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By Lucia Fernandez

Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.

331 published stories
Cooper Flagg and Duke's Arianna Roberson Go Public with Their Romance
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Cooper Flagg and Duke's Arianna Roberson Go Public with Their Romance

NBA star Cooper Flagg and Duke center Arianna Roberson have confirmed their relationship with a TikTok video from Turks and Caicos. The coup

Shakira's 'Dai Dai' World Cup Anthem: A Roll Call of Football Legends
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Shakira's 'Dai Dai' World Cup Anthem: A Roll Call of Football Legends

Shakira's 'Dai Dai' honors football icons from Pelé to Mbappé. The song is a message of perseverance for young dreamers. It unites cultures

Yovanny Cruz Called Up by Yankees as Bullpen Struggles Mount
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Yovanny Cruz Called Up by Yankees as Bullpen Struggles Mount

The New York Yankees called up 26-year-old right-hander Yovanny Cruz from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after a difficult road trip and bul

América Femenil Sets Sights on CONCACAF Crown After Liga MX Triumph
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América Femenil Sets Sights on CONCACAF Crown After Liga MX Triumph

Club América Femenil won their third Liga MX title, ending a three-year drought. Now they face Gotham FC in the CONCACAF W Champions Cup sem

OG Anunoby Returns to Practice: Knicks' Defense Gets a Boost Ahead of ECF
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OG Anunoby Returns to Practice: Knicks' Defense Gets a Boost Ahead of ECF

OG Anunoby returned to full practice with the New York Knicks this weekend, recovering from a hamstring strain. His presence on defense coul

Pumas vs. Cruz Azul: The Clásico Capitalino Final That Will Decide Mexico City's Soccer Supremacy
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Pumas vs. Cruz Azul: The Clásico Capitalino Final That Will Decide Mexico City's Soccer Supremacy

Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul face off in the Clausura 2026 final, the third title series between the Mexico City rivals. The history is perfectl

Cavaliers Block Knicks Fans from Buying ECF Tickets—Will It Work?
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Cavaliers Block Knicks Fans from Buying ECF Tickets—Will It Work?

The Cavaliers are limiting ticket purchases to Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Western New York residents to prevent a Knicks takeover. Similar effo

Detroit Pistons' Game 7 Collapse: What Went Wrong and Who Might Leave
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Detroit Pistons' Game 7 Collapse: What Went Wrong and Who Might Leave

The Detroit Pistons' historic Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers exposed deep flaws in their young core. Jalen Duren's future is uncerta

Luka Dončić and Lakers Map Out Recovery and Roster Strategy in Private Summit
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Luka Dončić and Lakers Map Out Recovery and Roster Strategy in Private Summit

Luka Dončić held a closed-door meeting with Lakers executives to coordinate his hamstring rehab and offseason roster planning. He will not p

Messi Breaks Inter Miami's Home Jinx at Nu Stadium with Goal and Assist
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Messi Breaks Inter Miami's Home Jinx at Nu Stadium with Goal and Assist

Lionel Messi ended Inter Miami's 'new stadium curse' with a goal and assist in a 2-0 win over Portland Timbers. The victory snapped a four-g

Real Madrid's Crisis: Could Mourinho's Iron Fist Restore Order?
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Real Madrid's Crisis: Could Mourinho's Iron Fist Restore Order?

Real Madrid faces its worst disciplinary crisis in years, with internal fights and a lack of chemistry under previous coaches. Florentino Pé

NYC Neighborhood Passport Brings 2026 World Cup to the Boroughs
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NYC Neighborhood Passport Brings 2026 World Cup to the Boroughs

Starting June 11, the NYC Neighborhood Passport offers free access to cultural, sporting, and recreational activities across the five boroug