A Historic Shift: Eight Unique Finalists in Professional Pelota After 28 Years In the high-stakes world of professional Basque pelota, consistency is often considered the hallmark of greatness. However, the current 2026 season has delivered a statistical anomaly that hasn’t been witnessed in nearly three decades. For the first time in 28 years, the professional … Read more
Real Madrid Votes Again: Florentino Pérez Faces Juan Román Riquelme in Historic Presidential Election Daniel Richardson May 24, 2026 • Updated 15:30 UTC Pérez (left) and Riquelme (right) prepare for the first Real Madrid presidential election since 2006. The vote will determine the club’s future direction after two decades under Pérez’s leadership. MADRID, Spain — … Read more
Real Madrid Returns to the Polls: Florentino Pérez Faces First Serious Challenge in 20 Years By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport Madrid, Spain — May 24, 2026. After two decades without a contested election, Real Madrid’s presidency is once again up for grabs as incumbent Florentino Pérez faces his first serious challenge from businessman Enrique … Read more
After 35 Years, Atlético de Madrid Ends the Gil and Cerezo Era as Apollo Takes Control By Daniel Richardson | May 22, 2026 MADRID — The football landscape of Spain has been reshaped this week as Apollo Sports Capital officially became the majority shareholder of Atlético de Madrid, marking the end of a 35-year era … Read more
The Long Road Back: Iñaki Cañal Set for Competitive Return with Eyes on Los Angeles In the world of elite sprinting, the distance between a podium finish and a surgical table is often measured in millimeters. For Iñaki Cañal, the Gijón-born speedster who represented Spain at the Paris Olympic Games, the last few months have … Read more
Stagnation in Miami: Lando Norris Claims Pole as Aston Martin Struggles Persist The Formula 1 paddock arrived in Florida expecting a shift in momentum, but the opening sessions of the Miami Grand Prix weekend have suggested a stubborn status quo. Five weeks into the season’s rhythm, the competitive hierarchy remains largely frozen, leaving some of … Read more
Financial security after sports remains one of the most pressing yet overlooked challenges in athletics today. For many athletes, the transition from peak earning years to life beyond competition arrives sooner than expected, often without adequate preparation. Keko Martínez, a former Spanish footballer born in Barcelona in 1973, has built a second career helping elite … Read more
Zumarraga, Spain – Rising star Apezetxea II is set for a busy stretch of Basque pelota, quickly transitioning from his professional debut to a qualifying match in the prestigious Manomanista tournament. The quick turnaround highlights the excitement surrounding the young player as he enters the professional circuit. Aspe and Baiko have announced two preliminary qualifying … Read more