Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott tries to catch confetti in his mouth after his team won the national championship game Monday, January 12, in Arlington, Texas. Elliott had 246 yards rushing and four touchdowns as the Buckeyes defeated Oregon 42-20. It was Ohio State's first national title since 2002.
Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott tries to catch confetti in his mouth after his team won the national championship game Monday, January 12, in Arlington, Texas. Elliott had 246 yards rushing and four touchdowns as the Buckeyes defeated Oregon 42-20. It was Ohio State's first national title since 2002.
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Swiss ski jumper Simon Ammann falls Tuesday, January 6, during the Four Hills Tournament in Bischofhofen, Austria. The crash knocked the former Olympic champion unconscious, and he was hospitalized for several days. According to the Swiss Ski Federation, he suffered a severe concussion and several bruises to the face.
Swiss ski jumper Simon Ammann falls Tuesday, January 6, during the Four Hills Tournament in Bischofhofen, Austria. The crash knocked the former Olympic champion unconscious, and he was hospitalized for several days. According to the Swiss Ski Federation, he suffered a severe concussion and several bruises to the face.
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Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat watches a shot bounce off the rim during a game in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11.
Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat watches a shot bounce off the rim during a game in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11.
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant tries to haul in a pass during a playoff game in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday, January 11. The fourth-down pass was initially ruled a catch before it was reversed by the officials after a video review. Green Bay was then able to salt away the last few minutes of the clock to win 26-21.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant tries to haul in a pass during a playoff game in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday, January 11. The fourth-down pass was initially ruled a catch before it was reversed by the officials after a video review. Green Bay was then able to salt away the last few minutes of the clock to win 26-21.
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Caroline Wozniacki serves to Julia Glushko on Tuesday, January 6, during the first round of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. Wozniacki won the match and eventually advanced to the tournament final, which she lost to Venus Williams.
Caroline Wozniacki serves to Julia Glushko on Tuesday, January 6, during the first round of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. Wozniacki won the match and eventually advanced to the tournament final, which she lost to Venus Williams.
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Lizzie Kelly falls off Benefique Royale during a race Thursday, January 8, in Leicester, England. She was not seriously hurt.
Lizzie Kelly falls off Benefique Royale during a race Thursday, January 8, in Leicester, England. She was not seriously hurt.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning walks off the field after losing to his former team, the Indianapolis Colts, during a playoff game in Denver on Sunday, January 11.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning walks off the field after losing to his former team, the Indianapolis Colts, during a playoff game in Denver on Sunday, January 11.
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The North Carolina basketball team celebrates after defeating Louisville in a game played Saturday, January 10, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Point guard Marcus Paige scored the game-winner with 8.5 seconds left.
The North Carolina basketball team celebrates after defeating Louisville in a game played Saturday, January 10, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Point guard Marcus Paige scored the game-winner with 8.5 seconds left.
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Sebastian Halpern watches his quad as it rolls down a sand dune Wednesday, January 7, during Day 4 of the Dakar Rally. The stage started in Chilecito, Argentina, and ended in Copiapo, Chile.
Sebastian Halpern watches his quad as it rolls down a sand dune Wednesday, January 7, during Day 4 of the Dakar Rally. The stage started in Chilecito, Argentina, and ended in Copiapo, Chile.
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Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F01%2F12%2Ffootball%2Ffifa-ballon-dor-winner-2014%2F" target="_blank">accepts the FIFA Ballon d'Or</a> with his son, Cristiano Jr., at a ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland, on Monday, January 12. The award is given annually to the world's best player as chosen by a panel of players, coaches and media members. This is Ronaldo's third Ballon d'Or and second in a row.
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo accepts the FIFA Ballon d'Or with his son, Cristiano Jr., at a ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland, on Monday, January 12. The award is given annually to the world's best player as chosen by a panel of players, coaches and media members. This is Ronaldo's third Ballon d'Or and second in a row.
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Former professional baseball player Pedro Martinez, right, is greeted by another ex-player, Sean Casey, as he arrives at a television show taping in Secaucus, New Jersey, on Wednesday, January 7. A day earlier, Martinez and three other players -- Craig Biggio, Randy Johnson and John Smoltz -- <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F01%2F06%2Fus%2Fbaseball-hall-of-fame%2Findex.html" target="_blank">were elected</a> to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Former professional baseball player Pedro Martinez, right, is greeted by another ex-player, Sean Casey, as he arrives at a television show taping in Secaucus, New Jersey, on Wednesday, January 7. A day earlier, Martinez and three other players -- Craig Biggio, Randy Johnson and John Smoltz -- were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Australian cricket player David Warner celebrates a century while playing India in a Test match Tuesday, January 6, in Sydney. The match ended in a draw, but Australia won two matches earlier in the series.
Australian cricket player David Warner celebrates a century while playing India in a Test match Tuesday, January 6, in Sydney. The match ended in a draw, but Australia won two matches earlier in the series.
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New Jersey Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid looks into the back of his net during a home game against the New York Islanders on Friday, January 9.
New Jersey Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid looks into the back of his net during a home game against the New York Islanders on Friday, January 9.
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Anglers in Hwacheon-gun, South Korea, cast their lines through a frozen river during the Mountain Trout Ice Festival on Saturday, January 10.
Anglers in Hwacheon-gun, South Korea, cast their lines through a frozen river during the Mountain Trout Ice Festival on Saturday, January 10.
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Newcastle Falcons captain Will Welch, right, takes the ball during a Premiership rugby match played Sunday, January 11, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Newcastle Falcons captain Will Welch, right, takes the ball during a Premiership rugby match played Sunday, January 11, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
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Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe drives around Memphis center Kosta Koufos during an NBA game played Sunday, January 11, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe drives around Memphis center Kosta Koufos during an NBA game played Sunday, January 11, in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, left, and Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Miguel Angel Moya compete for the ball during a league match in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, January 11.
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, left, and Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Miguel Angel Moya compete for the ball during a league match in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, January 11.
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Roger Federer serves to Grigor Dimitrov on Saturday, January 10, during the semifinals of the Brisbane International in Brisbane, Australia. Federer won in straight sets and then beat Milos Raonic in the final. The win over Raonic was the 1,000th victory of Federer's career.
Roger Federer serves to Grigor Dimitrov on Saturday, January 10, during the semifinals of the Brisbane International in Brisbane, Australia. Federer won in straight sets and then beat Milos Raonic in the final. The win over Raonic was the 1,000th victory of Federer's career.
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Austrian ski jumper Stefan Kraft soars through the air Tuesday, January 6, on his way to winning the Four Hills Tournament in Bischofhofen, Austria.
Austrian ski jumper Stefan Kraft soars through the air Tuesday, January 6, on his way to winning the Four Hills Tournament in Bischofhofen, Austria.
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Danish handball player Jesper Noddesbo prepares to throw the ball against Iceland during a Totalkredit Cup match played Saturday, January 10, in Aalborg, Denmark.
Danish handball player Jesper Noddesbo prepares to throw the ball against Iceland during a Totalkredit Cup match played Saturday, January 10, in Aalborg, Denmark.
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Seattle Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor celebrates after he returned an interception for a touchdown during a home playoff game against Carolina on Saturday, January 10. The Seahawks, the defending NFL champions, advanced to the conference title game with a 31-17 victory.
Seattle Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor celebrates after he returned an interception for a touchdown during a home playoff game against Carolina on Saturday, January 10. The Seahawks, the defending NFL champions, advanced to the conference title game with a 31-17 victory.
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Australian cricket captain Steve Smith prepares to address his team in Sydney on Wednesday, January 7. It was the second day of the fourth Test match against India.
Australian cricket captain Steve Smith prepares to address his team in Sydney on Wednesday, January 7. It was the second day of the fourth Test match against India.
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Charly Gotlib, Frits Van Eerd and Peter Vervoort ride in a jumbo truck Tuesday, January 6, during the third stage of the Dakar Rally in Argentina.
Charly Gotlib, Frits Van Eerd and Peter Vervoort ride in a jumbo truck Tuesday, January 6, during the third stage of the Dakar Rally in Argentina.
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Boston's Kelly Olynyk, left, and Brooklyn's Brook Lopez battle for a rebound during a game in New York on Wednesday, January 7.
Boston's Kelly Olynyk, left, and Brooklyn's Brook Lopez battle for a rebound during a game in New York on Wednesday, January 7.
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Kraigg Brathwaite of the West Indies dives for a catch during a Test match in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday, January 6. South Africa would eventually win the match by eight wickets.
Kraigg Brathwaite of the West Indies dives for a catch during a Test match in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday, January 6. South Africa would eventually win the match by eight wickets.
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Jeff Smith celebrates after defeating Robbie Green in the quarterfinals of the BDO World Darts Championship on Friday, January 9. The tournament, which took place in Frimley, England, was won by Scott Mitchell.
Jeff Smith celebrates after defeating Robbie Green in the quarterfinals of the BDO World Darts Championship on Friday, January 9. The tournament, which took place in Frimley, England, was won by Scott Mitchell.
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Cross-country skiers race Saturday, January 10, during the Tour de Ski in Val di Fiemme, Italy.
Cross-country skiers race Saturday, January 10, during the Tour de Ski in Val di Fiemme, Italy.
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Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams tries to save a loose ball during a home game against Milwaukee on Wednesday, January 7.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams tries to save a loose ball during a home game against Milwaukee on Wednesday, January 7.
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Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones dives over two Oregon defenders during the national championship game Monday, January 12.
Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones dives over two Oregon defenders during the national championship game Monday, January 12.
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Benfica midfielder Nicolas Gaitan celebrates inside the net after scoring a goal against Vitoria during a league match in Lisbon, Portugal, on Saturday, January 10. Benfica won 3-0 to stay in first place by six points.
Benfica midfielder Nicolas Gaitan celebrates inside the net after scoring a goal against Vitoria during a league match in Lisbon, Portugal, on Saturday, January 10. Benfica won 3-0 to stay in first place by six points.
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Cam Atkinson of the Columbus Blue Jackets dives for control of the puck while playing Cody Eakin and the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, January 6.
Cam Atkinson of the Columbus Blue Jackets dives for control of the puck while playing Cody Eakin and the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, January 6.
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Inter Milan head coach Roberto Mancini falls to the ground after he was inadvertently hit in the face by a ball during an Italian league match on Sunday, January 11. Mancini laughed off the blow, which came from the boot of one of his own players.
Inter Milan head coach Roberto Mancini falls to the ground after he was inadvertently hit in the face by a ball during an Italian league match on Sunday, January 11. Mancini laughed off the blow, which came from the boot of one of his own players.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady embraces Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco on Saturday, January 10, after the Patriots defeated the Ravens 35-31 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady embraces Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco on Saturday, January 10, after the Patriots defeated the Ravens 35-31 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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American skier Will Brandenburg goes sideways during a World Cup slalom run in Zagreb, Croatia, on Tuesday, January 6.
American skier Will Brandenburg goes sideways during a World Cup slalom run in Zagreb, Croatia, on Tuesday, January 6.
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Fans raise plastic chairs above their heads during the final of the Invitational Darts Challenge, which took place Saturday, January 10, in Melbourne. Some fans <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fblogs%2Fearly-lead%2Fwp%2F2015%2F01%2F10%2Finternational-darts-tournament-in-australia-gets-insane-when-fans-start-massive-brawl%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">threw their chairs</a> at one another, starting a fight.
Fans raise plastic chairs above their heads during the final of the Invitational Darts Challenge, which took place Saturday, January 10, in Melbourne. Some fans threw their chairs at one another, starting a fight.
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Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez leaps in the air after scoring a goal against Stoke City during a home match in London on Sunday, January 11. Sanchez had two goals in the game as Arsenal won 3-0.
Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez leaps in the air after scoring a goal against Stoke City during a home match in London on Sunday, January 11. Sanchez had two goals in the game as Arsenal won 3-0.
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Polish tennis players Jerzy Janowicz and Agnieszka Radwanska pose with the Hopman Cup after defeating Americans Serena Williams and John Isner on Saturday, January 10. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F01%2F06%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-0106%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 28 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Polish tennis players Jerzy Janowicz and Agnieszka Radwanska pose with the Hopman Cup after defeating Americans Serena Williams and John Isner on Saturday, January 10. See 28 amazing sports photos from last week
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