KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces downed a Russian early warning and control aircraft Friday, the air force chief said — a major win for the country as its army fights to repel persistent Russian attacks along the front line as the war enters its third year. Gen. Mykola Oleshchuk thanked Ukraine’s military intelligence for helping down the Russian A-50 …

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. San Diego Toreros (16-12, 6-7 WCC) at Saint Mary’s Gaels (22-6, 13-0 WCC) Moraga, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Diego takes on the No. 18 …

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Max Verstappen called for Formula 1 venues to “double-check” the safety of objects around the track after a loose drain cover interrupted preseason testing for the second day running Friday. The cover flew up when Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez drove over a curb, causing a red-flag stoppage to the morning session after just half …