The Diablos Rojos del México defeated the Halcones de Xalapa 89-80 in Game 1 of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional Grand Final, despite a challenging start with a 28-19 first-quarter score. The Halcones took an early 12-0 lead, but the Diablos adjusted, narrowing the gap and finishing the opening quarter at 28-19. In the second quarter, the Rojos continued to close in and ended the first half trailing by just 42-40. The Diablos improved their three-point shooting in the third quarter, sinking three triples in two minutes to take a 59-49 lead and ending the quarter at 71-61. Finally, in the last period, with a 10-2 run, the Diablos extended their lead to 85-69, sealing an 89-80 victory. The scarlet team now aims to extend their advantage in Game 2, set to take place today at 8:00 PM (Mexico City time) at the Juan de la Barrera Gymnasium.  You may also like: Incredible! The Diablos Rojos del México Could Enter the Mexican Stock Exchange

La FIFA presentó los nominados a los premios The Best 2024 donde destaca la presencia de Messi, Haaland y Mbappé. Por primera vez los aficionados podrán votar por el 11 ideal masculino y femenino del 2024. La FIFA ya anunció a todos los nominados de las diferentes categorías en los The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024. Estos galardones reconocen a lo mejor del futbol del presente año, el mejor futbolista masculino y femenina, el mejor entrenador del futbol masculino y del futbol femenino, y al mejor guardameta en las categoría varonil y femenil. La gran novedad de esta edición de los premios The Best, será que los fanáticos podrán votar por su jugador o jugadora favoritos, donde su voto, tendrá el mismo valor que el de los entrenadores nacionales y los medios de comunicación. Además de que por primera vez podrán votar por los integrantes del once ideal masculino y femenino. A continuación, te presentaremos a los nominados de todos los premios Los nominados al mejor jugador masculino Dentro de esta lista, destaca la presencia de Lionel Messi, el anterior ganador de este galardón, además de la presencia de Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé y el recién ganador del Balón de Oro, Rodri. Dani Carvajal (España, Real Madrid) Erling Haaland (Noruega, Manchester City) Federico Valverde (Uruguay, Real Madrid) Florian Wirtz (Alemania, Bayer Leverkusen) Jude Bellingham (Inglaterra, Real Madrid) Kylian Mbappé (Francia, PSG-Real Madrid) Lamine Yamal (España, Barcelona) Lionel Messi (Argentina, Inter Miami) Rodri (España, Manchester City) Toni Kroos (Alemania, Real Madrid) Vinícius Jr. (Brasil, Real Madrid) Las candidatas a ser la mejor del año Para este apartado, la clara favorita es la blaugrana Aitana Bonmatí, pues viene de ganar el recién Balón de Oro. De igual forma, el Barcelona tienen posibilidades de tener a una ganadora con Caroline Graham, Ona Batlle. Aitana Bonmatí (España, Barcelona) Barbra Banda (Zambia, Shanghái Shengli-Orlando Pride) Caroline Graham Hansen (Noruega, Barcelona) Keira Walsh (Inglaterra, Barcelona) Khadija Shaw (Jamaica, Manchester City) Lauren Hemp (Inglaterra, Manchester City) Lindsey Horan (Estados Unidos, Olympique de Lyon) Lucy Bronze (Inglaterra, Barcelona-Chelsea) Mallory Swanson (Estados Unidos, Chicago Red Stars) Mariona Caldentey (España, Barcelona-Arsenal) Naomi Girma (Estados Unidos, San Diego Wave) Ona Batlle (España, Barcelona) Salma Paralluelo (España, Barcelona) Sophia Smith (Estados Unidos, Portland Thorns) Tabitha Chawinga (Malaui, PSG-Olympique de Lyon) Trinity Rodman (Estados Unidos, Washington Spirit) Los mejores estrategas del año Sin duda tendremos un enfrentamiento de estrategas muy interesantes. Carlo Ancelotti es candidato gracias a llevar al Real Madrid a ganar la Champions League y LaLiga, Pep Guardiola es otro candidato fuerte por su título de Premier League. El “caballo negro”, como su equipo, podría ser Xabi Alonso, quien guio al Leverkusen a ganar la Bundesliga y la Copa de Alemania. Carlo Ancelotti (Italia, Real Madrid) Lionel Scaloni (Argentina, Selección de Argentina) Luis de la Fuente (España, Selección de España) Pep Guardiola (España, Manchester City) Xabi Alonso (España, Bayer Leverkusen) Pasando al futbol femenil, los claros contendientes son Emma Hayes y Jonatan Giráldez Arthur Elias (Brasil, Selección de Brasil) Elena Sadiku (Suecia, Celtic) Emma Hayes (Inglaterra, Chelsea-Estados Unidos) Futoshi Ikeda (Japón, Selección de Japón) Gareth Taylor (Inglaterra, Manchester City) Jonatan Giráldez (España, Barcelona-Washington Spirit) Sandrine Soubeyrand (Francia, París FC) Sonia Bompastor (Francia, Olympique de Lyon-Chelsea) Los mejores salvadores del año Andriy Lunin (Ucrania, Real Madrid) David Raya (España, Arsenal) Ederson (Brasil, Manchester City) Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa) Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italia, PSG) Mike Maignan (Francia, AC Milán) Unai Simón (España, Athletic Club) En el apartado femenil, estas son las nominadas Alyssa Naeher (Estados Unidos, Chicago Red Stars) Ann-Katrin Berger (Alemania, Chelsea-NJ-NY Gotham) Ayaka Yamashita (Japón, INAC Kobe Leonessa-Manchester City) Cata Coll (España, Barcelona) Mary Earps (Inglaterra, Manchester United-PSG) Las votaciones se cerrarán el próximo 10 de diciembre. Así mismo estas, premiaciones contarán con el Premio Puskás y la otra novedad del certamen el Premio Marta, que reconocerá al mejor gol del futbol femenino. Foto portada: X (@FCBarcelona)

FIFA has revealed the nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024, highlighting stars like Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappé. For the first time, fans can vote for the Men’s and Women’s World XI of the year. The announcement includes nominees across various categories, recognizing the year’s top achievements in football: the Best Men’s and Women’s Players, Coaches, and Goalkeepers. A significant update to this year’s awards is that fans’ votes will carry the same weight as national team coaches and media votes. Additionally, fans can now vote for their picks in the Men’s and Women’s World XI for the first time.     Men’s Player of the Year Nominees Lionel Messi, the previous winner, headlines the nominees alongside Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Ballon d’Or winner Rodri. Dani Carvajal (Spain, Real Madrid) Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City) Federico Valverde (Uruguay, Real Madrid) Florian Wirtz (Germany, Bayer Leverkusen) Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid) Kylian Mbappé (France, PSG-Real Madrid) Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona) Lionel Messi (Argentina, Inter Miami) Rodri (Spain, Manchester City) Toni Kroos (Germany, Real Madrid) Vinícius Jr. (Brazil, Real Madrid)   Women’s Player of the Year Nominees Aitana Bonmatí of Barcelona, the Ballon d’Or winner, is a strong favorite. Barcelona’s Caroline Graham Hansen and Ona Batlle also feature prominently. Aitana Bonmatí (Spain, Barcelona) Barbra Banda (Zambia, Shanghai Shengli-Orlando Pride) Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway, Barcelona) Keira Walsh (England, Barcelona) Khadija Shaw (Jamaica, Manchester City) Lauren Hemp (England, Manchester City) Lindsey Horan (USA, Olympique Lyon) Lucy Bronze (England, Barcelona-Chelsea) Mallory Swanson (USA, Chicago Red Stars) Mariona Caldentey (Spain, Barcelona-Arsenal) Naomi Girma (USA, San Diego Wave) Ona Batlle (Spain, Barcelona) Salma Paralluelo (Spain, Barcelona) Sophia Smith (USA, Portland Thorns) Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi, PSG-Olympique Lyon) Trinity Rodman (USA, Washington Spirit) Coaches of the Year Men’s Football A competitive race sees Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid) and Pep Guardiola (Manchester City) among the frontrunners, with Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen) as a dark horse. Carlo Ancelotti (Italy, Real Madrid) Lionel Scaloni (Argentina, Argentina National Team) Luis de la Fuente (Spain, Spain National Team) Pep Guardiola (Spain, Manchester City) Xabi Alonso (Spain, Bayer Leverkusen) Women’s Football Emma Hayes (Chelsea) and Jonatan Giráldez (Barcelona) are top contenders. Arthur Elias (Brazil, Brazil National Team) Elena Sadiku (Sweden, Celtic) Emma Hayes (England, Chelsea-USA) Futoshi Ikeda (Japan, Japan National Team) Gareth Taylor (England, Manchester City) Jonatan Giráldez (Spain, Barcelona-Washington Spirit) Sandrine Soubeyrand (France, Paris FC) Sonia Bompastor (France, Olympique Lyon-Chelsea)     Goalkeepers of the Year Men’s Football Andriy Lunin (Ukraine, Real Madrid) David Raya (Spain, Arsenal) Ederson (Brazil, Manchester City) Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa) Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, PSG) Mike Maignan (France, AC Milan) Unai Simón (Spain, Athletic Club) Women’s Football Alyssa Naeher (USA, Chicago Red Stars) Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany, Chelsea-NJ/NY Gotham) Ayaka Yamashita (Japan, INAC Kobe Leonessa-Manchester City) Cata Coll (Spain, Barcelona) Mary Earps (England, Manchester United-PSG) Voting closes on December 10. The event will also feature the Puskás Award and the newly introduced Marta Award, recognizing the best goal in women’s football. Cover photo: X (@FCBarcelona)

Matchday 5 of the UEFA Europa League saw Lazio, Athletic Bilbao, and Eintracht Frankfurt leading the standings with 13 points. Tottenham slipped to ninth place, Manchester United climbed the table, while Roma and Porto face playoff challenges. The UEFA Europa League, the other face of European football, wrapped up its Matchday 5 action. With the latest results, Lazio retained the top spot for the second consecutive week, holding the lead on goal difference. Athletic Bilbao and Eintracht Frankfurt closely follow, completing the Top 3 of the overall standings. All three teams boast 13 points, but Lazio holds a +9 goal difference, Athletic sits at +7, and the German side at +5.     Direct Qualification Spots Rounding out the top eight, which qualify directly for the Round of 16, are Galatasaray and Anderlecht in fourth and fifth, respectively, both with 11 points. Ajax, Lyon, and Rangers, all with 10 points, occupy the sixth through eighth positions in that order.   You may be interested in: https://titansports.mx/after-five-matchdays-the-champions-league-standings-begin-to-take-shape/ Shifts in the Playoff Positions In the 16 playoff spots, teams are battling for a chance to advance to the Round of 16. Leading this group is Tottenham, a team that just three matchdays ago topped the overall standings. However, due to a loss and a draw in their last two games, they have fallen to ninth place.     Climbing steadily are the “Red Devils.” Manchester United remains undefeated in the tournament, with two consecutive wins and three earlier draws placing them in 12th position.     Toward the lower playoff spots, two teams stand out for their struggles. Roma, with only one win and three draws, sits in 21st place with six points. Similarly, Porto, with one win and two draws, has accumulated just five points, leaving them in 23rd place in the competition. Cover photo: (@EuropaLeague)

The update to the Pan American Judo Confederation ranking highlights several Mexican judokas in top positions as they aim to secure their qualification for the Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025. The Pan American Judo Confederation’s latest ranking update highlights several Mexican judokas in top positions as they aim to secure spots for the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Asunción.      Following the 2024 Pan American Cup in Montreal, where Mexico earned seven medals—one gold, three silver, and three bronze—Mexican athletes have improved or solidified their rankings.  Top-ranked judokas include Frida Maya, leading the -57 kg category with 420 points; Aylin Ávila, second in -52 kg with 620 points; Renata Sandoval, second in -70 kg with 380 points; and Eduardo Sagastegui, third in -60 kg with 490 points.  You might also be interested in: William Arroyo to Compete in the 2024 Taekwondo Poomsae World Championship in Hong Kong  Other standout Mexican judokas ranked among the top eight in their categories include María Cruz (-63 kg), Yamileth Juárez (-70 kg), Rafael Ramírez (-73 kg), Carlos Hernández (-60 kg), Gerardo Castelán (+100 kg), Paula Sánchez (-78 kg), Bárbara Sánchez (+78 kg), and Ian Aguirre (-66 kg).      The final two tournaments for ranking points are the Junior Pan American Cup and the Junior Pan American Championship, scheduled for April 2025. Mexico will aim to secure the maximum number of spots in these events.  The qualification system for Asunción 2025 grants spots to the top seven in each category, an additional spot for the host nation, and a maximum of one competitor per country per weight division.

Former world No. 1 tennis player, now ranked second in the world, Iga Swiatek, received a one-month ban from the courts for testing positive for a banned substance in her system. The Polish tennis player tested positive for trimetazidine, a metabolic agent that helps the body’s oxygenation to metabolize fatty acids faster. For this reason, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) decided to suspend one of today’s top tennis players for a full month. Swiatek, who accepted the suspension, told the ITIA that she ingested the agent involuntarily while taking medication to treat her sleep disorder. Iga had already been provisionally suspended while her case was being tested, this was from the period of September 22 to October 4 of this year. You may be interested in: https://titansports.mx/two-time-champions-with-sinner-leading-the-way-italy-claimed-the-davis-cup-title/ Cover photo: X (@iga_swiatek).

After an exciting three-game day of Thanksgivining, the NFL action doesn’t stop. This Week 13 matchup will give us one more game today thanks to the “Black Friday” celebrated in the United States. It is the clash between the current champions, the Kansas City Chierfs, against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chiefs, with their 10-1 streak, are the best team in the American Conference, while the Raiders, with their 2-9 streak, are one of the two worst teams in the same division. Still, don’t count out what the Las Vegas team can do in its visit to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, as last week, the Carolina Panthers put up a fight against the champions. The game is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Central Mexico time. You may be interested in: https://titansports.mx/an-emotion-packed-sunday-in-the-nfl/ Cover photo: X (@Chiefs)

The German driver seeks new opportunities after two years as a reserve driver for the Brackley-based team. End of an Era at Mercedes Mick Schumacher, who joined Mercedes in 2023 as a reserve driver, will leave the team at the end of the 2024 season. During his time with the Silver Arrows, Schumacher played a crucial role in the simulator and testing, contributing to car development and providing key support during race weekends. Schumacher, who previously raced for Haas F1 Team, took on this role after two seasons on the Formula 1 grid. However, his ambition to return to active competition drives his search for new opportunities in 2025. Confirmed Return to WEC with Alpine Alongside his duties at Mercedes, Schumacher competed in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) with Alpine, where he will continue racing in 2025. Alpine has already announced him as one of its six drivers for the upcoming season, solidifying his presence in endurance racing. On his departure from Mercedes, Toto Wolff, team principal, expressed his gratitude: “Mick’s work in the simulator and his commitment to the team have been invaluable. He is a driver of great talent who deserves to compete at the highest level. We wish him success in his future endeavors.” New Goals on the Horizon Schumacher also reflected on his time at Mercedes: “I am grateful for the experience and knowledge I’ve gained. Working with such a strong team has helped me grow as a driver, but my true passion lies on the track. I want to compete at 100% again and focus entirely on racing.” Although the 2025 Formula 1 grid is nearly complete, Schumacher has been considered for some seats. Recently, Sauber evaluated the possibility of including him in their lineup but ultimately chose rookie Gabriel Bortoleto for the next season. A Promising Future At just 25 years old, Mick Schumacher remains a prominent figure in motorsport, and his focus on the WEC will allow him to maintain a high level of competitiveness while seeking a chance to return to Formula 1. With the backing of his experience and a renowned surname, the German driver continues to show his determination to achieve new goals in the racing world. Mercedes, meanwhile, bids farewell to a valuable contributor who left a lasting impact on the team.