By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Clark and Reese put rivalry aside as Team USA chases World Cup gold
Angel Reese's Team USA photos drew a supportive comment from Fever teammate Raven Johnson, reigniting talk of her rivalry with Caitlin Clark
LaLiga's top earners for 2026-27: Mbappé leads a Real Madrid-heavy list
Kylian Mbappé leads LaLiga's salary rankings with a gross annual salary of €71.67 million. Real Madrid dominates the top ten, while Barcelon
Liga MX Apertura 2026: Transfer deadline set for September 11
Liga MX clubs have until September 11 at 11:59 PM to finalize rosters for Apertura 2026. Club América leads the pack after signing Carlos Ál
Juan Bernat on training with Messi: 'He's even better in practice'
Juan Bernat reveals Messi's genius shines brightest in small-sided games. The Spanish defender chose Eibar over big-money offers. He credits
Gabriel Jesus could make Barcelona debut at Mestalla this weekend
Gabriel Jesus has completed his first training sessions with Barcelona and could make his debut against Valencia at Mestalla. The Brazilian
Rare Fernando Mendoza card vanishes after grading attempt in Pennsylvania
A 13-year-old fan's prized Fernando Mendoza rookie card vanished after being handed to a local shop for regrading. Police in Canonsburg, Pen
Gilberto Mora to Barcelona: Three paths that could make it real
Gilberto Mora's move to Barcelona is plausible. Turning 18 in October 2026 clears FIFA hurdles. Tijuana's contract includes an exit mechanis
Sophie Cunningham's wave tattoo: a family bond rooted in faith
Sophie Cunningham's forearm tattoo is a matching wave design shared with her mother and sister. It symbolizes Isaiah 43:2 and the family sup
Paige Bueckers' awkward dance with Angel Reese goes viral before World Cup
A playful TikTok video shows Paige Bueckers attempting a hilariously awkward dance move while teammates laugh. The clip has gone viral as Te
Simone Biles faces backlash over alleged snub of WNBA's Sophie Cunningham
Riley Gaines alleges Simone Biles gave WNBA player Sophie Cunningham a cold reception at a Fever game. A viral Instagram post by Michael Buc
Angel Reese's net worth and WNBA salary: the business of the 'ATL Barbie'
Angel Reese has become a global sports and business icon, earning $9.4 million a year. Her move to the Atlanta Dream boosted ticket sales an
Christian Gonzalez: The Patriots' Colombian Cornerback Redefining Latino Stardom in the NFL
Christian Gonzalez, the New England Patriots' All-Pro cornerback, is emerging as the NFL's next Latino superstar. With Colombian roots and a