Marte, of Cotui, Dominican Republic, said he didn't personally know anyone impacted by the fatal roof collapse, but indicated there were significant cultural losses for Dominicans.

Canada’s game against the Dominican Republic at the FIBA AmeriCup in Santiago, Chile, was a straight blowout. BYU’s Delaney Gibb made the most of her minutes. Gibb scored 20 points in just ...

A Canadian tourist was found dead in the water at a Dominican Republic resort in what loved ones described as a drowning accident last week.

A former MLB star has been convicted of sexually abusing a child in the Dominican Republic. Wander Franco was arrested last year after being accused of having a four-month relationship with 14 ...

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco found guilty under child sex abuse law On June 26, 2025, a panel of judges in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, found Wander Franco guilty of sexual abuse ...

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.

By José Álvarez (CNN) — A court in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, found baseball player Wander Franco — of the Tampa Bay Rays — guilty of abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor and ...

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco covers his face as his lawyers Teodosio Jaquez and Irina Ventura address the court during his trial on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, in Puerto Plata ...

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco covers his face as his lawyers Teodosio Jaquez and Irina Ventura address the court during his trial on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, in Puerto Plata, ...

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.

PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic — Wander Franco, the suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop charged in a sexual abuse case, was found guilty on Thursday but received a two-year suspended sentence ...