By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
World Cup Veterans with Five Appearances Face the Same Modern Challenge
Players with five World Cup appearances share a common hurdle: adapting to the speed of today's game. Mexico's Rafael Márquez and Guillermo
Ranking the 10 Players Who Will Decide the 2026 NBA Finals: Knicks vs. Spurs
The 2026 NBA Finals pit the New York Knicks against the San Antonio Spurs in a clash of contrasting styles. We rank the ten players most lik
Cruz Azul Eyes Major World Cup Payout from Lira and Ditta Selections
Cruz Azul will receive a baseline $500,000 from FIFA's Club Benefits Programme after Erik Lira (Mexico) and Willer Ditta (Colombia) were sel
Spain and Mbappe Lead the Soccer Gods' Favor for World Cup Glory
Spain enters the 2026 World Cup as the betting favorite, riding an unbeaten run since 2023. Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race, aiming
Mexico and Javier Aguirre Go All In on Youth for World Cup Redemption
Javier Aguirre has selected 13 new players for Mexico's World Cup roster, signaling a major generational shift. Teenager Gilberto Mora could
SoFi Stadium Workers Vote on Strike Ahead of World Cup Opening Match
Unite Here Local 11 union members vote on a strike authorization at SoFi Stadium, demanding higher wages and rejecting FIFA's sensitive data
Houston’s World Cup Watch Parties: Where to Catch the Action
Houston is hosting the FIFA Fan Festival in East Downtown, with giant screens, global food, and live music. Sports bars in Uptown, Midtown,
EA FC 26's World Cup Mode Drops June 4 with 53 National Teams and Ultimate Team Overhaul
EA FC 26's 'The World's Game' tournament launches June 4 with 53 national teams. Ultimate Team gets a Festival of Football campaign with new
Argentina's Messi Trains Separately in Kansas City, But Team Optimistic for World Cup Opener
Lionel Messi worked individually during Argentina's first training session in Kansas City due to left hamstring fatigue. Manager Lionel Scal
American climber Tyler Andrews shatters Everest speed record in under 10 hours
Tyler Andrews, a 36-year-old American ultra-endurance athlete, summited Everest in 9 hours and 55 minutes, surpassing Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa's 2
Economist Who Predicted Last Three World Cups Picks Netherlands for 2026
Economist Joachim Klement's mathematical model has correctly predicted the last three World Cup winners. His algorithm now forecasts the Net
How to Apply for Masters 2027 Tickets: A Step-by-Step Guide for Golf Fans
The Masters 2027 ticket application opened June 1 on Masters.com. Fans can request up to four tickets for any day, but only win one day. Aug