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BUCKEYES BEAT DUCKS TO WIN COLLEGE CROWN

Ohio State wins first national college title under new playoff system, beating Oregon 42-20

http://collegefootball.ap.org/article/turnover-prone-ohio-st-leads-oregon-early-4th-quarter

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RONALDO WINS FIFA PLAYER OF YEAR FOR THIRD TIME

Real Madrid and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo wins FIFA player of the year for third, reinforcing claims to be one the all-time greats.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/e42d7beeed2a48e6999531b4ba0121d4/cristiano-ronaldo-wins-3rd-fifa-player-year-award

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PALESTINIANS BEATEN BY JAPAN IN ASIAN CUP DEBUT

The Palestinian team is beaten 4-0 by Japan as it makes its first appearance at Asian Cup.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/6039b29ea4dc43e48797778822104e5c/palestinian-newcomers-outclassed-japan-asian-cup

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WOZNIACKI OUT OF SYDNEY WITH WRIST INJURY

Carolina Wozniacki's Australian Open preparations take a hit, withdrawing from lead-up tournament in Sydney due to a wrist injury.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/6c23b9803b8445f6a97743bc2fabf2ec/wozniacki-out-sydney-international-wrist-injury