Ferran Torres (7) of Spain kicks the ball as Nicolás Otamendi (19) of Argentina runs after him during the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Torres scored a goal in extra time (106th minute) to break a 0-0 deadlock and deliver the FIFA World Cup Trophy to Spain. (Vincent Alban/The New York Times) Quarterfinals Thursday, July 9 France 2, Morocco 0 Friday, July 10 Spain 2, Belgium 1 Saturday, July 11 England 2, Norwa

Jalen Crutcher led the way with 29 points, six rebounds and eight assists as the Leones of Ponce eliminated the Atléticos of San Germán in Game 5 of the National Superior Basketball Conference B semifinals with a 100-86 road victory on Saturday night. Criollos one win away from advancing in Conference A By THE STAR STAFF The Leones of Ponce qualified for the National Superior Basketball (BSN by its initials in Spanish) Conference B finals on Saturday night by defeating the ho

Prodigiosas of Sabana Grande starter Morgan Smith struck out 10 and allowed just two hits to earn a seven-inning shutout victory over the Valencianas of Juncos on Saturday. By THE STAR STAFF The Prodigiosas of Sabana Grande defeated the Valencianas of Juncos 3-0 on Saturday night at Quintín Hernández Park in Sabana Grande. The Prodigiosas tied the series at one win apiece with the home field victory. Sabana Grande took control in the first inning when Colby McClinton hit a do

The Pescadores del Plata beat the defending champion Mulos of Juncos 9-0 on Saturday to move within one victory of the Superior Double-A Baseball League finals. (Aldwin Santiago) By THE STAR STAFF The Pescadores del Plata of Comerío and the Azucareros of Yabucoa were winners on Saturday, moving closer to the Puerto Rico Superior Double-A Baseball League championship series. Both teams won on the road to take a 3-1 lead in their respective semifinal series, pushing the defendi