Latinos in Sports

?? Event Announcement! ?? ?? On Thursday, March 13, 2025, LiS?: Latinos in Sports is bringing together some of the biggest names in the business of sports for an unforgettable evening in Los Angeles—in partnership with ESPN, PGA TOUR, BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition, Las Vegas Raiders, and CNBC. We’ll be honoring the trailblazing leaders featured in our second annual Latinos in Sports list—the executives, visionaries, and changemakers shaping the industry. The evening will include: ?? A special awards ceremony ?? Inspiring speakers & conversations ?? A vibrant networking reception with luminaries across leagues, teams, brands, and media ?? Giving back to LA While the event is invite-only, reach out to us if you want to be added to the waiting list for a chance to attend this celebration of Latino leadership in sports! Learn more about the upcoming event and express your interest to join us here: https://hubs.la/Q034yD4p0 LiS? is committed to supporting Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts through the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund. Join us in making a difference. ?? Donate today: https://hubs.la/Q034yng30 ?? Meet this year’s Latinos in Sports honorees: ?? https://hubs.la/Q034yD3k0 ?? Want to get in the game? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities for this exclusive gathering or our LiS? platform: https://hubs.la/Q034yD4p0 #LatinosInSports #SportsBusiness #Leadership #Networking #LA

Celebrating the diversity and creativity of Host Cities with the Official FIFA World Cup 26? Sonic IDs! ?? For the biggest football tournament in history, featuring 48 teams competing in 104 matches across three host nations, FIFA is introducing a groundbreaking initiative that celebrates diversity, creativity and the unifying power of sport through music. Producers from 16 Host Cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States have come together to create bespoke Sonic IDs – audio brands that connect the FIFA World Cup 26 with Host Cities’ respective communities in a unique and memorable way. Beginning on Saturday, 1 March and continuing through to Sunday, 16 March 2025, FIFA will partner with one Host City each day to unveil their Sonic ID. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e_-PpgyN

?? LiS??: Latinos in Sports - Speaker Announcement! ?? We are thrilled to welcome Deirdre Bosa, CNBC anchor and journalist, to Los Angeles as a featured speaker of our upcoming event in less than 2 weeks! ???? Deirdre brings unmatched insight into the intersection of technology, business, and sports, making her the perfect addition to this exclusive gathering of industry leaders. Join us as we celebrate Latino excellence and engage in game-changing conversations about the future of sports. Don’t miss out—express your interest today! ?? https://hubs.la/Q038NxSx0 #LatinosInSports #LatinoLeadership #SportsBusiness #VamosConTodo

?? LiS??: Latinos in Sports - TWO WEEKS AWAY! ?? The countdown is on! In just two weeks, we’re bringing the biggest names in sports business together in Los Angeles for an exclusive night celebrating Latino excellence in sports. ???? Thank you to the support of our partners ESPN, PGA TOUR, BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition, Los Angeles Dodgers, Las Vegas Raiders, WSS / Foot Locker, LALO Tequila and Loyola Marymount University. Learn more: ?? https://hubs.la/Q038Hnhq0 #LatinosInSports #GenesisInvitational #LatinoLeadership #SportsBusiness #VamosConTodo

?? LiS??: Latinos in Sports - Speaker Announcement! ?? We are proud to continue to have the unwavering support of ESPN as our Official Sports Media Partner! Adding to the excitement, ESPN’s very own MJ Acosta-Ruiz will take the stage on March 13th at our upcoming gathering in Los Angeles as a featured speaker! ???? A Dominican-American award-winning, bilingual sports journalist and broadcaster who joined ESPN in 2024 as a SportsCenter anchor for the show’s edition originating from Los Angeles and a sideline reporter for ESPN Deportes’ Monday Night Football, MJ became the first Afro-Latina to host a show on the NFL Network where she continues to serve as commentator. We're excited to hear from more from this Latina trailblazer in sports media as she continues to elevate Latino voices and representation in the industry. The Los Angeles event is an invitation-only gathering that will bring together top decision-makers from teams, leagues, brands, and media to celebrate Latino excellence in sports business. Plus, we’ll honor the leaders featured in our second annual Latinos in Sports list and create a premier space for networking and industry insights, including MJ herself. Be part of the movement! Express your interest to attend here: ?? https://hubs.la/Q038G1_P0 #LatinosInSports #LatinoLeadership #SportsBusiness #VamosConTodo

Ruben Amaro, Jr. is Reimagining Baseball with Sluggball ???? Former Major League Baseball (MLB) player and Philadelphia Phillies GM Rubén Amaro Jr.—who made history in 2008 as only the second Latino to hold a general manager position in the MLB—a is bringing a fresh take to the game with Sluggball, a fast-paced, 4-v-4 situational hitting format designed to reignite the love of hitting for former players. Cofounded by Rubén and his brother David Amaro, Sluggball has already gained support from MLB legends like Kenny Lofton and top industry leaders. After a successful pilot event, the 2025 Sluggball tour is set to hit ballparks across the country! Learn more about this innovative new game and its impact on the future of baseball: ?? https://hubs.la/Q037pC3l0 #LatinosInSports #SportsBusiness #MLB #LatinoLeadership #Baseball

A big thank you to Arizona PBS for having me on the incredible Horizonte program! I had a blast talking about my upcoming projects with ImpactX Sports Group, LLC and Latinos in Sports, and how we're shaping the future of diverse talent across leagues, teams, and brands. It was a pleasure reflecting with Catherine Anaya sharing how my journey has been both exactly what I expected and completely unexpected. The key takeaway? Follow your passion, work hard, and lead a life of Impact. Check it out here:?https://lnkd.in/gjFVuzu4

?? LiS??: Latinos in Sports - Partner Announcement: We’re excited to welcome the Las Vegas Raiders as an Advocate Partner for our upcoming gathering in Los Angeles on March 13! ???? This exclusive gathering will unite 200+ senior decision-makers from teams, leagues, brands, and media for an evening of powerful conversations and networking. We’ll also celebrate the trailblazers featured in our Latinos in Sports list, recognizing those driving change across the industry. Don’t miss out on this premier event celebrating Latino excellence in sports. Express your interest to attend this invite-only event here: ?? https://hubs.la/Q036ZT8z0 #LatinosInSports #TheGenesisInvitational #SportsBusiness #NFL #LatinoLeadership

?? National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Weekend is here! ?? The Bay Area is set to host an unforgettable weekend of hoops, cultura, and entertainment! It all starts tonight with the Ruffles All-Star Celebrity Game (7 ET), where stars from music, film, and sports take the court, followed by the Castrol Rising Stars (9 ET)—a showcase of the league’s most exciting young talent. ???? Don’t miss a moment—check out the full schedule and key storylines here: https://hubs.la/Q036QvcG0 #NBAAllStar #AllStarWeekend #Basketball #NBA

?? ONE MONTH AWAY! ?? LiS?: Latinos in Sports, in partnership with ESPN, PGA TOUR, BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition, Las Vegas Raiders, and media partner CNBC, is bringing its first Latinos in Sports tentpole gathering to Los Angeles on March 13, 2025! This exclusive event will honor the trailblazing leaders featured in our second annual Latinos in Sports list—individuals who are driving change and shaping the future of the industry. With a dynamic program, inspiring speakers, a special awards ceremony, and elite networking, this is a night you won’t want to miss. ?? By invitation only. Learn more here: https://hubs.la/Q036F1bn0 #LatinosInSports #GenesisInvitational #LatinoExcellence #SportsBusiness