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Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Friday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EST:- NASSAU, Bahamas -- Tiger Woods starts the second round of the Hero World Challenge nine shots behind leader J.B. Holmes. Woods is playing alone because Justin Rose has a back injury and withdrew.- VIENNA -- Formula One champion Nico Rosberg retires from racing at age 31, a startling decision that comes five days after winning his first world championship.- The College Football Playoff is the only thing that really matters this weekend. Championship weekend is all about putting the playoff puzzle together.- SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- No. 4 Washington, led by quarterback Jake Browning, can help solidify its place in the College Football Playoff by beating No. 9 Colorado in the Pac-12 title game. Game starts 9 p.m.- ATLANTA -- Talk about a mismatch. No. 1 Alabamas defense is the best in the nation. No. 15 Floridas offense looks like one of the worst. Theyll face off Saturday in the SEC championships game.- INDIANAPOLIS -- For most of this season, the Big Ten contended it was the nations best conference. No. 6 Wisconsin and No. 8 Penn State get a chance to prove it in league championship.- ORLANDO, Fla. -- Deshaun Watson and No. 3 Clemsons nearly yearlong quest to get back to the College Football Playoff comes down to one game, the Tigers ACC title matchup against No. 19 Virginia Tech.- Quarterbacks Andrew Luck and Carson Palmer understand it all too well. Patchwork offensive lines can carve into a teams efficiency, confidence and, ultimately, its win total.- ARLINGTON, Texas -- With a less than artful victory over the Vikings out of the way, Dallas takes an 11-game winning streak into an extended break.- NEW YORK -- Major league teams face midnight deadline to offer contracts to unsigned players on 40-man rosters.- CHICAGO -- LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers visit Dwyane Wade and the Chicago Bulls. James and Wade played together for four seasons in Miami, leading the Heat to two titles. Game starts 8 p.m.- STORRS, Conn. -- The No. 2 UConn women were supposed to be vulnerable this year after losing their three best players to graduation. But the Huskies have yet to lose this season and have won 81 in a row.- LAS VEGAS -- Jimmie Johnson is honored for his record-tying seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup title and Tony Stewart is seen off into retirement at the sports season-ending awards banquet. Show starts 8 p.m.- LONDON -- A former Chelsea player says he was paid more than $77,500 by the Premier League club to keep a lid on the sexual abuse he was subjected to by the teams former chief scout.- RIO DE JANEIRO -- The family of one Brazilian soccer player is joyful its son survived the Colombia plane crash that left 71 dead. But the family is also struggling with losses of others on the flight.- KIVAL DISERE, France -- Norwegians Kjetil Jansrud and Aksel Lund Svindal finish 1-2 in a World Cup super-G, the first mens speed race of the season. Sean Murphy Athletics Jersey . Nine days before the opening ceremony, organizing committee chief Dmitry Chernyshenko said Wednesday that Sochi is "fully ready" and will deliver safe, friendly and well-run games that defy the grim reports that have overshadowed preparations. Marcus Semien Jersey . -- Timbers coach Caleb Porter didnt stray from his business-like approach to the season even after Portland downed the two-time defending league champion Los Angeles Galaxy to gain crucial playoff position. https://www.cheapathleticsonline.com/345m-brett-anderson-jersey-athletics.html . 1 position. The Mustangs (6-0), who beat Queens 50-31 last weekend, earned 17 first-place votes and 287 points in voting by the Football Reporters of Canada. Western was last ranked first in the country in October 2011. Jake Diekman Jersey . - Chris Tierney snapped a tie with a power-play goal late in the third period as the London Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Erie Otters 5-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Wednesday. Matt Olson Athletics Jersey . Self was acquired from the Buffalo Bandits in a trade for Alex Hill midway through last season, and made his debut in Rochester on March 16, 2013.Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed the toughest opponent he has ever faced is former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole. The duo met on several occasions during Ronaldos six-year spell with Manchester United and also while on international duty with Portugal and England.And although Ronaldo has since tested himself against numerous defenders in La Liga, the Champions League and on the international stage, he still rates Cole highly. Real Madrid fans were unforgiving when Cristiano Ronaldo missed a chance late on in the game against Athletic Bilbao at the weekend Over the years I had some great battles with Ashley Colle, he does not give you a second to breathe, Ronaldo told Coach Mag.dddddddddddd He was such a tenacious player when he was at his peak, quick, tough in the tackle. You knew it would never be an easy game.Ronaldo was also questioned about the player he admired most - even if he admitted they werent good friends.There is a big mutual respect between myself and Lionel Messi, Ronaldo added. The media like to make out like we have this big rivalry, but we dont. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. It is not like we are good friends, but there is a mutual respect on both sides.As well as respect for Messi, the Real Madrid star revealed his admiration for former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.I do see Sir Alex Ferguson as a father figure, Ronaldo said. All my coaches have been important, but when I arrived at Real Madrid I was a man, when I arrived at Manchester United I was a boy.All of a sudden you are at one of the biggest clubs in the world, and at that time I needed somebody like Sir Alex.You can watch Premier League and EFL Cup football, plus Englands tour of Bangladesh and the Mexican Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy six months at half price! Also See: Ronaldo boos baffle Zidane Real score seven in Copa Fixtures Table ' ' '