Dodgers' Kike Hernandez is nursing himself to health after elbow surgery, but he has to balance that out with Puerto Rico being in the WBC.

The ball soared over the fence. Hiram Bithorn Stadium erupted in revelry. Darell Hernaiz skipped around the bases, the ballpark lights strobing overhead, as his teammates waited to receive him at home plate.

Angel Reese finished with 10-point, 13-rebound double-double in Team USA’s 91-48 win over Puerto Rico at the FIBA World Cup qualifier on Thursday.

The USA women's basketball team is 2-0 after Thursday's win against Puerto Rico.

Team Italy’s roster is filled primarily with players who were eligible for Team USA but weren’t selected over the superstar names. Puerto Rico’s would-be roster was adversely affected by the unfortunate insurance and injury issues that prevented some of the island’s biggest products from participating.

Since 2016, the cacao industry in Puerto Rico has experienced a massive resurgence with production growing by more than 3,400%.

The Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival returns April 23–26 with acclaimed chefs, tastings, and new culinary experiences across the island.