Host Mexico broke open a tight third set and went on to defeat Puerto Rico in four sets on Tuesday night at the NORCECA Women’s Final Six in Zinacantepec, State of Mexico. By THE STAR STAFF Host nation Mexico maintained its momentum at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Six by defeating Puerto Rico 3-1 (25-22, 21-25, 25-18, 25-21) on Tuesday night at the Juan Fernández Albarrán Sports Complex in Zinacantepec, State of Mexico. After Mexico (2-0) won a hard-fought first set, Puerto

The mayor of Mayagüez is trying to avert the possible sale and relocation of the Superior National Basketball league’s iconic Indios franchise, which was founded in the western coastal city in 1956. By THE STAR STAFF The Executive Committee of the Alumni Association of the Residential Center for Educational Opportunities of Mayagüez (CROEM ALUMNI) announced its support on Tuesday for Mayagüez Mayor Jorge Ramos Ruiz in his efforts to keep the iconic Superior National Basketbal

The Estrellas del Guamaní of Guayama (7-1) has become the first team to qualify for the Women’s Baseball League 2026 postseason. By THE STAR STAFF The Estrellas del Guamaní of Guayama became the first team to qualify for the Women’s Baseball League 2026 postseason by sweeping the Ponys of Santa Isabel in a South section doubleheader earlier this week and improving their record to a league-best 7-1. Guayama won Monday’s first game 3-2 with a walk-off victory in the bottom of t

Edmarie León began playing table tennis during her childhood in a grassroots program in Cayey, motivated by a suggestion from a classmate. By THE STAR STAFF On behalf of the entire town of Cayey, Mayor Rolando Ortiz Velázquez earlier this week celebrated the achievements of table tennis player Edmarie León, a graduate of the Sports Development Program established by the municipality. “These have been incredible months for the table tennis player from Cayey, marked by admirab

Puerto Rico outperformed Cuba 66-51 in attack points, while both teams recorded 13 blocks, but Cuba capitalized on Puerto Rico’s 31 errors, compared to their own 24. By THE STAR STAFF Cuba opened the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Six with a comeback 3-2 (25-20, 21-25, 18-25, 25-19 and 15-12) victory over Puerto Rico earlier this week at the Juan Fernández Albarrán Sports Complex in Zinacantepec, in the Mexican state of Mexico. After dropping the first set, Puerto Rico bounced ba

The Bucaneros of Arroyo opened their Central Amateur Baseball League Confederation season by sweeping a doubleheader against the Guayacanes of Guayanilla. By THE STAR STAFF The Bucaneros of Arroyo, Yunqueros of Río Grande and Tigres of Aguas Buenas all notched victories on Sunday in the opening weekend of the Central Amateur Baseball League Confederation (COLICEBA by its acronym in Spanish). Arroyo, last season’s championship runner-up, asserted its dominance in the South sec

Dre Una Edwards came off the bench and scored five points during a key stretch late in the game to help Caguas improve to 3-0. By THE STAR STAFF The Criollas of Caguas, Atenienses of Manatí and Explosivas of Moca all secured victories on Sunday night in a trio of Women’s National Superior Basketball (BSNF by its initials in Spanish) league games. The Criollas built a 10-point halftime lead then withstood a fierce second-half rally by the Pollitas of Isabela to claim their thi

Friday night’s game was the only one played on opening day of the new Coliceba season, which was dedicated to former national team standout pitcher Jesús “Motora” Feliciano. By THE STAR STAFF The Guapos of Dorado defeated the Caciques of Orocovis 10-2 in the Coliceba amateur baseball season opener on Friday night as four pitchers combined on a one-hitter at a packed Tomás Palmares Stadium in Dorado. The game was the only one played on opening day of the new season, which was

Puerto Rico finished in fourth place at the XXIII Women’s Pan American Cup, falling to host Mexico in the bronze medal match on Friday. By THE STAR STAFF Puerto Rico finished in fourth place at the XXIII Women’s Pan American Cup, falling to host Mexico in the bronze medal match on Friday. Mexico bounced back from its semifinal loss to claim the bronze medal at the XXIII Women’s Pan American Cup by defeating Puerto Rico 3-1 (20-25, 25-20, 25-23, 28-26) at the Domo de la Feria

The Gigantes of Carolina celebrated their home opener on Saturday night by retiring former player Rodsan Rodríguez’s number 44 jersey and securing a 66-60 victory over the Leonas of Ponce in a Women’s Superior National Basketball league game at Guillermo Ángulo Coliseum in Carolina. By THE STAR STAFF The Gigantes of Carolina celebrated their home opener on Saturday night by retiring former player Rodsan Rodríguez’s number 44 jersey and securing a 66-60 victory over the Leonas