By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Barcelona's 2026 Rebuild: Five Key Exits to Watch as Club Charts New Course
FC Barcelona is preparing a significant squad restructuring for the 2026/27 season. High wages and a need for renewal are pushing key player
UCLA Bruins Look to New Trio to Lead Statistical Charge in Upcoming Season
Following a major roster overhaul, the UCLA Bruins are counting on Eric Dailey Jr., Trent Perry, and Sergej Macura to step up as statistical
Armando 'La Hormiga' González Attracts European Interest as Transfer Window Nears
Sporting CP has made formal contact with Chivas de Guadalajara regarding striker Armando 'La Hormiga' González. At least three other Europea
Veteran L.A. Sportscaster Randy Rosenbloom Retires, Moves East After 55-Year Career
Randy Rosenbloom concludes a 55-year broadcasting career in Los Angeles, moving to Greenville, South Carolina. His legacy includes narrating
Fernando Mendoza Tops 2026 NFL Draft Projections, But Hidden Gems Await
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the consensus favorite for the #1 overall pick. Beyond him and Alabama's Ty Simpson, the class featu
UCLA's New Recruits Challenge Returning Players for Starting Spots
UCLA's basketball team welcomes a wave of new talent, including transfers Jaylen Petty and Filip Jovic. Returning players like Eric Dailey J
UCLA Football Builds Stability Through Strategic Transfer Portal Moves
UCLA football is finding unexpected stability in the turbulent transfer portal era by strategically adding 10 players from James Madison. He
Dodger Stadium's $45 Cooler Cup Sparks Debate on Fan Spending in 2026
Dodger Stadium's new cooler-shaped souvenir cup, priced at nearly $45, drew long lines and sharp criticism during the series against the Tex
MLB's New ABS Challenge System Sparks Confusion as Players Accidentally Trigger Reviews
Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball Strike system is leading to accidental reviews as players' routine equipment adjustments are misi
World Cup 2026: Penn Station Entry Restrictions to Reroute NYC Commuters
Key entrances to New York's Penn Station will be reserved for World Cup ticket holders on match days, impacting thousands of daily commuters
Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner Offers Discounts and Expanded Service for 2026 World Cup in California
Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner will offer a 20% discount on tickets for travel during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in California. The service will ad
Shohei Ohtani Honors Teammate Miguel Rojas with Touching Tribute After Father's Passing
Shohei Ohtani wore the initials 'MR' on his cap while pitching to honor teammate Miguel Rojas, whose father had just passed away. Rojas, dem