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FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2019, file photo, new New York Mets manager, Carlos Beltran, center, poses for a picture with general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, left, and Mets COO Jeff Wilpon during a baseball news conference at Citi Field in New York. Beltran is out as manager of the Mets. The team announced the move Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

New Mets manager Beltrán out amid sign-stealing scandal

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) looks for a shot as Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) reaches in during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Lillard leads Trail Blazers to 117-107 win over Rockets

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 29, 2009, file photo, USA softball player Jessica Mendoza poses for a photo in the ESPN broadcast booth at the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City. ESPN baseball analyst Jessica Mendoza tried to clarify her remarks about the Mike Fiers role in the sign-stealing scandal after criticizing Fiers earlier on a radio show. She said in a statement posted to Twitter that baseball will benefit from the sign stealing being uncovered and that appropriate action was taken. Mendoza's issue remains how it came forward. (AP Photo/File)

ESPN’s Mendoza: Fiers should have gone to MLB, not reporter

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Alabama man charged with abusing missing woman’s corpse

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Houston officials urge Texas governor to accept refugees

By JOHN L. MONE - Associated Press

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) walks off the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Texans face long offseason after collapse against Chiefs

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates as he comes off the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chiefs revenge tour begins with Houston, gets Tennessee next

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2014, file photo, Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, right, and A.J. Hinch pose after Hinch is introduced as the new manager of the baseball club in Houston. Hinch and Luhnow were fired Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, after being suspended for their roles in the team's extensive sign-stealing scheme from 2017. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)

Hinch, GM fired for Astros sign stealing after MLB bans pair

By RONALD BLUM and KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates as he comes off the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

NFL Today, Divisional Playoffs

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Chiefs, Packers join 49ers, Titans in NFL championship round

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Chiefs rally from 24-0 hole to beat Texans 51-31 in playoffs

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press

Saturday Time Schedule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) looks to pass the ball under pressure from Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Harden passes 20,000 points, Rockets beat Wolves 139-109

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston's KeAsja Peace (22) fouls Connecticut's Olivia Nelson-Ododa (20) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Top-ranked UConn bounces back from loss, routs Houston 91-51

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

In this June 21, 2019, photo, Gov. Greg Abbott (left) speaks at a news conference at the Capitol, in Austin, Texas. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP) ** FILE **

Greg Abbott, Texas governor, to reject new refugees, first under Trump

By Nomaan Merchant - Associated Press

Texans-Chiefs Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game againsty the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Harden, Young get 40-point triple-doubles; Rockets top Hawks

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Houston Texans nose tackle Brandon Dunn (92) celebrates after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Texans up for challenge of facing Chiefs in divisional round

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry leaves the field after winning an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Vikings, like Texans, work OT to advance in NFL playoffs

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is sacked by Houston Texans linebacker Jake Martin (54) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Bills enter offseason feeling pain of playoff collapse

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press