BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — There are some things money can't buy. Going undefeated over an entire season in hurdles is certainly one of them. Getting the last — or make that, the latest — laugh in an ongoing feud among your rivals might be another. So, in addition to the $150,000 checks they'll get...
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BEIJING (AP) — French soccer star Kylian Mbappé's face appears in ads across China, from subway stations to elevators, but now at least three companies are cutting ties with the national team captain after he made some comments apparently referring to Mao Zedong, the founding lea...
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Taylor Walls stabbed at Brice Turang's sharp grounder and felt it glance off his glove. “Knife in the chest,” the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop said. Tampa Bay's first World Series game at Tropicana Field in 18 years turned into a record-setter for Brewers ...
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kiah Stokes kept swatting shots on the interior, while Veronica Burton disrupted the Dream with her own quick hands to alter shots. And that crazed, violet-clad “Ballhalla” home crowd roared at every chance — watching the Golden State Valkyries move one win a...
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jackson Chourio set the tone at the plate, Brice Turang sparked an historic offensive outburst and Robert Gasser shut the door on the mound. The Milwaukee Brewers are one victory from their first World Series title after routing the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1...
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tanner McKee and the Philadelphia Eagles still had a potential victory within their grasp in the fourth quarter when the career backup threw a pass into the outstretched hands of DeMarvion Overshown. The Cowboys linebacker raised the ball in celebration after ...
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Robert Gasser delivered in the World Series unlike any left-handed starter since Sandy Koufax. Gasser faced the minimum over six dominant innings, pitching the Milwaukee Brewers to the brink of their first championship in a 10-1 win over the Tampa Bay ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Democratic nominee for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa made a tour stop on Monday at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg campus. Hinojosa's visit is part of her "One Fight" tour, rallying across Texas to boost voter turnout ahead of...
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The WNBA has moved Game 6 of the Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries to a 12:30 p.m. EDT tipoff Thursday at the home area of the Atlanta Hawks so that the NBA can keep its previously scheduled primetime contest that day. The WNBA worked with the NBA to mov...
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Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is not expected to return this season, coach Dan Lanning announced Monday night. Moore has not played since getting concussed on a late hit at Southern California in late September. He resumed practicing earlier this month but remained in the concus...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A local business owner is helping breast cancer patients and survivors maintain their confidence, one wig at a time. Merle Norman Aesthetics & Beauty of Sharyland in Mission has introduced a new line of wigs personalized to help breast cancer p...
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LONDON (AP) — Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday thanks to his prolific scoring last season. Kane scored 73 goals for club and country last campaign — he was Europe's top scorer — and smashed scoring records in Germany for Bayern M...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Two separate episodes of showers, above normal temperatures, and an extra hour of sleep are all coming to the Rio Grande Valley this week. Adequate moisture coupled with upper-level support will squeeze out a few showers, periods of steady rain...
