Sabana Grande pitcher Morgan Smith helped her own cause with a first-inning solo homer to open the scoring. By THE STAR STAFF The Prodigiosas of Sabana Grande defeated the host Valencianas of Juncos 2-1 on Sunday at Felipe Díaz Torres Park in Game 3 of the Women’s Premier Softball League Crown Series. The triumph marked the first victory by a visiting team in the championship series and the first game in which both squads scored, following two consecutive shutouts by the home

Gigantes right-hander Héctor “Heto” Acevedo was dominant over 7.2 innings, scattering four hits, walking two batters and striking out six. (Robert Washao Acosta) By THE STAR STAFF The Mulos of Juncos and the Gigantes of Carolina both won on Sunday to force sixth games in their respective Superior Double-A Baseball League semifinal series. Both teams won on the road to stave off elimination. The Pescadores del Plata of Comerío and the Azucareros of Yabucoa hold 3-2 leads in th

Argentine players Lionel Messi (10) and Nicolás Otamendi (19) react after Argentina lost the World Cup final against Spain in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Spain won 1-0. (Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times) By EMMA BUBOLA The spell that had carried Argentina to the World Cup final, through immense suffering and unexpected triumphs, was broken. In Buenos Aires, fans moved toward the obelisk — the traditional center for victory celebrations — bearing flags th

Ferran Torres (7) of Spain kicks the ball as Nicolás Otamendi (19) of Argentina runs after him during the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Torres scored a goal in extra time (106th minute) to break a 0-0 deadlock and deliver the FIFA World Cup Trophy to Spain. (Vincent Alban/The New York Times) Quarterfinals Thursday, July 9 France 2, Morocco 0 Friday, July 10 Spain 2, Belgium 1 Saturday, July 11 England 2, Norwa

Jalen Crutcher led the way with 29 points, six rebounds and eight assists as the Leones of Ponce eliminated the Atléticos of San Germán in Game 5 of the National Superior Basketball Conference B semifinals with a 100-86 road victory on Saturday night. Criollos one win away from advancing in Conference A By THE STAR STAFF The Leones of Ponce qualified for the National Superior Basketball (BSN by its initials in Spanish) Conference B finals on Saturday night by defeating the ho

Prodigiosas of Sabana Grande starter Morgan Smith struck out 10 and allowed just two hits to earn a seven-inning shutout victory over the Valencianas of Juncos on Saturday. By THE STAR STAFF The Prodigiosas of Sabana Grande defeated the Valencianas of Juncos 3-0 on Saturday night at Quintín Hernández Park in Sabana Grande. The Prodigiosas tied the series at one win apiece with the home field victory. Sabana Grande took control in the first inning when Colby McClinton hit a do

The Pescadores del Plata beat the defending champion Mulos of Juncos 9-0 on Saturday to move within one victory of the Superior Double-A Baseball League finals. (Aldwin Santiago) By THE STAR STAFF The Pescadores del Plata of Comerío and the Azucareros of Yabucoa were winners on Saturday, moving closer to the Puerto Rico Superior Double-A Baseball League championship series. Both teams won on the road to take a 3-1 lead in their respective semifinal series, pushing the defendi

Puerto Rico National Team manager Juan “Igor” González By THE STAR STAFF Puerto Rico National Team manager Juan “Igor” González announced earlier this week the 24-player roster that will represent the island in the baseball tournament at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. The squad is composed primarily of active players from the Superior Double-A Baseball League and includes 12 position players and 12 pitchers. Key players include infielder Yadiel R

The Vaqueros of Bayamón (in blue) lead the National Superior Basketball league Conference A semifinals 3 games to 1 after a 72-68 road win over the Gigantes of Carolina-Canóvanas on Wednesday night. Game 5 is Friday night at 8 in Bayamón. Capitanes even B series with Santeros By THE STAR STAFF The Vaqueros of Bayamón defeated the Gigantes of Carolina-Canóvanas 72-68 on Wednesday night at Carlos Miguel Mangual Coliseum in Canóvanas to take a 3-1 lead in the National Superior B

A supporter of Argentina’s national team holds up a photograph of Diego Maradona following Argentina’s victory over England in a World Cup semifinal match on Wednesday, July 16, 2026, in Rosario, Argentina, the birthplace of soccer legend Lionel Messi. Messi assisted on both of Argentina’s late goals in a 2-1 win. (Sebastián López Brach/The New York Times) By TARIQ PANJA On the face of it, the mission was clear: Win two games, a World Cup semifinal and final. Since England’s