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Brian Navarreto Overcomes Health Scare to Shine in Season Debut with Marlins
12 updates over 5 days — last updated Jun 25, 2026
Oscar Collazo Moves Up to 112 Pounds to Fight for International Title
via NotiCel
Oscar 'El Pupilo' Collazo, a Puerto Rican boxer, will move up to the 112-pound category to fight Neider Valdéz Aguilar for the International title of the World Boxing Organization (OMB). This is a drastic change for Collazo, who had planned…
Fewer Puerto Ricans in Major Leagues? MLB Proposals Spark Concern
via El Nuevo Día
Proposals by Major League Baseball (MLB) to reduce the number of rounds in the novice draft and change the minimum age to sign contracts are generating concern among baseball enthusiasts in Puerto Rico. The changes could significantly impact the opportunities…
Jennifer Colón Sought for 'La Casa de los Famosos 7' on Telemundo
via El Nuevo Día
Jennifer Colón, a former Puerto Rican beauty queen, made a notable appearance on 'La casa de los famosos 6' on Telemundo, where she had a tense confrontation with Celinee Santos. The incident became one of the most talked-about moments of…
Juanmita López de Jesús Trains Out of Comfort Zone for New York Fight
via Primera Hora
Juanmita López de Jesús, a young Puerto Rican boxer, has left his comfort zone to train in Orlando, Florida, for his upcoming fight against Spanish boxer Alberto Motos on June 27 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. López…
Elmer Rodríguez Falls to Cincinnati in Return to Yankees' Rotation
via El Nuevo Día
Puerto Rican prospect Elmer Rodríguez returned to the New York Yankees' rotation on Sunday, pitching four innings against the Cincinnati Reds. Despite his efforts, he took the loss, allowing three runs, all driven in by a Tyler Stephenson home run…
After Tribeca Debut, 'Matininó' Creators Hope to Premiere Film in Puerto Rico
via El Nuevo Día
Puerto Rican filmmaker Gabriela Díaz Arp and producer Karla Claudio are celebrating the world premiere of their first feature film, 'Matininó', which explores the aftermath of gender violence through the story of a multi-generational Puerto Rican family. The film debuted…
Yaire to be Godmother of Cataño Pride Festival 2026
via Primera Hora
Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Yaire has been selected as the official godmother of the Cataño Pride Festival 2026, which will celebrate its sixth edition. Yaire, known for her distinctive voice and hits like 'Tu Mayor Tentación', 'Contéstame', 'Dime', and 'Te Amo…
Three Players with Puerto Rican Heritage Hope to Enter 2026 NBA Draft
via Primera Hora
According to journalist Raúl Álzaga, three players with Puerto Rican heritage, Kingston Flemings, Mikel Brown Jr., and Yaxel Lendeborg, have high chances of being selected within the first 15 picks of the 2026 NBA Draft. Álzaga expressed surprise if any…
Jac Caglianone's Adjustments Transform Him into a Formidable Hitter in the Major Leagues
via El Nuevo Día
Jac Caglianone, a powerful hitter of Puerto Rican descent, is enjoying the best month of his young career with the Kansas City Royals in the Major Leagues. This season, he has hit 12 home runs, including two recent ones that…
Francisco Lindor Prepares to Return to Game, Can He Save the Mets' Season?
via El Nuevo Día
Francisco Lindor, the star Puerto Rican shortstop for the New York Mets, may return to the game as early as Wednesday, just as the season approaches its midpoint and the team struggles to stay in the postseason race. Lindor has…
Renaldo Balkman Celebrates Knicks' Championship as One of His Own
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Renaldo Balkman, a 41-year-old former NBA player with Puerto Rican roots, expressed his pride and joy over the New York Knicks' championship win, which ended a 53-year drought. Balkman played four of his seven NBA seasons with the Knicks between…
Brian Navarreto Overcomes Health Scare to Shine in Season Debut with Marlins
via El Nuevo Día
Puerto Rican catcher Brian Navarreto made a successful debut with the Miami Marlins in their 4-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, just hours after suffering an allergic reaction that caused his face and body to swell. Navarreto contributed…