The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Paige Bueckers scored 24 points, Aaliyah Edwards added 20 and No. 15 UConn beat No. 21 Creighton 73-53 on Monday afternoon to secure at …
Read More »UN Security Council to vote Tuesday on resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire, US vows to use its veto
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote Tuesday on an Arab-backed resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, which the United States announced it will veto. Algeria, the Arab representative on the council, put the draft resolution in a final form that can be voted on. Council diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity because …
Read More »Ursula von der Leyen is seeking a second term as head of the EU’s powerful Commission
BRUSSELS (AP) — Germany’s Ursula von der Leyen will seek a second term as head of the European Union’s powerful Commission in a move that could make her the most significant politician representing the bloc’s 450 million citizens in over a generation. Following five years of leading the 27-nation bloc through multiple crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the first …
Read More »Britain’s top diplomat says he hopes the Falkland Islands will wish to stay in the UK family forever
LONDON (AP) — British Foreign Secretary David Cameron on Monday toured battle sites of the Falklands War during a visit meant to underline that the Falkland Islands are a “valued part of the British family.” The visit by Cameron — the first British foreign secretary to make the trip to the South Atlantic archipelago in three decades — came amid …
Read More »Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi joins group of imprisoned hunger strikers
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi began a hunger strike in prison on Monday, joining other government critics striking to protest what they see as unjust incarceration. Imed Khemiri, the spokesperson for his political party, told The Associated Press on Monday that Ghannouchi’s strike intended to draw attention to the plight of Tunisia’s political prisoners and the …
Read More »Pac-12 promotes Teresa Gould to replace George Kliavkoff as conference commissioner
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Pac-12 has promoted Teresa Gould to commissioner as the conference tries to navigate a murky future. Gould will succeed George Kliavkoff on March 1 after he was relieved of duties on Friday. She becomes the first female commissioner of an Autonomy Five conference. “Teresa’s deep knowledge of collegiate athletics and unwavering commitment to student-athletes makes …
Read More »Gobernador de Wisconsin promulga nuevos mapas de distritos legislativos
MADISON, Wisconsin, EE.UU. (AP) — El gobernador de Wisconsin, Tony Evers, promulgó el lunes nuevos mapas de los distritos legislativos que propuso y que los republicanos que controlan la Legislatura aprobaron para evitar que la Corte Suprema estatal, controlada por los liberales, trazaran las líneas. Los demócratas celebraron la promulgación como una importante victoria política en el estado políticamente oscilante …
Read More »Duquesne hosts Saint Louis following Parker’s 30-point game
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Saint Louis Billikens (9-16, 2-10 A-10) at Duquesne Dukes (15-10, 5-7 A-10) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Louis visits the Duquesne Dukes after Sincere Parker …
Read More »What to stream this weekend: ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender,’ ‘Priscilla’ and Dolly Parton’s puppies
Dolly Parton hosting a two-hour puppy-filled variety special on CBS and the seventh and final season of the hospital drama, “The Good Doctor” are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira …
Read More »Elaine Chuli stays undefeated as Montreal holds off Minnesota 2-1 in battle of top teams
LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — Elaine Chuli made 21 saves for her fourth win in as many starts as Montreal defeated Minnesota 2-1 on Sunday. Chuli, who’s playing back up to Canada No. 1 Ann-Renee Desbiens, is the only goalie to see action without a loss this season. She entered the game with a league-leading .962 save percentage. Sarah Lefort scored …
Read More »Sharks host the Golden Knights following Duclair’s 2-goal game
Vegas Golden Knights (31-17-6, second in the Pacific Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (15-34-5, eighth in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Monday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks host the Vegas Golden Knights after Anthony Duclair’s two-goal game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Sharks’ 4-3 loss. San Jose is 6-10-2 against the Pacific Division …
Read More »Maryland-Eastern Shore hosts Coppin State following Ellis’ 22-point performance
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Coppin State Eagles (2-20, 1-7 MEAC) at Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (7-15, 2-6 MEAC) Princess Anne, Maryland; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Maryland-Eastern Shore plays the Coppin State …
Read More »Northern Iowa hosts Bradley after Hannah’s 21-point game
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Bradley Braves (18-8, 10-5 MVC) at Northern Iowa Panthers (14-12, 8-7 MVC) Cedar Falls, Iowa; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -2.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM …
Read More »2024 Minnesota Girls’ High School Hockey State Tournament
2024 Minnesota Girls State Hockey Tournament CLASS 2A At Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul Thursday, Feb. 22 Quarterfinal Hill-Murray (23-3-1) vs. Roseau (18-10), 11 a.m. Andover (21-4-3) vs. Rosemount (14-9-5), 1 p.m. Minnetonka (24-2-1) vs. Maple Grove (19-7-1), 6 p.m. Edina (20-6-1) vs. Northfield (27-1), 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 At TRIA Rink Consolation Semifinal Hill-Murray/Roseau loser vs. Andover/Rosemount loser, …
Read More »Alabama A&M hosts UAPB following Williams’ 33-point game
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (11-14, 6-6 SWAC) at Alabama A&M Bulldogs (7-18, 6-6 SWAC) Huntsville, Alabama; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UAPB plays the Alabama A&M Bulldogs …
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