| Perfect marketing storm |
The endorsement world is in hot pursuit of the NFL's next marketing star, and why not? He has the looks, the talent and crossover Latino appeal. All Tony Romo needs now is a Super Bowl.
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| Growing the game |
Chargers' defensive end Luis Castillo and other Hispanic players didn't grow up with football. So how did they find their way to it? Some, like Castillo, had to go through mom to get there.
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| Postive impact player |
Hall of Fame tackle Anthony Munoz, who has been a positive role model for years, crows about today's Hispanic NFL players such as Jeff Garcia and Roberto Garza because "they get it."
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| Latina influence |
 The celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month gives us a chance to reflect on how much we can learn about Latina athletes, such as golfer Lorena Ochoa and softball players Lisa Fernandez.
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| Clemente Award |
 Roberto Clemente represented the very best of baseball's spirit, and six current Hispanic players are finalists to represent his legacy when this year's Roberto Clemente Award winner is named. Story
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| Ferocious Fernando |
 Boxer Fernando Vargas, who was born in California after his parents left Mexico, has a story similar to those of other kids who had to prove their courage, character and audacity in the streets. Story
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| Playmaker |
 Stephanie Lopez is the first woman of Hispanic descent to play a major role for the U.S. women's national soccer team, but as ESPN.com's Graham Hays writes, that's just the start. Story
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| Language class |
 In Kansas City, Royals' catcher Mike Sweeney brushed up on his high-school Spanish to help his teammates feel comfortable and keep up with his pitchers, writes Elizabeth Merrill. Story
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| Playoff pacing |
 October is looming, and Angels slugger Vladimir Guerrero knows what he has to do. That, though, doesn't mean he likes it, writes ESPN The Magazine's Jorge Arangure Jr. Story
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| Speed thrills |
 Mets' speedster Jose Reyes is likely to finish the regular season with more than 80 stolen bases. But his coach, record-holder Rickey Henderson, believes that's just a start. Story
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| New ring leader |
 He's won titles in six weight classes and shared the ring with some of the best fighters of his generation. Oscar De La Hoya is also the proud owner of Ring magazine, which he promises not to influence editorially, writes Dan Rafael. Story |
| Watching Escobar |
 Angels pitcher Kelvim Escobar isn't a household name, but with the Cy Young-caliber season he's having, opponents are taking notice. They'll get a closer look in October. Amy K. Nelson video piece  |
| Impact player |
 Carlos Delgado has been one of baseball's most productive hitters for more than a decade. The Mets' first baseman might be one of the most underestimated stars of his generation, writes Enrique Rojas of ESPNdeportes.com. Story |
| KO High |
 A troubled bunch of kids in an L.A. high school are replacing fighting in the hallways with fighting in the ring. The result? A new lease on life and hope for a future, writes Kieran Mulvaney. Story |
