Puerto Rican Yannik Álvarez, 17, is now ranked among the top 45 junior tennis players in the world. By THE STAR STAFF Puerto Rican tennis player Yannik Álvarez rose to 45th place in the World Junior Rankings after his performance in the ITF Orange Bowl J500 tournament held last week in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The result places Álvarez, 17, among the best junior players in the world in a ranking that includes more than 4,520 tennis players globally. In the boys’ doubles cate

Formula One concluded a record-equaling 24 Grands Prix schedule on Dec. 7 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with Lando Norris of McLaren winning his first drivers’ title. Preseason testing starts in Barcelona, Spain, on Jan. 26. (Facebook via Lando Norris) By IAN PARKES Formula One heads into the unknown in 2026, tackling one of the biggest regulation changes to its cars in the history of the sport, creating anxiety, excitement and relief. “One of the big challenges is oper

By THE STAR STAR The Plataneros of Corozal marked their return to their home court, Carmen Z. Figueroa Arena, with an exclamation point on Friday night, defeating the Changos of Naranjito in a dramatic five-set match. With the victory, the Plataneros kept their hopes alive to secure the only remaining ticket to the semifinals of the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM by its initials in Spanish). The Plataneros played their previous home games at Juan C. Berríos Arena in B

Jacob Berry singled to right field to drive in two runs and cap a four-run rally by the Ponce Lions in the fifth inning. By THE STAR STAFF The Mayagüez Indians, Ponce Lions and Carolina Giants closed out Saturday night’s games with victories in the Roberto Clemente Professional Baseball League (LPPRC by its initials in Spanish). Mayagüez defeated the visiting Caguas Criollos 5-2 at Isidoro “Cholo” García Stadium. The home team took control from the first inning with a double

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after winning the playoff hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Doug Mills/The New York Times) By PAUL SULLIVAN For golf, it was a name game in 2025. There were one-name phenoms like Rory, Scottie and Jeeno, with much talk of Keegan and a bit on Tiger on the course. Around the events, there were new names that will have a big impact on everyone else,

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams, whose 25.4% offensive rebound rate leads the league among players with at least 300 minutes played, is drawing fouls and earning free throws without even touching the ball. (X via BenjayCreates) By JOHN HOLLINGER / THE ATHLETIC You can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs. That has increasingly become NBA teams’ mindset when it comes to chasing extra possessions and the potential costs of doing so. Let’s back up a bit. With a bit m

By the luck of the draw: Iran and Egypt, two countries that criminalize homosexuality and impose severe punishments for it, are slated to play in the Pride Match in Seattle next June 26 as part of the World Cup soccer tournament. (Facebook via Sick Chirpse) By FARNAZ FASSIHI Long before the World Cup draw last week determined which teams would play where and when, one game was designated as the Pride Match. The game in Seattle on June 26 will go all out with rainbow banners,

Cafeteros of Yauco setter Kevin Rodríguez By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation announced the Men’s All-Star Team for Week #7 of the 2025 Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM by its initials in Spanish), highlighting the most outstanding players in each position. The undisputed star: Kevin Rodríguez (#55, Cafeteros of Yauco), who was named Player of the Week and Best Setter. Among the most lethal attackers were Pelegrín Vargas (#14, Caribes of San Sebasti

It felt fitting that the final season at the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale -- and the last game of this first chapter of Messi in Miami -- ended with an MLS Cup trophy. It also felt appropriate that it was delivered by Lionel Messi’s brilliance. (Instagram via golazoamerica) By PAUL TENORIO / THE ATHLETIC It was nearly two hours after the final whistle sounded on Inter Miami’s first MLS Cup, but Lionel Messi still hadn’t taken off his pink cleats as he stood next to the o

Calvin Estrada scores a run for the San Juan Senators in the opening game of a doubleheader against the Mayagüez Indians at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in Hato Rey on Sunday. San Juan (8-15) took the first game 3-1, while Mayagüez (11-11) won the nightcap 2-1. By THE STAR STAFF The Santurce Crabbers, San Juan Senators, Mayagüez Indians and Carolina Giants all secured victories on Sunday in Roberto Clemente Professional Baseball League (LBPRC by its initials in Spanish) play. The Cr