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Friday, March 08, 2013  Weslaco lightweight champion Omar Figueroa Jr. gave the kids at Truman Price Elementary in Donna an inspirational talk about hard work and dedication, just as his has paid off with a major bout in San Antonio next month.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Just a few days after his big knockout of Manny Pacquiao, world boxing champion Juan Manuel Marquez celebrated the win with fans in the Rio Grande Valley.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  As number one Alabama prepares to receiver 15th-ranked Texas A&M, Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban makes a very interesting comparison regarding Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Football isn't just a man's sport anymore; women have taken over in the Rio Grande Valley and ready to start collecting those trophies.  The McAllen Mystics joined Action 4 Sunrise on Friday to talk about their experience in the league and what brought them to want to be football players.

Friday, August 31, 2012  Rio Hondo boys basketball coach Joe Guzman is back at his job. The Bobcats coach had been reassigned for the past three months after being reassigned on the final day of school in June, but returned to his position yesterday.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  Brownsville St. Joseph quarterback Adrian Gutierrez and Bloodhounds assistant Tino Villarreal both attended the Manning Passing Academy in Thibidaux, Louisiana this summer, a QB camp run by Super Bowl MVPs and brothers Peyton & Eli Manning.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Rio Hondo boys basketball coach Joe Guzman was reassigned from the basketball program on the final day of school last month.

Monday, April 30, 2012  While in Brownsville in March, former Cowboys quarterback Troy  Aikman claimed current Dallas QB Tony Romo is better at the position than he ever was. Speaking to the media after an offseason workout, Romo begged to differ.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  One of the most recognizable faces in professional football paid a visit to the Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  The greatest quarterback in the history of the McAllen Memorial program signed to play at Army, and the Mustangs faithful threw a big party for the newest Black Knight, Matthew Kaufmann.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Tarpons cross-country star Armando Fierro made his decision on National Signing Day, signing a scholarship to run for the University of West Alabama.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Harlingen head coach Manny Gomez talks about the Cardinals' new home in District 32-5A.  With the nine-team district, the Cardinals only get two non-district games.  Brendan Fitzgerald talks with Manny Gomez about realignment.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Donna stays in District 30-5A, but with a new cast of schools.  Another big change for Donna in 2012 is that the Redskins' rivalry with Weslaco will be renewed this fall.  Head coach Manny Moreno talks about the new district and the rivalry with Weslaco with Action 4 Sports Director Clay Williams.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  As expected, Weslaco East has been bumped to the 5A ranks.  Action 4 Sports Director Clay Williams speaks with Wildcat coach Armando Cuellar about realignment.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Former Edinburg North soccer player Samantha Gutierrez signed a letter of intent to play at Division I Gardner-Webb University  in Boiling Springs North Carolina on Tuesday, National Signing Day.