By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Dianna Russini's Second Act: Accountability and New Paths After the Vrabel Scandal
Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic after a scandal involving Mike Vrabel. Industry analysts urge her to embrace transparency for a su
Chivas and Cruz Azul Draw 2-2 in Wild Semifinal First Leg
Chivas and Cruz Azul played to a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Liga MX semifinals. Despite missing six key players, Chivas showed resilie
Messi and De Paul Headline MLS 2026 Salary Rankings as Inter Miami's Value Soars
Lionel Messi's $28.3M MLS salary tops the league, surpassing 27 teams' total payrolls. Rodrigo De Paul ranks third with $9.6M. Inter Miami's
Knicks Face Quiet Injury Concerns Beyond Anunoby Ahead of Conference Finals
Josh Hart is playing through a left thumb injury that could limit his rebounding and hustle. Karl-Anthony Towns has taken heavy contact thro
Monique Billings Returns to Indiana Fever Lineup for Clash with Los Angeles Sparks
Monique Billings has been cleared to return for the Indiana Fever after recovering from an ankle sprain. She is expected to start against th
World Cup 2026: NYC to MetLife Bus Fares Slashed 75% for Ticket Holders
Round-trip bus fares from Manhattan to MetLife Stadium drop from $80 to $20 for World Cup ticket holders. A $6 million state investment adds
World Cup 2026: SoFi Stadium Security, Transport, and Fan Zones Detailed
ICE will not participate in World Cup security at SoFi Stadium. Organizers unveiled 300 shuttle buses and 15 park-and-ride lots. SoFi Stadiu
Sophie Cunningham's SI Swimsuit Debut: A WNBA Star's Bold Statement Beyond the Court
Sophie Cunningham, guard for the Indiana Fever, debuts in the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition, shot at Florida's South Seas Resort.
Luka Dončić Steps Away from Slovenia to Fight for Joint Custody of His Daughters
Luka Dončić will not play for Slovenia this summer, choosing instead to focus on a custody battle for his two daughters. The Lakers star end
Luka Dončić Confirms Hamstring Severity, Prioritizes Family Over Summer Ball
Luka Dončić confirmed his grade 2 hamstring strain was too severe for a playoff return. He will not play for Slovenia this summer, prioritiz
Olivia Rodrigo and Lamine Yamal Steal the Show at El Clásico
Olivia Rodrigo served as the face of FC Barcelona's special jersey for El Clásico. Her sideline conversation with injured star Lamine Yamal
The Knicks' Secret Weapon: How Peter Patton Transformed New York's Three-Point Game
The New York Knicks' three-point surge is no accident—it's the work of shooting guru Peter Patton. His personalized approach has turned role