By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
América Femenil Sets Sights on CONCACAF Crown After Liga MX Triumph
Club América Femenil won their third Liga MX title, ending a three-year drought. Now they face Gotham FC in the CONCACAF W Champions Cup sem
OG Anunoby Returns to Practice: Knicks' Defense Gets a Boost Ahead of ECF
OG Anunoby returned to full practice with the New York Knicks this weekend, recovering from a hamstring strain. His presence on defense coul
Pumas vs. Cruz Azul: The Clásico Capitalino Final That Will Decide Mexico City's Soccer Supremacy
Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul face off in the Clausura 2026 final, the third title series between the Mexico City rivals. The history is perfectl
Cavaliers Block Knicks Fans from Buying ECF Tickets—Will It Work?
The Cavaliers are limiting ticket purchases to Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Western New York residents to prevent a Knicks takeover. Similar effo
Detroit Pistons' Game 7 Collapse: What Went Wrong and Who Might Leave
The Detroit Pistons' historic Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers exposed deep flaws in their young core. Jalen Duren's future is uncerta
Luka Dončić and Lakers Map Out Recovery and Roster Strategy in Private Summit
Luka Dončić held a closed-door meeting with Lakers executives to coordinate his hamstring rehab and offseason roster planning. He will not p
Messi Breaks Inter Miami's Home Jinx at Nu Stadium with Goal and Assist
Lionel Messi ended Inter Miami's 'new stadium curse' with a goal and assist in a 2-0 win over Portland Timbers. The victory snapped a four-g
Real Madrid's Crisis: Could Mourinho's Iron Fist Restore Order?
Real Madrid faces its worst disciplinary crisis in years, with internal fights and a lack of chemistry under previous coaches. Florentino Pé
NYC Neighborhood Passport Brings 2026 World Cup to the Boroughs
Starting June 11, the NYC Neighborhood Passport offers free access to cultural, sporting, and recreational activities across the five boroug
World Cup 2026: SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles Hosts Eight Matches Including US vs. Paraguay
SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles will host eight World Cup 2026 matches, from group stage to quarter-finals. The US men's team opens against Para
World Cup 2026 Stadium Rules: What Fans in the US, Mexico, and Canada Need to Know
FIFA has released strict stadium rules for the 2026 World Cup, requiring transparent bags and banning backpacks, vuvuzelas, and pyrotechnics
Cooper Flagg and Duke's Arianna Roberson Spotted Together in Turks and Caicos
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg was seen on a luxury vacation in Turks and Caicos with Duke women's basketball center Arianna Roberson. T