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From four World Series rings to a psychology degree, veteran reliever Javier López recounts the batters he mastered, the strategies he employed, and the personal insights that shaped his 15‑year MLB odyssey.
Eastern Washington University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams face a packed nonconference calendar marked by road trips, new conference opponents and a surge of Monday night games.
Syracuse University’s women’s basketball team will face Cornell on November 8, 2026, aiming to build on a dominant series history and a strong 2025‑26 season before heading to the Puerto Rico Shootout.
Youngstown State’s men’s basketball program will travel to Cincinnati on November 18, 2026, for a non‑conference game that marks the first meeting between the schools since 2000, reigniting a series that has long favored Cincinnati.
The Springfield Trailblazers Under-14 basketball team won the national championship in Puerto Rico, overcoming early losses, extreme heat, and a final showdown with a squad led by former NBA champion J.J. Barea.
TNT Sports has secured wall‑to‑wall live coverage of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, airing all 36 games on TNT, truTV and HBO Max from September 4‑13. The United States, led by Caitlin Clark and a blend of veterans and newcomers, aims to capture its 12th world crown.
The University of Vermont women's basketball team is set to travel to San Juan for the 2026 D1 Women's Thanksgiving Clásico, where they will meet Texas Southern and George Mason in back‑to‑back games.
From power‑outage drills to beachside games, the Buckeyes’ week in Puerto Rico forged lasting bonds and gave fans a glimpse of their off‑court spirit.
The inaugural NHL STREET tournament in San Juan gathered over 75 players, highlighted by local enthusiast Anthony Falcon, and underscored the Puerto Rico Ice Hockey Association’s plans for a permanent inline facility and eventual ice rink.
Puerto Rico’s women’s basketball squad is setting its sights on a deep run in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 qualifying tournament underway in Berlin, hoping to recapture the momentum that carried them to the quarterfinals two years ago.
The upcoming FIBA Women's World Cup will see rising stars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers make their senior national team debut alongside Olympic medalists, under the guidance of managing director Sue Bird, as the United States targets a historic fifth consecutive championship.
The University of Mississippi men's basketball squad traveled to San Juan for a week of games, youth outreach, and cultural immersion, culminating in a catamaran excursion to Icacos Island.
The Rebels will face the Tigers on November 23 in Hawaii, revisiting a 2007 neutral‑site win and entering a sweepstakes with travel and merchandise prizes.
Dariel Carrion, a 15‑year‑old catcher from San Juan, balances school, travel and training while chasing a promise to his late grandfather, aiming for a future in professional baseball.
Jaxon Cover’s unexpected rise from a single rink in the Cayman Islands to a fourth‑round draft pick of the London Knights has sparked admiration across the inline skating world, highlighting the sport’s growing influence and offering a beacon for aspiring players in ice‑scarce regions.
The Buckeyes will use exhibition games in Puerto Rico to integrate eight new players, build cohesion and test leadership before a packed slate that includes a doubleheader with Cincinnati and a season‑opening matchup against BYU in Salt Lake City.
The Oklahoma State men’s basketball team will play three exhibition games in San Juan, Puerto Rico, beginning July 26, with all games streamed live for free on BallerTV and cultural activities woven into the schedule.
A historic training camp in Aston, Pennsylvania, brings together Puerto Rico’s emerging women’s hockey talent, coached by Lee M.J. Elias, as they prepare for the Challenger Series in Montreal and aim for Olympic qualification.
The Minot State women's basketball team will begin its 2026‑27 campaign with a pair of matches in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as part of the 2026 Puerto Rico College Sports Tour, before returning to Minot for its first home game against Mayville State.
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program is gearing up for its 2026‑27 season opener, with head coach Jan Jensen and newcomer McKenna Woliczko leading the charge.
After a season that saw her help Zaragoza secure the top seed and shine in Europe, Helena Pueyo is set to bring her versatility to Valencia Basket, the four‑time reigning LF Endesa champions.
Coach Adam Fisher announced the addition of Christian Beam, a Woodland, Alabama native, as the eighth transfer to join the Owls.
Norfolk State’s men’s basketball team will host fans for a five‑day stay at the San Juan Marriott Resort, featuring game tickets, daily breakfasts, transportation and a guided tour of Old San Juan from August 10‑15.