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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  While many wondered how the Vipers would fare in the playoffs once Andrew Goudelock departed for the Lakers, Rio Grande Valley point guard Toure Murry has proven he is more than capable of handling the job.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The D-League finals are set, and it will be the Rio Grande Valley Vipers taking on the Santa Cruz Warriors with the championship on the line.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are continuing their torrid play, their sweep of the Tulsa 66ers Saturday in Hidalgo not only puts the team in the NBA D-League Finals for the 3rd time in 4 years, it extends the Vipers current win streak to 14 games.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  After weighing in at Market Square in San Antonio, Omar "Panterita" Figeuroa talked with Action 4 Sports about his bout Saturday night with Abner Cotto, and what it will be like to step into the ring in front of over 40-thousand boxing fans at the Alamodome.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Sharyland alum Osiel Flores never stopped believing in himself, going from being a walk-on at UT-Brownsville to Division I UTPA, to being drafted by the Cleveland Indians. Now, the longtime catcher for the Edinburg Roadrunners has been hired as a roving catching instructor for the Pittsburgh Pirates after a chance meeting with a member of the Pirates front office.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  One-time champions now boxing promoters Oscar De La Joya and Jesse James Leija brought Canelo Alvarez and Austin Trout to McAllen in anticipation of their title bout April 20th in San Antonio.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  RJ Alaniz is preparing for his 3rd full season in the Astros minor league organization, and the La Grulla native, who pitched at Rio Grande City and La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, believes he is set to take some major steps in his pro career this year.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Oscar De La Hoya is coming to the Valley this week, his 1st time back to promote a fight since 2004. And with the Golden Boy comes one of the most popular boxers in the world, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. Both will be appearing at 3:30pm Thursday press conference at the McAllen Convention Center to promote Canelo's fight with Austin Trout at the Alamodome April 20th.

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.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Despite having to integrate two new players while losing another to an NBA callup, The Rio Grande Valley Vipers were able to hold off the Austin Toros, retaking the lead in the D-League's central division 10 days after losing it to their Texas rival.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  After a trade, a Rockets callup, and an injury, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers found themselves with only 8 players available for their game with the Iowa Energy, but prevailed anyway.