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Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologizes for remark about ‘Chinese dictator’
BEIJING (AP) — Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologized for comments in which he apparently referred to Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China, as a dictator, after facing backlash and losing brand deals with three different Chinese companies. “My comment was ill-judged, ...
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Venus Williams 0-13 in singles this year after losing to rival 28 years younger at Guangzhou Open
GUANGZHOU, China (AP) — Tennis great Venus Williams fell to 0-13 in singles matches this year at age 46 after losing 6-2, 6-2 to teenager Lilli Tagger in the Guangzhou Open first round on Tuesday. Their 28-year age gap was reportedly a record difference between opponents in a WTA...
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Ahead of Rome tipoff, basketball powerhouse Villanova embraces 'Pope Leo effect'
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — At Villanova University, all roads — or at least many of them — seem to lead to Rome, thanks to famed alumnus Pope Leo XIV and the school's growing ties to the Vatican. Even its vaunted basketball program is getting in on the act. “We certainly have a bigger...
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Rays put on the brink of World Series flop by Brewers' historic 8-run, 2-out surge
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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Kiah Stokes' big night on both ends leads Valkyries past Dream 64-55 and within a win of WNBA title
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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Brewers rout the Rays 10-1 to move within a win of their first World Series title
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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Dak Prescott throws 3 TD passes, Javonte Williams runs for 155 yards as Cowboys beat Eagles 38-21
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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Brewers' Robert Gasser spins World Series gem unlike any by a lefty since Sandy Koufax
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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Gina Hinojosa visits UTRGV Edinburg campus
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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Atlanta gets home matinee for Game 6 of WNBA Finals against Valkyries as NBA keeps primetime slot
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 not expected to return this season, coach Dan Lanning says
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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Local shop helping breast cancer patients one wig at a time
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...