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José Alvarado to Receive Champion's Welcome in Puerto Rico
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BSN Awards Game to Capitanes de Arecibo Due to Eligibility Issue
via El Nuevo Día
The Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) has confiscated the game played on June 14 between the Capitanes de Arecibo and the Criollos de Caguas, ruling in favor of the Capitanes. The decision was made after it was determined that Richard Núñez…
Walter Hodge, Jr.'s Immediate Future with Cangrejeros de Santurce Uncertain
via El Nuevo Día
Walter Hodge, Jr. will miss the remainder of the regular season with the Cangrejeros de Santurce due to an accusation filed against him in the Caguas Court under Article 3.1 of the Domestic Violence Law. The accusation stems from a…
Manatí's Osos Still Dream of Qualifying for BSN Postseason
via Primera Hora
The Osos de Manatí basketball team, despite being plagued by injuries, continues to fight for a spot in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) playoffs. With a record of 11-18, they are currently at the bottom of Conference A, four games…
UPR Río Piedras to Host Free Flag Football Camp for Kids and Youth
via El Nuevo Día
The University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, will host the International Flag Football Camp on July 10 and 11, a free initiative for children and youth aged 8 to 18. The camp aims to promote athletic, personal, and academic…
Cangrejeros and Gigantes Clash with Playoffs on the Line
via El Nuevo Día
The Cangrejeros de Santurce have improved their record to 15-14 in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) tournament, thanks in part to the leadership of coach David Rosario, who took over for Nelson Colón. With four consecutive wins, the team is…
Vaqueros Seek Leadership of BSN Conference A
via Primera Hora
The Vaqueros de Bayamón, having become the second team to qualify for the post-season, aim to secure the first position in Conference A of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). They will face the Criollos de Caguas on Saturday at the…
Petateros, Gigantes, Azucareros, and Pescadores del Plata Dominate First Round
via NotiCel
The Petateros de Sabana Grande, Gigantes de Carolina, Azucareros de Yabucoa, and Pescadores del Plata de Comerío emerged victorious in the first day of the 2026 Carnaval de Campeones of the Liga de Béisbol Superior Doble A. Sabana Grande remains…
BSN Chili's Sundays: Osos vs Leones
via Telemundo PR
The Osos de Manatí will face off against the Leones de Ponce this Sunday at the Juan Pachín Vicens Auditorium. The game can be watched starting at 8:00 p.m. on Telemundo. The match is part of the BSN Chili's Sundays…
Puerto Rico Joins International Federation of American Football
via Primera Hora
Puerto Rico, along with Sierra Leone, Cayman Islands, US Virgin Islands, and China Taipei, has joined the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), bringing the total number of member entities to 80. The IFAF Board of Directors approved the memberships…
Puerto Rico Wins Bronze Medal and Secures Three World Championship Spots in Artistic Gymnastics
via El Nuevo Día
Puerto Rico's artistic gymnastics team concluded its participation in the Pan American Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with positive results, winning a bronze medal and securing three spots for the 2026 World Championship in Rotterdam, Netherlands. José 'Gussy' López…
José Alvarado to Receive Champion's Welcome in Puerto Rico
via El Nuevo Día
The Puerto Rico Basketball Federation (FBPUR) announced that point guard José Alvarado will be welcomed with a caravan and public activity on Thursday after winning the NBA championship with the New York Knicks. Alvarado will arrive at Luis Muñoz Marín…
From University Passion to Historic Appointment: Mono Román and eSports Debut in Central American Games
via El Nuevo Día
Ricardo 'Mono' Román, accustomed to representing Puerto Rico in international competitions, will be part of the delegation competing in the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo. This edition marks the centenary of the regional event. Román expressed…
Santurce Achieves Revenge Against Gigantes, Dominates Series 4-2
via El Nuevo Día
The Cangrejeros de Santurce defeated the Gigantes de Carolina/Canóvanas 96-95 on Monday, maintaining a two-game lead in the fourth position of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) Conference A. Santurce now has a 16-15 record and is ahead of the Mets…
Puerto Rico's U17 Women's Football Team Prepares for Historic World Cup Debut
via Primera Hora
The Puerto Rico U17 women's football team will begin intense preparation in late July for their debut in the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup, to be held from October 17 to November 7 in Rabat, Morocco. According to Gabriel Ortiz…
Quemando Fiebre World Show Returns to Ponce for Fifth Edition
via Primera Hora
The fifth edition of 'Quemando Fiebre World Show' will take place in Ponce on June 27 and 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Complejo Ferial de Puerto Rico Juan H. Cintrón. The event, designed for motor enthusiasts…
Last Week of BSN Regular Season: Which Teams Remain in the Fight for a Playoff Spot?
via El Nuevo Día
The final week of the 2026 Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) regular season is underway, with six teams still competing for a spot in the playoffs. The regular season will conclude on Monday, June 29. In Conference A, three spots remain…
BSN Fines Ramses Meléndez for Criticizing Referees
via El Nuevo Día
Ramses Meléndez, the starting forward for the Capitanes de Arecibo, was fined $2,500 and given a two-game suspension by the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) for criticizing the referees after a game against the Osos de Manatí. Meléndez expressed his frustration…
Enrique Freeman Joins Puerto Rico National Basketball Team
via Primera Hora
The Puerto Rico Basketball Federation (FBPUR) has officially announced the incorporation of basketball player Enrique Freeman into the national program ahead of the third qualifying window for the 2027 FIBA World Cup. Freeman, 25, is the son of Puerto Rican…
Cangrejeros Move Closer to Third Place in Conference A
via Primera Hora
The Cangrejeros de Santurce defeated the Santeros de Aguada 94-87 on Wednesday at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente, moving within half a game of third place in Conference A of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). The win improved Santurce's record to…