Si bien hay un largo historial de peleadores de origen mexicano en los deportes de combate, Moreno es el primer campeón de la UFC nacido en el país. Su auge llega cuando la UFC busca ampliar su alcance.
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Germany Celebrates Wolf Biermann, a Singer Who United East and West
A show at the German Historical Museum honors Wolf Biermann, whose music and moral stance endeared him to audiences across the once divided country.
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As Brandon Moreno Rises, UFC Hopes Other Mexican Fighters Follow
Even with a long history of fighters of Mexican heritage in combat sports, Brandon Moreno is the first U.F.C. champion born in Mexico. His rise comes as the company looks to expand its reach.
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French Open Doubles Champion Austin Krajicek Goes For a Repeat at Wimbledon
After years of frustration in singles, Austin Krajicek nearly quit tennis. Then an old friend asked him if he wanted to give the sport one more shot.
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At Wimbledon, Sofia Kenin Rediscovers Her Fighting Form
Kenin’s straight-sets win over Xinyu Wang on Thursday was only the fourth time all year that she had won two matches in a row.
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Blackbraid, a Black Metal Musician With Native American Roots
Sgah’gahsowáh, the artist behind the one-man band, combines the genre’s traditional heavy sounds with a focus on nature. His new album, “Blackbraid II,” is out Friday.
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An Artist Whose Language Is Painting
Christina Quarles discusses representation, trades and protein shakes.
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Michelle Wie West Wants to Win the U.S. Women’s Open One More Time
Wie West, one of the savviest stars women’s golf has ever had, intends to step away after the U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach. She could be done as soon as Friday.