CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson said last month that winning the Super Bowl isn't enough for him. He wants to have the highest-scoring offense in NFL history. If the Bears can put together more weeks like their opener, that goal will be within reach. Chicago scored eight to...
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Pat Murphy was rushed from the ballpark six years ago, stricken with a heart attack. "This ambulance driver was like, `Sir, can I have your next of kin?'" the Milwaukee Brewers manager recalled. “I'm like, Bro, next of kin? I’m not going anywhere.'" On...
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Venezuela's flag draped around him, flashing a wide smile and filled with pride, William Contreras was willing to boast. “I don’t want to offend any of the other catchers in the league. The last thing I want to do is offend any of them,” he said, speak...
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jacob Misiorowski pitched with poise when he couldn't overwhelm with punishing heat, overcoming Tampa Bay batters and the Tropicana Field mound to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to their first World Series title. On a night when he tied his career low with...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The votes are in for our Week 9 Team of the Week! Sharyland earned the top spot with 949 votes or 39% of the vote. Edinburg came in second with 918 votes and Nikki Rowe came in third place with 622 votes. ValleyCentral thanks all of our viewers ...
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CLEVELAND (AP) — AJ Dybantsa showed on his first possession of an NBA game that he wasn't going to shy away from the expectations that come with being the No. 1 pick. The Washington Wizards rookie got the ball at the top of the key, drove past Cleveland's James Harden to get to t...
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On Wednesday dozens of faith-based and community leaders were at the center to speak out against hunger and food insecurities that are plaguing this South Texas border region. And to urge voters to elect leaders who will help....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The World Meteorological Organization has released its latest sea surface temperature forecast for this year’s El Niño, and the outlook continues to point toward a potentially historic event. New estimates suggest sea surface temperatures could ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The South Texas Center of Excellence in Cancer Research hosted an open house on Wednesday, offering the community an opportunity to explore cancer research facilities. The event also offered the community a chance to meet researchers from the U...
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Drew Rasmussen started for Tampa Bay on three days' rest in Game 5 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, leaving with a 1-0 deficit after pitching four innings. A 31-year-old right-hander, Rasmussen retired his first fou...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Thee Sinseers are an East Los Angeles band who seamlessly blend elements of classic soul, 60s pop, and Latino funk into a glorious mashup of great vibes and even better tunes. Guitarist Francisco (Paco) Flores and trombone player José (JJ) Luis ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- One person was hospitalized on Wednesday following a crash involving a motorcycle in Edinburg. First responders were called to the crash site at the intersection of Canton Road and Closner Boulevard, shortly after 7 p.m. According to the city o...
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Ernie Johnson will retire as host of “Inside the NBA” in June, capping a 37-year run with the popular studio show. Johnson announced his decision on Wednesday, saying, “It's just time,” and that the decision was his alone. “As the years have gone by and I turned 70 this past summ...
