Jesus Acevedo Jr.

Jesus Acevedo Jr. is the Editor-in-Chief of The Bayoucitian. He's an award-winning bilingual journalist from Houston, TX. A graduate of the University of Houston, he has written for the Houston Chronicle, La Voz de Houston, MLSsoccer.com, and ProSoccerUSA. Before becoming a journalist, Jesus spent his early 20s drumming his way across Houston with two bands — Shortcomings and InsertNameHere. The memories that Jesus made as a musician were the seeds that started the idea for the comedy, Houmans: The Series.

Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez saved two penalty kicks to send La Albiceleste to the Copa America Semi-Finals.

‘Dibu’ Martínez’s hero status grows after more penalty shootout heroics

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HOUSTON – In three short years as a senior national team player, Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano ‘Dibu‘ Martínez has already achieved a legendary national hero status for Argentina. The legend grew larger Thursday night in Argentina’s Copa American quarterfinal match against Ecuador, where the 6’5 goalkeeper saved two penalties to send La Albiceleste to the Copa […]

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Episode 24 | Boston Celtics | JJ Redick and Lakers | Kenny Atkinson & Cavs | Thunder & Bulls trade

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This NBA season is over. The Boston Celtics are the 2024 NBA Champions and will raise a record-setting 18th championship banner, breaking a tie with the L.A. Lakers. This week on Hoopstrology, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and The Zodiac GM discuss what made the Boston Celtics click all season (00:54). The Los Angeles Lakers have their

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Episode 23 | Boston Celtics | Dallas Mavericks | Lakers | Rudy T

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This week on Hoopstrology, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM answer three questions, then discuss the 2024 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. First, what has Boston done right in the NBA Finals (1:31)? Can Dallas turn it around (8:33)? With Dan Hurley opting to stay at UConn, who should the Lakers target (16:36)?

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Episode 21 | Timberwolves vs Nuggets | Pacers vs Knicks | Conference Finals Predictions

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The Conference Finals are here! But before the games tip off, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM recap both Game 7s from the weekend, and how they played out. First up, the Minnesota Timberwolves took down the defending NBA Champions, Denver Nuggets (4:59), so how should Denver add to its roster (13:20)? Then, in

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Episode 20 | Budenholzer and Phoenix | Lee and Hornets | Twolves vs Nuggets | NY vs Indiana

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This week on Hoopstrology, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM get you caught up with some of the latest news from the NBA world. First up, the guys talk about Zodiac GM’s Synergy Mock Draft based on the recent NBA Draft Lottery. Then, is Mike Budenholzer the answer the Phoenix Suns have been looking

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Episode 19 | Twolves potential | Suns flame out | OKC Thunder | Western Conference

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The NBA Playoffs are in full swing as two teams have booked their ticket to the second round. This week, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM are back to break down the latest in the NBA. First, the Minnesota Timberwolves made easy work of the Phoenix Suns, what’s their potential the rest of the

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Episode 17 | March Madness | Houston | UConn | North Carolina | Purdue

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March Madness is here! In a shortened episode, Jesus Acevedo and the Zodiac GM break down each No. 1 seed in the NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament to see who has the best astrological synergy to reach the Final Four and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. First up, the Houston Cougars of the South Region

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