NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Carnival season comes to a close Tuesday with thousands of people expected to crowd the streets of New Orleans and surrounding communities for the annual Mardi Gras celebration complete with parade floats, neighborhood street parties and jammed restaurants and bars in the old French Quarter. The Rex Organization, founded in the 19th century, rolls every Fat …

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. Air Force Falcons (8-15, 1-10 MWC) at San Jose State Spartans (8-16, 1-10 MWC) San Jose, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Air Force visits the San …

LONDON (AP) — Conor Gallagher apologized to fans of former club Crystal Palace after scoring twice, including a crucial stoppage-time goal, to help Chelsea recover for a come-from-behind 3-1 win in the Premier League on Monday that ignited the team’s hopes of a finish in the European positions. The England midfielder spent a year on loan at Palace two seasons …