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The Washington Wizards are on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft
NEW YORK (AP) — The Washington Wizards are on the clock as the next team to make news in a busy June around the NBA. The Wizards have the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Tuesday night, with AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer among the options after strong freshman sea...
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Bucks must figure out how to move forward after trading away franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo brought the Milwaukee Bucks back to relevance and delivered the franchise its first title in half a century as the most impactful player in team history. Now the Bucks face the onerous challenge of retooling without the player who carried th...
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Wyndham Clark showed his toughness as the US Open champion Long Island didn't want
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — For thousands in the gallery on the final day of the U.S. Open, he was a most unpopular champion. One media account noted that he “defeated par, pressure and a hostile gallery Sunday" and that he “stalked poker-faced through the heat and caustic comments ...
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A typical summer Valley pattern locked in through the extended forecast
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Another breezy, hot, sun-filled day is on tap. Tuesday began either side of 80 degrees and just like Monday afternoon, highs today will climb into the mid to upper 90s. For end of June climatology, temperatures are near average. Southeast winds ...
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A tale of two tours: PGA Tour approves two-tiered system in 2028 with expanded fields
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — The PGA Tour has approved a major shakeup to its model that effectively creates two tours, expanding the field for the elite tier and cutting in half prize money for the secondary tier. The new model is to start in 2028 with several details still to be fina...
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Prime Day deals are live: Apple, Shark, Dyson and more
Prime Day has started and huge deals are already live Prime Day is Amazon's biggest sale of the year — and this year, it arrived early. The four-day event is running June 23-26, a shift from the usual July dates. Prime Day 2026 kicked off at 12:01 a.m. PDT, ...
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McAllen Armed Robbery: Police Hunt For McAllen Teen Wanted In Armed Robbery - Fox Rio Grande Valley
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What to know about World Cup tiebreakers and how teams can advance to the knockout phase
ATLANTA (AP) — The World Cup has reached that stage when mental gymnastics come into play to determine who's in, who's out and what's needed to advance to the next round. This year's supersized tournament, up from 32 teams to 48, has changed the format of the competition and how ...
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PWHL executive says fast-paced growth reflects surging demand and is validated by new investors
PWHL executive Stan Kasten said the goal all along was to begin taking on outside investors once the league doubled in size in reaching 12 teams. The only flaw in the projection was Kasten — and most everyone else — never anticipating getting there after just three seasons. “We t...
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Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own hands
MEXICO CITY (AP) — “GOOOOOOOOOAL!” The thunderous cry rings out over a crowd gathered in front of a television propped up on plastic tables and past a maze of vendors lining a bustling working-class neighborhood in downtown Mexico City. It echoes over fans across the Latin Americ...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster, AP source says
MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. And the Heat finally have another superstar. Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Antetokounmpo — a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star — from the Milwaukee Bucks...
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Erling Haaland scores 2 more goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Erling Haaland and Norway rowed their way into the World Cup's round of 32. Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goals total to four, and the Vikings clinched advancement to the knockout rounds with a 3-2 win over Senegal on Monday night that w...
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Oklahoma rolls past Tar Heels 13-2 for 1st national championship since 1994 and SEC's 7th in a row
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Oklahoma capitalized on North Carolina's uncharacteristic pitching struggles and got another clutch performance from LJ Mercurius out of the bullpen on its way to a 13-2 victory in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the College World Series finals Monday night, comp...
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Timberwolves trading Julius Randle to Nets as part of 3-team deal, AP source says
The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms said Monday night. The Timberwolves are sending the 28th pick in Tuesday's draf...
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UTRGV researchers explore new paths for discovering Alzheimer's indicators
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Alexa Nichols, a former ophthalmic technician and rising third year medical student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, knows firsthand how much information the eyes can hold. Nichols is part of a group of students at UTRGV's School of...
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World Cup stars Messi, Mbappe, Haaland dazzle on same day
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylan Mbappé delivered dazzling performances on a showcase day for the World Cup's top scorers. Haaland scored twice for Norway in the first 15 minutes of the second half against Senegal on Monday night, making up for ...
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MLB Commish: Giants botched Pride Night cap guidance, leaving players unclear on opt-out
NEW YORK (AP) — MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a letter to Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley that the San Francisco Giants failed to properly explain to players that they were allowed to decline to wear rainbow-themed caps during the club's annual Pride Night earlier thi...
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Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals to lead France to 3-0 win over Iraq and into World Cup knockout stage
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage. Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé also scored...
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World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Heavy rain and thunderstorms prompted a delay of just over two hours at halftime of Monday’s World Cup match between France and Iraq. It was the first rain delay of the tournament and the first time in at least several decades that a World Cup match was delaye...
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The latest Starbase update with LabPadre: June 22
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The latest at Starbase will begin with this week's fabrication updates. On Friday afternoon, the first section of the Booster 21 methane stack was moved from Star Factory. Later that night, the article was taken into Megabay 2 as SpaceX prepares...
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1st on-the-border case of New World screwworm reported
The first case of New World screwworm has been reported in a Texas border county on Monday.
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Citywide mosquito spraying scheduled for Mercedes
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Crews with the city of Mercedes will be spraying for mosquitoes starting Tuesday. The city spraying will be conducted in two sessions. The first mosquito spraying will be on Tuesday on the south side of Business 83, followed by the second mosqui...
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Spot on sunshine, winds this week for the Valley
Good news: little or no rain is expected in the immediate future for the Rio Grande Valley. Recent rain has provided a proper soaking across Deep South Texas. It is time to enjoy some normal weather for a change. Tuesday is a great example of normal weather for this time of year....
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Harlingen named 2026 All-America City finalist
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Harlingen was named a 2026 All-America City finalist. As a finalist, the city of Harlingen was invited to attend the All-America City Conference in Denver. Harlingen is the only city in Texas, and one of 20 cities nationwide, to be n...
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Food Bank RGV hosts summer match campaign
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is on a mission to make meals accessible to children on summer break. This summer, the Food Bank RGV is hosting a match campaign with the Carl C. Anderson Sr. & Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation. The f...
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Brownsville to host community budget meeting, invites feedback
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Brownsville is inviting residents to its community workshop to discuss the city's proposed fiscal year budget for 2027. The workshop will allow residents to provide direct feedback to Brownsville city leaders about the proposed budge...
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“The Tank” tested: Martinez edges tough win as prospects break out in Summer Showdown
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An action-packed Father’s Day weekend saw some of the best fighters in the Rio Grande Valley put on a show. Saturday night, Juarez Rolo’s Promotions hosted its Summer Showdown fight card at the Harlingen Convention Center. The event was headline...
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Man turns himself in after allegedly exposing himself to minors at Weslaco park: Records
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Weslaco police arrested a man who allegedly exposed himself to children at a park and then reported himself to police, according to a criminal complaint obtained by ValleyCentral. Anthony Peralez, 25, of Weslaco, was charged with indecency with ...
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Kylian Mbappé of France scores his 15th World Cup goal, tying for 3rd most in history
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kylian Mbappé of France scored his 15th career World Cup goal on Monday, moving into a tie for third most in tournament history as he tries to keep pace with new record holder Lionel Messi. Mbappé scored in the 14th minute against Iraq, giving Les Bleus a 1-0 ...
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Goals are being scored at a record pace at the World Cup. The ball is one reason for the surge
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — It’s been goals galore so far at the World Cup. The tournament has been one of the highest-scoring in history so far and produced nearly 25% more scoring than the same span of games in the previous World Cup. One reason for the increase in scoring might...
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Trae Young agrees to a 4-year extension with Washington Wizards, AP source says
Trae Young has agreed to a four-year extension with the Washington Wizards, one that would be worth about $212 million if he picks up the final year of the deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Monday. The fourth year of the agreement is at Y...
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A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Here's something that very few could have reasonably expected coming into this World Cup: Cape Verde controls its own destiny with one match left in group play. That's right. With a win on Friday against Saudi Arabia, the tiny nation of about 500,000 pe...
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KPMG Women's PGA boosts purse to $13 million, the largest in women's golf
The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship returned to having the largest purse in the history of women’s golf, announcing Monday an increase to $13 million along with adding artificial intelligence to elevate its analytics features. This is the ninth consecutive year the purse has increa...
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First-time NASCAR Cup winner Corey Heim reaffirms Denny Hamlin’s shrewd eye for talent
The oldest and winningest active driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, as well as a shrewd team owner, Denny Hamlin has become a sounding board for his sage counsel. So he was a little surprised when protege Corey Heim went radio silent ahead of the inaugural race at Naval Base Corona...
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Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic returned to training with his U.S. teammates on Monday after missing their most recent match of the World Cup with a calf injury. Pulisic participated in warmups and ball drills during the 15 minutes of practice open to the media in Orange ...
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday. Messi had a golden opportunity to break the record in the ninth minute, but went wi...
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Edcouch man dies after being pulled from water at South Padre Island
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edcouch man died after being pulled from the water at Cameron County Beach Access #5 on Sunday, according to a news release from the Cameron County Park Ranger Division. At approximately 5:05 p.m., Cameron County Park Rangers were dispatched ...
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McAllen police seek teen suspect in armed robbery investigation
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a teen suspect wanted in connection with an aggravated robbery investigation. Francisco Santana Jr., 17, of Pharr, is wanted on a charge of aggravated robbery, a first-deg...
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Young Washington Mystics on rise after road wins over Liberty and Lynx
NEW YORK (AP) — The Washington Mystics have really grown on their recent road trip after suffering some tough lessons early in the season. Washington has won three straight games on the road, including closing out victories late over New York and Minnesota. “I think it takes time...
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Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal for Argentina
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal in defending champion Argentina’s match against Austria on Monday, after he had missed a penalty kick earlier in the game. The goal for a 1-0 lead came in the 38th minute and two days befor...
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Workforce Solutions, local organizations host HireAbility forum
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley is partnering with the Disability Chamber of Commerce – RGV, McAllen Economic Development Corporation, and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for its 2026 Employer HireAbility Forum on Tuesday. During th...
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Michigan is scrambling for a new coach after Dusty May leaves to lead NBA's Dallas Mavericks
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan, coming off a national championship in basketball, is suddenly searching for a coach with big sneakers to fill. Dusty May and the Dallas Mavericks are finalizing a contract for him to make the jump to the NBA, a person with knowledge of the deal t...
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Prime Day 2026: How to save big by loading your carts now
Our editors have combed through the early deals and are finding some prices so low that it would actually be a good idea to shop them early.
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Daytime lane, ramp closures planned between San Benito and Olmito
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Daytime lane and ramp closures are planned between San Benito and Olmito starting Monday, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The closures are planned for the northbound and southbound I-69E frontage roads between FM 732 in San ...
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Interactive map tracks screwworm spread
The interactive map below tracks the spread of New World screwworm cases across Texas and New Mexico and will be updated as new information becomes available. As of June 21, 2026, the USDA has confirmed 15 total cases in the region, and quarantine zones are shifting as state offi...
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Hearing set for motion to dismiss Weslaco cheerleader wrongful death lawsuit
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A hearing has been set after Glazer's Beer and Beverage of Texas, an energy drink distributor accused in the death of a Weslaco cheerleader, filed a motion to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit filed against it earlier this month. The hearing is...
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Mavericks are hiring national champ coach Dusty May away from Michigan, AP source says
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing a deal for the coach to make the jump from college to the NBA, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymi...
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A few dry days ahead
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We are settling in for a period of hot and dry days thanks to an upper-level area of high pressure in West Texas. While some record heat may be an issue for West Texas and New Mexico, the main influence for us will be to push most of the rain ch...
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Former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova suspended 4 years for refusing doping test
LONDON (AP) — Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was suspended for four years on Monday for refusing an anti-doping test — even though the Czech player cited “mental stress” and fear when the testing agent “rang my door late at night without properly identifying themse...
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Vaqueros BBQ Sauce to hit H-E-B shelves
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Vaquero BBQ sauce officially launched during the grand reopening of the H-E-B on Freddy Gonzalez in Edinburg on Saturday. The sauce will hit H-E-B shelves on July 22, according to UTRGV Athletics. The ...