By Lucia Fernandez
Sports editor based in Madrid. Tracks Latin American footballers in Europe, plus boxing, baseball and the Olympic beat.
Austin Reaves Nears Return for Lakers' Game 5 Against Rockets
Austin Reaves is expected to return for Game 5 against the Rockets after a month out with an oblique strain. His comeback could provide a cr
Sophie Cunningham's $665K Fever Deal: The Real Story Behind the One-Year Contract
Sophie Cunningham's $665,000 contract with the Indiana Fever is one of the WNBA's richest, but she says it's not about the cash. The guard w
LAFC Puts Grasshopper Club Zurich Up for Sale After Fan Revolt
LAFC's ownership group has put Grasshopper Club Zurich up for sale after fan protests and poor results. The Swiss club faces relegation and
How Much It Really Costs to Complete the 2026 World Cup Album in the U.S.
The Panini 2026 World Cup album requires 980 stickers, making it the largest ever. In the U.S., buying boxes and trading can cut costs from
Messi Drives Inter Miami's Billion-Dollar Business Machine
Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami turned the club into a $1.3 billion franchise. His brand drives revenue from sponsorships to real esta
Luis Enrique Calls PSG vs Bayern 5-4 Thriller the Best Match He's Ever Seen
Luis Enrique called PSG's 5-4 win over Bayern Munich the best match he's ever coached. The Spanish manager praised both teams' relentless in
Cristiano Ronaldo's Genuine Surprise at His LEGO Minifigure Wins Over Fans
Cristiano Ronaldo's authentic reaction to his LEGO minifigure has gone viral. The campaign includes Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, connecti
WNBA 2026 Opener: Caitlin Clark vs Paige Bueckers in Fever-Wings Showdown
The WNBA season kicks off May 9 with Caitlin Clark's Fever hosting Paige Bueckers' Wings. The game features four No. 1 draft picks and marks
Charly Rodríguez Cut from Mexico's World Cup Roster in Surprise Decision
Charly Rodríguez, a regular in El Tri's recent successes, has been dropped from Mexico's 2026 World Cup roster. The decision reflects fierce
Liga MX Clausura 2026 Quarterfinals: Schedule and Key Matchups Set
The Clausura 2026 quarterfinals kick off May 2 with Chivas vs. Tigres and Cruz Azul vs. Atlas. Pumas and América face off in a capital derby
PSG vs Bayern: A Champions League Semifinal Built on Speed and Tactical Chess
PSG and Bayern meet again in a Champions League semifinal, with both sides boasting devastating attacks. Key returns for PSG and Bayern's su
Bayern Munich Eyes Luis Díaz: From La Guajira to Global Stardom
Bayern Munich has set its sights on Luis Díaz, the Colombian winger whose rise from La Guajira to world football is remarkable. His story of