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Monday, January 28, 2013  Port Isabel native Juan Castillo has a chance for a Super Bowl ring only 3 months after being fired by the Philadelphia Eagles, where he was an assistant coach for a decade. Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh explains why he hired Castillo as a consultant for the 2 weeks leading up to the big game with the 49ers.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Center Mario Benavides of the Lousiville Cardinals, a former standout at Los Fresnos, has been named a finalist for the Rimington Trophy, presented to the most outstanding center in college football.

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.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  The Philadelphia Eagles have fired defensive coordinator Juan Castillo and replaced him with secondary coach Todd Bowles.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Updated with video: NFL and its referees reach tentative agreement, regular crew to work Thursday night's game

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Updated with video of Monday's controversial call: While most of the coaches are being careful what they say about the replacements, the players and broadcasters are less inhibited.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  With a possibility of 3 new starters in the 4 defensive backfield positions for 2012, the Cowboys safeties and cornerbacks are using training camp to become more familiar with one another's strengths and weaknesses..

Friday, August 24, 2012  Story updated with video: The superstar cyclist's seven Tour de France titles could all be stripped away.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  US captain finishes Olympics in style, winning first gold on floor by American woman

Friday, August 03, 2012  Going out in style: Phelps rallies to win last individual race of career for 17th gold medal

Friday, August 03, 2012  Friday afternoon in London, Rio Grande City's Stephen Saenz represented Mexico in the 2012 Summer Olympic Men's Shot Put competition. Saenz scratched on his first and second throws, but marked an 18.65 meter throw on his second. Unfortunately, that was not enough to make the top 12 and qualify for the final.