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FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen calls out to his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, in Austin, Texas. Houston has hired West Virginia’s Dana Holgorsen as its coach, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, ending his eight-year run with the Mountaineers. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas, File)

Houston hires coach Dana Holgorsen away from West Virginia

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is brought down as he scrambles against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

With Colts’ playoff drought over, Luck takes center stage

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

The Latest: Victim: Gunman fired beside and in front of car

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) looks to pass the ball under pressure from Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Harden’s 43 points, triple-double lead Rockets over Memphis

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

In this Dec. 22, 2018 photo, Herman Garcia poses in downtown Johnson City, Tenn. Garcia left Houston, Texas, last year searching for refuge when his home was destroyed by Hurricane Harvey. Since arriving in Johnson City, he's become the Tennessee Tamale Guy and is searching for an outlet for his musical passions. (Nathan Baker/The Johnson City Press via AP)

From Houston’s Herminator to Tennessee Tamale Guy

By NATHAN BAKER - Associated Press

The Latest: Texas sheriff releases shooting victims’ names

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, left, throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

NFL Today, Week 17

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) calls a play against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Colts earn playoff spot; Luck remains perfect vs. Titans

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Houston head coach Major Applewhite watches as his team warms up before they play Army in the of Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Houston fires football coach Applewhite after 2 seasons

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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) and defensive end J.J. Watt (99) embrace after their win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Ravens win AFC North, Eagles, Colts get wild cards

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Houston guard Dejon Jarreau (13) shoots between New Jersey Institute of Technology guard Diandre Wilson (15) and forward Abdul Lewis (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Davis, Jarreau lead No. 22 Houston over NJIT 80-59

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File-This Dec. 23, 2018, file photo shows Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) celebrating a game-winning touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Indianapolis. Advantage Luck in this rivalry: he is 10-0 in his career starts vs. the Titans. He could become the only player since 1970 with an 11-0 mark against one team. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Wild and crazy season ends with lots of playoff uncertainty

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

File-This Dec. 15, 2018, file photo shows Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins making a touchdown catch on a pass from quarterback Deshaun Watson, not pictured, during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Hopkins has 103 receptions for 1,425 yards which ranks second in the NFL. He needs just nine catches and 97 yards receiving to surpass his career-highs of 111 receptions and 1,521 yards set in 2015. But he’s not just close to outdoing his own numbers, he has a chance to pass Andre Johnson for two franchise receiving records with a big game on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Texans need win against Jags to clinch division

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

This May 7, 2016, photo provided by Essential Broadcast Media LLC shows Sebastian Maniscalco performing at the Beacon Theater in New York. Maniscalco has a perfect matchup in mind for the Super Bowl: Bears vs. Texans. Could happen. The native of Chicago and lifelong Bears fan also is close friends with Houston star defensive end J.J. Watt. (Todd Rosenberg/Essential Broadcast Media LLC via AP)

Comic Maniscalco seeks Bears-Texans Super Bowl

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden, right, dribbles as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, in Houston. Houston won 113-109. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

James Harden’s 41 helps Rockets beat Thunder 113-109

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints fans celebrates in the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. The Saints won 31-28, clinching the top seed for the NFC and home field advantage for the playoffs. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Column: Winners, losers heading into last week of NFL season

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Houston Texans' Deshaun Watson (4) and Demaryius Thomas (87) celebrate after Watson's touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Texans clinch; look to improve as they chase division title

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston guard Galen Robinson Jr. (25) looks to drive around Coppin State guard Taqwain Drummond (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

No. 21 Houston improves to 12-0, routing winless Coppin St

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NFL Today, Week 16

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San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, dribbles as Houston Rockets guard Gerald Green defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden scores 39, leads Rockets past Spurs 108-101

By JORDAN GODWIN - Associated Press