Sebastian de la Cruz Sings National Anthem at NASL Soccer Game

Many will remember America’s Got Talent veteran, eleven-year-old Sebastien de la Cruz, when he was propelled to even greater fame during the 2013 NBA Finals after singing the National Anthem before Game 3 in San Antonio. After Sebastien appeared on TV singing the Star-Spangled Banner, a slew of insensitive and racist commentary followed on Twitter. Sebastien responded with integrity and a determination to not let those shallow comments affect him. Since that incident, young Sebastien has been booked solid to sing the National Anthem at sporting events all over. Follow the link below for images:

Sebastien de la Cruz sings the National Anthem before an NASL soccer game in San Antonio

WNBA Finals Game 2 – Detroit Shock vs. San Antonio Silver Stars

SAN ANTONIO — The Detroit shock went up two games to one in the five-game WNBA Finals series tonight as they beat the San Antonio Silver Stars 69 – 61 in San Antonio. The Shock’s Katie Smith posted 22 points on the night to lead her team to victory in the Alamo City. Photos from Game 2 of the WNBA Finals can be viewed and licensed for editorial content at PressPhoto International.

San Antonio's Erin Buescher (7) and Detroit's Deanna Nolan (14) race for the ball during Game 2 of the WNBA Championship Finals between the Detroit Shock and the San Antonio Silver Stars, Oct. 3, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. Detroit won 69 - 61 to go up 2 - 0 in the five-game series. (Darren Abate/pressphotointl.com)

San Antonio's Becky Hammon (25) makes a move for the ball during Game 2 of the WNBA Championship Finals between the Detroit Shock and the San Antonio Silver Stars, Oct. 3, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. Detroit won 69 - 61 to go up 2 - 0 in the five-game series. (Darren Abate/pressphotointl.com)

San Antonio's Sophia Young (33) shoots the ball over Detroit's Taj McWilliams-Franklin (44) during Game 2 of the WNBA Championship Finals between the Detroit Shock and the San Antonio Silver Stars, Oct. 3, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. Detroit won 69 - 61 to go up 2 - 0 in the five-game series. (Darren Abate/pressphotointl.com)

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WNBA Photos – Washington Mystics vs. San Antonio Silver Stars

SAN ANTONIO — The Washington Mystics left the AT&T Center empty-handed tonight as the Silver Stars sent them packing with a final score of 63 – 52. Washington was limited to only six points in the fourth quarter. San Antonio’s Becky Hammon recorded a game-high 20 points in the win.

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San Antonio’s Becky Hammon (25) drives to the net past Washington’s Crystal Langhorne (1) during the WNBA game between the San Antonio Silver Stars and the Washington Mystics, June 6, 2008, at the AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio won 63 – 52. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

San Antonio’s Vickie Johnson (55) guards Washington’s Alana Beard (20) during the WNBA game between the San Antonio Silver Stars and the Washington Mystics, June 6, 2008, at the AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

San Antonio head coach Dan Hughes gestures during the WNBA game between the San Antonio Silver Stars and the Washington Mystics, June 6, 2008, at the AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio won 63 – 52. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

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Barack Obama Primary Election Night Coverage

SAN ANTONIO — Barack Obama spent the March 4 election night with fans in front of San Antonio’s historic Municipal Auditorium. As election results were reported, Obama spoke and greeted fans in the outdoor venue.

The entire set of photos from the Barack Obama event can be viewed and licensed for editorial content at PressPhotoIntl.com.

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, and his wife Michelle, greet fans during a rally held on the night of the Texas primary election, March 4, 2008, in front of the Municipal Auditorium building in San Antonio, Texas. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, and his wife Michelle, greet fans during a rally held on the night of the Texas primary election, March 4, 2008, in front of the Municipal Auditorium building in San Antonio, Texas. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Barack Obama speaks to veterans in Texas

SAN ANTONIO — US presidential candidate Barack Obama spoke to an audience at the American GI Forum residence for veterans, March 3, 2008, where he answered questions about his plans for the future handling of veterans’ affairs.

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2008 Democratic US Presidential Candidate Barack Obama speaks about veterans affairs to an audience at the American GI Forum residence for veterans, March 3, 2008, in San Antonio, Texas.
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2008 Democratic US Presidential Candidate Barack Obama speaks about veterans affairs to an audience at the American GI Forum residence for veterans, March 3, 2008, in San Antonio, Texas.
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Barack Obama Begins Texas Campaign

2008 US presidential candidate Barack Obama made his first Texas campaign stop in San Antonio today, speaking before a crowd of thousands at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on the city’s West Side. Obama held a round table discussion about housing disparities, with members of the local community, before moving to the outdoor amphitheater to address the crowd.

The entire set of images by contributor Darren Abate is available for editorial license at the PressPhotoIntl.com main site.

Barack Obama speaks to a crowd of thousands Tuesday in San Antonio, Texas.
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Barack Obama jokes with a member of the audience during his speech in San Antonio, Texas, his first stop on his Texas campaign.
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Barack Obama waves to a crowd of supporters during his speech in San Antonio, Tuesday afternoon.
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Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa supports Hillary Clinton in Texas

Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was in San Antonio today, along with former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Henry Cisneros, speaking to Hillary Clinton suporters at Clinton’s San Antonio presidential campaign headquarters.

The full set of photos by staff photographer Darren Abate can be viewed and licensed at PressPhotoIntl.com.

Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa speaks to an assembly of presidential candidate Hillary Clinton supporters, Feb. 18, 2008, at Clinton’s presidential campaign headquarters in San Antonio. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Henry Cisneros (L) and Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (R) arriving to speak to an assembly of presidential candidate Hillary Clinton supporters, Feb. 18, 2008, at Clinton’s presidential campaign headquarters in San Antonio. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Actress America Ferrera Supports Hillary Clinton in San Antonio

Actress America Ferrera spoke to a gathering of Hillary Clinton supporters in San Antonio, Texas, this morning, prior to a local block walking campaign. The entire set by contributor Darren Abate can be seen at PressPhotoIntl.com

Actress America Ferrera speaks at Hillary Clinton pep rally
Actress America Ferrera, best-known for her role as Betty Suarez on the ABC television program Ugly Betty, speaks to a group of people who assembled to support presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at a pep rally, Feb. 17, 2008, at the Clinton presidential campaign headquarters in San Antonio. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Actress America Ferrera speaks at Hillary Clinton pep rally
Actress America Ferrera, best-known for her role as Betty Suarez on the ABC television program Ugly Betty, speaks to a group of people who assembled to support presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at a pep rally, Feb. 17, 2008, at the Clinton presidential campaign headquarters in San Antonio. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Hillary Clinton “Solution for America” Rally

Freshly posted on the PressPhoto International main site are contributor Darren Abate’s photos from 2008 democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s Solutions for America rally held on the campus of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas.

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Click this link to see the entire set from Hillary Clinton’s rally, at PressPhoto International.