Kopp scores 23, Northwestern beats No. 23 Ohio State 71-70

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Boo Buie knows Northwestern could wind up ranked next week. He and his teammates have loftier objectives.

Chinese regulators order Ant Group to rectify its businesses

HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese regulators have ordered Ant Group, the world’s largest financial technology company, to rectify its businesses and comply with regulatory requirements amid increased scrutiny of anti-monopoly practices in the country’s internet sector.

Map presents patchwork of red and blue in Arizona district

PHOENIX (AP) — Out in the Southeast Valley, the Loop 202 freeway is often seen as a political compass. To the north of it is dense with Democratic voters; to the south, suburbs that start with a kiss of GOP pink but soon deepen to a solid red.

Samuel does best McCaffrey impression in Panthers' win

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — With Christian McCaffrey out again, the Carolina Panthers snapped their three-game losing streak thanks to a big performance from someone who wasn't on the radar for many fantasy football championships.

Highlights of COVID-19, government funding law taking effect

The massive, year-end catchall bill that President Donald Trump signed into law combines $900 billion in COVID-19 aid with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill and reams of other unfinished legislation on taxes, energy, education and health care.

Messi floats future US move, immediate Barça plans unclear

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi won't make a decision on his long-term future at Barcelona until the season is over, with the soccer great also raising the possibility of playing in the United States one day in a TV interview broadcast Sunday.

Chargers win third straight as Herbert sets rookie TD mark

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — For all the impressive milestones Justin Herbert had piled up early in the season, they weren't resulting in wins for the Los Angeles Chargers. Now, they are.

Torrid Ravens get jump on Giants, roll to easy 27-13 victory

BALTIMORE (AP) — A very difficult football season for the Baltimore Ravens took a positive turn during a wonderful afternoon that started in exceptional fashion and ended with an ideal combination of events.

Legals for December, 28 2020

Highlights of COVID-19, government funding law taking effect

The massive, year-end catchall bill that President Donald Trump signed into law combines $900 billion in COVID-19 aid with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill and reams of other unfinished legislation on taxes, energy, education and health care.

Samuel does best McCaffrey impression in Panthers' win

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — With Christian McCaffrey out again, the Carolina Panthers snapped their three-game losing streak thanks to a big performance from someone who wasn't on the radar for many fantasy football championships.

Chinese regulators order Ant Group to rectify its businesses

HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese regulators have ordered Ant Group, the world’s largest financial technology company, to rectify its businesses and comply with regulatory requirements amid increased scrutiny of anti-monopoly practices in the country’s internet sector.

Chargers win third straight as Herbert sets rookie TD mark

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — For all the impressive milestones Justin Herbert had piled up early in the season, they weren't resulting in wins for the Los Angeles Chargers. Now, they are.

Messi floats future US move, immediate Barça plans unclear

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi won't make a decision on his long-term future at Barcelona until the season is over, with the soccer great also raising the possibility of playing in the United States one day in a TV interview broadcast Sunday.

Torrid Ravens get jump on Giants, roll to easy 27-13 victory

BALTIMORE (AP) — A very difficult football season for the Baltimore Ravens took a positive turn during a wonderful afternoon that started in exceptional fashion and ended with an ideal combination of events.

Barcelona: Messi will miss Eibar game due to ankle injury

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Soccer great Lionel Messi will miss Barcelona's Spanish league game against Eibar on Tuesday while he recovers from an unspecified ankle injury.

Daboll's success with Bills puts him on head coaching radar

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Brian Daboll should immediately remove Bills receivers Cole Beasley and Stefon Diggs from his list of potential references if Buffalo’s offensive coordinator hopes to land a head-coaching job any time soon.

China orders Ant Group to rectify businesses

HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese regulators have ordered Ant Group, the world’s largest financial technology company, to rectify its businesses and comply with regulatory requirements amid increased scrutiny of anti-monopoly practices in the country’s internet sector.

Browns down 6 players for Jets game due to COVID protocols

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns will try to make the playoffs without four wide receivers, including Jarvis Landry, along with their starting middle linebacker and his likely replacement, because of a positive COVID-19 test and subsequent contact tracing.

Third-string QB Beathard throws 3 TDs, 49ers stun Cardinals

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers limped into Saturday's game with no more playoff hopes and a group that included third-string quarterback C.J. Beathard, unheralded running back Jeff Wilson and several defensive backups.