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GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Houston Texans slipped and slid over the snow-covered turf at Lambeau Field.Theyve also lost their grip on the AFC South following a third straight loss.Coach Bill OBriens team is reeling after falling 21-13 to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.Obviously, were at a tough stretch right now, three in a row, he said. Played OK at times, but obviously not good enough to win.The loss dropped Houston to 6-6, tied with idle Tennessee atop the division. Indianapolis is a half-game back and can make it a three-way tie with a win on Monday night over the New York Jets.The Texans play in a domed stadium, and they dont often play in wintry conditions in the AFC South. The cold, slick field in Green Bay gave both teams problems for most of the afternoon, with many players trading in or altering their regular cleats to get better traction.The cold-weather Packers found their footing in the fourth quarter on their home field, which fans lovingly refer to as The Frozen Tundra.Texans cornerback Charles James went bare-chested during pregame warmups.Green Bay in the cold. Texans up, he boasted while signing autographs.James fell to the turf in the fourth quarter, leaving receiver Jordy Nelson wide open in the end zone for a 32-yard touchdown pass that gave the Packers the lead for good, 14-7.I dont want to make any excuses, you know what I mean? James said. Thats what you get paid for to stay up there in inclement weather and go out there and be at your best.The Packers, meanwhile, were playing in their element.In a wet-weather game and a ball thats a little bit slick, youre actually not thinking about overthrowing, youre just thinking about how that ball feels on your hand before you throw it, Rodgers said in recounting the throw to Nelson.The score capped a 12-play, 98-yard drive that took 5:20.So I was just trying to loosen my grip slightly as I was releasing it to make sure the ball came out right, and thankfully it did, he said.The Texans got burned in the snow several other times.Aaron Ripkoswkis 3-yard touchdown run with 4:11 left that took up eight plays in 89 yards and chewed up another 4:41. That drive included catches of 21 and 28 yards by Nelson.Playing in the snow, I know its no excuses, man, but things happen, so weve just got to let that go and move on to the next game, safety Corey Moore said.Nick Novak, who was 18 of 19 on extra-point tries coming in, missed one following DeAndre Hopkins 44-yard touchdown catch with 1:51 left.Running back Lamar Miller, who left the game for a part of the first half with a rib injury, said he had to switch to cleats with more studs because he kept slipping. Miller finished with 22 yards on 14 carries.Weather shouldnt be a factor the next two games, with Houston traveling to Indianapolis next week before hosting Jacksonville. Both games will be in domed stadiums.These are games that we have to figure it out, OBrien said. If we dont, were not going to be where we want to be. If we do, well have a shot.---For more NFL coverage: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Zapatillas Salomon España . 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Celski dominating for a second consecutive day. The event was used to determine the ISU World Cup team, which is scheduled to be announced Monday.Celski swept all four events over the two days, including wins in the 500 meters (41.380 seconds) and 1,000 (1:24.926) on Sunday.World Cup veteran John-Henry Krueger placed second in the 500 in 41.594 and third in the 1,000 in 1:25.061.I was focused on consistency and keeping my composure in each race, said Krueger, who had two second-place finishes Saturday. Im still pretty young, so I dont know if its right to say Im in my prime yet. In the sport of short track, youre always improving. You never reach a max level.Im focusing on the 2018 Olympics right now. Thats my main focus, just trying to build up my armor and the dream is to win gold.Thomas Insuk Hong took third in the 500 in 41.665 and Keith Carrol Jr. was second in the 1,000 in 1:25.041.The 22-year old Kimberly Goetz was the overall womens winner by placing second in all four events, including the 500 (44.308) and 1,000 (1:43.665) on Sunday. Two-time Olympic medalist Katherine Reutter, who has come out of retirement, won the 1,000 in 1:43.506 and Kristen Santos was third in 1:43.901. Jessica Smith-KKooreman won the 500 (44.dddddddddddd296) and Santos was third in 44.416.Goetz has made the last two World Cup teams and came in with the goal of winning the overall event. Shes more focused on learning this World Cup season with the hope of gaining the experience necessary to make an Olympic run at the PyeongChang Games in 2018.Its nice to have Katherine back and racing girls with a lot more experience than I have between her and Jessica Smith, Goetz said. Its good to kind of compare myself to them and Ive got a few weeks to work on things.Im definitely the rookie out there in terms of the top three or four girls. ... Im making baby steps. I dont feel like Im anywhere close to where I can be or where Id like to be. But Im definitely on my way. Ive got a lot to learn. ... I feel like Ive got 50 percent of it down and Im still missing that racing part.Goetz, Reutter, Smith-Kooreman, Santos, April Shin and Katherine Ralston finished the weekend as the top six women in the AmCup standings and are likely to be the six named to the World Cup team.Celski, Krueger, Carroll Jr., Adam Callister, Hong and Ryan Pivirotto were the top six men in the AmCup standings and are also likely to make the World Cup team. ' ' '