Sporting A Latino Vibe!

Dear qvReaders,

Welcome to qv19-The Sports Issue! Whether you're a sports fan, an athlete yourself, or you just like to look at all the handsome guys putting their heart and soul into their game, we've got something really special cooked up for you in this issue! For the first time ever, we have decided to do an issue dedicated to Sports!

We Latinos have some of the greatest athletes in the world. We've got champion boxers like Oscar de la Hoya and Fernando Vargas, and baseball greats like Sammy Sosa and the highest-paid baseball player in Major League Baseball, Alex Rodriguez.

The QV community also has some sports champions like figure skater Rudy Galindo or gold medal Olympic diver Greg Louganis.

As QV men, we're often faced with the stereotype that we aren't athletic or that we don't like anything about sports. In other words, if you're QV, then sports such as football or basketball aren't a part of your life. Well, it's time to prove everyone wrong as we Latinos not only think about sports, but also watch and play them, too.

Many Latinos even have favorite athletes as well, and in this issue, you'll see who their favorites are and why they are their favorites. Plus, in keeping in line with the theme of sports, you'll see a 4-page spread featuring some very attractive boxers! These sports pictures are great, and it features the work of photographer Michael McDevitt. And what about if you want to play sports? In a QV friendly environment? In this issue, we'll show you some great opportunities for you to become an athlete, that is, an athlete in a QV-friendly environment!

So get ready for this special issue of qvMagazine! It will make you want to get out your football helmets, your boxing gloves, your baseball bat, your basketball shoes, your tennis racket or whatever you have, and become an athlete today! Enjoy qv19!

--The qvStaff