SHANGHAI (AP) — Rafael Jodar became the youngest semifinalist in Shanghai Masters history on Friday and will next meet Daniil Medvedev. The 20-year-old Spaniard rallied to a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 win against Casper Ruud, while Medvedev overcame American Tommy Paul 6-3, 1-6, 6-3. It was the fourth straigh...
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Asian Cup organizers insisted Friday that the continental soccer championship set to be held in Saudi Arabia in early 2027 remains on track despite a wave of missile and drone attacks on the host country in recent days. The Saudi organizing committee iss...
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Dons. The Hoyas. The Zags. Rollie Massimino and his cigars. Lou Carnesecca and his outlandish sweaters. Sister Jean — a devoted fan and mentor of Loyola Chicago players even after she turned 100. The list could go on endlessly. Talented teams, colorful coaches...
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — There won't be a three-peat for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Their dream of becoming the first team to win three consecutive World Series titles since the New York Yankees from 1998-2000 — and the first National League club ever to accomplish the feat — faded with ...
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — After 44 years, the Milwaukee Brewers are finally going back to the World Series. Propelled by a lockdown bullpen and repeated comebacks, the young and fearless Brewers swept the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers out of the playoffs Thursday with ...
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jake Bauers went home to Southern California and walked away with an MVP trophy. Bauers hit a two-run double in the fourth inning Thursday to begin Milwaukee's comeback, and the Brewers rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers that completed a fou...
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Back atop the batting order, Shohei Ohtani responded with a three-run homer that helped the Los Angeles Dodgers build their early lead in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. But it wasn't enough to keep the Milwaukee Brewers from advancing to the...
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DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos are atrocious on offense, depleted on defense and shaky on special teams. All they do is find ways to win. Ja’Quan McMillian intercepted Sam Darnold’s pass in overtime Thursday night and Wil Lutz kicked a 53-yard field goal that gave the Broncos a...
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Weslaco’s Seth Moya, left, runs past Edinburg Economedes defender Jordan Del Valle, right, during a 31-6A game at Richard R. Flores Stadium Thursday Oct.15,2026 in Edinburg. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com) Edinburg Economedes John Carreon, left, is flushed out of the pocke...
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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — With one swipe of his stick in overtime, Brady Tkachuk gave Florida a victory, joined a very small group of Panthers and claimed family bragging rights. Welcome to Florida, Brady. He had his second consecutive hat trick, joining only Pavel Bure and Noel Accia...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Our first cold front of the season is expected to arrive Friday afternoon. Here’s what you can expect: The front will bring cooler temperatures, but low humidity, gusty winds, and dry vegetation will also create favorable conditions for fire wea...
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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brady Tkachuk completed his second straight natural hat trick with a nifty move up the middle in overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. Tkachuk also scored three straight goals Tuesday night in Columb...
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RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starr County judge candidates Joel Villarreal and Rose Benavidez are outlining different approaches to economic development, property taxes and funding essential services as voters prepare to choose the county’s next leader in November. Th...
