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MERCEDES — Upon entering Beto’s Boxing Club, one can’t help but notice the old-school gym feel. Punching bags hang waiting to be punished. A shelf with dozens of old boxing trophies tells stories of...
View ArticleBears’ Roberto Garza eager to return to work
HARLINGEN — Roberto Garza found out just like everyone else. He first heard it on the radio then quickly tuned into SportsCenter on ESPN to hear the good news. On Monday, the world found out that the...
View ArticleWings hammer Colts to take 2-0 series lead
HARLINGEN — It took them 11 years to win one playoff game. The Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings won their second in as many days on Tuesday as the home team blasted the San Angelo Colts, 13-3, during Game...
View ArticleRams' D offers Cowboys chance to rev up run game
IRVING (AP) — Considering how poorly the St. Louis Rams have been at stopping the run, getting to play them on Sunday looks like a great chance for the Dallas Cowboys to finally get their ground game...
View ArticleCraig's pinch single gives Cards Game 1 of World Series
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pinch-hitter Allen Craig singled in the go-ahead run off reliever Alexi Ogando in the sixth inning with a sinking line drive that dropped just in front of right fielder Nelson Cruz,...
View ArticleRangers double up Cards, now one win away from title
ARLINGTON — Mike Napoli hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning against Marc Rzepczynski, and the Texas Rangers rallied from a two-run deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on...
View ArticleFreese's HR wins it for Cardinals in 11th inning, forces Game 7
ST. LOUIS (AP) — David Freese homered to lead off the bottom of the 11th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals forced the World Series to a Game 7 by rallying from two-run deficits against the Texas...
View ArticleLSU beats Bama in battle of field goals, 9-6 in OT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — No. 1 LSU gained the inside track to the BCS title game, beating No. 2 Alabama 9-6 on Drew Alleman’s 25-yard field goal in overtime after a fierce defensive struggle in which neither...
View ArticleRomo’s 2 TD passes lift Cowboys over Seahawks
ARLINGTON — There was a drive that fizzled 2 yards from the end zone, followed immediately by a drive that fizzled inside the 1. Both drew loud boos, yet at least the Dallas Cowboys got field goals...
View ArticleFoster, Tate top 100 yards in Texans’ 30-12 win over McCoy, Browns
HOUSTON — The Houston Texans are feeling good about themselves after another commanding win without star receiver Andre Johnson. Arian Foster rushed for 124 yards, Ben Tate ran for 115 and both scored...
View ArticleBoxing legend Joe Frazier dies after fight with cancer
PHILADELPHIA — He beat Muhammad Ali in the Fight of the Century, battled him nearly to the death in the Thrilla in Manila. Then Joe Frazier spent the rest of his life trying to fight his way out of...
View ArticleTexans dominate Bucs 37-9 for fourth straight win
TAMPA, Fla. — With the NFL’s No. 1-ranked defense and a potent running attack on his side, Matt Schaub is making it look easy for the Houston Texans. Schaub threw for two touchdowns, Arian Foster, Ben...
View ArticleRomo, Cowboys soar past Bills 44-7
ARLINGTON — Facing the best team they’ll see for a month, Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys looked pretty good themselves. Romo guided touchdown drives on his first four series and Terence Newman...
View ArticleIndoor soccer arena set to open at Valle Vista Mall next month
HARLINGEN — In the not so distant future, visitors to Valle Vista Mall in Harlingen will soon be able to shop for clothes, maybe grab a bite to eat and take in a soccer match. At least that’s what...
View ArticleLocal teens serving community as flag football coaches in Los Indios
At first glance, Sal Mendoza Jr. and Rene Garcia are just two typical teenagers. But what they’re doing this winter makes them anything but. The two friends, who met as classmates at Rangerville...
View ArticleEric ‘Drummer Boy’ Molina gets KOd in 1st round
CORPUS CHRISTI — Eric "Drummer Boy" Molina of Lyford gave it his best shot, but it just wasn’t enough as he lost to Chris Arreola, the WBC’s No. 1-ranked heavyweight contender, on a first-round...
View Article60th LBA 40 tees off
PALM VALLEY — The 60th Life Begins at 40 golf tournament tees off today at Harlingen Country Club. The stroke-play qualifying round begins at 8 this morning with the top 15 golfers making the cut for...
View ArticlePro tennis celebrates 10th year at Harlingen Country Club
PALM VALLEY — For the 10th year, Harlingen Country Club will host the United States Tennis Association Men’s $15,000 Futures tennis tournament beginning today. This is the second of two consecutive...
View ArticleChampionship Flight set at LBA 40 golf tournament
PALM VALLEY — Defending Life Begins at 40 champion L.D. Clopton is sure to have his hands full over the next couple of days. With the qualifying round of the 60th LBA 40 golf tournament teeing off...
View ArticleClopton survives tough day at LBA 40
HARLINGEN — Defending Life Begins at 40 champion L.D. Clopton advanced to the quarterfinals of the 60th annual golf tournament on Tuesday. However, it didn’t come easy. Clopton and Dan Nelson, the 2009...
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