College football moved closer to a 24-team postseason after securing what a person familiar with the negotiations called a “handshake agreement” between the College Football Playoff and broadcast partner ESPN that would make up for the nine-figure sums the major conferences would lose by getting...
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James performed his famed chalk toss and was introduced to a roaring ovation on Friday night in his first preseason game for the 76ers in Philadelphia. The 41-year-old James, who joined the 76ers this summer for his NBA-record 24th season, brought the c...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this edition of Mic’d Up, Photojournalist Diego Tijerina follows Weslaco East Head Coach Carlos Cuellar as the Wildcats take on Brownsville Hanna. The Wildcats were down by 14 at halftime. In the locker room, Cuellar had some inspiring words ...
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BEND, Ore. (AP) — A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school, then tackled and fought with him — likely saving lives before he was shot by a father who followed him into the building, police said Friday. City of Bend Poli...
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Fam...
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NEW YORK (AP) — When the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the mighty, monied Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, it set up the first World Series between two of baseball’s smallest spenders in 35 years — just as team owners are arguing that such clubs need a salary cap to compete co...
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A man believed to be in his 40s was killed about 11:21 a.m. Friday in Lyford after he was struck by a freight train. Lyford Police Chief Marcos Garcia said police are withholding the name of the man, who has been identified. The man’s family had just been identified by mid-aftern...
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Dallas Cowboys' new Senior Defensive Assistant Mike Pettine spoke to the media Friday at The Star to outline his responsibilities and coaching philosophy. Pettine's remarks come as the team prepares for its upcoming matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Pettine explained that hi...
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The Dallas Cowboys will face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Cowboys enter the matchup with a 2-3 record, while the Packers hold a 3-2 record. Dallas travels to Green Bay seeking to overcome a history of struggles at Lambeau Field. Th...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS Rio Grande Valley works to find a forever home for a Rio Grande Valley foster child as part of our Forever Family partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. RELATED: Visit our Forever Family page her...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The race for U.S. House District 15 is a contest between incumbent Monica De La Cruz, one of the trailblazers in getting Republicans elected to Congress in South Texas and Democrat Bobby Pulido, an award-winning musician and longtime Tejano supe...
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — After their earliest postseason exit in three years, the Los Angeles Dodgers head into the offseason facing uncertainty over next year. Shohei Ohtani was dogged by injuries to his left knee and right biceps over the second half and into the playoffs that render...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new music festival is coming to Mercedes this fall. The 956 Music Fest will bring a full day of live music and family-friendly fun to Mercedes. The inaugural event will feature performances from popular and local music groups. All headlining a...
