MADRID (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s abrupt decision to leave Portugal’s training camp after an apparent rift with coach Jorge Jesus has left many wondering about his future in international soccer. Is he done with Portugal? Or will he make peace with his coach and be back for the next international...
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — At some point during the long offseason for the Dallas Stars, captain Jamie Benn told his wife he felt as if it was time to get started on a new season. There was still about a month to go. “A lot of the guys felt the same way,” the 37-year-old Benn [...]...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Having bashed Boston without Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees face a far different task when they face the pesky Tampa Bay Rays in an AL Division Series starting Saturday, Riding powerful pitching led by Cam Schlitter and Max Fried, Yankees batters broke though j...
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NEW YORK (AP) — One year after rallying past the Red Sox to win an AL Wild Card Series, the New York Yankees battered Boston. Max Fried dominated the Red Sox in the playoffs for the second straight year, Cody Bellinger and Luis García Jr. homered, and the Yankees rolled to a 9-2 ...
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale was standing near Paige Bueckers waiting for the star guard to make a move on her dribble with the Dallas Wings trailing by three as the final seconds of regulation — and their season — ticked away. Bueckers waved toward her backcourt mate...
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are acquiring disgruntled cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers, two people with knowledge of the deal said Wednesday night. Pittsburgh will receive two draft picks from Dallas, a sixth-rounder in 2027 and a second-rounder...
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Gavin Sheets blasted a two-run homer, five Padres pitchers combined on a five-hitter, and San Diego swept the Chicago Cubs out of the NL Wild Card Series with a 4-1 victory in Game 2 on Wednesday night. Xander Bogaerts drove in the first run for the ...
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NEW YORK (AP) — With the Boston bats ice cold at Yankee Stadium again, a couple of quick hooks by Red Sox rookie manager Chad Tracy led to another early postseason exit. And top starter Sonny Gray wasn't happy about being lifted after only 70 pitches. “I think I’m the best pitche...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees captain Aaron Judge remained unsure of his Division Series status following New York's Wild Card Series sweep of the Boston Red Sox. Sidelined since Sept. 16 by a strained right calf, Judge went to the Yankees' Double-A ballpark in Somerset, New Jersey, fo...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Roman Anthony was removed from Boston's roster before the Red Sox were eliminated by the New York Yankees in their AL Wild Card Series after sustaining a new hand injury during the opener. It is not yet clear whether he will need surgery. Anthony was sidelined fro...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The votes are in for our Week 5 Team of the Week. Sharyland Pioneer earned the top spot with 47% of the vote. Rio Hondo came in second with 42% of the vote, and Edcouch-Elsa came in third with 11% of the vote. ValleyCentral thanks all 1,082 view...
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas Capitol, authorities said. The Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement that it received “credible information about an individual planning a violent atta...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Two running backs who combined for 588 yards and 11 touchdowns are getting the spotlight for this week's Athlete of the Week segment. McAllen Memorial's Braxton Speights and Oscar Jasso share a friendly rivalry that paid off double time on the ...
