Posted Monday, October 31, 2011 --- 6:50 a.m.

Here is the latest Wisconsin sports news from The Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Wisconsin fell to No. 20 in the latest BCS standings released yesterday. The drop came one day after the Badgers were defeated by Ohio State for their second straight loss. Wisconsin will try to get back in the win column this weekend against Purdue.

NEW YORK (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press the New York Yankees have made a contract offer to pitcher CC Sabathia. The All-Star must decide today whether to opt out of the $92 million and four years remaining on his current deal. If he opts out, Sabathia would become the top pitcher on the free-agent market.

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) -- Nashotah native Sally Barkow finished third yesterday in the U.S. Olympic Team Qualifying Regatta for women's match racing. Anna Tunnicliffe and Genny Tulloch finished ahead of Barkow, while Stephanie Roble was fourth. All four women advance to the final selection event in May in England.

DENVER (AP) -- Matthew Stafford threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns yesterday in the Detroit Lions' 45-10 win over the Denver Broncos. Calvin Johnson, Titus Young and Tony Scheffler each caught scores for the Lions. Detroit's defense sacked Tim Tebow seven times and picked him off once.

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