REMEMBERING THE ROOTS
Next light on Broadway
He's good-looking, intelligent and charismatic. And if he can continue to stop pucks, Al Montoya may be the just what the NHL needs. But the budding hockey star hasn't forgotten his Cuban roots.
He's good-looking, intelligent and charismatic. And if he can continue to stop pucks, Al Montoya may be the just what the NHL needs. But the budding hockey star hasn't forgotten his Cuban roots.HISTORY (STILL) IN THE MAKING
City of Angels
Angels owner Arte Moreno won't play second fiddle to the Dodgers and plans on winning over L.A. one fan at a time.
• McAdam: Best paid plans
The Intimidator
Pedro Martinez has won three Cy Young Awards, but it's his penchant for pitching high and tight that has earned him a reputation on the mound.
• Page 2: What was Pedro thinking?
Foreign concept
Alex Rodriguez's debut as a Yankee didn't quite match the hype that surrounded his offseason exodus from the Texas Rangers.
• Caple: El Capitan
Crossing pattern
Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez went to Mexico to learn Spanish. He picked up a lot more than the language.
• Page 2: Burning Questions
Angels owner Arte Moreno won't play second fiddle to the Dodgers and plans on winning over L.A. one fan at a time.• McAdam: Best paid plans
The Intimidator
Pedro Martinez has won three Cy Young Awards, but it's his penchant for pitching high and tight that has earned him a reputation on the mound.• Page 2: What was Pedro thinking?
Foreign concept
Alex Rodriguez's debut as a Yankee didn't quite match the hype that surrounded his offseason exodus from the Texas Rangers.• Caple: El Capitan
Crossing pattern
Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez went to Mexico to learn Spanish. He picked up a lot more than the language.• Page 2: Burning Questions
THE DIFFERENCE MAKERS
On center stage
Oscar De La Hoya won an Olympic gold medal in the 1992 Barcelona Games, then went on to win five titles as a professional boxer.
• MaxBoxing: Not just a pretty face
• Ratto: What, no Don King?
Breaking ground
Nancy Lopez became an LPGA superstar by winning 17 tournaments in her first two full seasons on tour.
"Merry Mex"
Lee Trevino began his pro golf career as a hustler. Six major tournament titles later, he's still a fast-talker on the PGA's Champions Tour.
"The Black Pearl"
Pele won three World Cup championships in Brazil, then finished his career by winning over the United States with the New York Cosmos.
The real Mr. 3,000
Roberto Clemente
was no Bernie Mac character. After collecting his 3,000th hit, Clemente died while trying to help others.
Oscar De La Hoya won an Olympic gold medal in the 1992 Barcelona Games, then went on to win five titles as a professional boxer.• MaxBoxing: Not just a pretty face
• Ratto: What, no Don King?
Breaking ground
Nancy Lopez became an LPGA superstar by winning 17 tournaments in her first two full seasons on tour."Merry Mex"
Lee Trevino began his pro golf career as a hustler. Six major tournament titles later, he's still a fast-talker on the PGA's Champions Tour."The Black Pearl"
Pele won three World Cup championships in Brazil, then finished his career by winning over the United States with the New York Cosmos.The real Mr. 3,000
Roberto Clemente
was no Bernie Mac character. After collecting his 3,000th hit, Clemente died while trying to help others.Monday, October 26 2026
Fear Factor A Reality
Fifty-six current major leaguers hail from Venezuela. Unknown is the number who fear for their families' safety back home.
Twins pitcher Johan Santana has become a national hero in Venezuela, which he fears will make his family a target for kidnappers. In an empoverished country rife with violent crime, police are still searching for Tigers pitcher Ugueth Urbina's mother, who was abducted earlier this month.
• A player's worry
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Heading north for the winter
En Español para ESPN Deportes:
• Reina el miedo | Pesadilla de Urbina | Un golpe duro
• José Hernández informó desde Venezuela
Great Expectations
Roberto Clemente is the measure of greatness for Latin players on and off the field. He was the first Latino to 3,000 hits, but his greatest accomplishment was helping those in need.
• Wulf: ¡Que viva! | Caban: Catching up with history
• Clemente: His father's son | Snapshots of a legend
• A player's worry
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Heading north for the winterEn Español para ESPN Deportes:
• Reina el miedo | Pesadilla de Urbina | Un golpe duro
• José Hernández informó desde Venezuela
Roberto Clemente is the measure of greatness for Latin players on and off the field. He was the first Latino to 3,000 hits, but his greatest accomplishment was helping those in need.• Wulf: ¡Que viva! | Caban: Catching up with history
• Clemente: His father's son | Snapshots of a legend
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 He's good-looking, intelligent and charismatic. And if he can continue to stop pucks, Al Montoya may be the star the NHL needs. |
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 A-Rod's debut as a Yankee didn't quite match the hype that surrounded his offseason exodus from Texas. |
 Tony Gonzalez knows all about touchdowns. However, does he know anything about acting? Page 3 finds out. |
 With fewer inner-city children playing baseball, MLB has a plan in place to get more participation in the sport. |
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El Gran Clemente's heart was as big as his legend. |
 Page 2 tries to make sense of all the bizarre things happening in the sports world. |
 Angels owner Arte Moreno won't play second fiddle to the Dodgers and plans on winning over L.A. one fan at a time. |
