Category: Sports

Dr. Antonio Sotomayor is a native of Puerto Rico, born and educated in San Juan until he continued his collegiate studies in the United States. A professor of Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the University of Illinois, Sotomayor has studied and watched many of Puerto Rico’s sports highlights. He declined to list them in […]

Soccer positions vary based on age and competitive level. Young players start by trying all roles, then, as they get older and more positions are introduced, they’ll likely find one they like to play more often than others. These are the four basic positions that set the foundation for the game.   Forward These players […]

Dodgers starter Dustin May left Wednesday afternoon’s outing against the Twins after one inning with elbow discomfort. After the game, manager Dave Roberts told the team’s beat that testing revealed a flexor pronator strain in his forearm/elbow area, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Roberts called a month-long absence “the floor” for the 25-year-old hurler. […]

Understanding these four guidelines will help your child as he or she gets ready to play basketball. Moving the Ball There are two primary ways to move the ball in basketball. If a player wishes to move the ball themselves they must be dribbling, which is bounding the ball with their hand, while walking or […]

Two days after Philadelphia was eliminated from the playoffs, the 76ers announced they fired head coach Doc Rivers. On Sunday, Rivers and the Sixers were blown out 112-88 by the Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. His dismissal is the third firing of a coach that led his team to the postseason […]

There are not many mandatory articles of clothing for the sport of basketball. Most children will want to wear clothing that”s easy to move around and run in, such as athletic shorts and a T-shirt, avoiding anything heavy or baggy. Arm Sleeve/Shooting Sleeve An accessory that players wear on their shooting arm. it is designed […]

Soccer fans and fans of good coaching were treated to a special Zoom conversation on March 4th with U.S. Men’s National Team Coach Gregg Berhalter. Moderated by The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio, Coach Berhalter walked our audience through his process and guiding principles on creating an environment that positions his team for success. Coach’s building blocks […]

Basketball is traditionally broken up into five different positions, which are often determined based on a player”s size and skills. However, positions may differ and be simplified at younger ages.     Point Guard The point guard is almost always one of the best ball handlers on the team, and is usually the one that […]

The Tokyo Olympics is here, and SportsEngine is shining the spotlight on five of the reigning and emerging stars for Team USA. You”ll learn about their journey, including in the formative years that helped propel that athlete to become one of the nation’s–and world’s–best. Check out the third installment, with six insights on Rose Lavelle, who […]