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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.

332 published stories
Lakers Face Thunder Next If They Close Out Rockets in Game 6
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Lakers Face Thunder Next If They Close Out Rockets in Game 6

The Lakers must first close out the Rockets in Game 6. If they do, the OKC Thunder await in the Western Conference semifinals. The Thunder s

Miami Grand Prix 2026: A Jobs Engine for the Latino Community
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Miami Grand Prix 2026: A Jobs Engine for the Latino Community

The 2026 Miami Grand Prix is set to generate over 5,000 temporary jobs, prioritizing Latino neighborhoods. The event's $470 million economic

Mexico's World Cup Prep Begins with Liga MX Core, Teen Prodigy Gilberto Mora
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Mexico's World Cup Prep Begins with Liga MX Core, Teen Prodigy Gilberto Mora

Javier Aguirre calls up 12 Liga MX players, led by Chivas de Guadalajara, for an early five-week training camp. Teen midfielder Gilberto Mor

Austin Reaves Nears Return for Lakers' Game 5 Against Rockets
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Austin Reaves Nears Return for Lakers' Game 5 Against Rockets

Austin Reaves is expected to return for Game 5 against the Rockets after a month out with an oblique strain. His comeback could provide a cr

Sophie Cunningham's $665K Fever Deal: The Real Story Behind the One-Year Contract
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Sophie Cunningham's $665K Fever Deal: The Real Story Behind the One-Year Contract

Sophie Cunningham's $665,000 contract with the Indiana Fever is one of the WNBA's richest, but she says it's not about the cash. The guard w

LAFC Puts Grasshopper Club Zurich Up for Sale After Fan Revolt
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LAFC Puts Grasshopper Club Zurich Up for Sale After Fan Revolt

LAFC's ownership group has put Grasshopper Club Zurich up for sale after fan protests and poor results. The Swiss club faces relegation and

How Much It Really Costs to Complete the 2026 World Cup Album in the U.S.
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How Much It Really Costs to Complete the 2026 World Cup Album in the U.S.

The Panini 2026 World Cup album requires 980 stickers, making it the largest ever. In the U.S., buying boxes and trading can cut costs from

Messi Drives Inter Miami's Billion-Dollar Business Machine
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Messi Drives Inter Miami's Billion-Dollar Business Machine

Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami turned the club into a $1.3 billion franchise. His brand drives revenue from sponsorships to real esta

Luis Enrique Calls PSG vs Bayern 5-4 Thriller the Best Match He's Ever Seen
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Luis Enrique Calls PSG vs Bayern 5-4 Thriller the Best Match He's Ever Seen

Luis Enrique called PSG's 5-4 win over Bayern Munich the best match he's ever coached. The Spanish manager praised both teams' relentless in

Cristiano Ronaldo's Genuine Surprise at His LEGO Minifigure Wins Over Fans
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Genuine Surprise at His LEGO Minifigure Wins Over Fans

Cristiano Ronaldo's authentic reaction to his LEGO minifigure has gone viral. The campaign includes Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, connecti

WNBA 2026 Opener: Caitlin Clark vs Paige Bueckers in Fever-Wings Showdown
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WNBA 2026 Opener: Caitlin Clark vs Paige Bueckers in Fever-Wings Showdown

The WNBA season kicks off May 9 with Caitlin Clark's Fever hosting Paige Bueckers' Wings. The game features four No. 1 draft picks and marks

Charly Rodríguez Cut from Mexico's World Cup Roster in Surprise Decision
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Charly Rodríguez Cut from Mexico's World Cup Roster in Surprise Decision

Charly Rodríguez, a regular in El Tri's recent successes, has been dropped from Mexico's 2026 World Cup roster. The decision reflects fierce