By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
LAFC's Slide Continues: Son Heung-min Struggles as Team Drops to 10th in MLS
LAFC has dropped to 10th in the MLS standings after three consecutive league defeats. Son Heung-min is enduring a goal drought, and Denis Bo
América's Yellow Ghost Haunts Cruz Azul's Liga MX Final Prep
Club América, eliminated in the quarterfinals, still disrupts Cruz Azul's final preparations. Heavy rain in Mexico City halted a repaint job
New York Secures 1,000 $50 World Cup Tickets for Local Residents
Mayor Zohran Mamdani secures 1,000 $50 tickets for New York City residents to the 2026 World Cup. The tickets are non-transferable and inclu
Gilberto Mora: The 17-Year-Old Mexican Midfielder Sparking a Global Scouting War
Gilberto Mora, the 17-year-old Xolos de Tijuana midfielder, has become the most sought-after young talent in Mexican football. European gian
Sophie Cunningham Brings WNBA Star Power to SI Swimsuit Issue
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham debuts in the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, shot on Captiva Island. She joins Napheesa Colli
Cooper Flagg and Arianna Roberson Go Public with Their Romance
NBA Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg and Duke women's basketball center Arianna Roberson have confirmed their relationship. The couple shared
Ken Griffey Jr. Lists Windermere Lakefront Mansion for $27 Million
Ken Griffey Jr. is selling his primary residence in Windermere, Florida, for $27 million. The 22,000-square-foot mansion on Cypress Lake fea
FIFA Strips 11 NFL Stadiums of Corporate Names for 2026 World Cup, Atlanta Gets Exception
FIFA's clean stadium policy forces 11 NFL venues to drop corporate names for the 2026 World Cup. Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium gets an exe
Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's Luxury Mansions Lead Football's Real Estate Elite
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo top the list of footballers with the most extravagant homes, from a $10.8 million Florida mansion to a €1
Thunder's Hartenstein Sparks Outrage with Hair Pull on Spurs' Castle
Isaiah Hartenstein's flagrant hair pull on rookie Stephon Castle went uncalled, fueling demands for a league suspension. The Thunder evened
Victor Wembanyama's Agent Meets Lakers GM to Study Kobe Bryant's Training Blueprint
Victor Wembanyama's agent, Bouna Ndiaye, met with Lakers GM Rob Pelinka to study Kobe Bryant's training methods. The session covered Bryant'
Neymar's Calf Injury Puts Brazil's World Cup Hopes on Edge
Neymar Jr. sustained a calf injury during a Santos match against Coritiba, sparking concern for Brazil's World Cup campaign. Medical exams r