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Gonzaga’s roster reshuffle ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign sees starting point guard Mario Saint‑Supéry head to EuroLeague side Valencia, prompting the team to lean on younger talent.
The loss of Mario Saint‑Supéry to Valencia, coupled with the NBA draft fate of Jack Kayil, leaves Gonzaga without a seasoned point guard and forces a reliance on younger talent.
Pedro Martínez, who led Valencia Basket to a historic EuroLeague Final Four, has been appointed head coach of Real Madrid Basketball, succeeding Sergio Scariolo. The club is entering a rebuilding phase, with several players set to depart.
Two Penn State alumni have signed professional contracts, with Poorbaugh heading to the USL Championship and Alonso González securing a multi‑year deal in Spain's top division.
Azzi Fudd's signing with Project B underscores a broader trend of elite women's players seeking overseas competition, challenging USA Basketball's traditional dominance.
Ricky Ojeda, a decorated left‑handed pitcher, has transferred from UC Irvine to the University of Tennessee, adding a strong collegiate résumé and global exposure to the Volunteers’ rotation.
A Valencia court has handed down a lengthy prison term to Rafa Mir, who was convicted of assaulting two women, while a co‑defendant received a shorter sentence.
A court in Valencia has handed down a prison term to former Valencia CF forward Rafa Mir for assaulting two women, while another teammate received a shorter sentence. The verdict, which includes the possibility of appeal, raises questions about the intersection of sport, law and accountability.
A Valencia court has convicted Spanish soccer player Rafa Mir of sexual assault and physical harm, sentencing him to eight and a half years in prison while his teammate Pablo J. G. received a two‑and‑a‑half‑year term.
A Valencia court has imposed an eight‑and‑a‑half‑year prison term on former Valencia CF forward Rafa Mir for sexually assaulting two women, while teammate Pablo J. G. received a shorter sentence. The case, which unfolded at Mir's home in 2024, has sparked debate over player conduct and the future of his contract.
A Spanish court has handed down a lengthy prison term to footballer Rafa Mir for sexually assaulting two women, while a co-defendant was sentenced to a lesser term, raising questions about future appeals and the impact on Spanish football.
Girona and Mallorca were relegated on the season's final weekend, while veteran Dani Carvajal assisted a goal on his last Real Madrid appearance and Robert Lewandowski scored his 120th Barcelona goal. Celta Vigo secured a Europa League place, and Getafe earned Conference League qualification, as the league wrapped up with a clash for third‑place honors.