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December 26, 2020 11:06 p.m.

The Latest: Oman starts vaccinations with 1st batch of shots

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Persian Gulf state of Oman has launched its COVID-19 inoculation campaign, with the sultanate’s health minister receiving the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

December 26, 2020 11:06 p.m.

McCollum scores 44 to lift Trail Blazers past Rockets in OT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 44 points, including a 3-pointer with 6.3 seconds left that gave the Portland Trail Blazers a 128-126 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.

December 26, 2020 11:06 p.m.

McCollum, Portland outlast Harden, Rockets 128-126 in OT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 44 points, including a 3-pointer with 6.3 seconds left in overtime that gave the Portland Trail Blazers a 128-126 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.

December 26, 2020 10:06 p.m.

Evers: Criminal justice reforms likely in next state budget

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers' executive budget could include criminal justice reforms as Wisconsin emerges from a tumultuous year of protests over police brutality and racism, setting up another potential conflict with Republicans who have been reluctant to take any action to address police protocols.

December 26, 2020 9:33 p.m.

Unemployment benefits expire for millions as Trump rages

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet lapsed overnight as President Donald Trump refused to signed an end-of-year COVID relief and spending bill that had been considered a done deal before his sudden objections.

December 26, 2020 9:06 p.m.

Liberty blocks FG in OT to beat Coastal Carolina

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Elijah James blocked Massimo Biscardi’s 42-yard field goal attempt in overtime to give No. 23 Liberty a 37-34 victory over No. 9 Coastal Carolina on Saturday night in a wild finish in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl.

December 26, 2020 8:15 p.m.

Joel Embiid remains unbeaten at MSG, 76ers beat Knicks

NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Embiid had 27 points and 10 rebounds while remaining unbeaten at Madison Square Garden, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 109-89 on Saturday night.

December 26, 2020 7:45 p.m.

Magic beat Wizards130-120 despite Westbrook's historic night

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Orlando Magic beat Washington 130-120 on Saturday night, overcoming another triple-double by Russell Westbrook in his home debut for the Wizards.

December 26, 2020 7:45 p.m.

Embiid, Simmons extend dominance of Knicks as Sixers roll

NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers moved the ball around so well Ben Simmons felt like they were the Harlem Globetrotters.

December 26, 2020 7:45 p.m.

Sexton scores 32 points, Cavs beat Pistons 128-119 in 2 OT

DETROIT (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers took full advantage of Detroit's inability to close out games.

December 26, 2020 7:12 p.m.

Gilgeous-Alexander jumper lifts Thunder past Hornets 109-107

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — After watching his team surrender a 13-point lead in the final two minutes, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said he needed to clear his head.

December 26, 2020 6:36 p.m.

Trae Young scores 36 as Hawks defeat Grizzlies 122-112

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Trae Young scored eight straight points down the stretch and finished with 36 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-112 Saturday night.

December 26, 2020 6:36 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EST

Unemployment benefits for millions in limbo as Trump rages

December 26, 2020 6:03 p.m.

The Latest: Japan sharply tightens ban on foreign visitors

TOKYO — Japan’s government will temporarily ban entry of all nonresident foreign nationals as a precaution against a new and potentially more contagious coronavirus variant that has spread across Britain.

December 26, 2020 5:06 p.m.

Young leads Hawks to second win, 122-112 over Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Trae Young scored eight straight points down the stretch and finished with 36 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-112 Saturday night.

December 26, 2020 5:06 p.m.

Rangers sign Japanese pitcher Arihara to $6.2M contract

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have signed Japanese pitcher Kohei Arihara to a $6.2 million, two-year contract.

December 26, 2020 4:33 p.m.

No. 16 La.--Lafayette wins First Responder Bowl

DALLAS (AP) — Trey Ragas scored on a 1-yard plunge with 7:16 left and No. 16 Louisiana-Lafayette beat UTSA 31-24 in the First Responder Bowl on Saturday at SMU’s Ford Stadium.

December 26, 2020 4:33 p.m.

Brown, Georgia State top WKU 39-21 in LendingTree Bowl

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Georgia State’s second trip to Mobile this season was even more successful than its first.

December 26, 2020 4:33 p.m.

No. 16 La.-Lafayette tops UTSA 31-24 in First Responder Bowl

DALLAS (AP) — Louisiana-Lafayette’s seemingly comfortable 17-point lead over UTSA disappeared during the second half of the First Responder Bowl.

December 26, 2020 4:06 p.m.

Kispert leads No. 1 Gonzaga's 98-75 rout of No. 16 Virginia

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Corey Kispert recorded career highs with 32 points and nine 3-pointers, leading No. 1 Gonzaga to a 98-75 romp over 16th-ranked Virginia, the most recent NCAA champion, on Saturday.