By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Gilberto Mora's thumbs-up to Liverpool fans sparks transfer talk
Gilberto Mora turned 18 on October 15, making him eligible for a transfer. A thumbs-up to Liverpool fans at Estadio Caliente has ignited spe
Dana White warns UFC fighters who try ayahuasca are never the same
Dana White warns that UFC fighters who try ayahuasca are never the same, citing permanent personality shifts. He refuses to try the psychede
Pachuca vs Cruz Azul: Apertura 2026 playoff stakes at Estadio Hidalgo
Pachuca faces Cruz Azul at Estadio Hidalgo with playoff hopes on the line. Cruz Azul arrives after a 5-0 rout of Juárez, while Pachuca deals
Messi's Revenge: Two Goals and a Taunt for Atlanta's Alonso
Lionel Messi scored twice in Inter Miami's 3-1 win over Atlanta United, celebrating his second goal directly in front of defender Junior Alo
Barcelona's travel chaos before PSG clash tests Flick's squad depth
Barcelona's flight back from Sevilla was grounded by autumn storms, forcing an unscheduled overnight stay and canceling Sunday's tactical se
Diego Poncelet sets new skateboard speed record at 151.83 km/h
Diego Poncelet, a two-time world champion from Spain, has officially become the fastest skateboarder in history. He hit 151.83 km/h on a ste
Angel Reese and Gabby Williams Set for Historic WNBA Finals Clash
The 2026 WNBA Finals pit Angel Reese's Atlanta Dream against Gabby Williams' Golden State Valkyries. Both teams seek their first championshi
Lisandro Martínez fined by Manchester United after criticizing transfer policy
Manchester United fined Lisandro Martínez after he publicly criticized the club's transfer policy. The Argentine defender apologized for his
Sophie Cunningham calls for safer WNBA play after Angel Reese's physical postseason
Sophie Cunningham criticized Angel Reese's physical style during the WNBA playoffs, citing dangerous plays that risk injury. She called for
Bronny James faces harsh criticism as radio host suggests he quit basketball
Radio host Craig Carton publicly advised Bronny James to pursue business ventures outside professional sports. The young guard struggled dur
Brewers sweep Dodgers, reach first World Series since 1982
The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, winning Game 4 by a 6-4 score. Garrett Mitchell's go-ahead homer in the six
Mexican trio's Champions League minutes shrink to 11, raising alarms
Santiago Giménez played 11 minutes off the bench for Porto, while Álvaro Fidalgo remained on the bench for Betis and Obed Vargas was left ou