The Tigers make easy work of Ohio State, 31-0, to earn a rematch with Alabama in the national championship game on Jan. 9.
2016
Sports Digest: Columbus win streak at 15; Wild streak stops at 12
The Blue Jackets beat Minnesota, 4-2, in a the first major pro sports game between two teams with winning streaks of 12 or more.
Saturday’s college roundup: Colby holds on, beats UMF in men’s basketball
The Mules make shots late to earn their sixth win of the season, knocking off the Beavers on the road.
Istanbul governor: at least 35 dead in New Year’s Eve attack on nightclub
An assailant believed to have been dressed in a Santa Claus costume opened fire at a nightclub in Istanbul during New Year’s celebrations.
Saturday’s high school roundup: York girls top Falmouth in overtime
The Wildcats rally late in regulation and emerge with a 49-48 victory.
Astronaut Chris Hadfield offers a list of things to be thankful for from 2016
The Canadian astronaut, who became a social-media celebrity while aboard the International Space Station, tweeted out a list of human achievements made in 2016.
Boys’ hockey: Biddeford blanks Thornton Academy
The Tigers continue their promising start with a 3-0 win over their biggest rival.
Crows, bald eagles abound for bird watchers in Augusta
The event is part of the annual National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count.
NFL notebook: Sunday’s true drama comes from the NFC
Teams are still fighting for playoff spots on the final day of the regular season.
College football: Alabama, Clemson advance to final
Alabama does its part in setting up a title-game rematch by shutting down Washington in the Peach Bowl.