The UCLA football team celebrates after winning the Alamo Bowl, which was played in San Antonio on Friday, January 2. The Bruins defeated Kansas State 40-35 to finish their season with a 10-3 record.
The UCLA football team celebrates after winning the Alamo Bowl, which was played in San Antonio on Friday, January 2. The Bruins defeated Kansas State 40-35 to finish their season with a 10-3 record.
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A member of Ohio State's marching band performs before the Sugar Bowl kicked off Thursday, January 1, in New Orleans.
A member of Ohio State's marching band performs before the Sugar Bowl kicked off Thursday, January 1, in New Orleans.
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German ski jumper Richard Freitag soars through the air Sunday, January 4, during the Four Hills Tournament in Innsbruck, Austria. He won the third stage of the competition.
German ski jumper Richard Freitag soars through the air Sunday, January 4, during the Four Hills Tournament in Innsbruck, Austria. He won the third stage of the competition.
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A car performs during a burnout competition held Saturday, January 3, at the Summernats car festival in Canberra, Australia.
A car performs during a burnout competition held Saturday, January 3, at the Summernats car festival in Canberra, Australia.
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Oregon wide receiver Charles Nelson leaps over Florida State's Nate Andrews during the Rose Bowl, which was played Thursday, January 1, in Pasadena, California. Oregon beat the defending national champions 59-20 in what was the first game of the new College Football Playoff. The Ducks will play Ohio State in the title game on January 12.
Oregon wide receiver Charles Nelson leaps over Florida State's Nate Andrews during the Rose Bowl, which was played Thursday, January 1, in Pasadena, California. Oregon beat the defending national champions 59-20 in what was the first game of the new College Football Playoff. The Ducks will play Ohio State in the title game on January 12.
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Costumed runners cross the Pennine hills near Naworth, England, during the traditional Auld Lang Syne race on Wednesday, December 31.
Costumed runners cross the Pennine hills near Naworth, England, during the traditional Auld Lang Syne race on Wednesday, December 31.
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Mud is caked on a horse's face Saturday, January 3, at the Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, England.
Mud is caked on a horse's face Saturday, January 3, at the Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, England.
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<a target="_blank" target="_blank">Dunk of the year so far?</a> Notre Dame guard Jerian Grant hangs onto the rim after throwing one down against Georgia Tech on Saturday, January 3.
Dunk of the year so far? Notre Dame guard Jerian Grant hangs onto the rim after throwing one down against Georgia Tech on Saturday, January 3.
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Michael Carberry and Adam Voges of the Perth Scorchers take a run during a Big Bash League cricket match Thursday, January 1, in Perth, Australia.
Michael Carberry and Adam Voges of the Perth Scorchers take a run during a Big Bash League cricket match Thursday, January 1, in Perth, Australia.
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A car catches fire while performing a burnout Saturday, January 3, at the Summernats car festival in Canberra, Australia.
A car catches fire while performing a burnout Saturday, January 3, at the Summernats car festival in Canberra, Australia.
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Jack Nowell of the Exeter Chiefs dives for his team's first try during a Premiership match played Saturday, January 3, in Exeter, England.
Jack Nowell of the Exeter Chiefs dives for his team's first try during a Premiership match played Saturday, January 3, in Exeter, England.
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Chicago's Taj Gibson celebrates a dunk during an NBA game against Denver on Thursday, January 1.
Chicago's Taj Gibson celebrates a dunk during an NBA game against Denver on Thursday, January 1.
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Ohio State running back Jalin Marshall loses his helmet as he is hit by Alabama linebacker Reggie Ragland during the Sugar Bowl on Thursday, January 1. Marshall's Buckeyes upset Alabama 42-35 in the second game of the College Football Playoff. They will play Oregon in the final.
Ohio State running back Jalin Marshall loses his helmet as he is hit by Alabama linebacker Reggie Ragland during the Sugar Bowl on Thursday, January 1. Marshall's Buckeyes upset Alabama 42-35 in the second game of the College Football Playoff. They will play Oregon in the final.
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Arsenal's Mathieu Debuchy clears the ball with an overhead kick during a Premier League match in Southampton, England, on Thursday, January 1.
Arsenal's Mathieu Debuchy clears the ball with an overhead kick during a Premier League match in Southampton, England, on Thursday, January 1.
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Japanese ski jumper Daiki Ito crashes to the ground Monday, January 5, during the Four Hills Tournament in Bischofshofen, Austria.
Japanese ski jumper Daiki Ito crashes to the ground Monday, January 5, during the Four Hills Tournament in Bischofshofen, Austria.
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Daniel Cormier punches UFC champion Jon Jones during their title fight Saturday, January 3, in Las Vegas. Jones won by unanimous decision, however, to retain his light-heavyweight crown.
Daniel Cormier punches UFC champion Jon Jones during their title fight Saturday, January 3, in Las Vegas. Jones won by unanimous decision, however, to retain his light-heavyweight crown.
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Phoenix Suns guard Isaiah Thomas, center, is fouled by Toronto's Amir Johnson during an NBA game in Phoenix on Sunday, January 4.
Phoenix Suns guard Isaiah Thomas, center, is fouled by Toronto's Amir Johnson during an NBA game in Phoenix on Sunday, January 4.
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TCU safety Derrick Kindred tackles Ole Miss running back Jordan Wilkins during the Peach Bowl, which was played in Atlanta on Wednesday, December 31. TCU dominated the Rebels 42-3 and finished the season with a 12-1 record.
TCU safety Derrick Kindred tackles Ole Miss running back Jordan Wilkins during the Peach Bowl, which was played in Atlanta on Wednesday, December 31. TCU dominated the Rebels 42-3 and finished the season with a 12-1 record.
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Nashville's Colin Wilson, center, falls to the ice along with Anaheim's Rene Bourque, left, and Ben Lovejoy during an NHL game Sunday, January 4, in Anaheim, California. The Ducks won 4-3 in overtime to improve their record to a league-best 26-9-6.
Nashville's Colin Wilson, center, falls to the ice along with Anaheim's Rene Bourque, left, and Ben Lovejoy during an NHL game Sunday, January 4, in Anaheim, California. The Ducks won 4-3 in overtime to improve their record to a league-best 26-9-6.
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Georgia Tech football players pose with oranges after they defeated Mississippi State 49-34 to win the Orange Bowl, which was played Wednesday, December 31, in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Georgia Tech football players pose with oranges after they defeated Mississippi State 49-34 to win the Orange Bowl, which was played Wednesday, December 31, in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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The third leg of the Volvo Ocean Race begins Saturday, January 3, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This portion will conclude in Sanya, China.
The third leg of the Volvo Ocean Race begins Saturday, January 3, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This portion will conclude in Sanya, China.
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An elephant runs to kick a soccer ball while playing in a match Tuesday, December 30, at the Elephant Festival in Sauraha, Nepal.
An elephant runs to kick a soccer ball while playing in a match Tuesday, December 30, at the Elephant Festival in Sauraha, Nepal.
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Boise State running back Jay Ajayi skips past Arizona defenders during the Fiesta Bowl, which took place Wednesday, December 31, in Glendale, Arizona. Ajayi had 134 yards and three touchdowns to help the Broncos win 38-30.
Boise State running back Jay Ajayi skips past Arizona defenders during the Fiesta Bowl, which took place Wednesday, December 31, in Glendale, Arizona. Ajayi had 134 yards and three touchdowns to help the Broncos win 38-30.
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Memphis guard Beno Udrih, center, reacts to an out-of-bounds call by a referee during an NBA game against San Antonio on Tuesday, December 30.
Memphis guard Beno Udrih, center, reacts to an out-of-bounds call by a referee during an NBA game against San Antonio on Tuesday, December 30.
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Stanford tight end Austin Hooper is wrapped up by a Maryland defender after making a catch Tuesday, December 30, at the Foster Farms Bowl in Santa Clara, California. Hooper had five receptions for 71 yards as Stanford rolled to a 45-21 victory.
Stanford tight end Austin Hooper is wrapped up by a Maryland defender after making a catch Tuesday, December 30, at the Foster Farms Bowl in Santa Clara, California. Hooper had five receptions for 71 yards as Stanford rolled to a 45-21 victory.
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Some of the Carolina Panthers, including quarterback Cam Newton (No. 1), celebrate together after their playoff victory Saturday, January 3, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-16 to advance to the next round.
Some of the Carolina Panthers, including quarterback Cam Newton (No. 1), celebrate together after their playoff victory Saturday, January 3, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-16 to advance to the next round.
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QPR defender Mauricio Isla, right, is tackled by Swansea City's Neil Taylor during a Premier League match played in London on Thursday, January 1.
QPR defender Mauricio Isla, right, is tackled by Swansea City's Neil Taylor during a Premier League match played in London on Thursday, January 1.
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Australian cricket player Shane Watson makes a catch against India on Tuesday, December 30, during a third Test match between the two countries. The match in Melbourne ended in a draw after Australia won the previous two. <a target="_blank">See 30 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Australian cricket player Shane Watson makes a catch against India on Tuesday, December 30, during a third Test match between the two countries. The match in Melbourne ended in a draw after Australia won the previous two. See 30 amazing sports photos from last week
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