Tunisia’s ex-president Moncef Marzouki sentenced to 8 years in absentia

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — A court in Tunisia sentenced former president Moncef Marzouki to eight years in prison in absentia as part of the country’s crackdown on opponents of President Kais Saied. The charges against Marzouki, who lives in Paris, stemmed from remarks he made that authorities said violated laws against incitement and calling for the overthrow of the government, …

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Washington and Saint Peter’s host Marist

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. Marist Red Foxes (15-9, 10-5 MAAC) at Saint Peter’s Peacocks (14-11, 10-6 MAAC) Jersey City, New Jersey; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Peter’s hosts the Marist …

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Georgia Southern faces James Madison after Moore’s 21-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. James Madison Dukes (25-3, 13-3 Sun Belt) at Georgia Southern Eagles (6-22, 6-9 Sun Belt) Statesboro, Georgia; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dukes -11.5; over/under is …

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Breland’s 21 lead Central Connecticut State over Sacred Heart 68-67

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. FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Tre Breland III’s 21 points helped Central Connecticut State defeat Sacred Heart 68-67 on Saturday. Two free throws by Davonte Sweatman with two seconds …

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UTEP hosts Sam Houston after Wilkerson’s 25-point outing

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. Sam Houston Bearkats (16-11, 9-3 CUSA) at UTEP Miners (13-14, 4-8 CUSA) El Paso, Texas; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sam Houston takes on the UTEP Miners …

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Delaware State plays South Carolina State after Tavarez’s 21-point outing

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. Delaware State Hornets (12-13, 5-4 MEAC) at South Carolina State Bulldogs (10-16, 5-4 MEAC) Orangeburg, South Carolina; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -2.5; over/under is …

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Ski Report

Chestnut Mountain — Wed 12:25p machine groomed 15 – 40 base 15 of 22 trails 68% open, 6 of 9 lifts, Mon/Tue: 9a-4p. Wed/Thu: 9a-6p. Fri: 9a-9p Sat/Sun: 9a-8p; Feb 28: Not open. Snowstar Winter Park — Wed 9:37a machine groomed 25 – 25 base 5 of 15 trails, 33% open, 3 of 6 lifts, sm Tue-Fri: 10a-9p; Sat: 9a-9p. …

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DePaul hosts Georgetown after Epps’ 31-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. Georgetown Hoyas (8-18, 1-14 Big East) at DePaul Blue Demons (3-23, 0-15 Big East) Chicago; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hoyas -4.5; over/under is 149 BOTTOM …

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Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.snocountry.com Saturday, Feb. 24 NORTHEAST Connecticut Mohawk Mountain — Wed 11:03a machine groomed 25 – 40 base 27 of 27 trails 100% open, 7 …

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Trump calls himself a ‘proud political dissident’ in CPAC speech

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump cast November’s presidential election as “judgment day” and declared himself a “proud political dissident” during a speech before conservative activists outside of Washington Saturday as he again cloaked his campaign in religious imagery. Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference ahead of his win in the South Carolina Republican primary, Trump …

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Knapp makes 11 birdies and seizes control at Mexico Open

VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — PGA Tour rookie Jake Knapp ran off 11 birdies Saturday and seized control of the Mexico Open at Vidanta with an 8-under 63, giving him a four-shot lead going into the final round with a spot in the Masters on the line. Knapp began the third round in a four-way share of the lead and playing …

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Heat’s Jimmy Butler, 3 others, ejected after scuffle with Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Miami’s Jimmy Butler was among four players ejected after a scuffle early in the fourth quarter in the Heat’s 106-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. “I don’t think I should have gotten thrown out of the game,” Butler said, noting that he was trying to keep Pelicans forward Naji Marshall away from …

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