A loss to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final in July sent Carlos Alcaraz back into the lab. (Instagram via carlitosalcarazz) By MATTHEW FUTTERMAN After nearly 11 months of shadowing, sparring, one-upping and obsessing over each other, the Sinnercaraz era, Year 2, has ended. Back and forth Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner go, using the most important trophies in tennis as batons in a relay race. They have won eight Grand Slams in a row, with two ATP Tour Finals for Sinner an

A family photo shows Marshawn Kneeland with his sister, Yahmya. Marshawn Kneeland spent nearly all of his 24 years working to get to the NFL. He died two days after scoring his first touchdown. (Yahmya Kneeland via The New York Times) By NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS A cadre of Dallas Cowboys players chased after the football as it tumbled into the end zone under the bright lights of “Monday Night Football.” In a flash, one player emerged in front of the pack — a 268-pound defensi

In the two matches the Patriotas of Lares played this week, Garrett Muagututia racked up an impressive 37 points in eight sets, for an average of 4.63. By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation announced the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM by its initials in Spanish) Week 4 All-Star Team, recognizing the most outstanding players by position during the week. The Patriotas of Lares placed three of their athletes on the honor roll. Garrett Muagututia was na

By THE STAR STAFF The Bucaneros of Arroyo, Azuareros of Yabucoa, Marlins of Ceiba and Guapos of Dorado finished with victories on Sunday, at the start of the COLICEBA Carnival series. The four teams lead their respective series 2-0, while placing the Guayacanes of Guayanilla, Ganduleros of Villalba, Jardineros of Aibonito and Atléticos of Barranquitas on the brink of elimination. Arroyo defeated the Guayacanes 6-0 and 10-1. In the first game, Yadiel Rolón delivered a brillian

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