Spain's fierce passion for football took an unexpected turn on Thursday as two teams faced off playing with an unusual ball: an artistic reproduction of former dictator Francisco Franco's head.

Suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been found guilty of sexually abusing a child. A Dominican Republic court handed him a two-year suspended sentence Thursday.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, left, reacts after hearing his sentence during his trial on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco attends his trial on charges of sexual abuse of a minor in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Monday, June 23, 2025.

PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Dominican prosecutors requested on Monday that suspended Tampa Bay Rays player Wander Franco, who faces charges of sexual abuse involving a girl who was ...

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco sits in court during his trial on charges of sexually abusing a minor, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Monday, June 2, 2025.

If you're flying this summer, you might get pulled aside by TSA if you find this quartet of letters on your boarding pass.

Rays Wander Franco faces new charge as child sexual abuse trial continues The handgun was registered in the name of Franco's uncle, prosecutors said in the statement.

Our Missing Letter Crossword June 4, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.

Here are all of the answers to today's Missing Letter Crossword puzzle for June 4 2025 to help you finish it up!

Letters for June 4: Airmen made Langley air show special for NY visitor Letter writers discuss Air Power Over Hampton Roads, Rep. Rob Wittman and Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney Howard Gwynn.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco went to trial Monday, June 2 in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl. Now 24, Franco was having an All-Star season in ...