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Homer endorsed by state law enforcement org. The Texas Municipal Police Association Political Action Committee has endorsed state Rep. Mark Homer, D-Paris, in the District 3 race for the Texas House.

MLB: Power Ranking the 5 Best Matchups We Could See in October
Of all the major team sports, baseball is, uniquely, a game of great matchups and showdowns. Mostly, it’s a game of individual showdowns within the construct of team ball.   While postseason baseball already brings us to the edge of our seats, there are certain pitcher versus batter showdowns that take us out of our seats altogether.   Think about it:  When an Albert Pujols is in the batter’s ...

WRU tickets on sale today
Tickets for Wales' first international matches of the season went on sale to the general public at midday today.

Carlisle Utd manager hits out at Brighton boss trophy attack
Greg Abbott today hit out at Brighton boss Gus Poyet over the Seagulls chief’s controversial comments about the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy, accusing his rival manager of “demeaning” the competition.

Williams, Querrey play the US Open numbers game • Sports (www.HometownAnnapolis.com - The ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams says 30 is the new 20. Sam Querrey likes to think 20 could be No. 1. Thirty-year-old Williams is talking about age, and No. 20 Querrey is talking about seeding, but both are talking about the same thing when it comes to the U.S. Open.