The Valencianas of Juncos are tied atop the LPSF standings with the Prodigiosas of Sabana Grande, as both teams hold identical 11-4 records. The two-time defending champion Bravas of Cidra remain firmly in contention, sitting just behind the leaders at 9-4. By THE STAR STAFF The 2026 Women’s Softball Premier League (LPSF) regular season enters its decisive chapter this week, with six teams still battling for postseason positioning. The regular season will conclude on Sunday,

Siena Love Schintler By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Tennis Association (PRTA) has announced the team that will represent the Island at the Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group II, scheduled for July 1-4, 2026, in Paraguay, where eight nations will compete for promotion to the Americas Group I in 2027. Puerto Rico’s roster features four standout players currently competing at the collegiate and junior levels: Lauren Kettlewell Sotomayor - (Boston University – NCAA), the 2026

With the NBA draft less than 24 hours away, the Milwaukee Bucks sent Giannis Antetokounmpo and veteran forward Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, a 2030 first-round pick swap and a 2033 second-round pick. (Wikipedia) By SAM AMICK and ERIC NEHM Jimmy Haslam was bluffing, or at least keeping the Milwaukee Bucks’ cards close to the vest. It was May 6 at the Milwaukee Art Museum,

Members of the Iran soccer team attend a practice at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The team can travel to the United States a day earlier than previously allowed for its final group World Cup game, scheduled in Seattle on Friday, June 26, Iranian and United States officials said. (Gabriela Bhaskar/The New York Times) By TARIQ PANJA Iran’s national soccer team can travel to the United States a day earlier than previously allowed for

Kenneth Faried came up big in his season debut for the Cangrejeros, scoring 23 points and grabbing 14 rebounds in Santurce’s one-point win over Carolina in Canóvanas on Monday night. Caguas uses late surge to bury Mayagüez By THE STAR STAFF The Cangrejeros of Santurce rallied to defeat the Gigantes of Carolina/Canóvanas 96-95 at Carlos Miguel Mangual Coliseum in Canóvanas on Monday night in the sixth and final National Superior Basketball (BSN by its initials in Spanish) regu

Iran players including goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand leave the pitch during their FIFA World Cup opener against New Zealand, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., June 15, 2026. Iran’s coach lamented what he said had been unfair treatment meted out to his team, which has faced an exile of sorts with a base in Mexico, and which is allowed into the United States only for about 48 hours to play its games. (Gabriela Bhaskar/The New York Times) By TARIQ PANJA For months, the Iran

Cristián González pitched six innings, striking out six and allowing three runs -- one unearned -- to pick up the win on Saturday as the Azucareros of Yabucoa improved to 2-0 in the Double-A “Carnaval de Campeones.” (Gilmari Cruz) Hatillo picks up its first win ever in the ‘Carnaval de Campeones’ By THE STAR STAFF The Azucareros of Yabucoa, Pescadores del Plata of Comerío, Libertadores of Hormigueros and Tigres of Hatillo all secured victories on Saturday in the Superior Doub

By PATRICIA MAZZEI Cape Verde fans, though vastly outnumbered by Uruguayan fans, sang and cheered with joy even before their match kicked off early Sunday evening, exuberant from their tie against Spain last week. The party exploded after Cape Verde scored a goal in the first half. Fans draped in Cape Verde flags danced in the stairs of the bleachers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Many men were shirtless in the sweltering heat and humidity. Uruguay scored twi

Jezreel de Jesús had 24 points and seven assists for the Leones of Ponce in their home loss to the Osos of Manatí on Sunday night. By THE STAR STAFF The Mets of Guaynabo defeated the Piratas of Quebradillas 114-101 at Fernando “Rube” Hernández Coliseum in Gurabo on Sunday night. In the evening’s other scheduled Superior National Basketball (BSN by its initials in Spanish) league game, the Osos of Manatí defeated the Leones of Ponce, 96-88. After leading 48-42 at halftime, the

The Puerto Rican Women’s Basketball League will hold its All-Star Game this Saturday at Isabela’s José “Buga” Abreu Coliseum. By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rican Women’s Basketball League (LBPF by its initials in Spanish) announced on Monday that it will hold its All-Star Game this Saturday at José “Buga” Abreu Coliseum in Isabela. “The All-Star Game represents a celebration of our athletes, the teams, and the fans who continue to support the growth of women’s basketball in Pu