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ByRalphD.Russo The Associated Press PASADENA Marcus Mariota and Oregon turned an ava- lanche of Florida State mis- takes into a mountain of points and the Ducks rolled past the defending national champions 59-20 Thursday to turn the first College Football Playoff semifinal into a Rose Bowl rout. Mariota and the second- seeded Ducks (13-1) scored six straight times they touched the ball in the second half, with five of the touchdowns cover- ing at least 21 yards and the last four coming after Florida State turnovers. In the matchup of Heisman Trophy winners, Jameis Win- ston matched Mariota's num- bers, but the Seminoles were no match for the Ducks. The Pac-12 champions will play the winner of the Sugar Bowl semifinal between Alabama and Ohio State on Jan. 12 in Arlington, Texas. "It's incredible. I'm so proud of these guys right here," Mar- iota said. "We've got one more to take care of." Third-seeded Florida State's winning streak ends at 29. In ROSE BOWL Ducksmakehistoryin routoverSeminoles Second-seeded Oregon blows out No. 3 Florida State with game-scoring record LENNYIGNELZI—THEASSOCIATEDPRESS Oregon linebacker Tony Washington (right) scores during the second half of the Rose Bowl playoff semifinal against Florida State on Thursday in Pasadena. LENNY IGNELZI — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Oregon players celebrate their win over Florida State at the Rose Bowl playoff semifinal on Thursday in Pasadena. By Joseph White The Associated Press WASHINGTON A bit too much sunshine filled the sky at the opening faceoff of the Win- ter Classic, and seat cushions rained down when the win- ning goal was scored just be- fore the final whistle. The replica of the U.S. Cap- itol in center field was a nice touch, given that the real thing is obscured by scaffolding be- cause of ongoing repairs. Alex Ovechkin, the player most responsible for making the nation's capital worthy of hosting the NHL's annual out- door game, scored a goal, and he was also among the first to mob teammate Troy Brouwer when Brouwer's power-play goal decided the game with 12.9 seconds to play Thursday. The NHL showcase was ev- ery bit the thrill for the host Washington Capitals, who beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on New Year's Day. "We start talking about Win- ter Classic since we started the season, and this is it," Ovech- kin said. "I remember Brouwie said it's a good time to show up and make a show. And he did." Brouwer scored against his former team to cap a chaotic sequence. Ovechkin had his stick broken on a slash. NHL Capitals edge 'Hawks in Winter Classic Washington hosts Chicago in league's annual outdoor game at Nationals Park ALEX BRANDON — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr (16) scores a goal past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) in the first period of the Winter Classic outdoor game at Nationals Park on Thursday in Washington. OREGON59,FLORIDAST.20 Monday, Jan. 12: College Football Championship, Sugar Bowl winner vs. Oregon, 5:30 p.m., TV on ESPN. THESCORE By Jon Krawczynski The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Rudy Gay had 21 points, six rebounds and five as- sists, and the struggling Sacra- mento Kings handed the Min- nesota Timberwolves their 10th straight loss with a 110-107 vic- tory on Thursday night. DeMarcus Cousins had 19 points and seven rebounds af- ter being ejected one night ear- lier, and the Kings shot 54 percent while each of their starters scored in double figures. Darren Collison scored 21 points and Derrick Wil- liams had 17 points, including a big 3-pointer down the stretch. Andrew Wiggins had 27 points and nine rebounds, but the Tim- berwolves couldn't take advan- tage when Cousins and Gay both fouled out in the fourth quarter. Troy Daniels' 3-point attempt at the buzzer was partially blocked. Gorgui Dieng added 15 points and 10 rebounds for Minnesota, and Shabazz Muhammad also scored 15. NBA Cousins, Kings survive close one Gay leads Sacramento in win over Timberwolves ANN HEISENFELT — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Sacramento Kings forward Derrick Williams reacts a er dunking for two of his 17points Thursday. By Stephen Hawkins The Associated Press ARLINGTON,TEXAS Connor Cook and the Michigan State Spartans want to have a different role in the playoff talk next season. With their big comeback fin- ish in the Cotton Bowl, the No. 7 Spartans could be set up as a via- ble championship contender next season, after their only losses this season were to playoff teams. Michigan State scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter on New Year's Day to beat play- off-snubbed and No. 4 Baylor 42- 41 in the highest-scoring Cotton Bowl ever. "For us to win in such an emo- tional and dramatic fashion like you just saw out there, really just I think with all the guys coming back, all the juniors, really just makes us feel good and brings us closer together," said Cook, who threw a 10-yard TD pass to Keith Mumphery with 17 seconds left. Michigan State (11-2), which won the Rose Bowl as Big Ten champions last season, has won four consecutive bowl games af- ter trailing in each of them at halftime. The Spartans' only two losses this season were to Pac- 12 winner Oregon and Big Ten COTTON BOWL No. 7 Michigan State shocks No. 4 Baylor in record score KINGS 110, TIMBERWOLVES 107 Sunday: Sacramento Kings at Detroit Pistons, 3p.m., TV on CSN-CA. THESCORE Even as same-sex marriage edges closer to becoming legal nationwide, gay rights advocates face other chal- lenges in 2015that may not bring quick victories. BEYOND MARRIAGE Challengesawaitfor gay rights groups FULL STORY ON PAGE B4 Governors across the political spectrum are hitting a road- block in their bids to expand Medicaid with federal funds: Republican legislators who adamantly oppose "Obam- acare." REPUBLICANS Legislators thwart bids to expand Medicaid FULL STORY ON PAGE B4 A passenger aboard AirAsia Flight 8501became the first victim of the crash to be re- turned to her family Thursday, one of many painful reunions to come, as search crews battled wind and rain. 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