Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Venezuela across Baseball, Soccer, Basketball.
Carlos Sanchez, the highest‑drafted player in LSU Shreveport history, was chosen by the Baltimore Orioles in the 10th round of the 2026 MLB Draft after a .388 season that featured 12 home runs and 82 RBIs.
The 2026 Home Run Derby will be staged at Citizens Bank Park, streamed exclusively on Netflix, and feature an innovative outs‑based format with eight power hitters, including Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and rising international talents.
A three‑game series between the Cleveland Guardians and Miami Marlins will feature a marquee pitching matchup between rookie Parker Messick and Cy Young winner Sandy Alcántara, a duel that could influence both teams' postseason hopes.
Founded by Justin Halladay in 2008, Project Béisbol connects thousands of young players across eight countries, leveraging baseball for social integration, humanitarian aid, and personal development.
From FIU to the University of Tennessee, shortstop Mario Trivella adds a potent bat and SEC experience to a program that finished 38‑22 and earned a top‑10 series sweep.
Mario Trivella, a junior college transfer with a strong power-speed combo, pledged to the University of Tennessee, bringing two years of eligibility and a track record of 15 home runs and 50 RBIs.
Quade Green, known for his clutch performances at Kentucky and a career that spanned continents, is set to play for La Familia in the upcoming Basketball Tournament, which will be broadcast on FOX and FS1 from Lexington and Louisville.
Venezuela’s U17 squad captured its first-ever win at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup, defeating Cameroon 71-61 in Istanbul. The result, achieved after a tough group stage, brought renewed optimism to a nation still recovering from recent earthquakes.
Willson Contreras apologizes for bench‑clearing incidents, cites emotional strain from Venezuela’s earthquakes, and vows to prove himself on the field.
From a breakthrough performance in the Arizona Fall League to a promotion in the Midwest League and a spot in the Futures Game, Alfredo Duno’s trajectory reflects a blend of raw talent and disciplined growth.
A photographer documents a unique sight: fifteen dogs dressed in Messi jerseys, reflecting Argentina’s collective hope during the tournament.
Major League Baseball announced suspensions ranging from three to seven games for four players involved in a bench-clearing fight at Fenway Park, citing dangerous conduct and a personal note from Contreras about the earthquakes in Venezuela.
Oklahoma City’s soccer enthusiasts gather in Bricktown’s Skinny Slim’s and beyond, blending cultural pride, charitable action, and growing fandom ahead of the global tournament.
In Mexico City, a pop‑up cafe offers free drinks and a supportive atmosphere to fans mourning their team's elimination, turning disappointment into collective comfort.
A small café in Condesa provides free drinks to fans of eliminated teams, turning disappointment into community, while drawing on immigrant experiences and Oatly’s strategic partnership.
A goalless draw turned into a dramatic encounter featuring goals, a saved penalty, and a disallowed late header, while LGBTQIA+ supporters made their presence felt despite official objections.
An emerging talent in Venezuelan football, Yimvert Berroterán, lost his life in the catastrophic quakes that have claimed almost 1,700 lives.
At least 1,719 people have died in powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela, including several professional and youth soccer players. The tragedy has left a nation grieving, with rescue teams facing diminishing hopes of finding survivors beyond the 72‑hour window.
The soccer defender’s Instagram post reveals the heartbreaking moment his wife sacrificed herself to protect their one‑year‑old child, Alana, as their home collapsed.
A series of powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week has left a grim toll on the nation's beloved youth baseball circuit, with at least one hundred children enrolled in the Criollitos de Venezuela league confirmed dead. The tragedy has sparked a nationwide outcry and a coordinated effort to support grieving families.
The recent 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 claimed over 1,450 lives and left thousands missing. Among the victims was Andrea Bello, who died protecting her one‑year‑old daughter Alana as their building collapsed. Her husband, Héctor Bello, a defender for Marítimo de La Guaira, shared his grief on Instagram and promised to honor her memory while caring for Alana.
A double earthquake in Venezuela has killed more than 1,400 people, left thousands injured, and sparked a nationwide mourning after a soccer star’s wife died protecting her infant daughter.
Lucas Trejo, a prominent Venezuelan footballer, was in Caracas when the tremors struck, and authorities have confirmed that his wife Yanina Maranella and their children Aarón and Ainhoa perished among the more than 1,400 dead.
A series of powerful quakes in Venezuela claimed dozens of lives, including the wife and two children of soccer player Lucas Trejo, and the wife of teammate Hector Bello, as officials report over a thousand dead.