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December 23, 2020 6:33 p.m.

No. 5 Villanova blasts Marquette 85-68 for 6th straight win

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Collin Gillespie’s accuracy and Villanova’s efficiency assured that the Wildcats wouldn’t join the list of Marquette’s highly-ranked victims.

December 23, 2020 6:33 p.m.

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

Trump pardons former campaign chairman Paul Manafort

December 23, 2020 6:08 p.m.

The Latest: Colorado vaccinating workers at its prisons

DENVER — Colorado’s prison system has begun vaccinating its workers as the coronavirus continues to spread in its facilities.

December 23, 2020 6:07 p.m.

Dosunmu, Cockburn lead No. 18 Illinois past Penn State 98-81

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Illinois coach Brad Underwood isn’t going to change his mind or his tune all season, especially if Ayo Dosunmu keeps playing like this.

December 23, 2020 5:27 p.m.

Trump's legacy: He changed the presidency, but will it last?

WASHINGTON (AP) — The most improbable of presidents, Donald Trump reshaped the office and shattered its centuries-old norms and traditions while dominating the national discourse like no one before.

December 23, 2020 5:09 p.m.

Woman sues after Chicago police drag her from car by hair

CHICAGO (AP) — A woman who says she was yanked by her hair from a car by Chicago police during a shopping mall encounter has filed a federal lawsuit against the city.

December 23, 2020 5:09 p.m.

Tigers sign RHP José Ureña to $3.25M, 1-year deal

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers signed right-hander José Ureña to a $3.25 million, one-year deal Wednesday.

December 23, 2020 5:09 p.m.

Red Sox sign RHP Andriese to $2.1 million, 1-year deal

BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox have signed right-hander Matt Andriese to a $2.1 million, one-year deal to bolster the back end of their starting rotation.

December 23, 2020 5:09 p.m.

Media, NGO offices taken over by government in Nicaragua

MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Two media outlets and several non-governmental groups said Wednesday that their offices apparently were confiscated by the government of President Daniel Ortega, with placards were posted at the properties reading “Property of the Health Ministry.”

December 23, 2020 5:03 p.m.

No. 13 Creighton holds on to hand No. 22 Xavier its 1st loss

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Antwann Jones and Denzel Mahoney scored 13 points each to lead No. 13 Creighton to a 66-61 win over 22nd-ranked Xavier on Wednesday, handling the Musketeers their first loss of the season.

December 23, 2020 5:03 p.m.

Abogidi helps Washington St. beat Northwestern St. 62-52

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Freshman Efe Abogidi had his third consecutive double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds, and Washington State beat Northwestern State 62-52 on Wednesday to improve upon its best start in 13 years.

December 23, 2020 4:30 p.m.

C.J. Beathard excited for another shot as 49ers starting QB

C.J. Beathard’s first few chances to be a starting quarterback in the NFL didn’t go smoothly.

December 23, 2020 4:30 p.m.

Washington leads No. 23 OSU's rally past No. 11 Rutgers

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Duane Washington Jr. scored 22 points and No. 23 Ohio State rallied from a 16-point second-half deficit to beat No. 11 Rutgers 80-68 on Wednesday.

December 23, 2020 4:30 p.m.

Parker scores 26 to carry Idaho St over Northern Colorado

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Brayden Parker had 26 points as Idaho State defeated Northern Colorado 71-56 on Wednesday.

December 23, 2020 4:30 p.m.

No. 8 Tennessee tops USC Upstate 80-60

KNOXVILLE. Tenn. (AP) — Ready or not, here it comes.

December 23, 2020 4:27 p.m.

The Latest: Oregon aims to reopen in-person classes Feb. 15

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has set Feb. 15 as a target for when more Oregon students, especially elementary level, will return to in-person learning.

December 23, 2020 4:08 p.m.

NHL schedule: 868 games in 116 days, back-to-backs and more

The Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning will host the Chicago Blackhawks in one of five games to open the NHL’s coronavirus pandemic-shortened 2021 season on Jan. 13.

December 23, 2020 4:06 p.m.

Man charged with voting-related threats against House member

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Federal authorities on Wednesday arrested a man accused of threatening to kill a member of Congress from Maryland earlier this month if the lawmaker tried to ”mess" with the man's vote.

December 23, 2020 4:06 p.m.

Editorial Roundup: Recent excerpts from Wisconsin editorials

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, Dec. 22

December 23, 2020 3:46 p.m.

The Latest: Jets put TE Ryan Griffin on COVID-19 list

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: