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Iliana Limón Romero

4 months

🧵 The @latimes sports staff has been through an incredibly difficult week that included the loss of six key sports reporters impacted by newsroom-wide layoffs. The changes have raised many questions among readers and the sports community we cover.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

Some news ... I am leaving the @orlandosentinel to become the deputy sports editor at the @latimes . I cannot thank the Sentinel enough for the immense opportunities and support during the past 13 years.

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@LAT_Iliana

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🧵 My first @latimes column ... Top Black voices keep leaving ESPN for a reason. Five sources at a range of levels at ESPN confirmed the New York Times’ report of intense stress and unhappiness among many journalists of color.

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@LAT_Iliana

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🧵 Some news ... I'm honored to share that I've been named the new sports editor / assistant managing editor for sports at the @latimes . It's a phenomenal team coming off back-to-back APSE grand slam wins.

Iliana Limón Romero named deputy sports editor of The Times

Iliana Limón Romero is joining the Los Angeles Times after an award-winning run at the Orlando Sentinel.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

. @jemelehill shares: “This isn’t a Rachel versus Maria story. This is a story about why they didn’t value Maria enough. ... ESPN collects Black faces, but it seems like that when those Black faces become Black voices, it’s a problem.”

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@LAT_Iliana

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I kept hoping we wouldn't have to report this news when Grant Wahl collapsed. He was an advocate for soccer writers, fans and the LGBTQ+ community. My heart breaks for @celinegounder , who gave me life-saving guidance for my immunocompromised husband early in the pandemic.

L.A. Times Sports

@latimessports

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Grant Wahl, a longtime U.S. soccer writer best known for his work at Sports Illustrated, collapsed during a World Cup match Friday in Qatar and later was pronounced dead at a hospital in Qatar

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

In addition to her talent on camera, Maria Taylor is known internally for working hard, mentoring young journalists of all backgrounds and establishing a foundation. She deserved clear, unambiguous support in the face of a tired diversity hire smear.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

2 years

With this promotion, I'm the first woman and first Mexican American to serve as sports editor at the @latimes . And I'm the only Latina sports editor at a major U.S. newspaper. Please support @AWSM_SportMedia and @NAHJ so we can fix the last one. #NAHJDeportes

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

First day of work at the Los Angeles Times. New email address is iliana.limonromero @latimes .com. 🙂

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

4 years

If you want to know how Ryan Newman could be standing and grinning in this photo after a horrific crash, I highly recommend @osgators ' look at the safety innovation's NASCAR embraced since Dale Earnhardt's death 19 years ago:

Ryan Newman survives crash thanks to NASCAR safety innovation

While anxiously awaiting word on Ryan Newman’s fate, his fellow drivers spent two excruciating hours hoping the new safety measures NASCAR put in place the past two decades would be enough to…

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

2 months

Massive breaking news from @GustavoArellano , @adamelmahrek , @PringleLATimes and @nathanfenno : Shohei Otani’s attorneys accuse interpreter of ‘massive theft’ tied to alleged gambling This story is developing, so check back often for updates ⤵️

Shohei Ohtani's attorneys accuse interpreter of 'massive theft' tied to alleged gambling

Representatives of Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani accused his interpreter of engaging in a 'massive theft' of the ballplayer’s funds to place bets with an allegedly illegal bookmaker.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

Basketball prodigy Zaila Avant-garde, who has three Guinness Word Records for dribbling, just won the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Amazing. 🔥

Scripps National Spelling Bee

@ScrippsBee

3 years

The first champion from Louisiana, #Speller133 Zaila Avant-garde wins the Scripps Cup! #SpellingBee #TheBeeIsBack

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

2 years

Friendly tip now that Miami has advanced in the NCAA tournament. The Hurricanes coach's name is spelled Jim Larrañaga. His grandfather was born in Cuba and he requested the school make sure his ñ is listed on everything they release.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

ESPN proudly touts it has hired more women and journalists of color than any other media company, but it also has the most jobs. The support for its diverse staff is weak. ESPN has few female executives of color with clout needed to resolve conflict.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

2 years

✨ I'm elated to welcome @TylerRickyTynes to the @latimes family. He's a phenomenal multimedia storyteller who will be our first sports culture critic. Tyler will help us cover all aspects of L.A. sports culture and its influence around the world. ✨

Tyler R. Tynes named L.A. Times sports culture critic

Award-winning multimedia journalist Tyler R. Tynes is joining the newsroom after stints at GQ Magazine and the Ringer.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

If you're going to require players answer media questions because it's essential for the tournament's success, then you have to answer questions too.

Ben Rothenberg

@BenRothenberg

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FFT president Gilles Moretton made a statement in French about Naomi Osaka's withdrawal, then repeated it in English, then left without taking questions. #RG21

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

I finally made it! ☺️

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

ESPN never had to be in this position. Read the full column for more on what went wrong, why it matters and how it can be fixed:

Commentary: "This isn't about Maria vs. Rachel:" ESPN must address pervasive race problems

Even before Rachel Nichols' comments about Maria Taylor surfaced, ESPN had failed its journalists of color by failing to invest in the leadership needed to address such a situation.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

1 year

It's been quite a year. Thanks to @meridak for the opportunity and to the @latimessports team for an incredibly rewarding 365 days. And we're just getting started. I could not be more excited about what's next.

Iliana Limón Romero promoted to Times assistant managing editor for Sports

She moves from deputy editor and becomes the news organization's first female sports editor.

www.latimes.com

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

4 years

Sweetest piñata fail. Also note the entire family laughing in the background 😂

Rex Chapman🏇🏼

@RexChapman

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They asked little man to hit the piñata. But he’s a lover...

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

Don't miss Sunday's @latimes sports section, which features our in-depth look at @Angels two-way marvel Shohei Ohtani. He has bypassed superstardom for something larger: superhero status. Art: @alyceaill Commentary: @dylanohernandez Feature: @Jack_A_Harris

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

4 years

If you're an @OrlandoCitySC fan, today is a great day to buy the @orlandosentinel . Fantastic work by @byjuliapoe , @BianchiWrites and photographer Stephen Dowell is featured on A1 and the sports cover. It's also the first time I've slid any Spanish into a big headline. ☺️

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

7 years

Orlando Pride defender Ali Krieger plays every minute of season, helps spur playoff run:

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

4 years

Wow. @ORLPride supporters have created a website. If you click each player photo, there are heartfelt messages from fans to players as they cope with missing the Challenge Cup. It's very sweet.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

5 months

The @orlandosentinel published the list of 600+ books banned in Orlando area public schools in compliance with legislation championed by Ron DeSantis. "Paradise Lost," "Fault in Our Stars," "Beloved" and so many more ...

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@Scott_Maxwell

5 months

Today's newspaper captures the breadth of this madness.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

2 years

✨ Coming Saturday, a special Los Angeles Times look back at the life and legacy of the legendary Vin Scully. The @latimes staff chronicles every major chapter of Scully's elite career. This one is a keeper. ✨

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

4 years

Orlando Pride star Ali Krieger confident club can beat ‘the best’ at NWSL Challenge Cup

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

🧵NEWS: . @kbaxter11 talks with Christen Press, who officially is Angel City FC's first player signee. The SoCal native discusses what it means to come home and her goals for the club. Her new coach also shares how she plans to showcase Press. #WoSo

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

1 year

Learn more about the Mexican flag football star Diana Flores, who was featured during a #SuperBowl ad: “It empowers women,” Flores said of flag football. “It gives equal representation on the field. So there’s no limits.”

Women fueling flag football's surging popularity: 'It’s accessible and inclusive'

Flag football is among the fastest-growing sports in the United States, and the sport has been surging, particularly among girls and women in Latin America.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

6 months

🧵In my role as president of @AWSM_SportMedia , I received dozens of calls and messages in the past 24 hours expressing outrage after Charissa Thompson said she fabricated quotes while working as a sideline reporter.

NFL reporter Charissa Thompson said she made up sideline reports. TV sports journalists are furious

Charissa Thompson, who has reported for Fox Sports and Amazon, said on a Barstool Sports podcast that she has fabricated remarks when she can't get access during the game.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

2 years

✨ Today is my one-year anniversary at the @latimes . It's been an incredibly busy and rewarding 365 days. I'm grateful for the warm welcome from everyone on staff and in the community. And I'm very excited about what's next ... ✨

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

2 years

Honored to work alongside the pros at the @latimes , who navigated tight deadlines to put together two gorgeous covers honoring the legendary voice of the @Dodgers Vin Scully. You can also read all our work here: With much more to come soon ...

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

6 months

🧵An early look at your Sunday @latimes sports cover ... Design: @hnalbandyan , with an illustration by Comrade and photo by @myung_chun Words: @ByJackHarris , @MikeDiGiovanna , @BillPlaschke , @dylanohernandez , @Sarah_IsabelVee & @BillShaikin Full coverage:

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

5 years

Student newspapers can do big things! 🙌🏾 What a great night for @statepress and @Cronkite_ASU .

Brian Stelter

@brianstelter

5 years

I called ASU student journalist @andrew_howard4 and asked how he landed tonight's scoop about Kurt Volker's resignation ()

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

paid more than $700 million for the naming rights to what will be known as Staples Center until Dec. 25, according to sources familiar with the terms, making it one of the biggest naming deals in sports history.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

Italia!!! 🇮🇹 You know who must be really happy? Pope Francis. Argentina wins yesterday; Italy today. Benedizioni!

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

🧵A thread I'm very excited about that includes an invitation for you. The @latimes is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Fernandomania with a multi-episode documentary series chronicling Fernando Valenzuela's impact on MLB, Los Angeles and the Mexican-American community.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

First vaccine shot completed today! So happy I almost hugged everyone at the very efficient @OCCC vaccine site. I got the Pfizer shot. Didn't hurt and my arm is just a little sore. 🥳

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

4 years

I wrote this headline 😂

Sentinel Sports

@orlandosports

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UCF Football Now: Knights thank their seniors, chase win over west Florida team

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

Thank you to @ESPN leaders who reached out about the points l made in this column. As @NAHJ Sports Task Force co-chair, @AWSM_SportMedia chair and an @NABJ member/ally, I'm grateful we can have meaningful conversations and work toward substantive change. #NAHJDeportes

Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

🧵 My first @latimes column ... Top Black voices keep leaving ESPN for a reason. Five sources at a range of levels at ESPN confirmed the New York Times’ report of intense stress and unhappiness among many journalists of color.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

Just led the last Orlando Sentinel sports department weekly team meeting of my tenure. The writers and editors sent me lunch from 4 Rivers and made a farewell video ahead of my last day on Friday. So grateful I had this time with such a wonderful group. 😭😭😭😭😭

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

2 years

Fans are loving @weareangelcity 's debut match, celebrating the club's second goal. Angel City is up 2-0 in the 13th minute and the crowd sounds like this ⤵️

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

7 years

Wow. Just watch. Credit to the co-hosts for letting Cris Carter keep going while emotionally discussing CTE.

Angel Rodriguez

@ajrod

7 years

This is a must watch. Riveting, emotional. The truth.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

🥳🥳🥳 VACCINE APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED! 🥳🥳🥳 It was tough getting in the system when it opened for my age group this morning, but I'm set to get my first shot at Orange County Convention Center on March 31. Finally!

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

2 years

Thanks to @BillPlaschke for insisting on meeting up with my parents, who are visiting Los Angeles this week. They now have the best stories to tell their friends back in El Paso.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

5 years

It seems fair to note amid all the UCF/Orlando/Apollos championship jokes. USF is currently paying $40,000 per home game for the right to play Depaul for a CBI championship. So it's OK if you buy one, but not if you finish with the best record? 🤔

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

Your Sunday @latimes sports page, chronicling an instant classic. Don't miss excellent work by @latbbolch and @BillPlaschke capturing UCLA's heartbreaking overtime loss. Subscribe to read the stellar sports section in digital e-edition or print form:

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@LAT_Iliana

2 years

NBA coaches continue to be vocal in response to the Uvalde shooting. Today, Gregg Popovich spoke at a Voto Latino rally in Texas.

Jose Arredondo

@sportsguyjose

2 years

Gregg Popovich took the podium for the @votolatino #StandWithUvalde community gathering. He started out by talking about how these deadly massacres happen in Texas, but nothing gets done. Popovich said they are out of line because they haven’t done anything.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

10 months

It's my birthday and I'm celebrating by giving away 10 memberships to @AWSM_SportMedia . The Association for Women in Sports Media is open to male and female members who support women working in all levels of sports media. DM me if you'd like to join 🥳

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

Great job, @brenna__smith . There's an army of women in media supporting you. Keep up the great work.

Brett Murphy

@BrettMmurphy

3 years

Our intern just published her first story with us and this is the vitriol she’s been met with. Just insane. Here’s the piece — it’s great and so is Brenna

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@LAT_Iliana

1 year

It is an honor to lead the @AWSM_SportMedia . I deeply appreciate the support and look forward to continuing to help the organization support women at all levels of sports media. Click here to join or donate to help support our cause:

Donate | Support AWSM

The Association for Women in Sports Media is a 501(c)3 international organization whose male and female membership supports women in sports media.

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AWSM

@AWSM_SportMedia

1 year

#AWSM is pleased to announce @LAT_Iliana has been reelected to a second term as the 2023-24 president! You can read more about her goals and decision to run again here:

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

"I received so many calls and texts and Twitter mentions, I thought my phone was going to melt down. ... My biggest fear wasn’t the unknown of leaving my professional home for the last 27 years, but the embarrassment that no one would give a damn."

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@LAT_Iliana

3 years

This was an important step, but there is a reason Jared Porter thought this was acceptable behavior. If you work in sports media, you can help by creating press boxes and work environments where women feel safe and can just do their jobs.

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@StevenACohen2

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We have terminated Jared Porter this morning . In my initial press conference I spoke about the importance of integrity and I meant it.There should be zero tolerance for this type of behavior.

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@LAT_Iliana

3 years

In an in-depth interview with @kbaxter11 , USWNT veteran @CarliLloyd shares how she mended a deep rift with her family and why she feels she will enter the Olympics in the best shape of her life.

Carli Lloyd on 2020: Worst of times, best of times as soccer star reunites with family

Soccer-wise, Carli Lloyd did not have a happy 2020. However, the year turned out to be one of her best once she reunited with her family from which she was estranged.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

My parents just posted in the family WhatsApp they got their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in El Paso. So grateful. 😭😭😭

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@LAT_Iliana

3 years

It’s a Westwood movement UCLA's dramatic Elite Eight win captured on A1 and sports covers of the Wednesday @latimes . The paper features @latbbolch 's can't miss work from courtside in Indianapolis.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

4 years

It's my birthday! 🥳 To celebrate, I'm giving away: 5 memberships/renewals to the National Association of Hispanic Journalists ( @NAHJ ) AND 5 memberships/renewals to the Association for Women in Sports Media ( @AWSM_SportMedia ).

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

2 years

It's an honor to help lead the Association for Women in Sports Media. I've served as chair and now step into the president's role. If you'd like to help @AWSM_SportMedia support women at all levels of sports media, we'd love to hear from you. DMs are open and email is in my bio

AWSM

@AWSM_SportMedia

2 years

Join us in welcoming @LAT_Iliana into her new role as #AWSM president. Her 2022-23 term begins today:

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@LAT_Iliana

1 year

Women's sports needs parity, fiery players and petty clapbacks. Those surprises and that drama from athletes who are ALL IN make it fun to watch. Poor sportsmanship is a star taunting a walk-on, intentionally injuring someone or cheating. None of that happened. Let them play.

WSLAM

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"I don’t fit in the box that y’all want me to be in. I'm too hood, I'm too ghetto, y'all told me that all year. When other people do it, y'all don't say nothing. This was for the people that look like me." - Angel Reese ❤️👑

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@LAT_Iliana

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FC Cincinnati has demonstrated no credible reason for revoking a well respected journalist's credentials. @LaurelPfahler should have her access reinstated immediately by @MLS . This isn't the way to build credibility and grow your league.

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@LAT_Iliana

3 years

🧵Five years ago, I could not process the number 49. I had interviewed hundreds of grieving families by that point in my career, but the number 49 sucked the oxygen out of Central Florida. What happened next made it almost impossible to leave Orlando.

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@LAT_Iliana

3 years

Hey, that's my sister sitting next to the @VP in El Paso. So proud of @mlimongarza and her efforts working with @HopeBorder to aid migrants in El Paso. Also, dope yellow blazer.🥰

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@LAT_Iliana

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What's it like to be Shohei Ohtani's teammate during the most remarkable season in @MLB history? @BillShaikin shares what he learned from the @Angels about playing alongside the superstar:

Beyond sobbing girls and screaming homers, Angels see another side of Shohei Ohtani

Even before Shohei Ohtani became the star of baseball this season, his teammates knew there was something special about him on and off the field.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

6 years

Hey, @UCF_Football fans, it's a great day to pick up the @orlandosentinel when you roll back into town. Great work on the front page & in sports section from @osknights @BianchiWrites @osmattmurschel @OS_Recruiting & more

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@LAT_Iliana

3 years

Just landed in Los Angeles for a 10-day visit ahead of moving. Two questions: Best tacos and best panaderia near LAX? Or the ones worth driving a bit to? Don't say In-N-Out.

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@LAT_Iliana

2 years

@kiki_solano Thank you for sharing your story. I'm the chair of the Association for Women in Sports Media. We're here to support you. My DMs are open. I'm sorry this happened, but please know there are better jobs out there in sports and your action -- despite any negative comments -- helps.

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Ali Krieger on World Cup call up from Jill Ellis: “I said, ‘I’m willing and ready to do whatever you need me to do.’ ... I don’t want to talk about the past, really. I want to keep moving forward. So, yeah, let’s go win this thing.'” | via @OSAliciaD

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@LAT_Iliana

6 years

BREAKING ON @ProSoccerUSAcom : Orlando Pride acquire Sydney Leroux, reuniting her with husband, Orlando City striker Dom Dwyer:

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@LAT_Iliana

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The son of Mexican immigrants, Tom Flores was the NFL’s first Hispanic coach, first to win a Super Bowl, then first to be a general manager and team president. @LATimesfarmer writes about the Hall of Famer who never focused on being a trailblazer.

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@LAT_Iliana

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🥳 We have more than 100 Latino staff members at the @latimes and I'm so proud we have this space to showcase Latino life. ~ Tenemos más de 100 empleados latinos en el @latimes y me siento muy orgulloso que ahora tenemos este espacio para celebrar el trabajo sobre y por latinos.

Los Angeles Times

@latimes

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📢: The @latimes is proud to announce "Latino life," a new section on our homepage. Check it out:

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@LAT_Iliana

3 years

😂 This person must be really, really disappointed on a daily basis.

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@LAT_Iliana

2 months

This is not acceptable. @AWSM_SportMedia is going to seek an explanation from the @NCAA regarding this equity in access issue. @lysgoldman , thank you for sharing your concerns. We will be in touch.

Lys Goldman

@lysgoldman

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I am one of four student journalists on @theblockm ’s hockey beat. We have covered and traveled to every single @umichhockey game this season. But when we tried to get credentials for the Frozen Four, we were told by @NCAAIceHockey that there were only two available seats. 🧵

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@LAT_Iliana

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Honored to pick up this @APSE_sportmedia grand slam award on behalf of the exceptional @latimes sports team. It's our third consecutive win of the organization's biggest prize and I'm confident the @latimessports staff is well on its way to a fourth. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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@LAT_Iliana

3 years

Pick up today's @latimes to read the whole Ohtani package featuring @alyceaill 's art. Special thanks to @allimyh for bringing this design to life. It includes Ohtani's name in Japanese characters, a unique bilingual splash for the @latimessports section.

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@LAT_Iliana

2 years

🚨🚨🚨 I'm giving away five copies of my friend @jemelehill 's new memoir "Uphill" released today. Jemele is a gifted writer who invites you along for her remarkable journey. DM me or email the address in my bio to reserve a copy. cc: @NABJSports

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

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Can confirm I've done dozens of interviews on and off the record about USF adamantly blocking UCF from joining the Big East. Now UCF is poised to join the Big 12 and leave USF behind. Former UCF coach George O'Leary tells @BianchiWrites , "You get what you deserve."

Mike Bianchi

@BianchiWrites

3 years

Former #UCF coach George O'Leary on #USF getting left behind by Big 12-bound Knights: "You get what you deserve." My column:

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

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✨ I'm very excited to welcome my friend home. Ed Guzman, a gifted editor and mentor, joins his hometown @latimes as our new deputy sports editor. ✨

Ed Guzman named deputy Sports editor of The Times

Ed Guzman is joining the Los Angeles Times Sports staff after previously serving as deputy editor of sports at ESPN's Andscape.

www.latimes.com

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

6 years

UCF QB McKenzie Milton on ESPN: "I'm just so proud of our boys, man. Hats off to Memphis, they played a great game. But to be a great team, you have to win games like this." | @osknights

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

It's my birthday! 🥳 To celebrate, I'm giving away 21 spots at the @AWSM_SportMedia convention next week. The #AWSM2021 spots are open to students and professionals. This thread highlights why you can't miss this. DM me to grab your slot. Do it! This is our opening session 👇🏽

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@LAT_Iliana

2 years

Fans roar as Maxime Crépeau, who was injured during the win, joins the #LAFC championship celebration via Facetime. His video was just shared on video boards.

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@LAT_Iliana

3 years

@PeteThamel Cincy also has to win in order for *any* Group of 5 team to get a look at the playoff next year.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

4 years

Orlando City CEO Alex Leitão says he's proud of players' decision to march in Black Lives Matter protests despite the coronavirus threat. It's part of the club's pledge to support players’ activism and do more: (📷Mark Thor/Orlando Pride)

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

4 years

Orlando Pride stars @Ashlyn_Harris , @alikrieger and @alexmorgan13 are among the Orlando Sentinel Central Floridian of the Year finalists for inspiring the community on and off the pitch during the past year. 👇🏽

OS Editorial Board

@OrlandoOpinion

4 years

Meet our 2019 Central Floridian of the Year finalists | Commentary

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

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Thank you so much, @DailyLoboAlumni , for this honor. I stand on the shoulders of mentors and friends who gave me my first shot at a career in journalism. 🤗

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

5 months

This cover was supposed to feature the Rams. Most @latimes subscribers will get this instead. Thanks to @hnalbandyan , @DreDay613 and the rest of the team for the quick change. For more from @ByJackHarris , @MikeDiGiovanna and @dylanohernandez , go to

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

2 years

🧵 ... It's my birthday! 🥳🥳🥳 To celebrate, I'm giving away 10 memberships or renewals for the @AWSM_SportMedia . The Association for Women in Sports Media strives to support women at all levels of sports media with networking, mentoring and professional development support.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 months

I could not be prouder of the @latimessports team for this massive accomplishment 🌟🌟🌟🌟

L.A. Times Sports

@latimessports

3 months

Los Angeles Times sports staff wins fourth consecutive APSE grand slam

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

😤😤😤 A 🧵 with many thoughts on this well-reported look at turmoil within ESPN. It is not hard to do the right thing and yet ESPN leadership has repeatedly failed. It has failed to support Black female journalists and failed to uphold values it touts.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

If Lloyd plays for the USWNT Saturday as expected, she’ll join former teammates Kristine Lilly and Christie Rampone (née Pearce) as the third player to appear in 300 international matches. She's grateful the milestone will come with her family back in her corner. #uswnt #woso

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

🧵The @latimes examines the impact Shohei Ohtani has had so far this season. First up, @dylanohernandez writes Ohtani is part of a wave ushering in a golden era for Japanese athletes.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

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I thought about not addressing Charissa Thompson's fabrication of quotes because it's so blatantly offensive to any journalist, but we can't assume everyone understands. So to be clear, this practice is wrong and doesn't represent the values of other women in sports media.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

Middle school Spanish teacher told me reading Sports Illustrated was a waste of time and would never help me get a job. 😂😂😂 ... I'm the sports editor of the Orlando Sentinel and she was so wrong.

Amanda Deibert

@amandadeibert

3 years

Tell me about a time someone told you that you would fail/what you wanted was impossible and you proved them wrong.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

2 years

To all my friends in the journalism industry nervous about getting the tap on the shoulder today, don't forget you have a network ready to support you and your job doesn't define your value. DMs are open if you need any help. 👊🏽 Bonus: Atticus and Scout photo to lift spirits.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

5 years

I applied for 35 summer internships during my junior year and was rejected by 36 papers. The New York Times sent me a rejection letter for an internship I didn't even apply for. Now I'm a sports editor. I worked hard and it all worked out.

Sally Herships

@sherships

5 years

Hey journalists- it's that time when my students are hearing about jobs & internships. I'd love share failure stories with them! To students it can seem like working reporters have never faced a failure: been rejected for a job, internship, etc! What's your #fail ?

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

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The Orlando Sentinel and Pro Soccer USA are hiring a new full-time reporter to cover Orlando City, Orlando Pride, MLS, NWSL and U.S. Soccer. Been a great job for everyone we've hired in the past and we look forward to adding a new voice. Official job posting coming soon.

Jordan Culver

@JordanCulver

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Some personal news: I'll be leaving the Orlando Sentinel after Orlando City's June 1 match against Montreal. This was a tough choice, and I'm forever grateful to . @osiliana , . @OSAliciaD and the Sentinel for giving me the opportunity to cover soccer.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

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🧵Star gymnast Simone Biles is still recovering from trauma, but she finds strength in helping others. Biles tells Times columnist @helenenothelen about the 35-city "Gold Over America" tour she hopes will show fans "they have a piece of gold in them."

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

🧵 An @latimes subscriber exclusive: Two-way @Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is shattering what we believe a baseball player can do. @dylanohernandez explains how Japanese Manga's Goro Shigeno inspired Ohtani's out-of-this world performances.

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

3 years

🧵An @latimes exclusive: @Kenny_Mayne : I’m leaving ESPN. You know that, but here’s the story in my own words "Last Monday afternoon, I hit 'send' to announce it was the end of the run, and the next 72 hours were like nothing I’ve before experienced."

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

4 years

Congrats to the @UCF_Football who have just about completed the Knight Watch, watching all 24 hours of the Knights' greatest hits on ESPNU. Enjoy the sleep. 😂

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Iliana Limón Romero

@LAT_Iliana

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I would not be the @latimes ' sports editor today if @helenenothelen had not pushed open doors for women in sports media. We had spirited disagreements, as editors and gifted writers often do, but it has been an immense honor to work with and learn from her. Thank you, Helene. 🐐

Helene Elliott

@helenenothelen

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Elliott: Thank you, readers, for helping my sportswriting dream come true

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