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Astros SS Carlos Correa "was the most popular draw" for autographs yesterday at NRG Arena during the second day of TRISTAR's 30th annual Houston Collectors Show. The show "sold 500 tickets for Correa's booth" and they could "have easily sold more" (CHRON.com, 2/13).

The Titans have "begun the process of replacing all the seats inside Nissan Stadium," a project "which will cost" the Metro Nashville Sports Authority $15M (TENNESSEAN.com, 2/12).

Recently retired NFLer Charles Woodson "is joining" ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown" next season, according to sources. Sources said that ESPN "is expected to make an announcement later this month" (THEBIGLEAD.com, 2/12).

Aqueduct Racetrack "has canceled" today's races, the "second straight day of racing lost to the cold snap" (AP, 2/14).

French Open Tournament Dir Gilbert Ysern "has been officially fired from his job" (AFP, 2/13).

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