By THE STAR STAFF The United States defeated Puerto Rico in straight sets (27-25, 25-20, 25-21) to win their third title in a row in the NORCECA Men’s Final Six at Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium in Ponce on Sunday night. It was the fifth overall medal for the U.S. in the NORCECA Final Six (bronze in 2021 and 2022, and gold in 2023, 2024, and 2025). Puerto Rico took silver, marking their first-ever medal in the tournament. The United States held the edge in attacks (35-34), b

Asia Taylor led Caguas with 19 points on Sunday as the Criollas topped the Ganaderas of Hatillo to move into sixth place in the BSNF. By THE STAR STAFF The eight-team field for the National Women’s Basketball Federation (BSNF by its initials in Spanish) postseason was finalized upon the completion of three games on Sunday. The Criollas of Caguas secured their qualification with a 71-65 victory over the Ganaderas of Hatillo at Raymond Dalmau Coliseum in Quebradillas. Asia Tayl

The Ganduleros of Villalba swept the Guayacanes of Guayanilla 7-0 and 4-3 on Sunday. Villalba leads the COLICEBA West division with a 7-1 record. By THE STAR STAFF Barranquitas, Villalba and Mayagüez secured their spots in the Central Amateur Baseball League Confederation (COLICEBA by its acronym in Spanish) postseason over the weekend. The Atléticos of Barranquitas defeated the Guapos of Dorado 3-2 and 4-2. Marvin Gorgas stood out in the second game, pitching four scoreless

Okako Adika led the way for Hatillo with 33 points and 10 rebounds as the Ganaderas qualified for the BSNF postseason. By THE STAR STAFF...

Paola Matos of the Amazónicas of Trujillo Alto By THE STAR STAFF The Amazónicas of Trujillo Alto rallied after losing the first set and...

Puerto Rico was to make its first appearance in the gold medal match of the NORCECA Men’s Final Six on Sunday night. By THE STAR STAFF...

Camelia Meléndez was the standout in Santurce’s straight-sets win over Aguadilla. By THE STAR STAFF The Cangrejeras of Santurce extended...

Chelsea Mitchell led Manatí with 21 points. By THE STAR STAFF The Atenienses de Manatí defeated the Gigantes de Carolina 85-80 on...

Will Simoneit, a 28-year-old catcher and utility infielder, played for the York (Pa.) Revolution in the AAA Atlantic League this year,...

Team Puerto Rico defeated Mexico, 25-20, 18-25, 25-16 and 25-19, for its second victory in as many tries at the NORCECA Men’s Final Six...