WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of Congress’ staunchest critics of China are visiting Taiwan in a show of support that is certain to draw scrutiny from Beijing, which views such interactions as a challenge to its claim of sovereignty over the island. The delegation is led by Rep. Mike Gallagher, the Republican chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese …

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. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (11-15, 5-8 Summit League) at Omaha Mavericks (13-15, 6-7 Summit League) Omaha, Nebraska; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -3.5; over/under is …

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. UCSB Gauchos (14-11, 7-8 Big West) at UC Irvine Anteaters (19-7, 12-2 Big West) Irvine, California; Thursday, 11 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UCSB plays the UC Irvine Anteaters …