By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
World Cup 2026: SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles Hosts Eight Matches Including US vs. Paraguay
SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles will host eight World Cup 2026 matches, from group stage to quarter-finals. The US men's team opens against Para
World Cup 2026 Stadium Rules: What Fans in the US, Mexico, and Canada Need to Know
FIFA has released strict stadium rules for the 2026 World Cup, requiring transparent bags and banning backpacks, vuvuzelas, and pyrotechnics
Cooper Flagg and Duke's Arianna Roberson Spotted Together in Turks and Caicos
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg was seen on a luxury vacation in Turks and Caicos with Duke women's basketball center Arianna Roberson. T
Chivas vs. Cruz Azul: A Semifinal Decider at the Historic Estadio Jalisco
Chivas and Cruz Azul face off in a decisive semifinal second leg at Estadio Jalisco. Chivas hold a 2-2 draw from the first leg, while Cruz A
LAFC Faces Nashville SC as Son Heung-min's Goal Drought Deepens
LAFC heads to Nashville SC on Sunday night under pressure after three straight losses. Son Heung-min, despite leading MLS in assists, hasn't
Mbappé's Role at Real Madrid in Question After Arbeloa's Striker Hierarchy Comments
Kylian Mbappé says manager Álvaro Arbeloa told him he's the fourth-choice striker at Real Madrid, behind Mastantuono, Vinícius Jr., and Gonz
Tyler Glasnow's Rapid Recovery Could Speed Up Dodgers Return
Tyler Glasnow has resumed playing catch and may rejoin the Dodgers rotation directly. His 2.72 ERA in seven starts makes his return crucial
Pachuca Edges Pumas 1-0 in Tense Semifinal First Leg at Estadio Hidalgo
Oussama Idrissi's clinical finish gave Pachuca a 1-0 win over Pumas UNAM in the semifinal first leg. The match saw a red card for Pachuca's
LeBron James in 2026: Four Likely Landing Spots for the King's Next Move
LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent after the Lakers' elimination. At 41, he's still averaging 20 points per game. The Warriors, Clip
Trevor Lawrence Cuts His Signature Blonde Mane: A New Era for the Jaguars QB
Trevor Lawrence has cut his iconic blonde hair, confirmed in the Jaguars' 2026 schedule release video and by his wife's photos. The makeover
Messi's Two Goals and Assist Power Inter Miami's 5-3 Comeback Over Cincinnati
Lionel Messi tallied two goals and an assist in Inter Miami's 5-3 comeback win over FC Cincinnati. The Argentine star now leads MLS in goal
2026 World Cup Power Rankings: Spain Leads, Argentina Drops to Fifth
Spain sits atop the 2026 World Cup power rankings after dominating the Euro and Nations League. Brazil and Germany follow as top challengers