SKATING: Cohen falters, Flatt wins U.S. title

In Spokane, Wash., Sasha Cohen‘s comeback appears to be over while the adventure is just beginning for Rachael Flatt and Mirai Nagasu.

Flatt won her first title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships last night, 10 points ahead of Nagasu, and the two are likely to be named to the Olympic team. Cohen, skating in her first competition since the 2006 worlds, delivered an error-filled free skate and finished a distant fourth.

Meryl Davis and Charlie White won their second ice dance title, upsetting Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto.

COLLEGE: Meyer taking care of business

Florida coach Urban Meyer, speaking publicly for the first time since Florida beat Cincinnati 51-24 in the Sugar Bowl, said that his workload has been about the same as it has been during other recruiting seasons, though he is traveling less.

“I keep hearing about this time out,” said Meyer, who announced an indefinite leave of absence last month. “People I’m closest to are going to demand I take some time off, but I tried that already. I tried a day and a half, and it didn’t work.”

NFL: Raiders deny Cable return is final

The Raiders denied a report by ESPN that they have made a decision to bring Tom Cable back as coach next season. Senior executive John Herrera says owner Al Davis‘ evaluation process of Cable “is ongoing.”

* Vikings receiver Percy Harvin (migraines) took part in the team’s final practice and will travel to New Orleans for today’s NFC Championship game, according to ESPN.

MLB: Tejada agrees to become Orioles’ 3B

Miguel Tejada and the Orioles have agreed on a 1-year contract for $6 million, pending a physical. Tejada, who played for the Orioles from 2004-07 before joining the Astros, will move from shortstop to third base.

* Tom Hicks agreed to sell the Rangers to a group that includes Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan. The purchase price is expected to be more than $500 million.

ETC.: Suns’ Barbosa to miss 1 month

Suns guard Leandro Barbosa will have surgery to remove a cyst on his right wrist and is expected to miss a month.

* In La Quinta, Calif., 25-year-old PGA Tour rookie Alex Prugh surged ahead at the Bob Hope Classic, shooting a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead.

* In Carson, Calif., the United States, employing a second-string lineup, lost its first World Cup tuneup of 2010 with an a 3-1 loss to fellow Cup qualifier Honduras.