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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.

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Luka Dončić Eyes Game 3 Return as Lakers Face Must-Win Against Thunder
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Luka Dončić Eyes Game 3 Return as Lakers Face Must-Win Against Thunder

Luka Dončić is determined to play in Game 3 against the Thunder, but his grade 2 hamstring strain may keep him sidelined. The Lakers face a

Lakers' Austin Reaves Calls Out Referee's 'Disrespectful' Gesture in Game 2 Loss to Thunder
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Lakers' Austin Reaves Calls Out Referee's 'Disrespectful' Gesture in Game 2 Loss to Thunder

Austin Reaves reported that referee John Goble shouted directly in his face during a jump-ball positioning dispute. The Lakers guard called

World Cup 2026 Hotel Prices Surge in US Host Cities: What Latino Fans Need to Know
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World Cup 2026 Hotel Prices Surge in US Host Cities: What Latino Fans Need to Know

Hotel prices in World Cup 2026 US host cities like Miami and New York have doubled, with rates exceeding $500 per night. Experts warn that d

Messi and Bad Bunny Team Up for Adidas' World Cup 2026 Campaign
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Messi and Bad Bunny Team Up for Adidas' World Cup 2026 Campaign

Adidas launches 'A Legend is Born,' a cinematic short film featuring Lionel Messi and Bad Bunny. The campaign celebrates football's global r

Valverde and Tchouaméni Clash Sparks Emergency Crisis Meeting at Real Madrid
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Valverde and Tchouaméni Clash Sparks Emergency Crisis Meeting at Real Madrid

Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni have had a second violent confrontation in less than two days, leading to Valverde's hospitalization.

Luka Dončić's MRI Reveals Extended Recovery, Lakers Face Tough Playoff Road
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Luka Dončić's MRI Reveals Extended Recovery, Lakers Face Tough Playoff Road

Luka Dončić's latest MRI indicates his Grade 2 hamstring strain could sideline him until late May, jeopardizing his return for the Lakers' c

Knicks Aim to Close Out Sixers in Philadelphia With No Room for Error
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Knicks Aim to Close Out Sixers in Philadelphia With No Room for Error

After a gritty Game 2 win, the Knicks travel to Philadelphia with a 2-0 series lead. Jalen Brunson's clutch scoring and a disciplined defens

OG Anunoby's Hamstring Injury: Knicks Face Tough Road Ahead Without Key Defender
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OG Anunoby's Hamstring Injury: Knicks Face Tough Road Ahead Without Key Defender

OG Anunoby left Game 2 with a right hamstring injury, and MRI results will determine his availability. Best-case scenarios suggest he could

Lionel Messi's Garage: Why the Ferrari F430 Spider Is His Crown Jewel
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Lionel Messi's Garage: Why the Ferrari F430 Spider Is His Crown Jewel

Lionel Messi's car collection includes a Ferrari F430 Spider as his favorite, plus Maseratis and SUVs. His choices blend Italian engineering

Real Madrid's Mbappé-Vinícius Jr. Dilemma: Can Two Stars Share the Same Space?
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Real Madrid's Mbappé-Vinícius Jr. Dilemma: Can Two Stars Share the Same Space?

Real Madrid may sell Kylian Mbappé after internal tensions with Vinícius Jr., who demands contract guarantees. Barcelona targets Marc Cucure

USC and UCLA Battle for Big Ten Supremacy on the Recruiting Trail
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USC and UCLA Battle for Big Ten Supremacy on the Recruiting Trail

USC holds the No. 3 class for 2027, while UCLA surges to No. 4 under new coach Bob Chesney. Both programs are building for the Big Ten era,

Knicks vs 76ers Playoff Schedule: Game Times, TV Channels, and Streaming for Latino Fans
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Knicks vs 76ers Playoff Schedule: Game Times, TV Channels, and Streaming for Latino Fans

The New York Knicks lead the series 1-0 after a dominant 137-98 win. Jalen Brunson scored 35 points. Find game times, TV channels, and strea