Leandra Mangual of Santurce was selected as the Most Valuable Player of the match. By THE STAR STAFF The Cangrejeras of Santurce won the first match of the 2025 Puerto Rican Volleyball Confederation (COPUVO by its acronym in Spanish) finals series on Sunday, defeating the Amazónicas of Trujillo Alto in three sets at Colegio Universitario of San Juan. Santurce dominated the match with scores of 25-22, 25-19 and 25-13. The first set began with Trujillo Alto leading 8-6 at the f

Moca’s Leigha Brown finished with 13 points and six assists and was named the Most Valuable Player of the finals. By THE STAR STAFF The Explosivas of Moca completed an against-the-odds comeback from a 3-games-to-1 deficit on Sunday night to become champions of the Women’s National Superior Basketball (BSNF by its initials in Spanish) League, defeating the Atenienses of Manatí 78-69 in Game 7 of the finals at Dr. Juan Sánchez Acevedo Coliseum in Moca. The Explosivas, led by Sa

“I receive this recognition with deep gratitude,” Carlos Beltrán said after the New York Mets announced that he would be inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame. By THE STAR STAFF The New York Mets announced late last week that Carlos Beltrán will be inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame, a recognition that highlights his career during the seven seasons he wore the team’s uniform. “I receive this recognition with deep gratitude,” Beltrán said in a written statem

Puerto Rico’s Mariecarmen Rivera won the gold medal in the Sprint Race final at the 2025 ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championship in El Sunzal, El Salvador on Saturday with a time of 1 minute, 12 seconds. By THE STAR STAFF Puerto Rico’s Mariecarmen Rivera won the gold medal in the Sprint Race final at the 2025 ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championship in El Sunzal, El Salvador on Saturday. It was her second hat trick of medals at world championships in less than a month, havin

Enrique “Kiké” Hernández will miss the 2026 World Baseball Classic after undergoing elbow surgery last Friday. “The rehabilitation will not allow me to be ready in time to wear the uniform with Puerto Rico on my chest,” the three-time World Series champion posted. “I hope you understand.” (Instagram via kikehndez) By THE STAR STAFF Enrique “Kiké” Hernández’s announcement on Saturday that he has undergone elbow surgery and therefore will not play in the 2026 World Baseball Cla

The Atléticos of Barranquitas captured the final spot in the COLICEBA postseason Carnival series by defeating the Tigres of Aguas Buenas 8-7 in 11 innings. By THE STAR STAFF The Atléticos of Barranquitas secured the final spot in the 2025-26 COLICEBA postseason Carnival series on Wednesday night, defeating the Tigres of Aguas Buenas 8-7 in the 11th inning at Pablo Marrero Ortiz Stadium in Barranquitas. This victory determined the eight teams that will advance to the penultima

Starter Kazuto Taguchi pitched six innings, allowing four hits and striking out eight to earn his first win as Ponce improved to 4-1 in the LBPRC. By THE STAR STAFF The Santurce Crabbers and Ponce Lions secured victories on Wednesday night in Roberto Clemente Professional Baseball League (LBPRC by its initials in Spanish) games. Santurce remained undefeated after walking off against the Carolina Giants, 7-6. With the come-from-behind win, the Crabbers (Cangrejeros) took sole

Leigha Brown scored 26 points with five assists as Moca forced a Game 6 this Friday in the BSNF finals. By THE STAR STAFF The Explosivas of Moca forced a Game 6 in the Women’s National Superior Basketball (BSNF by its initials in Spanish) Finals by defeating the Atenienses of Manatí 87-80 at home on Wednesday. The series is now 3-2 in favor of the Atenienses (Athenians). The two teams will face off this Friday night at 7 p.m. in Manatí in another elimination game. The score r