TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Edmonton missed on a few early scoring opportunities and found itself trailing as the game turned to the third period. Evander Kane scored a quick goal, Zach Hyman followed with another and the Oilers poured it on to race away from a team mired in a long losing streak. Kane scored two of Edmonton’s four goals …

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Early every morning, just as she reaches her workplace at a labor union in Buenos Aires, Ángeles Celerier heads to the chapel and prays to Saint Cajetan, Saint Teresa and Eva Perón. Perón — unlike the others — has not been canonized by the Vatican, but this doesn’t matter to Celerier. “For me, she is …

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have spoken to Zack Wheeler’s representation about a new contract as the pitcher heads into the final season of a $118 million, five-year deal. Wheeler said last week he prefers reaching an agreement before the season starts March 28. “Zack would not mislead you. Of course, we’ve talked,” president of operations Dave Dombrowski …

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. TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — No. 4 Arizona has extended coach Tommy Lloyd’s contract by five years through 2029. The deal announced Monday is pending approval by the Arizona …

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times was honored Monday with George Polk Awards for Foreign Reporting and Photojournalism for its coverage of the war between Israel and Hamas. Photographers Samar Abu Elouf and Yousef Masoud captured “gripping and unforgettable images” as they chronicled the conflict from its opening hours on Oct. 7 until they escaped from Gaza two …

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard came to Indianapolis with one purpose — to win. On Sunday, the first-time All-Star starter headed home with a rare All-Star weekend sweep. Lillard earned MVP honors by scoring 39 points, making 11 3-pointers and finishing with six assists, three rebounds and one steal, in the East’s record-breaking 211-186 win over the …

2024 — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee 2023 — Jayson Tatum, Boston 2022 — Stephen Curry, Golden State 2021 — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee 2020 — Kawhi Leonard, L.A. Clippers 2019 — Kevin Durant, Golden State 2018 — LeBron James, Cleveland 2017 — Anthony Davis, New Orleans 2016 — Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City 2015 — Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City 2014 — Kyrie Irving, …

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. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hysier Miller’s 20 points helped Temple defeat UTSA 83-77 on Sunday to end the Owls’ 10-game losing streak. Miller shot 7 for 17 (3 for …

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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 — …