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        <title><![CDATA[ Team USA ]]></title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:35:10 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[ USMNT&#039;s Predicted XI: Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams lead analysts&#039; ideal World Cup squad ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ Mauricio Pochettino is still weighing his roster ahead of the tournament, which kicks off on June 11. ]]></description>
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                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Christian Pulisic (L) and Tyler Adams are undisputed starters for Mauricio Pochettino&#039;s lineup.]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Christian Pulisic (L) and Tyler Adams are undisputed starters for Mauricio Pochettino&#039;s lineup.]]></media:title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:35:10 +0200</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">T</span>he <b>2026 FIFA World Cup</b> is just over two months away. With time to prepare, <b>U.S. Men's National Team</b> head coach <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/mauricio-pochettino.html"><b>Mauricio Pochettino</b></a> is in no rush to finalize his roster. That hasn't stopped analysts from speculating about the starting XI.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Aaron Judge under pressure again as Yankees legend predicts his breakthrough moment ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ CC Sabathia sees shades of Alex Rodriguez&#039;s 2009 turnaround after WBC criticism ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ RAÍZ  ]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Aaron Judge&#039;s postseason debate returns, but Sabathia offers a different view]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Aaron Judge&#039;s postseason debate returns, but Sabathia offers a different view]]></media:title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:15:25 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">T</span>he noise around <b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/aaron-judge.html">Aaron Judge</a></b> never really disappears. It just finds new reasons to come back.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ USA Football reveals vision for 2028 Olympic &quot;Dream Team&quot; ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ They will adapt to the sport and create a hybrid roster that could compete for the highest reward ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ RAÍZ  ]]></dc:creator>
                <link>https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/2026/03/24/69c2eec2e2704e3d188b45bf.html</link>
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                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[USA Football]]></media:description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:06:33 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">A</span>s the countdown to the <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games.html?intcmp=MENUMIGA&amp;s_kw=olympic-games">Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics</a> begins, the question of who will wear the <b>Red, White, and Blue </b>for the debut of flag football has become the most talked-about topic in American sports these past days. While fans have spent months imagining NFL superstars like <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/patrick-mahomes.html">Patrick Mahomes</a> or <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/tyreek-hill.html">Tyreek Hill</a> on the <b>Olympic stage</b>, USA Football just revealed a <b>roster strategy</b> that is far more nuanced and competitive than anyone expected.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Caitlin Clark takes iconic No.12 jersey for Team USA as Diana Taurasi reveals her true colors ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ Clark embraces the legacy of No. 12 with Taurasi&#039;s full endorsement ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ SAM  ]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Caitlin Clark is taking Diana Taurasi&#039;s No. 12 jersey for Team USA]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Caitlin Clark is taking Diana Taurasi&#039;s No. 12 jersey for Team USA]]></media:title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:43:45 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">J</span>ersey numbers in basketball are rarely just digits stitched onto fabric-they represent legacy, identity, and expectation. For <b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/caitlin-clark.html" target="_blank">Caitlin Clark</a></b>, stepping into the iconic No. 12 for <b>Team USA</b> was about far more than a uniform choice. It marked the continuation of a lineage built by one of the greatest to ever play the game, <b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/wnba/diana-taurasi.html" target="_blank">Diana Taurasi</a></b>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ The 12 NFL stars who could actually transition to LA28 ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ Most fans are eager to know who would the representatives of Team USA ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ RAÍZ  ]]></dc:creator>
                <link>https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/2026/03/22/69c01fe5e2704e9e078b457c.html</link>
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                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Tom Brady and Jalen Hurts]]></media:description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:19:38 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">T</span>he road to the <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/winter-olympics.html">2028 Los Angeles Olympics</a> just hit a massive speed bump for the <b>NFL's biggest icons</b>. The <b>Fanatics Flag Football Classic</b> proved that being a Super Bowl champion does not necessarily translate to <b>flag football dominance.</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Goodbye to Tom Brady&#039;s Olympic Games: Raiders minority owner makes a painful decision ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ Despite the excitement he had, it seems he will be out of the 2028 Team USA ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ RAÍZ  ]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Tom Brady playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Tom Brady playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]></media:title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:24:32 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">F</span>or years,<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/tom-brady.html"> Tom Brady </a>held onto a cinematic vision: leading<b> Team USA to gold</b> when flag football makes its historic debut at the<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/winter-olympics.html"> 2028 Los Angeles Olympics</a>. It feels like the most suitable and perfect final act for a career that spanned <b>23 seasons, 15 Pro Bowls, and three MVP awards.</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Fernando Mendoza draws attention with surprising message to Alysa Liu: &quot;Am I doing this right?&quot; ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ The 20-year-old Liu won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ SAM  ]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Fernando Mendoza]]></media:description>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 21:59:08 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">P</span>rojected No. 1 NFL draft pick <b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/fernando-mendoza.html" target="_blank">Fernando Mendoza</a></b> drew unexpected attention beyond football after posting a playful message to Olympic gold medalist <b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/alysa-liu.html" target="_blank">Alysa Liu</a></b>, showing a side of his personality that has fans buzzing across multiple sports platforms.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Darrell Green, 66, returns to competition with Team USA flag football dream ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ NFL legend enters national trials aiming for a spot at the 2026 World Championships ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ RAÍZ  ]]></dc:creator>
                <link>https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/2026/03/21/69becdad268e3eb8518b4581.html</link>
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                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Could Darrell Green really make Team USA at 66? The trials begin]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Could Darrell Green really make Team USA at 66? The trials begin]]></media:title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:57:03 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">T</span>he field looks familiar, but the stage feels different. <b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/washington-commanders/2024/10/21/671660dbe2704e969a8b45a2.html">Darrell Green</a></b> is back in competition.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Stephanie White puts Indiana Fever aside and steps away from the WNBA for a bit ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ Fever coach balances Team USA duties and ESPN appearances after breakthrough 2025 season ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ RAÍZ  ]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Stephanie White temporarily steps aside from Fever as 2026 season approaches]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Stephanie White temporarily steps aside from Fever as 2026 season approaches]]></media:title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:25:38 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">T</span>he gym lights never really turn off, they just shine somewhere else for a while. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Logan Webb fires back at claims Team USA didn&#039;t care about the World Baseball Classic ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ Venezuela stunned the United States with a shock victory over them in the WBC ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ SAM  ]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Logan Webb]]></media:description>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:22:02 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">A</span> disappointing finish for Team USA has sparked a familiar debate about effort and pride on baseball's international stage. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ World Baseball Classic in Summer? MLB weighs bold move amid surging global interest ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ League officials and players see benefits, but timing and logistics remain complex ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ RAÍZ  ]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[MLB explores moving the World Baseball Classic to summer after surge in popularity]]></media:description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:02:58 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">T</span>he energy felt different, louder, more global than usual.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Team USA&#039;s Mark DeRosa calls for major change to World Baseball Classic schedule ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ Pitch limits and player readiness spark fresh debate after 2026 final ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ RAÍZ  ]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[DeRosa wants WBC out of Spring Training. MLB teams may not agree]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[DeRosa wants WBC out of Spring Training. MLB teams may not agree]]></media:title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:47:20 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">T</span>he stadium had barely quieted after the final pitch. <b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/team-usa.html">Team USA</a></b> manager <b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/celebrity-net-worth/2026/03/17/69b91d26268e3eac1f8b45de.html">Mark DeRosa</a></b> was already looking ahead, calling for a significant change to how the <b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/world-baseball-classic.html">World Baseball Classic</a></b> is played.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Unlikable and joyless? Team USA slammed after crushing WBC loss to Venezuela ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ Visible tension has fueled debate about the Americans&#039; on-field chemistry at the World Baseball Classic ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ SAM  ]]></dc:creator>
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                <category><![CDATA[ MLB ]]></category>
                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Team United States at the World Baseball Classic]]></media:description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:37:50 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">T</span>here was no confetti, no national anthem moment, just stunned silence in the dugout. Heavy favorites to win the 2026 <b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/world-baseball-classic.html" target="_blank">World Baseball Classic</a></b>, <b>Team USA</b> saw their <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/2026/03/18/69ba0f7022601ddf448b45da.html" target="_blank">championship hopes slip away</a> in a tense 3-2 loss to <b>Venezuela</b> on Tuesday, a defeat that's already sparking sharp reactions from baseball fans.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Paul Skenes leads Team USA&#039;s All-WBC selections after Venezuela&#039;s historic title ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ Four U.S. players honored as Venezuela captures its first World Baseball Classic crown ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ RAÍZ  ]]></dc:creator>
                <link>https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/pittsburgh-pirates/2026/03/19/69bb318e46163f8c728b456d.html</link>
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                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Team USA earns four All-WBC spots, with Paul Skenes at the forefront]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Team USA earns four All-WBC spots, with Paul Skenes at the forefront]]></media:title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:15:40 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">T</span>he stadium was still buzzing when the conversation quietly shifted away from the final score. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Aaron Judge fumes after Team USA WBC heartbreak ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ Captain&#039;s raw reaction captures pain of falling short again ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ SAM  ]]></dc:creator>
                <link>https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/2026/03/18/69bb005dca4741602a8b45a4.html</link>
                <category><![CDATA[ MLB ]]></category>
                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Aaron Judge]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Aaron Judge]]></media:title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:23:09 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">T</span>he disappointment was immediate and unmistakable for <b>Aaron Judge</b> following <b>Team USA</b>'s narrow defeat to <b>Venezuela</b> in the <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/mlb.html" target="_blank">World Baseball Classic</a> final. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Fans react to Caitlin Clark&#039;s bench role: Is Team USA holding back their best player? ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ Chelsea Gray starts, leaving fans questioning Clark&#039;s role ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ SAM  ]]></dc:creator>
                <link>https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/wnba/indiana-fever/2026/03/18/69ba251d22601ddf448b45e1.html</link>
                <category><![CDATA[ indiana-fever ]]></category>
                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Caitlin Clark]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Caitlin Clark]]></media:title>
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                    <media:thumbnail url="https://e00-xlk-ue-marca-en.uecdn.es/files/admin_graphic_thumbnail/uploads/2026/04/14/17738086874759.jpeg" width="150" height="100" />
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                <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:47:38 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">W</span>hen <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/caitlin-clark.html"><b>Caitlin Clark,</b></a> the dynamic <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/wnba/indiana-fever.html"><b>Indiana Fever</b></a> guard and 2024 WNBA No. 1 overall pick, suited up for Team USA during FIBA World Cup qualifying, expectations were sky-high.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Venezuela makes WBC history as Aaron Judge and Tarik Skubal face criticism for USA defeat ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ Fans take aim at the American stars after coming up short ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ SAM  ]]></dc:creator>
                <link>https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/2026/03/18/69ba218122601d302f8b45cb.html</link>
                <category><![CDATA[ MLB ]]></category>
                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Aaron Judge and Tarik Skubal]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Aaron Judge and Tarik Skubal]]></media:title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:31:37 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">T</span>he 2026 World Baseball Classic final produced a moment that will be remembered in baseball history, but for Team USA, it was heartbreak. Venezuela captured its first-ever WBC championship with a <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/2026/03/18/69ba0f7022601ddf448b45da.html"><b>3-2 victory </b></a>over the United States at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Team USA stunned for second final in a row as Venezuela claim first World Baseball Classic in dramatic fashion ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ The Venezuelans rallied after Bryce Harper tied the game with a two-run HR in the bottom of the 8th ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ SAM  ]]></dc:creator>
                <link>https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/2026/03/18/69ba0f7022601ddf448b45da.html</link>
                <category><![CDATA[ MLB ]]></category>
                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Venezuela Javier Sanoja gestures after stealing second base]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Venezuela Javier Sanoja gestures after stealing second base]]></media:title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:01:09 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">I</span>n a thrilling conclusion to the 2026 <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/world-baseball-classic.html"><b>World Baseball Classic,</b></a> Venezuela shocked the baseball world by defeating the <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/team-usa.html"><b>United States</b></a> 3-2 in the final on Tuesday night, claiming its first WBC championship in history. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Nolan McLean Net Worth: How much does the rising Mets pitcher make in 2026? ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ McLean&#039;s net worth is still modest by MLB standards ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ CALIOPE SMITH ]]></dc:creator>
                <link>https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/celebrity-net-worth/2026/03/17/69b9da06268e3ea8488b458f.html</link>
                <category><![CDATA[ celebrity-net-worth ]]></category>
                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Nolan McLean]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Nolan McLean]]></media:title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:47:43 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">A</span>s <b>Nolan McLean</b> continues to build his case as a future rotation piece for the <b>New York Mets</b>-and even a potential <b>Team USA</b> starter-fans are now turning their attention to another question: how much is he worth?</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Yankees star Aaron Judge gets roasted by MLB fans over World Series comments ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ The New York slugger&#039;s comments were met with ridicule on social media ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ SAM  ]]></dc:creator>
                <link>https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/new-york-yankees/2026/03/17/69b9d2ca46163f7f138b458f.html</link>
                <category><![CDATA[ new-york-yankees ]]></category>
                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Team USA&#039;s Aaron Judge believes the World Baseball Classic offers more for fans]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Team USA&#039;s Aaron Judge believes the World Baseball Classic offers more for fans]]></media:title>
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                    <media:thumbnail url="https://e00-xlk-ue-marca-en.uecdn.es/files/admin_graphic_thumbnail/uploads/2026/04/15/17737851030559.jpeg" width="150" height="100" />
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                <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:21:05 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/aaron-judge.html" target="_blank">Aaron Judge</a></b> has sparked a lively debate among baseball fans after suggesting that the <b>World Baseball Classic</b> delivers a better fan experience than the <b>World Series</b>. The <b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/new-york-yankees.html" target="_blank">New York Yankees</a></b> captain, who is representing <b>Team USA</b> in the international tournament, made the comments after his side secured a dramatic 2-1 semifinal victory over the <b>Dominican Republic</b>. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Aaron Judge Net Worth: How rich is the captain of Team USA? ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ Judge was selected in the 2013 MLB draft by the New York Yankees ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ CALIOPE SMITH ]]></dc:creator>
                <link>https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/celebrity-net-worth/2026/03/17/69b9c762268e3e693b8b4588.html</link>
                <category><![CDATA[ celebrity-net-worth ]]></category>
                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[United States Aaron Judge]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[United States Aaron Judge]]></media:title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:28:18 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/aaron-judge.html">Aaron Judge</a>, one of the biggest stars in <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/mlb.html">Major League Baseball</a>, has cemented his place as one of the sport's most valuable players. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ World Baseball Classic Prize Money 2026: How much does Venezuela receive as champions? ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ If the champion team finishes the tournament undefeated, the prize pool is bigger ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ OLIVIA PARKER ]]></dc:creator>
                <link>https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/2026/03/17/69b9c361268e3ee7108b457e.html</link>
                <category><![CDATA[ MLB ]]></category>
                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Venezuela Wilyer Abreu]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Venezuela Wilyer Abreu]]></media:title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:11:12 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">A</span>ll the teams competing in the <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/world-baseball-classic.html">World Baseball Classic (WBC)</a> want to win for sporting pride, because they want to show who is the best team on the planet. <b>But it doesn't hurt them to get a certain amount of dollars for winning the tournament.</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Angel Reese reveals the secret to her success: &#039;I&#039;ve had the best preseason of my life&#039; ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ Identified her globe-spanning travel and training regimen as the catalyst for record-breaking rebounding streak ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ SAM  ]]></dc:creator>
                <link>https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/wnba/chicago-sky/2026/03/17/69b9471ae2704e765b8b45d6.html</link>
                <category><![CDATA[ chicago-sky ]]></category>
                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Angel Reese]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Angel Reese]]></media:title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:09:09 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">W</span>hile the <b>United States</b> senior national team has dismantled opponents with ease at the 2026 <b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/wnba/indiana-fever/2026/03/16/69b8003646163fd9178b4598.html">FIBA World Cup</a></b> qualifying tournament, forward <b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/wnba/indiana-fever/2026/03/14/69b5c0c7e2704e1d728b459e.html">Angel Reese</a></b> has attributed her personal dominance to a transformative seven-month hiatus. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Caitlin Clark&#039;s influence knows no bounds, even turning rivals into her biggest fans ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ The Indiana Fever star&#039;s international appeal was on full display in Puerto Rico ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ SAM  ]]></dc:creator>
                <link>https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/wnba/indiana-fever/2026/03/17/69b935bde2704e5c2a8b45c6.html</link>
                <category><![CDATA[ indiana-fever ]]></category>
                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Caitlin Clark]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Caitlin Clark]]></media:title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:03:15 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">W</span>hile the scoreboard at the 2026 <b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/wnba/indiana-fever/2026/03/16/69b8003646163fd9178b4598.html">FIBA World Cup</a></b> qualifying tournament reflected a dominant 101-46 victory for the <b>United States</b> on Sunday, the most enduring image from <b>San Juan</b> occurred after the final buzzer. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Caitlin Clark makes history again with Team USA against New Zealand and proves why she&#039;s the best ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ The Indiana Fever star secures her first senior national team start and sets an all-time FIBA assist record ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ SAM  ]]></dc:creator>
                <link>https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/wnba/indiana-fever/2026/03/16/69b8003646163fd9178b4598.html</link>
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                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Caitlin Clark]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Caitlin Clark]]></media:title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:57:45 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/wnba/indiana-fever/2026/03/16/69b7839746163f554a8b45ba.html">Caitlin Clark</a></b> officially entered the record books on Sunday during the <b>United States</b>' 101-46 victory over <b>New Zealand</b>, surpassing the long-standing benchmark for the most assists by a <b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/wnba/indiana-fever/2026/03/15/69b71482ca474118448b4581.html">Team USA</a></b> player in a single <b>FIBA World Cup</b> qualifying tournament. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Was the Dominican Republic robbed in the World Baseball Classic? The strike calls that pushed Team USA to the final ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ A pitch that should have resulted in a walk ended the game and sent the USA to the final. ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jose Rodriguez ]]></dc:creator>
                <link>https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/2026/03/16/69b7783aca474179458b45b1.html</link>
                <category><![CDATA[ MLB ]]></category>
                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Dominican Republic Geraldo Perdomo reacts after striking out at the end of the ninth inning.]]></media:description>
                    <media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Dominican Republic Geraldo Perdomo reacts after striking out at the end of the ninth inning.]]></media:title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:43:09 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Team USA</b> reached the grand final of the <b>World Baseball Classic</b>, just one step away from their main objective. However, one controversial umpire decision in the <b>USA vs Dominican Republic</b> semifinal could have changed everything-and baseball fans quickly noticed.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Why Aaron Judge chooses the electrifying atmosphere of the game against Mexico over Yankee Stadium ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ Team USA captain highlighted the emotional atmosphere and fan energy. ]]></description>
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                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Aaron Judge called USA vs. Mexico WBC game the &quot;Best environment&quot; of his career.]]></media:description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:58:00 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/aaron-judge.html"><b>Aaron Judge</b></a> said <b>Team USA's</b> matchup against Mexico delivered one of the best atmospheres of his career, <b>praising the electric crowd environment</b> despite heavy support for the opposing side during <b>World Baseball Classic</b> pool play.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ What time is USA vs Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic semifinal? ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ The winner will face the winner of Italy vs Venezuela. ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ CALIOPE SMITH ]]></dc:creator>
                <link>https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/2026/03/15/69b6e6e846163faf448b45a2.html</link>
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                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Team USA vs Dominican Republic]]></media:description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:14:13 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">T</span>he knockout stage of the <b>World Baseball Classic</b> is reaching its most exciting moment, with the semifinals set to determine which teams will play for the championship. One of the most anticipated matchups for fans around the world is the clash between <b>Team USA</b> and <b>Dominican Republic</b> national baseball team.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Caitlin Clark goes from the bench to leading Team USA in powerful return after injury layoff ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ True to his playing style, Clark will lead Team USA in assists ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ George Gordillo ]]></dc:creator>
                <link>https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/wnba/indiana-fever/2026/03/14/69b5c04346163fda658b459f.html</link>
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                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Caitlin Clark (17) brings the ball upcourt during a training camp for the U.S women&#039;s national basketball team]]></media:description>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:21:19 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">T</span>he <b>2026 FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament</b> in San Juan has started exactly how everyone expected: with total American dominance. <b>Team USA</b> opened their campaign with two statement wins, dismantling Senegal <b>110-46</b> before spoiling the party for the host nation with a <b>91-48 rout of Puerto Rico</b>. While the scoreboard reflects a massive talent gap, the real story in the paddock is the rotation strategy being deployed by head coach <b>Kara Lawson</b>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title><![CDATA[ Did Caitlin Clark intentionally snub Angel Reese? Fans weigh in on viral moment ]]></title>
                <description><![CDATA[ Tensions rise within the Team USA camp between the two WNBA stars ]]></description>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ SAM  ]]></dc:creator>
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                <category><![CDATA[ indiana-fever ]]></category>
                                                    <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Caitlin Clark reportedly ignored Angel Reese on the court in a tense moment]]></media:description>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:29:11 +0100</pubDate>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="capital-letter">A</span> brief interaction between <b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/caitlin-clark.html" target="_blank">Caitlin Clark</a></b> and <b><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/wnba/angel-reese.html" target="_blank">Angel Reese</a></b> during a dominant win for <b>Team USA</b> has sparked another wave of debate among basketball fans, reviving discussion around one of the sport's most talked-about rivalries. The moment occurred during <b>USA</b>'s convincing 91-48 victory over <b>Puerto Rico</b>. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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