Madrid play down 'unnecessary' fight after semi

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  Chadian government plays down gunshots in capital

  According to an unconfirmed report, 19 people were killed in an incident near the presidential palace.
  
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  Homeless figures rise in Germany but government plays down fears

  Yahoo News - 1d

• Penn State expects star DE Carter to play in semi

  Penn State anticipates All-America defensive end Abdul Carter playing against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal, though coach James Franklin says it will be a game-time decision.
  
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• Alaba back in Madrid squad after year-long layoff

  David Alaba has returned to the Real Madrid squad ahead of the Spanish Supercopa semifinal against Mallorca following a year-long layoff due to injury.
  
  ESPN - 2d

• Can Texas slow down Ohio State? How will Notre Dame fare vs. Penn State? Previewing the semis

  How each team can win its semifinal game, plus key players and what we learned from the quarterfinals.
  
  ESPN - 3d
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  Jauan Jennings ejected for fighting Cardinals on back-to-back plays, falls just short of first career 1,000-yard season

  Jennings got into fights on consecutive plays and fell 25 yards short of a career milestone. But he didn't seem to mind.
  
  Yahoo Sports - 4d
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  Meta shuts down its AI character accounts that users called 'creepy and unnecessary'

  Since late 2023, around a dozen AI Instagram and Facebook accounts created by their social media parent company Meta quietly existed on the platforms.
  
  NBC News - 6d

• Texas reaches semis after 2OT classic vs. ASU

  On the verge of defeat, Texas delivered big plays to escape with a 39-31 double-overtime win over two-TD underdog Arizona State to advance to the CFP semifinals.
  
  ESPN - Jan. 1
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  Gauff and Fritz put U.S. in United Cup tennis semis. Kazakhstan also through after ousting Germany

  Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz have powered the U.S. into the semifinals of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event
  
  ABC News - Jan. 1

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• Notre Dame could have 'gone sideways,' instead it's still fighting

  Notre Dame suffered one of the most stunning defeats in its storied history, yet somehow it has bounced back.
  
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• Notre Dame's 'Mr. January' puts Irish in CFP final

  Mitch Jeter delivered on a 41-yard field goal attempt with 12 seconds left against Penn State on Thursday night to send Notre Dame to its first national championship game since 2013.
  
  ESPN - 5h

• Tearful Penn State QB Allar rues ill-fated attempt

  Penn State quarterback Drew Allar said of his late misfire that resulted in a Notre Dame interception and was followed by the Irish's game-winning field goal: "I should have just thrown it away."
  
  ESPN - 5h

• NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff tilt to Arizona

  The NFL has moved Monday's playoff game between the Vikings and Rams to Arizona, saying the decision was made in the interest of public safety as wildfires continue to ravage Southern California.
  
  ESPN - 5h

• Lakers' Redick loses home; Kerr: Fires 'surreal'

  The Hornets-Lakers game was postponed because of the wildfires in the L.A. area that have claimed over 5,000 structures, including the home of Lakers coach JJ Redick.
  
  ESPN - 5h

More in Sports

• Everton sack Sean Dyche 3 hours before Cup tie

  Sean Dyche has been sacked as manager of Everton, the club confirmed on Thursday.
  
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• MLS sorry after falsely confirming Atlanta transfer

  Major League Soccer apologized on Thursday for posting an erroneous story on its website with the wrong name of a player that was purportedly being transferred to one of its clubs.
  
  ESPN - 1h

• Amad commits future to United with new 5-yr deal

  Amad Diallo has signed a new contract at Manchester United, the club confirmed on Thursday.
  
  ESPN - 1h

• Ronaldo nets in 24th straight year as Al Nassr win

  Cristiano Ronaldo opened his account for 2025 at the first attempt on Thursday, marking the 24th year in a row that he has scored in professional football.
  
  ESPN - 1h

• Vela's family safe after home destroyed in LA fires

  The wife of former Mexico international Carlos Vela has stated that the player and family are safe after their Malibu home burned down in the devastating Palisades Fire in Southern California.
  
  ESPN - 1h