athletes emerged who became both sporting legends and cultural icons.
In tennis, SerenaWilliams rewrote the record books. With23GrandSlamsingles titles — more than any other woman in the Open Era — she dominated the
at age 17 in 1999 through toherlatercareerchallenge of combining elite performance, motherhood, and business ventures. Her powerful style, resilience in the face of injury and bias, and her willingness to advocate for equal pay and representation made her a doorway for future generations of athletes.
On the world soccer stage, Mia Hamm stands out for her role in bringing women’s football (soccer) into the limelight. By retiring in 2004 with 158 international goals (at the time a record for any player, male or female), two Olympic golds (1996, 2004) and two FIFA World Cup titles (1991, 1999), she pioneered the visibility of women’s team sport. Her jersey became a best-seller, and she helped build the foundation for women’s professional soccer worldwide.
From athletics with a globa reach, Marta Vieira da Silva of Brazil has also made history — regarded by many as the greatest female footballer of all time, she has scored more than 120 international goals and has played
.os redneg rehtie Her legacy is vital for a more inclusive image of sport across continents.
Women today compete at higher levels, in more sports, in more places — and continue breaking barriers. One shining example of dominating her discipline is Katie Ledecky, the American swimmer who’s Olympic and World Championship gold medal haul, and world-record setting performances in the 800- and 1500-metre freestyle, position her among the greatest swimmers of all time. Her shattering and global recognition.
Similarly, in athletics, ShellyAnn FraserPryce of Jamaica — though not detailed above in full — has carved a legacy as the most decorated female sprinter, becoming world champion in the 100m multiple times, even as a mother, proving elite sport and motherhood can go hand in hand.
What unites all these women is more than gold medals or world records — it is the power of their stories. Each one challenged a barrier: whether structural (lack of access, fewer opportunities for women), cultural (norms about what women could do), or personal (injury, motherhood, race).
• during a time when women’s sport lacked infrastructure, showed that women could excel beyond traditional expectations.
• Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s rise from a troubled urban environment and her mastery of seven-event heptathlon illustrated that women could dominate multiple disciplines in sport.
• Serena Williams confronted both the power game on court and female athlete could be in the modern era.
• Mia Hamm’s role in professionalizing and elevating women’s soccer in the U.S. and beyond opened pathways for girls globally to see women play at the highest level.
• Marta’s success highlights how barriers for women in sport are global, and her accomplishments bring focus to Latin America and women’s football worldwide.
• Katie Ledecky and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce show that the next generation of women athletes continues to push boundaries — for speed, endurance, longevity, motherhood, and global prominence.
Impact on the Latino Community & the Future
For the Latino community and the many readers of La Revista
like Marta bring Latin American representation to the forefront. All of these women demonstrate that sport transcends geography, background and anguage.
As we celebrate two decades of leadership by Janet Murguía in Kansas City (a proud moment for the Latino community) and consider how women athletes are charting a new path. Young Latinas playing in high school, competing in club soccer, joining role models whose footsteps they can follow.
But breaking barriers means more than excelling in competition. It means women athletes becoming advocates, entrepreneurs, media voices, and leaders. Many above have done just that — Serena with her business ventures, Joyner-Kersee with her foundation, Hamm with her ambassadorships, Marta with her powerfully within our community.
From the early days of limited opportunities to today’s global have given voice to passion, perseverance, and purpose. As we honor the titans — Blankers-Koen, Joyner-Kersee, Williams, Hamm, Marta, Ledecky, and Fraser-Pryce — we also look ahead.
sports: in coaching, sports business, media, governance, and athletic performance.
from Olympic arenas to neighborhood gyms, women continue rewriting the record books — they are reshaping the culture of sports itself.
For every young girl who laces her shoes, steps into a ring, dives into a pool, or dreams of the big leagues, these trailblazers light gender, and that ambition has no borders.
Because women are not just playing the game — they are changingitforgood.
The Paci c doesn’t recognize borders.
That’s a truth I came to understand not through maps or geopolitics, but through saltwater on my face, whitewash on my shoulders, and the rhythmic crash of waves along the coast of Baja California. I was born in California, raised in Tijuana, and it was there—between two nations and under one vast sky—that the ocean became my rst home, my sanctuary, and ultimately, my calling.
I Was a Surfer First — Then Everything Changed
Growing up in Tijuana as the son of Mexican immigrants, sur ng was not just a sport—it was identity. Mornings and evenings spent paddling out at Playas de Tijuana, chasing sets under changing light, were part of a rhythm that de ned my youth. The ocean gave me movement, freedom, and a erce love for
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athleticism that later shaped my career as a sports anchor and storyteller.
But life has its own set of waves—and some of them hit harder than others. In a single moment, a sur ng accident changed everything. What was supposed to be another session in familiar waters resulted in a spinal cord injury that left me paralyzed. The sport that had de ned my body suddenly forced me to rede ne it. was confronted with a new reality—not just learning how to live again, but learning how to move, compete, and exist in the world di erently.
After my injury, I returned to the United States not as a professional, but as a high school student in a wheelchair, forced to assimilate quickly into a new culture, new systems, and a new body. Navigating American school life while adapting to paralysis tested me in ways
athletics never had. Sports, however, remained my anchor—not just as competition, but as identity.
Thatconnectionledmeintosportsbroadcasting at the local Telemundo a liate, where learned thepowerofstorytelling.Icoveredathleteswho overcameodds,teamsthatde edexpectations, and communities brought together by sport. Yet also recognized what was missing: too many people—especially those with disabilities— were absent from these narratives.
Returning to the Ocean
Eventually, I returned to the water. Not to prove anything, but to reconnect with a part of myself that refused to disappear. Adaptive sur ng allowed me to experience the ocean again—on my terms. It taught me that athleticism does not end with injury; it evolves. The ocean, after all, does not discriminate. The ocean is for everyone.
The Gurmilan Foundation
That belief became the foundation—literally—of the Gurmilan Foundation. What began as a personal journey grew into a mission centered on access, empowerment, and opportunity through sport. Our adaptive surf camps, including the Access 2 Waves program, bring individuals with physical disabilities intotheoceanwithtrainedvolunteersandinstructors, creating true sports experiences rather than therapy sessions.
Every camp reinforces a simple truth: the ocean is for everyone.
More Than Sur ng: Scholarships, Empowerment, and Community
Beyond the beach, the Foundation provides scholarships and grants to adaptive athletes and students pursuing education and opportunity. One of thoseathletesisDiegoPerez,amulti-sportcompetitor who plays sled hockey, tennis, and basketball. His commitment to athletics and education embodies what this movement is about—talent, drive, and opportunity meeting access.
Across Southern California and Baja California, our work builds community. Families, volunteers, and athletes come together to rede ne what sport looks like and who it is for.
Between Two Shores
My story spans two countries, two identities, and two versions of athletic life. I am American, born in California, but my roots—and my rst waves—were in Tijuana. The injury that could have ended my story instead reshaped it. Through sport, advocacy, and community, I’ve learned that access changes outcomes.
The Paci c doesn’t recognize borders. Neither should opportunity.
The Y is the…
Center for first swim lessons.
Center for game-winning moments.
Center for summer camp memories.
Center for staying active at every age.
Center for giving back.
Center for meaningful connections.
Center for finding your people.
Center for growth, inside and out.
Center for belonging.
Center for stories that last a lifetime.
It’s where moments become milestones, neighbors become friends, and every generation finds their place.
From first swim lessons and summer camp memories to senior fitness classes, the Y creates meaningful experiences that last a lifetime.
The constant throughout the LA Y’s nearly 145-year our history has been belonging, connection, and supporting everyone. We’re building on that legacy and stepping confidently into a new chapter.
Together, we are building a healthier, stronger, and more equitable Los Angeles where all can Be Well, Do Good, and Lead Change.
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When people think of the YMCA today, they picture community gyms, youth programs, swim lessons, and safe spaces where families gather. What many do not realize is that inside those same walls, two of the most in uential sports in the world were born. Basketball and volleyball did not emerge from professional leagues or wealthy clubs, they were created at the YMCA by educators who believed movement could shape character, discipline, and community.
estorybeginsinthewinterof1891inSpring eld,Massachusetts, at a training school run by the YMCA. Winters were long and harsh, and students needed an indoor activity that was energetic but safe. Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian born physical education instructor, was given a simple challenge, invent a new game that could be played indoors, would keep students active, and would avoid the roughness of football and other contact sports.
Naismith approached the task with intention. He studied existing games, soccer, rugby, lacrosse, and noticed that injuries o en came from running with the ball and physical collisions. His solution was radical for the time, a game where the ball could only be advanced by passing. He nailed two peach baskets to the balcony railing of the gym, grabbed a soccer ball, and wrote thirteen basic rules. e goal was simple, throw the ball into the basket. e result was anything but ordinary.
at rst basketball game was chaotic, physical, and wildly entertaining. Players piled onto each other, the ball got stuck in the basket a er every score, and yet something clicked. e students loved it. More importantly, the game re ected the YMCA philosophy, teamwork over individualism, skill over brute force, and fair play over aggression. Basketball spread quickly through the YMCA network, traveling with instructors and students to other cities, states, and eventually countries. Within a few years, it was being played across the United States, then Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
Whilebasketballwasgainingmomentum,anotherYMCAinstructor was quietly creating a di erent kind of game. In 1895, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, William G Morgan, a friend and colleague of Naismith, noticed that some members wanted a less intense activity. Older participants and businessmen enjoyed exercise but found basketball too demanding. Morgan set out to design a game that blended movement, coordination, and social interaction without constant physical contact.
He combined elements from tennis, handball, and basketball, creating a net based game where players volleyed a ball back and forth. He originally called it Mintonette. e objective was cooperation, rhythm, and control rather than speed and strength. During a demonstration, someone remarked on the volleying nature of the game, and the name volleyball stuck.
Like basketball, volleyball t perfectly into the YMCA mission. It was accessible, adaptable, and inclusive. It could be played indoors or outdoors, by mixed age groups, and with minimal equipment. e YMCA once again became the launchpad, introducing the sport to schools, community centers, and international branches. Volleyball followed YMCA instructors overseas, especially through military and educational programs, becoming popular in Asia and Latin America long before it gained professional recognition in the United States.
WhatmakestheseoriginstoriesremarkableisnotjustthattheYMCA created two global sports, but why. Basketball and volleyball were not designed for fame, money, or entertainment. ey were created to build healthy bodies, strong minds, and ethical communities. e YMCA believed that physical activity was a pathway to leadership, discipline, and connection, values that resonated deeply with immigrant communities and working families who relied on the organization as a place of belonging.
Today, basketball courts exist in the most remote villages and the largest cities. Volleyball is played on beaches, in schools, and in Olympicarenas.Bothsportsgeneratebillionsofdollarsandproduce global icons. Yet their roots remain humble, peach baskets, simple nets, and a belief that sport could bring people together.
ForLaRevistaBinacionalreaders,thisstorycarriesspecialmeaning. e YMCA played a key role in introducing these sports to Latin American communities, where basketball and volleyball became tools for youth development, social mobility, and cross cultural connection. In barrios, border towns, and urban neighborhoods, these games o ered structure, hope, and a sense of team.
e next time you walk into a YMCA gym or hear the echo of a bouncing basketball, remember that you are standing in the birthplace of ideas that changed the world. Basketball and volleyball are more than games. ey are living legacies of a mission that believed movement could unite cultures, strengthen communities, and create opportunity, one pass, one serve, and one shared moment at a time.
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In ancient civilizations, nutrition was driven more by survival than performance optimization. Early athletes ate what was locally available. In Ancient Greece, Olympic competitors followed simple diets of bread, cheese, olives, gs, and wine. Over time, protein became recognized as important for strength, and meat consumption increased among elite athletes. Some Greek trainers believed certain foods enhanced speci c abilities: bull meat for strength, goat meat for agility, and deer meat for speed.
e Romans emphasized endurance for soldiers and gladiators. Interestingly, many gladiators were known as hordearii, or barley men, because their diets were rich in barley and legumes. is carbohydraterich diet supported sustained energy and helped build protective body fat, an early example of nutrition serving a strategic purpose in sport.
were poorly understood, and dehydration was o en encouraged under the false belief that it improved performance. Despite misconceptions, this era planted the seeds for intentional sports nutrition.
e 20th century brought scienti c inquiry into nutrition and physiology. Researchers began studying metabolism, vitamins, and energy systems. During the 1930s and 1940s, vitamins were discovered and de ciencies linked to poor performance.
WorldWarIIresearchonsoldierendurance advanced knowledge about calories, hydration, and electrolytes, insights that later in uenced athletes. By the 1960s, carbohydrates were nally recognized as the primary fuel for endurance sports. e concept of carbo loading emerged, revolutionizing marathon running and cycling.
For as long as humans have competed, whether running to hunt, wrestling for dominance, or racing for glory, nutrition has played a quiet but decisive role in athletic performance. What athletes eat has evolved dramatically over time, shaped by culture, science, access to food, and a deeper understanding of the human body. Today’s sports nutrition industry is a multi-billion-dollar science, but its roots are far more humble.
“Nutrition evolves alongside sport.”
During the Middle Ages, organized sport took a back seat to warfare, jousting, and manual labor. Nutrition was dictated by social class. Nobles consumed large quantities of meat, bread, cheese, and ale, believing strength came from abundance. Commoners relied on grains, vegetables, and whatever protein they could access.
ere was little scienti c understanding of nutrition. Athletic performance was associated with physical toughness rather than dietary balance. Training hard and eating heavily were seen as the keys to strength.
e Industrial Revolution marked a turning point. As organized sports gained popularity, boxing, rowing, track and eld, athletes began paying closer attention to diet. Protein became the star nutrient, with many athletes consuming excessive amounts of meat, eggs, and milk.
In the late 1800s, early sports manuals promoted steak heavy diets for strength and stamina. Carbohydrates and hydration
Hydration also became a focus, leading to the development of sports drinks in the 1960s to replace uids and electrolytes lost through sweat. is marked a major shi from intuition based eating to evidence based fueling.
From the 1980s through the early 2000s, sports nutrition became more specialized. Protein powders, supplements, and recovery drinks ooded the market. Athletes began timing their meals around training and competition, understanding the importance of pre and post workout nutrition.
Professional teams hired dietitians, and Olympic programs invested in nutrition research. Fat was no longer the enemy, carbohydrates were re ned by quality, and micronutrients gained attention. Nutrition became a competitive advantage, not just a necessity.
Modern sports nutrition is personalized, data driven, and culturally inclusive. Athletes now use blood work, metabolic testing, and wearable technology to tailor
diets to their bodies and sports. Plant baseddiets,onceconsideredincompatible with elite performance, are now embraced by top athletes across disciplines.
Mental health, gut health, in ammation, and recovery are part of the nutrition conversation. Food is no longer just fuel, itismedicine,culture,andidentity.Latino athletes, in particular, are rede ning performance nutrition by blending ancestral foods like beans, corn, avocado, and fresh produce with modern science, proving that cultural heritage and elite performance can coexist.
As science advances, the future of sports nutrition points toward even greater personalization, nutrigenomics, sustainable food sources, and cleaner supplementation. What remains constant is this truth: nutrition evolves alongside sport itself. From ancient bread and olives to precision fueling, the way athletes eat tells the story of how far competition and humanity have come.
ForLaRevistaBinacional,sportsnutrition isnotjustaboutwinninggames.Itisabout honoring history, embracing culture, and fueling the next generation of athletes from everywhere they come from.
Arti cial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept in sports—it is actively reshaping how athletes train, perform, and stay healthy. From professional leagues to collegiate programs, AI is providing coaches and athletes with tools to enhance every aspect of their game, giving teams a competitive edge like never before.
One of the most signi cant changes AI brings to sports is hyperpersonalized training. Traditional training programs often rely on generic exercises and schedules, but AI analyzes an athlete’s unique biomechanics, strengths, weaknesses, and fatigue levels to create individualized plans. Wearable sensors collect real-time data on heart rate, speed, and movement, while AI-driven software adjusts workouts daily based on recovery needs and performance goals. This means athletes train smarter, not just harder, targeting areas that produce the most measurable improvement.
AI is also revolutionizing injury prevention and recovery. Sports injuries often result from subtle, unnoticed changes in movement or overuse. AI systems can detect these early warning signs by analyzing motion patterns, muscle strain, and workload. Coaches receive alerts when an athlete is at risk, allowing for adjustments before injuries occur. For those already injured, AI-based rehabilitation programs personalize exercises, track progress, and optimize recovery timelines, helping athletes return to peak condition faster and reducing the likelihood of re-injury.
In the realm of real-time performance enhancement, AI provides insights that were previously impossible to capture.
During games, AI analyzes speed, reaction times, shot angles, and decision-making to deliver instant feedback. Coaches can make smarter tactical decisions, while athletes adjust techniques mid-game based on precise, data-driven observations. This capability is particularly transformative in fast-paced sports, where split second adjustments can decide the outcome of a match.
Mentalperformance is another area where AI is making an impact. Advanced AI tools help athletes manage stress, improve focus, and enhance reaction speed. Virtual reality simulations paired with AI recreate high-pressure scenarios, allowing athletes to train their minds for competition. Monitoring sleep patterns, stress levels, and recovery also ensures mental and physical readiness are optimized.
Beyond individual performance, AI is changing scouting and player development. Algorithms analyze millions of plays and player behaviors to identify talent that may otherwise go unnoticed. Decision-making, tactical awareness, and long-term skill progression are tracked and evaluated with unprecedented accuracy.Thistechnologynotonlymakesrecruitmentmoree cient but also promotes fairer and more data-driven selection processes.
Finally, AI is in uencing team strategy and fan engagement Coaches can simulate opponent beviewing experiences with live stats, player tracking, and highlight automation. This creates a deeperconnectionbetweenfansandthesport,whilesimultaneously showcasing athletes’ capabilities in real time.
The integration of AI in sports represents a paradigm shift: athletes train smarter, perform better, and stay healthier. Teams leveraging AI gain a competitive advantage, while fans experience the game in increasingly immersive ways. As technology continues to evolve, AI’s role in sports will expand, making data-driven insights a cornerstone of athletic excellence.
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In today’s sports world, talent and passion are no longer the only ingredients that de ne success. Behind every explosive sprint, every perfectly timed pass, and every record-breaking performance, there is now an invisible teammate: data. Wearable technology and advanced analytics have quietly transformed sports into a high-precision ecosystem, one where science, technology, and human potential intersect.
From community elds to professional stadiums, wearable tech is changing how athletes train, recover, and compete. And for Latino and binational communities deeply rooted in sports culture, this technological evolution represents both opportunity and access to a more informed, healthier, and more competitive future.
Wearable Technology: The Athlete’s SecondSkin
Wearable devices, once limited to basic tness trackers, have evolved into sophisticated tools capable of monitoring nearly every aspect of athletic performance. GPS trackers measure distance covered, acceleration, and speed. Heartrate monitors provide real-time cardiovascular data. Smart compression gear tracks muscle activation, fatigue, and impact forces. Even sleep patterns and hydration levels are now part of the athlete’s digital pro le.
For coaches and trainers, this means moving beyondguesswork.Trainingloadscanbeadjusted daily, injuries can be anticipated before they happen, and recovery can be personalized for each athlete. For the athlete, wearable tech o ers accountability and empowerment, clear evidence of progress, limits, and potential.
Raw data alone is meaningless without interpretation. This is where data analytics becomes the real game-changer. Advanced software platforms analyze millions of data points to identify trends, ine ciencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Inteamsportslikesoccer,basketball,andfootball, analytics reveal positioning patterns, player workloads, and tactical strengths. In individual sports such as boxing, tennis, or track and eld, analytics help re ne technique, pacing, and recovery cycles. Decisions that were once based on instinct are now supported by evidence.
Professional teams have entire analytics departments, but this technology is rapidly becoming accessible at the collegiate, amateur, and youth levels, opening doors for emerging talent in underserved communities.
One of the most powerful impacts of wearable tech and analytics is injury prevention. By tracking fatigue, asymmetries, and excessive strain, teams can intervene before minor issues become careerthreatening injuries.
For athletes whose livelihoods depend on their bodies, longevity is everything. Smart data helps extend careers, reduce recovery times, and improve overall quality of life. This is especially critical in high-impact sports where overtraining has historically been normalized.
Wearable tech and analytics are also reshaping the business side of sports. Performance data in uences scouting, contracts, sponsorships, and brand partnerships. Fans, too, are becoming part of the data experience, engaging with real-time stats, biometrics, and immersive insights through broadcasts and apps.
For Latino entrepreneurs and innovators, this growing industry represents a powerful space for investment, startups, and leadership. Sports technology is no longer a niche, it’s a global market rede ning how the world plays, watches, and understands sports.
Despite all the technology, one truth remains unchanged:datadoesnotreplaceheart.Wearable tech and analytics are tools, not substitutes, for discipline,resilience,andpassion.Thebestresults happen when human instinct and technological intelligence work together.
At La Revista Binacional, we see wearable tech and data analytics not as cold numbers, but as instruments of empowerment. They give athletes knowledge. They give communities access. And they give the next generation a smarter, safer, and more inclusive path to greatness.
Inthisneweraofsports,thegamewithinthegame is being played quietly—measured in milliseconds, heartbeats, and data points. And those who learn to master it will de ne the future of athletic excellence.
Sports have always been about emotion, the roar of the crowd, the shared tension of a nal play, the joy and heartbreak that unite fans across borders. What is changing is how those moments are experienced. Arti cial Intelligence (AI) is rede ning the relationship between fans, athletes, and broadcasts, turning sports consumption into an immersive, personalized, and global experience.
From living rooms and mobile screens to stadium seats, AI is reshaping how fans watch, engage with, and feel the game. And for binational and Latino audiences—whose passion for sports transcends geography, this evolution is making the experience moreaccessible,interactive,andculturallyconnected than ever before.
Smarter Broadcasting: e Game Tells Its Own Story
AI-driven broadcasting is transforming live sports coverage into a dynamic narrative. Advanced algorithms analyze plays in real time, automatically generating highlights, replays, and key moments withinseconds.Broadcasterscannowdeliverinstant insights, player speed, shot probability, tactical formations, without disrupting the ow of the game.
Camera systems powered by AI track the action seamlessly,reducingmissedmomentsandenhancing angles. For fans, this means clearer storytelling, sharpervisuals,andadeeperunderstandingofwhat’s happening on the eld or court.
AI also enables multilingual and culturally adaptive broadcasts, a powerful shi for binational audiences. Commentary, captions, and analysis can be tailored to language preference and regional context, bringing fans closer to the game in ways traditional broadcasting never could.
One of AI’s greatest impacts lies in personalization. Today’s fans no longer consume sports passively. AI curates content based on viewing habits, favorite teams, players, and even emotional engagement.
From customized highlight reels to real-time stat overlays chosen by the viewer, fans now control how they experience the game. Mobile apps powered by AI deliver alerts for key moments, fantasy sports insights, and behind-the-scenes content, turning every fan into an active participant.
is level of personalization is especially meaningful for younger, digital- rst audiences who expect immediacy,relevance,andinteractionaspartoftheir sports experience.
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e in-stadium experience is also undergoing a quiet revolution. AI optimizes crowd ow, security, and concessions,reducingwaittimesandimprovingsafety. Smart ticketing systems predict attendance patterns, while facial recognition and mobile integration streamline entry.
Augmentedreality(AR),poweredbyAI,allowsfansto pointtheirphonesatthe eldandinstantlyaccessplayer stats, replays, and interactive graphics. e stadium becomes not just a venue, but a connected ecosystem, blending live emotion with digital intelligence.
Every click, cheer, and share generates data, and AI turns that data into insight. Teams and leagues now understand fan behavior with unprecedented precision, shaping marketing, merchandise, and community engagement strategies.
For sponsors and media partners, this creates more meaningful connections. Ads become relevant, storytelling becomes targeted, and brand loyalty deepens. e result is a fan experience that feels less transactional and more personal
Every click, cheer, and share generates data, and AI turns that data into insight. Teams and leagues now understand fan behavior with unprecedented precision, shaping marketing, merchandise, and community engagement strategies.
For sponsors and media partners, this creates more meaningful connections. Ads become relevant, storytelling becomes targeted, and brand loyalty deepens. e result is a fan experience that feels less transactional and more personal.
Despite all the innovation, the heart of sports remains unchanged. AI does not replace passion, it ampli es it. e goal is not to remove emotion from sports, but to honor it by delivering richer context, deeper access, and shared experiences across borders and generations.
At La Revista Binacional, we see AI as a bridge, connecting fans to the game, cultures to each other, and tradition to innovation. In this new era, the future of sports is not only played on the eld, it’s experienced everywhere. Because when technology serves emotion, the game belongs to everyone.
By La Revista Binacional
Competition no longer lives solely on grass, courts, or tracks. Today, some of the most intense rivalries, dedicated training regimens, and global fanbases existinvirtualarenas.Esportsandvirtual competition have evolved from niche entertainment into a powerful cultural, economic, and technological force, reshaping what it means to be an athlete, a fan, and a competitor in the digital age.
For a binational and Latino audience raised on both tradition and innovation, esports represents more than gaming. It is access, opportunity, and a new pathway to global recognition.
What began in bedrooms and internet cafés has become a billion dollar industry lling stadiums and commanding worldwide audiences. Professional esports leagues now mirror traditional sports structures, complete with teams, coaches, analysts, sponsorships, and rigorous training schedules.
Games like League of Legends, FIFA, Call of Duty, and Valorant have created international ecosystems where skill, strategy, and reaction time de ne excellence. Esports athletes train for hours daily, focusing on mental resilience, hand eye coordination, teamwork, and performance under pressure.
The result is a new de nition of athleticism, one that values cognitive speed and strategic intelligence as much as physical strength.
Beyondesports,virtualcompetitionisblurringthelines betweendigitalandphysicalsports.Racingsimulators, virtual cycling, and AI powered training environments nowallowathletestocompetegloballywithoutleaving their home countries.
Virtual leagues and hybrid competitions are emerging, combining real world performance data with digital platforms. These formats expand participation, reduce geographic barriers, and o er sustainable alternatives to traditional competition models.
For emerging talent, especially in underserved communities, virtual competition removes costly obstacles such as travel, equipment, and access to elite facilities, creating a more inclusive competitive landscape.
Esports fandom is deeply interactive. Fans do not just watch, they chat, vote, stream, create content, and zzengage directly with players in real time. AI driven platforms personalize viewing experiences, while live streaming connects competitors and fans across continents instantly.
Unlike traditional sports, esports thrives on digital native storytelling. Players build personal brands through social media, streaming platforms, and directfan engagement. This authenticity has rede ned loyalty and reshaped how communities form around competition.
Esports is also becoming a legitimate academic and career pathway. Universities now o er esports scholarships, degree programs, and competitive teams. Careers extend far beyond players, coaching, broadcasting, game development, marketing, data analytics, and event production are all part of the ecosystem.
For Latino youth, esports presents an opportunity to enter technology driven industries through a passion they already understand. It is a bridge between entertainment, education, and entrepreneurship.
Major brands, investors, and media companies are betting on esports and virtual competition as the future of sports entertainment. Sponsorships, digital merchandise, virtual arenas, and immersive advertising are rede ning monetization.
Blockchain, NFTs, and virtual economies are beginning to shape ownership, rewards, and fan participation, hinting at a future where fans are stakeholders, not just spectators.
As esports grows, so does the responsibility to address mental health, wellness, and balance. The next phase of growth will prioritize sustainable training, physical health integration, and ethical competition standards. Technology will continue to evolve, but the human element, discipline, creativity, teamwork, and passion, will remain at the core of virtual competition.
Esports and virtual competition challenge traditional ideas of what sports look like, who belongs, and where competition happens. They democratize access, amplify global voices, and create new arenas where talent can rise regardless of geography.
At La Revista Binacional, we see the future of esports not as a replacement for traditional sports, but as an expansion of the playing eld. One where culture, technology, and competition converge, and where the next generation of champions is already logging in.
Because in the future of sports, the arena is everywhere. where talent can rise regardless of geography.
At La Revista Binacional, we see the future of esports not as a replacement for traditional sports, but as an expansion of the playing eld. One where culture, technology, and competition converge, and where the next generation of champions is already logging in.
Because in the future of sports, the arena is evewhere.
ByJohnD.Laguna
e last 30 years at Fox Deportes have been like living a dream. A dream that began almost without me realizing it and that, over time, transformed into a life story, a story of professional growth and profound gratitude.
FFox Deportes was, is, and always will be “ e First Spanish-Language Sports Network in the United States.” at phrase doesn’t just represent a brand or a slogan; it represents a vision, a commitment, and an enormous responsibility to the Hispanic audience. Having been part of that mission from its inception is something I carry with pride.
My career as a sports commentator began alongside this great company. First as Fox Sports Americas, then Fox Sports International, followed by Fox Sports en Español, and nally Fox Deportes. e names changed, the formats and platforms evolved, but the FOX emblem and the commitment to excellence, innovation, and passion for sports always remained intact.
roughout these 30 years, Fox Deportes has been the home of some of the most important sporting events in the world. When few knew about English football, Fox began broadcasting the Premier League and the FA Cup in 1998 and did so for the next 20 years. LatercameSerieA,theCopaLibertadores,the Copa Sudamericana, and Liga MX. Later still, the Champions League, the UEFA Cup, and the UEFA quali ers were added, in addition to many other leagues and competitions from di erent parts of the world. Fox Deportes didn’t just broadcast sports; it helped educate, inform, and inspire generations of fans.
During these three decades, the NFL and MajorLeagueBaseballhavebeenfundamental pillars of Fox Deportes. More than 20 Super Bowls and World Series have been broadcast on our screen, accompanied by coverage that always strived to live up to the greatness of
those events. ere was also plenty of room for tennis, including historic tournaments like the US Open and Wimbledon, as well as golf, NASCAR, college football, college basketball, squash, and many other sports that found a platform on Fox Deportes to reach new audiences. And, of course, you can’t talk about Fox Deportes without mentioning boxing.
A sport with a loyal, passionate, and unique audience. Boxing has been, is, and will continue to be an essential part of our identity. Nothing can replace boxing.
For me, personally—John Laguna—these 30 years have been much more than a professional career. ey have been a privilege, a blessing, and an honor. A dream come true that I continue to live with the same excitement as the rst day. I have been fortunate enough to narrate many of the most important events on Fox Deportes in my three favorite sports: Soccer, NFL, and Tennis. But, beyond the microphones and broadcasts, the most valuable thing has been sharing this journey with great professionals, colleagues, and friends who made Fox Deportes a true family.
ank you to Fox Deportes for the trust, for the opportunities, and for allowing me to be part of this story. irty years later, I remain grateful, proud, and convinced that the best of this journey is yet to come.
By Hiram Marín, Domestic Sports Editor, FOXDeportes.com
e 2026 World Baseball Classic is fast approaching, and with it comes one of the most spectacular showcases in international sports. e tournament, which will be played from March 5 to 17, 2026, will bring together 20 national teams divided into four groups, with venues in San Juan, Houston, Tokyo, and Miami. Everything is ready for an edition full of talent, tradition, and stars who could change the course of each game.
e format will follow the traditional scheme: four groups of ve teams, playing a round-robin format, with the toptwofromeachgroupadvancingtothe quarter nals. at round will be played between Houston and Miami, while the semi nalsandthegrand nalwillbeheld in the South Florida city, which is once again positioning itself as an epicenter of international baseball.
e groups have been formed in a way that each o ers its own unique appeal. In SanJuan,theHiramBithornStadiumwill host Group A, where Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama, and Colombia will compete in a vibrant atmosphere. e Caribbean style of play and the energy of the crowd promise high-intensity clashes from day one.
In Houston, Group B looks like one of the strongest, with the United States, Mexico, Italy, Great Britain, and Brazil. is group brings together power, depth, and diversity, as well as the possibility of seeing several of the tournament’s biggest stars. e United States could eld a powerful lineup, while Mexico, a er its historic performance in the previous edition, arrives with renewed con dence.
e Tokyo Dome will host Group C, led by Japan, the defending champion, accompanied by South Korea, Australia,
Chinese Taipei, and the Czech Republic. e match between Japan and South Korea is usually an Asian classic of enormous anticipation. e mix of precision, discipline, and strategy makes this group one of the most technically skilled in the championship.
Group D will be played in Miami, probablytheonewiththemostindividual talent: Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Netherlands, Israel, and Nicaragua. Both the Dominican Republic and Venezuela can assemble rosters that, on their own, position them as natural title contenders.
e players to watch add brilliance to this edition. e world’s attention will be on Shohei Ohtani, capable of making an impact as both a hitter and a pitcher. In the United States, Aaron Judge embodies the o ensive power that can single-handedly decide games. On the Dominican side, Juan Soto brings a combination of discipline and strength that makes him one of the most feared hitters on the planet. Fernando Tatis Jr. will add o ensive explosiveness and a charisma that electri es any stadium. Mexico will once again have Randy Arozarena as its standard-bearer, who has shone on international stages with decisive performances and infectious energy.
ese gures are joined by young talents and established stars whose availability could alter the predictions. e presence of elite pitchers will be one of the most decisive elements.
e 2026 World Baseball Classic is shaping up to be a clash of styles, passions, and big names. An ideal event for baseball’s brightest stars to write a newchapterinthesport’smostimportant global competition.
By La Revista Binacional
For decades, sports have celebrated strength, speed, endurance, and victory. Athletes were taught to push through, to ignore pain, and to treat vulnerability as weakness. But behind the medals, trophies, and record breaking performances, there has always been a quieter battle, one that cannot be timed, measured, or photographed. Mental health has emerged as one of the most important conversations in modern sports, rede ning what it truly means to be strong.
Today, athletes are nally saying out loud what many have felt in silence for years, peak performance is impossible without mental well being.
Elite athletes live under extraordinary pressure. From an early age, many are conditioned to win at all costs. Scholarships, contracts, sponsorships, national pride, and public scrutiny rest on their shoulders. Social media has intensi ed this pressure, turning every mistake into a viral moment and every loss into a public debate.
An athlete’s career is o en short, unpredictable, and physically demanding. Injuries can end years of preparation in seconds. Retirement can arrive suddenly, leaving athletes questioning their identity once the applause fades. Anxiety, depression, burnout, and substance abuse are not signs of weakness, they are human responses to relentless stress.
Yet for generations, sports culture discouraged athletes from asking for help. Mental toughness was misunderstood as emotional silence.
e conversation around mental health in sports changed dramatically when high pro le athletes began speaking openly about their
Teams across professional leagues are increasingly integrating mental health professionals into their organizations. Meditation, visualization, breathing techniques, and therapy are no longer fringe practices, they are performance tools.
Just as athletes stretch their bodies before competition, they must also learn to care for their minds.
In Latino communities, conversations around mental health can carry added stigma. Cultural expectationso enpromoteendurance,sacri ce, and silence. For Latino athletes, especially rst generation professionals, the pressure to succeed for the family or for the community can be overwhelming.
Representation matters. When Latino athletes speak openly about mental health, they challenge not only sports culture but cultural norms as well. ey show younger generations that asking for help is not a betrayal of strength, it is an act of self respect.
Educating coaches and parents about emotional well being is just as important as teaching drills and strategies.
RedefiningStrength
struggles. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles made global headlines when she prioritized her mental health during the Tokyo Olympics, stepping back to protect her well being. Her decision sparked worldwide debate, but more importantly, it opened the door for empathy and understanding.
Similarly, swimming legend Michael Phelps has spoken candidly about his battles with depression, even at the height of his Olympic dominance. Tennis star Naomi Osaka withdrew from major tournaments to focus on her mental health, challenging outdated expectations of constant availability and performance.
ese athletes did not step away because they were weak, they stepped away because they were strong enough to choose themselves.
Sports psychologists and trainers now emphasize that mental health is as critical as physical conditioning. Focus, con dence, emotional regulation, and resilience directly a ect performance. Anxiety can tighten muscles. Depression can drain motivation. Fear can slow reaction time.
THESTRONGEST MUSCLEAN ATHLETEHASIS NOTTHEIRLEGS, ARMS,ORCORE. ITISTHEIRMIND.
Mental health awareness must start early. Youth athletes face intense pressure from parents, coaches, and peers. Burnout is increasingly common among children who specialize too early and are pushed to perform year round.
Sports should be a space for growth, con dence, teamwork, and joy. When winning becomes the only metric of success, young athletes lose sight of why they started playing in the rst place.
e modern athlete is rede ning what strength looks like. Strength is not pretending everything is ne. Strength is self awareness. Strength is asking for help. Strength is setting boundaries. Strength is understanding that your value is not de ned solely by medals or scoreboards.
As sports continue to evolve, mental health must remain at the center of the conversation, not as a trend, but as a standard.
Because at the end of the day, the strongest muscle an athlete has is not their legs, arms, or core.
It is their mind.
And protecting it may be the greatest victory of all.
By Dr. Sports For La Revista Binacional – Sports Edition
Twenty- ve years ago, the year was 2001.
In the world of sports, a torn ACL was o en a “career-ender,” or at best, the start of a grueling eighteen-month odyssey back to a shadow of one’s former self. Surgeons relied on “open” procedures that le signi cant scarring, and “recovery” usually meant a bag of ice and a bottle of anti-in ammatories.
Fast forward to 2026, and the landscape of sports medicine looks less like a traditional clinic and more like a set from a science- ction lm. We have enteredanerawhere“ xing”anathleteisnolonger just about mechanical repair; it is about biological optimization and digital precision. Here are the most breathtaking advances that would have seemedlikepurefantasyjustaquarter-centuryago.
1. The Biologic Revolution: Healing from Within
In2001,ifatendonwasfrayed,wecutitorstitched it. Today, we talk to it. Regenerative medicine has shi ed the focus from replacement to “bioaugmentation.”
Orthobiologics: We now use Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) to “supercharge” the body’s natural healing signals. By injecting a concentrated dose of a player’s own growth factors directly into a lesion, we can trigger healing in tissues—like the “whitezone”ofthemeniscus—thatwerepreviously thought to have zero regenerative potential.
3D Bioprinting: Perhaps the most “dream-like” advancement is the ability to 3D-print sca olds seeded with a patient’s own cells. We are now seeing the clinical reality of “growing” custom cartilage patches that perfectly match the contour of an athlete’s joint, essentially erasing a careerthreatening defect.
2. Robotics and the “Digital Twin”
e surgeons of 2001 were gi ed, but theywerehuman. eydealtwith“line of sight” and hand tremors. In 2026, the surgeon is an augmented pilot.
Robotic-Assisted Surgery: Systems like the Da Vinci 5 or Mako allow for sub-millimeter precision. ese robots provide “haptic feedback,” meaning the machine can physically prevent a surgeon from accidentally nicking a healthy ligament or removing too much bone.
e “Digital Twin” Concept: Before a player even enters the OR, AI creates a digital replica of their joint based on advancedMRIandCTscans.Surgeons can “perform” the surgery ten times in a virtual environment to nd the perfect angle for an implant or a gra before making a single real-world incision.
3. AI: The Injury Weather Forecast
In the past, we treated injuries a er they happened. Today, we predict them.
are becoming artifacts of the past. Modern Nano-arthroscopy uses cameras and tools the size of a needle. Surgeons can now perform complex “keyhole” repairs through a single puncture that doesn’t even require a stitch. is “ultra-minimally invasive” approach means an athlete can o en begin range-of-motion exercises the same a ernoon, bypassing the weeks of muscle atrophy that used to follow traditional surgery.
5.RecoveryatWarpSpeed
e “ice and rest” mantra has been replaced by high-tech stimulation: Hyperbaric Oxygen erapy (HBOT): Once reserved for deep-sea divers, athletes now sleep in pressurized chambers to saturate their blood with oxygen, cutting recovery times for bone bruises and muscle tears in half.
BloodFlowRestriction(BFR)Training: isallowsathletestomaintainmuscle mass using very light weights by tricking the brain into thinking the muscle is working harder than it is. It’s a “cheat code” for rehab that keeps stars game-ready while they are still technically “injured.”
rough AI-powered movement analysis, cameras now track dozens of biomechanical data points in realtime during a game or practice. If the AI detects that a star striker’s “gait symmetry” has shi ed by 3% or that their “ground reaction force” indicates fatigue, a red ag goes to the medical sta . We are now benching players before the ligament snaps—a concept of “pre-habilitation” that was nonexistent in the early 2000s.
4. The “Invisible” Surgery: Nano-Arthroscopy
Remember the long, jagged scars on the knees of retired legends? ey
If you told a team doctor in 2001 that we would one day be using a player’s own DNA to tailor their diet, or that a robot in France could assist in a surgery in Mexico, they would have laughed. Yet, here we are.
e most amazing thing about these advances isn’t just that they exist—it’s that they have turned “career-ending” into “minor setback.” We aren’t just mending bodies anymore; we are perfecting the human machine. e “Bionic Athlete” isn’t a character in a comicbook;theyaretheoneswecheer for every Sunday.
By Alexandra Stergios
e most technologically advanced sport on the planet isreinventingitselfin2026.Formula1beginstheseason with signi cant changes that rede ne how it competes and presents itself to the public, also solidifying its position as one of the best-designed spectacles for the visual age.
Like the NFL, it understands that today, sport is not only about competing: it’s about being appreciated, photographed, and shared. At this intersection of innovation, aesthetics, and business, a new era begins for the global motorsport championship.
e excitement and the roar of the engines kick o in Melbourne with the Australian Grand Prix from March 6-8 and conclude in Abu Dhabi from December 4-6, on a calendar that once again spans di erent continents and con rms that Formula 1 is a global product, with an increasingly strong presence in North America.
is new phase is driven by a change in regulations that seeks more e cient cars, with a greater electric component in the power unit and the use of more sustainable fuels. e category is trying to nd a new balance between performance, spectacle, and environmental objectives, in a scenario where engineering once again makes all the di erence: whoever best interprets the regulations from the start can de ne the course of the season.
One of the most visible adjustments concerns the single-seater cars, which will be smaller and lighter. It may seem like a minor detail, but in Formula 1, reducing size means completely modifying the aerodynamics, a key factor for speed and control. In addition, the DRS system, which opened the rear wing to facilitate overtakes, is gone. In its place, there will be an automatic boost system that increases power without physically altering the wing, aiming for more natural races and a more uid spectacle.
e teams are also going through a period of change. Audi debuts as an o cial team a er the transformation of Sauber and has already presented its rst project, the R26, with a long-term vision focused on competing
for championships by 2030. e German manufacturer arrives with investment and technical leadership just as Formula 1 is experiencing one of its greatest periods of growth in the United States and Mexico.
e other big story has an American touch and a Latin heart.Cadillacjoinsthegridasthe11thteamwithSergio “Checo” Pérez and Valtteri Bottas as drivers. Pérez’s presence strengthens the emotional connection of the Mexican Grand Prix with the sport. It’s not just another date on the calendar, but one of the most established venues in the championship, o cially recognized as the best event of the season four consecutive times between 2015 and 2018. e passion of its fans and the atmosphere of the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez have made Mexico a key stop on the calendar.
e expansion in North America is also re ected in the three races in the US: Miami, Austin, and Las Vegas, which, along with the Mexican Grand Prix, represent a month of intense activity for Formula 1 in the region.
Finally, the way the championship is viewed is also changing. e arrival of Apple TV as the exclusive streaming partner in the United States marks a shi in how the sport is consumed and reinforces its cultural reach, visible in projects like F1: e Movie, starring Brad Pitt. Formula 1 is not only changing on the track; it’s changing on the screen. And when a sport transforms its technology, its grid, and its distribution all at the same time, what begins is not just another season, but a true cultural reset.
By Jorge Carlos Mercader
Today you can become famous overnight, literally. From a dance on TikTok to viral challenges on YouTube, “likes” have the power to turn anyone into a celebrity. However, to be inducted into the Football Hall of Fame, you need an impeccable career like that of Juan Francisco Palencia Hernández, better known as “Gatillero.”
Context:Around theworld, millionsdream of becoming professional football players. ousands achieve it. Only hundreds stand out. And only a few are immortalized as legends. Well, Paco, ladies and gentlemen, is one of the elite.
From childhood, he embraced the ball and never let go. With his feet on the ground and his eyes on his dream, Palencia got to work—or in this case, put his feet to the ball—until he made his professional debut in 1994 with one of his great loves: Cruz Azul. His dedication caught everyone’s attention from his very rst minute in the First Division.
In fact, that season he came close to being named Rookie of the Year, and a tournament later he scored his rst league goal—against my Toluca (I forgive you, Paco). From that moment on, with Carlos Hermosillo and Julio Zamora as teammates, scoring goals and celebrating at the corner ag became a habit, and the stands became his favorite choir. Proof of this is his more than 100 goals with La Máquina.
As if that weren’t enough, he helped Cruz Azul win what the club had not claimed in 17 years: the league championship trophy. He also captured two CONCACAF Champions’ Cup titles and nished as runner-up in the Copa Libertadores. A true phenomenon.
With goals and dedication as his passport, Paco crossed the Atlantic to play for Espanyol in Barcelona—a major achievement for any Mexican accustomed tothecomfortofLigaMX.ButforPalencia, comfort was always uncomfortable. He lowered his salary, raised his level, and expanded his recognition, although his European adventure lasted less than it deserved.
Upon returning to Mexico, he tried again with Cruz Azul, but a er becoming the club’s top scorer in short tournaments, he was drawn to Chivas—and Paco fell in love with the Rebaño. Yes, amid criticism from Cruz Azul fans, he le for a rival. However, in a short time, he turned boos into applause, regardless of his footballing past. In two years with Guadalajara, he achieved a runner-up nish.
anks to his ghting spirit and leadership—his de ning qualities— Palencia later joined another giant: Pumas. at risky move became one of the great successes of his career. Despite the enormous challenge of facing former rivals, he focused on delivering results and became a two-time league champion. A true star.
His light also shone during one of the most successful periods for the Mexican National Team. Winning three Gold Cups, the Confederations Cup, and playing in two World Cups did justice to one of the most dedicated and professional footballers of the modern era.
e legendary Enrique Bermúdez was right to nickname him “Trigger Man,” because wherever he set his sights, he red the shot—turning it into a goal.
A dedicated, resilient, and daring player who always said yes to challenges and no to doubt. A man who loves the world’s most popular sport so deeply that he once said in an interview with Fox Deportes Pro: “I couldn’t live without football.”
ButdearPaco,you’remistaken. etruth is, football couldn’t live without you.
Couldn’t live without football.
ByJorgeMurrieta
Host of Punto Final (Football debate program on Fox Deportes)
For the past ve, six, and seven years, the top brass of Femexfut and its members (accomplices in the fracture that has broken the fabric of national football) have been determined to make us believe that the Liga MX is one of the best in the world, that it is in perfect health, and that absolutely nothing is wrong with it. Well, they are wrong.
e truth is that our beloved sport has been sullied to the point of exhaustion, with gures being manipulated when it comes to measurements like television viewership, or trying to sell us the story that we now have more e ective playing time (of course, now matches can last up to 110 minutes).
e crisis that Mexican football is going through is insane. “Much ado about nothing,” as they would say in my town. Crisis in refereeing; crisis in player development; crisis in the National Team, which has worsened in recent months due to the Tri’s abysmal results, when we are on the verge of the World Cup starting... At home! A monumental disaster is looming. A crisis, in short, that the executives don’t want (or pretend not to want) to see.
And in the midst of this storm, the origin of all evils: the abolition of promotion and relegation (brought about by the team owners themselves to protect the “big teams”) and the excessive number of mediocre and poor-quality foreign players, who hinder the development and growth of young Mexican talents.
In 2026, the mythical, legendary, grassroots Atlante will return, but through the purchase of the federation rights of the unremarkable Mazatlán. Atlante is a historic club, yes, but it should have returned through legal means, that is, by earning its place through sporting merit, not by buying a franchise.
In short, if Mexican football wants to recover its luster and greatness, it must return to the basics. No more cheap imitations of other leagues with di erent idiosyncrasies and business models. Fewer foreign players and more talent produced in the many excellent youth academies that are still operating. Of course, we shouldn’t ght against the business aspect, but we must seek a balance so that economics doesn’t permanently outweigh the sporting side. Only then, dear Mikel Arriola, will Liga MX be able to boast of being one of the best in the world.
And to top it all o , it wouldn’t hurt Mexican football to return to the most important club tournament on the continent: the Copa Libertadores de América, but, as the great journalist Cristina Pacheco would say, “this is the reality we have to live with”... And sadly, along with its very limited level, Concacaf calls the shots. at’s just how it is.
By Oscar Sandoval, European Football Editor, FOXDeportes.com
e countdown to the start of the World Cup is ticking down, and 42 of the 48 teams already know their fate in the tournament a er the draw on December 5th. Six spots remain available, and 22 teams will decide the last quali ers during the playo round to be played in March.
e playo s o er hope to nations like New Caledonia, Suriname, and the Democratic RepublicofCongo,whostilldreamofqualifying for the World Cup for the rst time in their history. ese are teams with limited budgets, but whose footballing prowess has allowed them to eliminate more prestigious teams in their respective confederations.
Iraq, Jamaica, and Bolivia yearn to return to the World Cup. Both the Iraqis and the Bolivians could return to the country where they played their rst World Cup; it has been a long time since then, as the Asian team played in Mexico in 1986 and the South American team in the United States in 1994.
In Europe, there are more options to qualify, but the number of available spots is more limited; only four out of 16 nations will secure their ticket. e dream of experiencing their rst World Cup is more alive than ever for Kosovo and Albania; however, the path looks complicated because they face Poland and Slovakia, who have more experience and international exposure.
e big question in the UEFA playo is whether Italy will return to a World Cup a er eight years of absence, or if they will su er another failure.
e ‘Azzurri’ will play in the playo round for the third consecutive time and must rst overcome Northern Ireland to determine a place against the winner of the match between Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Ukraine, which is going through di cult times, was unable to play its qualifying matches at home, but the players put their pride rst, and the dream remains intact despite the war. ey will ght against Sweden and then against Poland or Albania in the nal 90 minutes that will be pure history. Turkey was unlucky in the quali ers, sharing a group with Spain and facing elimination against Romania, which hasn’t participated in the tournament since France 1998. e winner will have to overcome the nal obstacle against Slovakia and Kosovo.
Denmark, North Macedonia, the Czech Republic, and Ireland are all hoping to return to the World Cup. e team that manages to qualify for the tournament knows that it will be part of Group A, the same group as Mexico, and will play its nal group stage match on June 24 at the Mexico City Stadium.
e World Cup train comes around every four years, and for these 22 teams, this will be their last chance. ose who secure their place will have the opportunity to be part of the rst-ever expanded World Cup with 48 teams.
By: Jesse Losada
Anew year brings changes to professional sports.
We begin 2026 with the usual hopes: the health of our loved ones and the desire for prosperity and peace for all. We are happy to have a new home in this magazine and the opportunity to share with you my views on something we also need as humans: sports. People of all ages share a passion for sports, whether playing or as spectators; following our favorite teams evokes a variety of feelings, from the joy of victory to the agony of defeat.
For this reason, we believe that the arrival of Arti cial Intelligence in sports is a more than interesting topic that deserves discussion. Currently, the NFL and the NBA are among the most interested in the application, development, and integration of these technologies. These American football and basketball entities together represent the greatest monetary power in professional sports and are therefore two that have invested signi cant amounts of money.
For example, the NFL has invested in new advanced technology partners such as Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Adobe, and others.
Among the areas of interest already being explored is the “Digital Athletes” project, which includes a historical amount of information on the health status of players at all times, helping to reduce concussions. Even
team coaches, who usually shy away from technology, will have access to information about what is happening with their players’ performance in just seconds. These Microsoft systems, called Azure AI and Copilot, are already helping coaches avoid defeat.
.For its part, the NBA is not far behind with the Overview system, which is already in preliminary testing and is impressive in its e ectiveness in predicting which team will win during a game, compiling this and other data so numerous that it would be impossible for a person to decipher in such a short time. Thismeansthatitwouldbepossibletochange strategies in a matter of seconds. The reality is
that this assimilation of technologies is still in its infancy, but as we have seen in the past, the growth of this “techno” world will improve and grow at an exponential rate and will present challenges for the future of sports.
Decades ago, the great writer and lover of sportsintheirpurestform,ErnestHemingway, stated that only two true sports existed: Bull ghting, car racing, and mountaineering, while also asserting that the rest were merely games.
What would he have said about sports and computers? Hemingway surely wouldn’t agree; in fact, he thought the Olympic Games werejustagametoo.Aswitheverythinginlife, times change, and the integration of Arti cial Intelligence is unstoppable and inevitable. I assure you, you have my word.
Our favorite sports have changed their rules many times over the years, but we still follow them with the same fervor.
Meanwhile, we say goodbye to this rst installment and will return soon with more about the exciting world of sports.
By Karla Villegas Gama, Editor-in-Chief of FOX Deportes.com
Every self-respecting soccer fan reads the title, singing it. It’s inevitable. e rst chords sound, a violin, in crescendo,captivating,accompanied by an angelic choir... a er several phrases, the crown jewel: “the Champions League.” But where does the most recognizable anthem in world football really come from?
It all began with the recon guration of the competition in the early 1990s, when it stopped being called the European Cup and became the Champions League. Among the e orts to give the tournament a new identity, UEFA decided it should have its own anthem.
It wasn’t an easy task, as it was a song for the most important club tournament in Europe, and the executives knew it. In 1992, the task was entrusted to the English composer and conductor Tony Britten, who had overseen theatrical works such as Godspell, e Rocky Horror Show, Oliver!, and Guys and Dolls.
Britten wasted no time, and to create the anthem he decided to adapt Zadok the Priest, an original composition by George Frideric Handel, created in 1727 for the coronation of King George II. In fact, the British royal family still uses the melody for these types of ceremonies.
e most recognizable anthem in world football.
e composer decided to base it on Zadok the Priest because he thought that the baroque elements it contained were perfect for evoking the era of aristocracy and the great Europeanmonarchies.A erall,only the crème de la crème of football reaches the Champions League.
With the music de ned, they had to think about the lyrics, an even more complex obstacle than the melody, since Europe is a linguistically diverse continent. Britten had a wonderful idea: to use the o cial languages of UEFA (English, French, and German).
But what does the anthem say? It opens with the phrases “Ce sont les meilleures équipes,” “Es sind die allerbesten Mannscha en”; e rst twolines,oneinFrenchandtheother inGerman,translateintoSpanishas: “ esearethebestteams.”
Subsequently, the music intensi es, and the lyrics feature a mix of the three languages: “ e main event,” “Die Meister,” “Die Besten,” “Les grandes équipes,”“ echampions.” eSpanishtranslation is: “ e main event. e masters. e best. e greatteams. echampions.”
A erthechorus,inFrenchandGerman,youhear: “Une grande réunion,” “Eine große sportliche Veranstaltung,” which in Spanish is: “A great gathering.Amajorsportingevent.”
Finally, the refrain is repeated with even greater force and intensity, both from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which provided the music, and the choir of the Academy of St. Martin intheFields(ASMF),foundedin1974andknown for performing iconic pieces such as Handel’s MessiahandthesoundtracktoAmadeus.
Undoubtedly,thisisananthemworthyofthemost important continental tournament on the planet, anditgivesgoosebumpstoanyonewhohearsit.
By Héctor Cantú, Managing Editor, FOXDeportes.com
Oscar De La Hoya wasn’t always seen as a legitimate heir to the Mexican boxing tradition. His broken Spanish. His stylized boxing. His magazine cover image, which contrasted with the rugged appearance of Mexican boxers of the time, and, above all, his decision to represent the United States at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, closed doors for him among a demanding fan base that valued identity and sacri ce.
Oscar grew up with boxing gloves on his hands. e son of immigrants and heir to a boxing dynasty that stretched back two generations, he madehiswayintheworldofboxing.
De La Hoya hadn’t chosen boxing: boxing had chosen him.
At 15 years old, still unaware of what the future held, he faced Julio César Chávez for the rst time in a sparring session, without imagining that this exchange of glances and restrained blows would be repeated years later on one of the most iconic nights in Hispanic boxing history. us, the ght that would change everything arrived.
Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, witnessed a David versus Goliath duel. On one side, the young, technical, fast, and impeccably handsome boxer. On the other, the colossus of Mexican boxing, the champion who carried the weight of a country that identi ed with him because of his courage and his love for his roots. For everyone, Chávez was supposed to win almost by decree.
Butboxing,likelife,holdssurprises that defy even the best-structured scripts.
A er the rst minute, De La Hoya landed a clean punch that opened a cut above Chávez’s eyebrow. It was a small blow in appearance, but gigantic in its consequences. From that moment on, the great champion never felt comfortable in the ring again. De la Hoya smelled blood, picked up the pace, and unleashed devastating combinations that ultimately forced referee Joe Cortez to stop the ght in the fourth round.
Two years later, the rematch arrived. And fate decided to write thesameending.DelaHoya,more mature and con dent a er the previous ght, once again gained the upper hand. He repeated the dizzying and e ective onslaught and once again battered Chávez. is time, it was the Mexican’s own corner that decided to stop the ght before the start of the ninth round, handing the victory to the “Golden Boy” once again.
at night marked two di erent paths. For Julio César, it was the beginning of the end: the prelude to his boxing decline and the slow farewell that would culminate in 2005.
For Oscar, it meant a changing of the guard. e “Golden Boy” ceased to be a boxer divided between two worlds. at day, he became the bridge that united Mexico and the United States in a pair of gloves.
By Jorge Carlos Mercader
And here we go again. Like every four years, the true fans of the Mexican National Team are excited (myselfincluded).Onlyourhopeisbasedprimarily on faith, and here I explain why we have to pray to the God of soccer.
Luck smiled upon us in the World Cup draw…although, thinking about it, who knows.
By a twist of fate, not only is the opening match of 2010 between Mexico and South Africa repeated, but also the date: June 11th.
Based on the FIFA ranking, home advantage, and match time, the Mexican team is the clear favorite to win. In other words, it is, theoretically, the easiest opponent. Starting on the right foot is key.
encomesSouthKorea.IntwoWorldCupstheyhavebeen easy opponents for the National Team, only now they play better, much better. With players in the Premier League, the Bundesliga, or Ligue 1, they have plenty of talent. A draw would be a good result.
And it won’t be until March that we know our third and nal opponent in the group stage. Whether it’s Denmark, Ireland, the Czech Republic, or North Macedonia, Mexico MUST (yes, in capital letters) win no matter what.
With these calculations, fueled more by emotion than reason, we would be in the next round.Butthere’sasmallproblem:ourcurrent level.
Since Javier Aguirre returned to manage the Mexican National Team for the third time in his career, he has called up half the country! Not counting training camps or preliminary lists,“ElVasco”hastestedalmost70footballers in preparation for the World Cup. “I’m looking forthebestplayers”ishisjusti cation,butwho are we kidding; we don’t have an abundance of talent.
I acknowledge that, unlike other years, we have hardly played any “meaningless matches” before the World Cup; however, the powerhouses have dominated us, and quite thoroughly. With all due respect, facing the Montserrat national team is not the same as facing Colombia or Uruguay.
How di cult it is to be optimistic about the Mexican national team. e optimists will say something like, “Yes, we lost on the eld, but we gained experience.” e realists will argue, “It is what it is.”
And the pessimists will hurl insults le and right, with a phrase that might sound something like, “We’re a bunch of hopeless failures.”
I want to believe in the Mexican national team. e question is: should I believe in them?
ByEnriqueGómez,MexicanSoccerEditor, FOXDeportes.com
If everything is bigger in Texas…
And Texas is one of the 50 states of the United States…
And the United States is only the midpoint of North America…
Can you imagine how big the 2026 World Cup will be, which will be held in three countries for the first time in history?
By number of teams, by territory, and by cultural diversity, the next World Cup will be as enormous as North America itself. In fact, the 23rd edition of the mostwatched event on the planet will have an unparalleled reach and will feature teams from each of the five continents.
Distance. First, let’s talk about the physical size. Counting the surface area of Canada, the United States, and Mexico, the three World Cup hosts, the total area is approximately 24.3
million square kilometers, which is almost 5% of the entire Earth’s surface.
If we draw a straight line from Mexico City (the southernmost city that will host World Cup matches) to Vancouver, the distance is 3,900 kilometers; however, the longest route between World Cup cities is not vertical,buthorizontal.The4,500 kilometers between Miami and the westernmost metropolis of Canada will represent a record in the history of the World Cup.
Previously, the record was held byRussiawiththelittlemorethan
2,000 kilometers that separate, “as the crow flies,” Sochi from Yekaterinburg,hostcitiesin2018, the year in which France was crowned champion.
Participating Teams. For the first time in 96 years of World Cup history, 48 teams will compete in thegreatsoccertournament.This means that a total of 104 matches will be played, the vast majority, however, in the United States. But, although the United States will host 75% of the matches, including the grand final in New Jersey, the opening match will be held at the Mexico City Stadium, whichwillbecometheonlyvenue
to have hosted three World Cups: 1970 (won by Brazil with Pelé), 1986 (won by Argentina with Diego Maradona), and this one in 2026.
Sixteen teams are expected from European countries, at least 12 from the Americas (bringing together CONCACAF and CONMEBOL), at least seven fromAsia,aboutninefromAfrica, plus New Zealand and Australia (and possibly New Caledonia!) from Oceania.
Currently, 42 teams have qualified; the other six will come from the playo s in March 2026.
Unparalleled diversity. America is the meeting point of all cultures, the melting pot of the new “Cosmic Race” proposed by José Vasconcelos in 1925; therefore, there is no better place to experience the sport that unites the planet. The United States alone is divided into six major ethnic groups (and Latinos constitute almost 20%). In Canada, English and French are considered o cial languages, but Portuguese is also embraced, while Mexico has 68 national languages in addition to Spanish.
FromJune11toJuly19,thelongest, widest, and most enduring World Cupofalltimewillbeplayed.And returning to the Texas motto, the colossalformerMexicanstatewill host a total of 16 games. The 22 men running after a ball will look “bigger”thaneveronthescreens of Cowboy Stadium.
Incredible,buttrue.Theyplayedsimultaneousmatches onJuly13,1930,toinauguratethefootballfestival.
By Eric Fischer | Fox Deportes
History doesn’t lie if it’s told correctly. Mexico and the United States, along with Canada, will organize the twenty-third edition of football’s greatest tournament, but there is a littleknown fact, even ignored by many, that the national teams of both countries inaugurated the rst edition, almost 96 years ago.
At the dawn of the last century, football did not have an international tournament whose validity would guarantee the naming of a world champion. e Olympic Games ful lled this role in a certain way, but with rules excluding professional players and under the strict rules of the International Olympic Committee, which did not even guarantee that football would be a permanent sport on its calendar. At the 1928 FIFA Congress, held in Amsterdam, the holding of the rst World Cup was approved, which Uruguay would end up organizing two years later.
e Centenario Stadium in Montevideo - today considered a Historical Monument of World Football - would be the only venue where the tournament would be played. But July 13, 1930, arrived, and a er nine months of exhausting work and constant rain in the preceding days, its construction had not been completed. is is where the story of North America’s joint involvement in opening the event begins.
In the absence of the main stadium, with a capacity for 60,000 spectators, the organizers designated two other stadiums, also in the capital city. Mexico faced France at the Pocitos Stadium, home of Club Atlético Peñarol, and the United States played against Belgium at the Gran Parque Central, home of Club Nacional. Yes, both games are on the same day and at the same time, and just a few blocks apart. ose were the romantic times of football.
MEXICOANDTHEUNITED STATESBECAMETHETEAMS THATINAUGURATEDTHE FIRST-EVERWORLDCUP.
ey say that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and so it is. e 1930 World Cup featured the participation of only thirteen nations, one host country and the rest by invitation, and only eighteen games were played, all in a single city. e 2026 World Cup will have forty-eight national teams, with only the organizers receiving automatic quali cations, and will consist of 104 matches across sixteen venues in three countries.
Today we remember with joy and nostalgia the 1970 and 1986 World Cups in Mexico, and the imminent third opening match at the Azteca Stadium this year. Similarly, the 1994 World Cup in the United States further solidi ed the sport’s fan base in the country. grateful, proud, and convinced that the best of this journey is yet to come.
at 1930 World Cup laid the foundations for the global tournament, and the event has grown exponentially. For the record, Mexico lost to France and was eliminated in the groupstage;theUnitedStatesdefeatedBelgiumand nished in third place. Beyond the individual achievements, what is signi cant is that the northern neighbors served as proud godparents to what would become the greatest celebration of the most popular sport on the planet and, over the years, one of the ercest sports rivalries.
e year 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most transformative for college sports in the United States. Between changes in the transfer market, new economic regulations, and conference realignments, athletes and universities are preparing for an era where college sports increasingly resembles professional sports… but still with a student-athlete heart.
Transfers
a Stricter Calendar
One of the most visible changes is in the infamous transfer portal. Universities are now working with shorter, more de ned windows for athletes to decide whether to switch teams. is has reduced the chaos that existed before, when hundreds of players were entering and leaving without order. Now decisions are quicker and more strategic, especially a er the winter seasons. e movement of talent will remain high, but with clearer rules.
Universities must ensure that contracts are transparent, that payments are reported correctly, and that young people are protected from unscrupulous intermediaries.
For Latino athletes, this is a huge opportunity: they can connect with their communities, create personal brands, and become local ambassadors. But they also need education and guidance to avoid jeopardizing their eligibility or their nances.
Conference realignment will also change the fan experience. New rivalriesarebeingcreated,schedules are being adjusted, and television rights are being negotiated, giving more exposure to certain programs. ismeansmoreprime-timegames, more travel, and more pressure for results.
In addition, college football continues to adapt its expanded 12-team playo format. With more spotsavailable,moreuniversitiesare dreaming of making history. Latino athletes will have more platforms to shine and more opportunities to reach the professional level.
What began as an experimental opportunity for student-athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) is now a more professional structure.
Between transfers, NIL, and recruiting, the battle for star athletes hasbecomemoreintense.Somewellresourced universities will continue to accumulate talent, but 2026 could bring surprises: medium-sized or emerging programs that nd hidden gems and build competitive teams with strong development and preparation.
Fans no longer just follow a team… they follow the players, their stories, and their decisions. is completely changesthecultureofcollegesports.
With more than 60 million Latinos in the United States, the impact on college sports is enormous. Every year, more young Latinos receive athletic scholarships, become key players, and proudly represent their families and roots.
e immediate challenge for universities is to better support them:
• Financial and legal education to understand NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) rights.
• • Stronger academic advising.
• Programs that connect athletes with their communities.
Media outlets like La Revista Binacional also have a vital role: telling their stories, providing information in Spanish, and celebrating their achievements.
2026 will be a year of evolution. More professionalism, more regulation, more visibility, and more opportunities for those who have worked hard on and o the eld.
It’s a year to open our eyes, adapt, and, above all, support our studentathletes who represent the future of sports… and the pride of our binational communities.
As college athletics continue to grow in competitiveness, investment, and athlete support, some universities
As athletics continue to grow in competitiveness, investment, and athlete support, some universities stand out above the rest. The top programs in 2026–2027 o er strong performance across multiple sports, stand out above the rest. The top programs in 2026–2027 o er strong across world-class facilities, and excellent academic support. They are known for producing champions on the eld world-class facilities, and excellent academic support. are known for on while preparing student-athletes for success beyond graduation. These schools combine passionate fan bases, while preparing student-athletes for success These schools combine passionate fan bases, elite coaching, and opportunities for athletes in a wide range of NCAA Division I programs. elite and opportunities for athletes in a wide of NCAA
23. University of Connecticut (UConn) University Connecticut (UConn)
24. University of Delaware Delaware
25. University of Florida University Florida
26. University of Georgia University
27. University of Illinois University Illinois
28. University of Iowa University Iowa
29. University of Miami Miami
30. University of Michigan University
31. University of Minnesota University Minnesota
32. University of Missouri University Missouri
33. University of North Carolina – University North Carolina –Chapel Hill Hill
34. University of Notre Dame University Notre Dame
35. University of Oklahoma University Oklahoma
36. University of Oregon University
37. University of Pennsylvania (Penn) (Penn)
38. University of Pittsburgh University
39. University of Richmond University Richmond
40. University of South Carolina University South Carolina
41. University of South Florida University South Florida
42. University of Southern California Southern California (USC)
43. University of Tennessee University Tennessee
44. University of Texas at Austin Texas at Austin
45. University of Utah University Utah
46. University of Virginia University
47. University of Washington University
48. Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University
49. Wake Forest University Wake Forest
50. Yale University Yale
1. University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) – University Texas at El Paso (UTEP) –Footba l & Track Football
2. University of New Mexico – Basketball & New Mexico – Basketball & Cross Country Cross
3. San Diego State University – Footbal & San Diego State University – Football & Soccer
4. Fresno State – Wrestling & Footba l Fresno State – & Football
5. Cal State Fullerton – Baseba l – Baseball
6. Cal State Long Beach – Women’s Vo leyball Cal State Long – Women’s Volleyball
7. University of Arizona – So ball Arizona – So ball
8. Arizona State University – Mens Basketball Arizona State University – Men’s Basketball
9 .University of Houston – University Houston –Football
10. Florida International University Florida International (FIU) – Soccer
11. Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
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