Texans fire coach Gary Kubiak
HOUSTON (AP) -- Gary Kubiak pulled the Texans out of the NFL basement and remains the only coach to take them to the playoffs....

Petersen leaving Boise State for Washington
SEATTLE (AP) -- After all the other schools that called over the years and were sent away, it was Washington that finally hooked Chris Petersen....

Defending champion Spain gets repeat of 2010 final
COSTA DO SAUIPE, Brazil (AP) -- One of the worst finals in World Cup history - Spain vs. the Netherlands - will be reprised in one of the first games of the 2014 edition....

US to play Ghana, Portugal, Germany at World Cup
The U.S. drew a daunting task for next year's World Cup: difficult opponents, tropical venues and a wearying 9,000-mile zigzag journey across Brazil....

Cano would be anchor for Mariners' lineup
SEATTLE (AP) -- Even as the Seattle Mariners were remaining silent about a potential deal with free agent second baseman Robinson Cano, the New York Yankees were ready to move on....

AP source: Granderson, Mets reach $60M, 4-yr deal
NEW YORK (AP) -- Curtis Granderson is heading across town, where the New York Mets hope his home run swing won't suffer at Citi Field....

Woods ties record and takes 2-shot lead
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) -- Tiger Woods didn't like the way he warmed up on the range. What he produced on the golf course Friday left him with no complaints....

Auburn, Mizzou guarding against SEC letdowns
ATLANTA (AP) -- Auburn and Missouri are competing for the Southeastern Conference title Saturday, and possibly a chance to play for the national championship....

With Winston cleared, Florida State eyes ACC title
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Duke cornerback Ross Cockrell is not offended the No. 20 Blue Devils are a 29-point underdog to Jameis Winston and top-ranked Florida State for Saturday night's ACC championship game....

Coach: Winston showed no stress from investigation
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Jameis Winston quickly emerged as one of college football's biggest stars because of his brilliant play, while also charming Florida State fans with his smile and natural charisma....