GENEVA (AP) — After Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid and Manchester City seized center stage last week, the Champions League spotlight can now turn to shine on others. The four remaining first-leg games in the round of 16 this week feature the beaten finalist last season, the champions of Italy and Spain, plus the team with the best record in any …

BANGKOK (AP) — China is stepping up patrols in the waters off the coast of Taiwan’s Kinmen archipelago, days after two of its fishermen drowned while being chased by the Taiwanese coast guard, which accused the boat of trespassing. The Chinese coast guard’s Fujian division will regularly monitor the waters off the southern coast of the city of Xiamen — …

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — In Adam Silver’s eyes, the NBA’s new 65-game policy is working. The commissioner, in his annual All-Star weekend news conference, said Saturday night he believes the league’s rules, which mandate players must generally play in at least 65 games to be eligible for postseason awards, have had their intended effect. “I can tell you that the number …

Arizona Snowbowl — Wed 5:37a machine groomed 64 – 64 base 54 of 55 trails 98% open, 8 of 8 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p. Sunrise Park — Wed 12:20p machine groomed 65 – 65 base 67 of 67 trails 100% open, 8 of 8 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat-Sun: 9a-4p. California Bear Mountain — Wed 11:22a machine groomed 36 – …

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Estados Unidos condenó el sábado el apoyo de Ruanda al grupo armado M23 en el este de República Democrática del Congo, donde la rebelión ha desplazado a cientos de miles de personas, y pidió al grupo rebelde que “cese las hostilidades”. El Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos criticó con firmeza “el deterioro de la violencia …

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A bipartisan delegation of U.S. senators made an official visit to Hungary’s capital Sunday and called on the nationalist government to immediately approve Sweden’s request to join NATO. Hungary is the only one of NATO’s 31 existing members not to have ratified Sweden’s bid. The Hungarian government faces mounting pressure to act after delaying the move …

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. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Blake Hinson scored 27 of his career-high 41 points in the first half and Pittsburgh beat Louisville 86-59 on Saturday. Hinson’s 27-point mark before the …

BERKELEY, California, EE.UU. (AP) — El hijo de 19 años de una exejecutiva de YouTube falleció la semana pasada en el campus de la Universidad de California en Berkeley donde vivía, informaron funcionarios y un familiar. Marco Troper fue hallado inconsciente en el sector Clark Kerr Campus de la universidad el martes en la tarde, confirmó la institución académica. Fue …

(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, Feb. 19 AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE 2 p.m. NHLN — Rochester at Toronto BEACH SOCCER (MEN’S) 6:20 a.m. FS2 — 2024 FIFA World Cup Group Stage: Egypt vs. U.S., Group A, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 7:50 a.m. FS2 — 2024 FIFA World Cup Group Stage: Argentina vs. Spain, Group B, Dubai, …

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. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (0-25, 0-12 SWAC) at Alabama State Hornets (11-14, 6-6 SWAC) Montgomery, Alabama; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi Valley State takes on …