BEIRUT (AP) — The slow-simmering cross-border conflict between Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group and Israeli forces escalated Wednesday, reviving fears that the daily clashes could expand into an all-out war. A rocket fired from Lebanon struck the northern Israeli town of Safed, killing a 20-year-old female soldier and wounding at least eight people. Israel responded with airstrikes that killed at least …

Tiler Peck, principal dancer for the New York City Ballet, choreographed her first ballet there, “Concerto for Two Pianos,” and found it a joyful new way to lead the dancers. “I have never been so nervous and excited at the same time,” Peck told The Associated Press. “Normally when there’s a performance, you know, I get a little nervous. But …

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angels Angels started spring training without Shohei Ohtani for the first time since 2017 and with a new manager in Ron Washington. Ohtani, the unprecedented two-way star, left for a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Washington took over after Phil Nevin was fired and Washington hopes to get the …

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. Milwaukee Panthers (12-13, 7-7 Horizon League) at Cleveland State Vikings (15-10, 8-6 Horizon League) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Vikings -4; over/under is 156 BOTTOM …

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. Utah Tech Trailblazers (10-14, 6-7 WAC) at Grand Canyon Antelopes (22-2, 12-1 WAC) Phoenix; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah Tech takes on the Grand Canyon Antelopes …

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. RENO, Nev. (AP) — Jamal Mashburn Jr. made a pair of clutch 3-pointers in the final minutes and scored 17 points to help New Mexico beat Nevada 83-82 …

BEIRUT (AP) — The slow-simmering cross-border conflict between Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group and Israeli forces escalated Wednesday, reviving fears that the daily clashes could expand into an all-out war. A rocket fired from Lebanon struck the northern Israeli town of Safed, killing a 20-year-old female soldier and wounding at least eight people. Israel responded with airstrikes that killed at least …

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. Robert Morris Colonials (10-15, 6-8 Horizon League) at Youngstown State Penguins (18-8, 10-5 Horizon League) Youngstown, Ohio; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Penguins -10.5; over/under is …

MANASSAS, Virginia, EE.UU. (AP) — Oficiales de policía abatieron a tiros a un hombre armado con un cuchillo y sospechoso de matar a puñaladas a una persona y herir gravemente a otra en un centro de capacitación para trabajadores de la electricidad, dijo el martes la policía. Policías del condado Prince William recibieron una llamada del centro de capacitación en …

GLEN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — William Post, a Michigan man who played an important role in the development of Pop-Tarts, has died at age 96. Post died Saturday, according to a family obituary which provided no details on his death but says he was raised in Grand Rapids as “one of seven children of Dutch immigrants” and had retired at …