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TCU
organizationTCU stormed out to a 21-6 halftime lead and then survived an epic run of scoring in the second half. The win makes the Frogs the first Big 12 team to reach the title game in the CFP era. The biggest upset in CFP history came in the 2014 Sugar Bowl between Alabama and Ohio State.
CFP
organizationThird-seeded TCU beats No. 2 Michigan 51-45 in the Fiesta Bowl. The win makes the Frogs the first Big 12 team to reach the title game in the CFP era. This is the Wolverines’ second straight defeat in a semifinal.
Michigan
organizationMichigan football team's season came to a sudden close on Saturday night in a 51-45 loss to TCU in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl. The Wolverines allowed 488 yards — including 263 on the ground — and surrendered two pick-sixes in the loss. Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud's mother revealed he received death threats after the Michigan game.
Tottenham Hotspur
organizationTottenham Hotspur lost 2-0 at home to Aston Villa on New Year's Day. Goals from Emiliano Buendia and Douglas Luiz sink Antonio Conte's side. Defeat leaves Spurs in fifth place with 30 points from 17 matches.
Spurs
organizationTottenham lost 2-0 at home to Aston Villa on New Year's Day. Goals from Emi Buendia and Douglas Luiz secured all three points for Villa. Spurs have now conceded two or more goals in seven consecutive matches. Defeat leaves Spurs in fifth but Liverpool are just two points behind.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
personIt's the third time the left-wing politician, known as Lula, has held the country's highest office. He was elected in October after defeating Jair Bolsonaro. Tens of thousands of red-clad supporters cheered loudly as their motorcade slowly rolled down Brasilia's Esplanade of Ministries.
Wolverines
organizationTCU is heading to the national championship game after beating Michigan 51–45. This is the Wolverines’ second straight defeat in a semifinal. The Wolverines allowed 488 yards — including 263 on the ground — and surrendered two pick-sixes in the loss. C.J. Stroud's mother revealed he received death threats after the Michigan game.
Giants
organizationGiants are in the playoffs with a win over the Colts and it looks like there’s a good chance that they’ll be celebrating a return to the postseason. Giants face Philadelphia in Week 18, but it remains to be seen how much they'll play their starters in that contest.
Ohio State
organizationThe Michigan football team's season came to a sudden close on Saturday night in a 51-45 loss to TCU in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl. The Wolverines allowed 488 yards — including 263 on the ground — and surrendered two pick-sixes in the loss. No. 1 Georgia defeated No. 4 Ohio State, 42-41, and will face TCU for the national title. Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud's mother revealed he received death threats after the Michigan game.
Barbara Walters
personWalters made her on-air debut in 1956 on CBS’ The Morning Show. She joined NBC’s Today show in 1961 as a writer and researcher. In 1976, she became the first female anchor on an evening news programme.
Wolves
organizationManchester United beat Wolves 1-0 to move up to fourth in the Premier League. Red Devils can leapfrog Spurs into the top four with victory. Erik ten Hag made one change with Marcus Rashford coming off the bench to score the winner.
Benedict XVI
personBenedict's troubled time at the helm of the Catholic church shouldn't have come as a surprise. Long have people forgotten his blind eye turned on the clerical sex abuse cases. Benedict was also scandalized by the growing and powerful gay lobby in the Roman curia.
Kentucky
organizationKentucky lost 21-0 to the Iowa Hawkeyes in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl. The loss ends the Wildcats' four-game bowl winning streak. The Hawkeye defense scored two touchdowns and delivered its second shutout of the season.
Al-Nassr
organizationCristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr on a two-year deal. The 37-year-old will earn £173m per year through his basic salary, bonuses and image rights. Ronaldo will wear No.7, the same he wore at Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus.
the Buffalo Sabres
organizationKyle Okposo recorded his third-career hat trick, Casey Mittelstadt scored twice, and the Buffalo Sabres extended their season-high winning streak to five games. The Los Angeles Kings rallied from two goals down in the third period to beat Colorado 5-4 and snap a nine-game losing streak to the Avalanche. Jack McBain scored two goals, including the game-winner with 6:17 remaining, and Karel Vejmelka made 29 saves as the Arizona Coyotes defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3. 2023 World Juniors kicked off in Halifax and Moncton with six Habs’ prospects representing their respective countries.
Marcus Rashford
personManchester United beat Wolves 1-0 at Molineux on New Year's Eve. Erik ten Hag reveals Marcus Rashford was dropped for 'internal disciplinary' reasons. Luke Shaw says Ten Hag has restored discipline at Old Trafford. Paul Scholes backs Ten Hag's decision to drop Rashford.
Marcus Rashford
personManchester United beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 at Molineux. In-form Marcus Rashford scored winner 14 minutes from time. Erik ten Hag's side move into the Premier League top four. Arsenal can stretch lead to seven points when it plays at Brighton on Sunday.
Erik ten Hag
personManchester United beat Wolves 1-0 at Molineux on Saturday lunchtime. In-form Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score the winner. Erik ten Hag reveals Rashford was dropped for 'internal disciplinary' reasons.
Barbara Walters
personWalters was a longtime ABC News anchor who also hosted the primetime show "20/20" She created the women's talk show "The View" in 1997. She was the first female anchor on an American network evening news broadcast.
Lamar Jackson
personTom Brady makes major Christmas move after divorce. Lamar Jackson ruled out for this weekend's game against the Steelers. Tyler Huntley will start at quarterback for the Ravens. Terrell Owens' agent was reportedly in talks with the Dallas Cowboys.