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Soccer great Franz Beckenbauer, who won World Cup both as player and coach for Germany, dies

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In recent years the former Bayern Munich great struggled with health problems. MUNICH, Germany — Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup both as player and coach and became one of Germany’s most beloved personalities with his easygoing charm, has died, news agency dpa reported Monday. He was 78. “It is with deep sadness that … Read more

Titans knock off Jacksonville, meaning Texans are AFC South champs, will face Cleveland Saturday

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Houston finished alone atop the division and will host the Browns Saturday at 3:30 at NRG Stadium. HOUSTON — The Houston Texans are AFC South champs! Because of Tennessee’s win against the Jags in Nashville Sunday, Jacksonville finished with a record of 9-8, a game behind Houston’s 10-7. That means Houston is alone at the … Read more

Update: Texans lock of AFC South title, will face Cleveland at NRG Stadium in playoffs

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HOUSTON — Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect Sunday’s games. It’s Houston’s first time back in the playoffs since the 2019 season.  Houston will host Cleveland in the wild card round of the postseason on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Houston lost to the Browns earlier this season at home. It was a … Read more

Ticket prices, kickoff time and more for the national title game in Houston

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Here are some things you should know about the game before the No. 2 Washington Huskies take on the top-ranked Michigan Wolverines. HOUSTON — The College Football Playoff national championship game will be played in Houston on Monday. There are some things you should know about the game before the No. 2 Washington Huskies take … Read more