Santurce stayed undefeated and seized a share of first place with a straight-sets win over Juncos. (Heriberto Rosario Rosa - FPV) By THE STAR STAFF The Cangrejeras of Santurce recorded their sixth victory of the season against no losses in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF by its initials in Spanish) on Monday night, defeating the Valencianas of Juncos in straight sets. With the win, last season’s league runner-up is now tied for first place with the defending cham

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) runs with the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Seattle won, 29-13. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Breezy Johnson of the United States competes in the women’s downhill during the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (James Hill/The New York Times) By VICTOR MATHER It was supposed to be a day for American superstar Lindsey Vonn’s against-the odds comeback. But her teammate Breezy Johnson put up a fast time early and held on for the gold medal in the women’s downhill after Vonn crashed spectacularly and was airlifted off th

Ilia Malinin of the United States competes in the men’s singles free skate in the figure skating team event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (Vincent Alban/The New York Times) By VICTOR MATHER and VINCENT ALBAN The American figure skaters came into these Olympic Games with high expectations. The team event, which kicks off the program, was their opportunity to show what they can do. And the United States delivered with a hard

The surging Pinkin of Corozal rallied from behind to win in five sets and hand the first-place Criollas of Caguas their second-straight loss. By THE STAR STAFF The fourth week of action in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF by its initials in Spanish) concluded on Saturday with victories for the Pinkin of Corozal, the Cangrejeras of Santurce and the Leonas of Ponce. At Roger Mendoza Vidal Coliseum in Caguas, the Pinkin came from behind to steal a five-set match agai

By THE STAR STAFF The roster for the Puerto Rico national team that will compete in the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) was announced late last week. WBC play will begin for Team Puerto Rico on March 6 at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan as the island hosts Pool A in the tournament’s opening round. Joining Puerto Rico in Pool A will be Canada, Colombia, Cuba and Panama. Puerto Rico opens on Friday, March 6 at 6 p.m. ET against Colombia. “We have a very talented roster wit

The Cangrejeros had cause for celebration during their Caribbean Series semifinal game against the Charros of Mexico, but in the end Puerto Rico came up short against the eventual series champions. By THE STAR STAFF The Caribbean Series ended last Friday for the Cangrejeros of Puerto Rico after the Roberto Clemente Professional Baseball League champions fell in the semifinals, 8-6, to the Charros of Mexico (Mexico Rojo) at Pan American Stadium in Zapopan in the Mexican state

The Pinkin of Corozal won in straight sets in their first match with new coach Jamille Torres on the sidelines. By THE STAR STAFF The Pinkin of Corozal returned to their winning ways after three consecutive losses, defeating the Leonas of Ponce in straight sets on Wednesday night. The match marked the debut of Jamille Torres Rosario as the team’s head coach, following the departure of Raúl Papaleo. Corozal dominated in all statistical categories: • Attacks: 38-28 • Blocks: 5

The Tropical Mountain Bike Challenge 2026 and American Continental Series, two of the leading mountain biking competitions in the Caribbean and Americas, will be held in Puerto Rico later this month at the Olympic Hostel in Salinas. By THE STAR STAFF Guayama District Sen. Rafael “Rafy” Santos Ortiz, who chairs the Recreation and Sports Committee in the upper chamber, announced the official endorsement of the Tropical Mountain Bike (MTB) Challenge 2026 events and American Cont

Upwards of 1,100 athletes have registered so far for the 14th edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Puerto Rico, scheduled for Sunday, March 15, with 1,300 or more competitors expected on race day. By THE STAR STAFF More than 1,100 athletes have registered so far for the 14th edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Puerto Rico, scheduled for Sunday, March 15, a number that anticipates record participation and could exceed 1,300 competitors, according to the organizers. “From the early stages of the regist