By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Diego Pavia and 9 Other Undrafted Talents Who Could Shine in the NFL
Diego Pavia, a Heisman finalist from Vanderbilt, went undrafted due to size concerns but signed with the Ravens. Haynes King, ACC Player of
Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt's Heisman Finalist, Gets His Shot with the Baltimore Ravens
Diego Pavia, the Vanderbilt quarterback who led the Commodores to a historic 10-win season and won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, will
Georgia Tech Opens Dorms to World Cup Fans in Atlanta for 2026
Georgia Tech launches 'Soccer Stays GT' for the 2026 World Cup, converting dorms into housing for fans and workers. Rates start at $237 per
NBA Playoffs Heat Up: Lakers and Knicks Face Critical Road Games
The Lakers face the Rockets in Houston for Game 3, while the Knicks battle the Hawks in Atlanta. Broadcasts shift to NBC, Peacock, and Prime
Tom Brady Bets on Fernando Mendoza as His Raiders Heir: A New Chapter for Latino Quarterbacks
Tom Brady has chosen Fernando Mendoza as the Raiders' quarterback of the future, personally overseeing his development. The No. 1 draft pick
Jen Vrabel: The Athlete and Partner Behind Mike Vrabel's NFL Career
Jen Vrabel, a former Ohio State volleyball standout, has been a steady force behind Mike Vrabel's NFL coaching career. The couple's 25-year
Luka Doncic's Hamstring Strain Puts Lakers in a Delicate Playoff Position
Luka Doncic is sidelined with a grade 2 hamstring strain, requiring about 29 days of recovery. The Lakers are favorites against Houston but
Fernando Mendoza's Record Rookie Contract with Raiders Signals New Era for Latino Quarterbacks
Fernando Mendoza's projected $54.6 million rookie contract with the Las Vegas Raiders would be the largest in NFL history for a first-year p
Diego Pavia's 2026 NFL Draft Journey: Why the Vanderbilt QB Waits Beyond Round One
Diego Pavia, the beloved Vanderbilt quarterback, was not selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Scouts cite physical limitations
Messi Sees Himself in LEGO Form and His Reaction Reveals a Shift in Priorities
Lionel Messi saw a custom LEGO set of his career and joked his kids might like it more than his goals. The set is part of a larger 2026 Worl
Chucky Lozano's San Diego Standoff: A $6 Million Dilemma
San Diego FC's star signing Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano is training alone despite a $6 million salary after a fallout with coach Mikey Varas. Th
The 5 Greatest Latino First Basemen Who Redefined MLB History
Albert Pujols, Miguel Cabrera, Rod Carew, Orlando Cepeda, and Rafael Palmeiro are the five greatest Latino first basemen in MLB history. The