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. Wisconsin Badgers (16-7, 8-4 Big Ten) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (12-10, 4-7 Big Ten) Piscataway, New Jersey; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 11 Wisconsin plays the …
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Israel’s next target in Gaza war is likely Rafah. Terrified people say there’s nowhere left to go
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza’s southernmost town, Rafah, is bursting at the seams. Nearly the last place spared an Israeli offensive so far, Rafah’s population has more than quintupled with Palestinians streaming in to escape fighting. They pack by the dozens into apartments. Sidewalks and once-empty lots are clogged with tents full of families. Panic and despair are rising …
Read More »If the Super Bowl comes down to the kickers, it’ll be a rookie against an established standout
LAS VEGAS (AP) — In this town of favorites and underdogs, the Super Bowl kicking matchup between Harrison Butker and Jake Moody fits the narrative nicely. Moody is the challenger, a rookie who missed key kicks in a couple losses and has had some shaky moments during these playoffs. Butker is the champion, a veteran who has come through in …
Read More »Parker leads Saint Louis against Saint Joseph’s (PA) after 33-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. Saint Louis Billikens (9-14, 2-8 A-10) at Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks (15-8, 5-5 A-10) Philadelphia; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Louis takes on the Saint Joseph’s …
Read More »Chicago plays Orlando, looks for 4th straight road win
Chicago Bulls (25-27, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (28-24, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago will try to keep its three-game road win streak intact when the Bulls play Orlando. The Magic are 18-14 in conference games. Orlando is 14-20 against opponents with a winning record. The Bulls are …
Read More »AP Week in Pictures: Global
Feb. 2-8, 2024 Taylor Swift received album of the year for “Midnights” at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, an unmatched achievement earning her a fourth career Grammy for album of the year. Miley Cyrus delivered a spectacular performance of “Flowers,” after receiving a Grammy for best pop solo performance. Britain’s Prince William returned to royal duties at an investiture …
Read More »Texas Southern takes on Florida A&M following Henry’s 26-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. Texas Southern Tigers (8-12, 6-3 SWAC) at Florida A&M Rattlers (4-16, 2-7 SWAC) Tallahassee, Florida; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas Southern visits the Florida A&M Rattlers …
Read More »Analysis: McCaffrey and Purdy finish 3-4 for AP NFL MVP but Super Bowl is the bigger prize
LAS VEGAS (AP) — On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Brock Purdy wanted Christian McCaffrey to win the AP NFL MVP award and vice versa. It went to Lamar Jackson. Getting the Vince Lombardi Trophy will be the bigger prize. The two San Francisco 49ers …
Read More »Trump tells NRA members ‘no one will lay a finger on your firearms’ if he returns to the White House
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump told thousands of members of the National Rifle Association that “no one will lay a finger on your firearms” if he returns to the White House, and bragged that during his time as president he “did nothing” to curb guns. “During my four years nothing happened. And there was great pressure on …
Read More »Durant aporta 31 puntos y Suns derrotan 129-115 a Jazz
PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant embocó 31 puntos, Bradley Beal agregó 30 y los Suns de Phoenix, carentes de su astro Devin Booker por un dolor en la cadera izquierda, vencieron el jueves 129-115 al Jazz de Utah. Phoenix nunca estuvo en desventaja. Ganó su tercer duelo consecutivo y el duodécimo de 15. Asimismo, los Suns barrieron la serie de …
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