By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Brian Gutiérrez weighs Chivas exit amid safety worries in Guadalajara
Brian Gutiérrez is considering leaving Chivas after the Apertura due to safety concerns in Guadalajara. A return to MLS appears the most rea
Why Lamine Yamal deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or
Lamine Yamal led Spain to World Cup glory and powered Barcelona to domestic titles. With record-breaking numbers and pure artistry, he's the
Champions League all-time top scorers: Ronaldo, Messi, and the chase
Cristiano Ronaldo (141) and Lionel Messi (129) top the all-time Champions League scoring list. Robert Lewandowski is the only active player
Manuel Turizo to Headline NFL's First Madrid Game Halftime Show
Manuel Turizo will headline the halftime show at the NFL's first-ever game in Spain, set for November 8, 2026, at the Santiago Bernabéu. The
Jorge Gómez: The Mexican striker making his mark in French field hockey
Jorge Gómez has become a standout Mexican forward in France's top field hockey league. His journey from sending highlight reels to scoring i
Mourinho returns to Roma as Real Madrid chase second Champions League win
José Mourinho returns to the Stadio Olimpico, where he once led AS Roma to European glory. Real Madrid, fresh off a win over Inter, look to
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals he translated for Messi at award shows
Cristiano Ronaldo revealed he served as an informal English translator for Lionel Messi at international award ceremonies. The two legends s
Dallas Cowboys bring Mike Pettine out of retirement to fix defense
The Cowboys have hired Mike Pettine as senior defensive assistant after a rough start. The defense ranks last in rushing yards allowed. Pett
Jason Kelce skips ESPN's Monday Night Football again for London duties
Jason Kelce was absent from ESPN's Monday Night Football for the second week in a row, this time due to his NFL international media assignme
Chivas and Atlas settle for 1-1 in a rain-soaked Clásico Tapatío
Chivas and Atlas played to a 1-1 draw in the Clásico Tapatío. Ángel Sepúlveda equalized after a saved penalty, and Kevin Castañeda saw red l
William Contreras powers Brewers to 2-0 NLCS lead over Dodgers
William Contreras went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs to lead the Brewers to a 7-4 win over the Dodgers. Milwaukee now holds a 2-0 l
Cruz Azul's winless streak grows after Pumas draw, playoff spot at risk
Cruz Azul drew 3-3 with Pumas UNAM, extending its winless streak to four matches. The team has conceded nine goals in its last three Liga MX