FIFA: Zimbabwe expelled from 2018 World Cup qualifying
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has expelled Zimbabwe from 2018 World Cup qualifying for failing to pay its national team coach.
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UAE equestrian body suspended for abuses in endurance events
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The United Arab Emirates' equestrian federation has been suspended by the world governing body following an investigation into "major horse welfare issues" and rules violations in endurance events.
Spain falls from top 10 of FIFA rankings; Germany still 1st
ZURICH (AP) — European champion Spain has fallen out of the top 10 in FIFA's rankings for the first time since 2007.
Clippers surprise Thunder at home...Lafayette in NCAAs for the first time since 2000...Andre Johnson signs with Colts
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Chris Paul had 33 points and nine assists, J.J. Redick added 25 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Oklahoma City 120-108. That ends the Thunder's seven-game home winning streak.
FIA to continue probe into circumstances of Alonso crash
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — FIA race director Charlie Whiting says Formula One's governing body has no deadline on completion of an investigation into the cause and effects of Fernando Alonso's accident in preseason testing which has forced him to miss this weekend's season-opening race.
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Islamic State atrocities are compared to Nazi genocide
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham is comparing the Islamic State group's slaughter of Christians and other religious minorities to the Nazi extermination of Jews.
Architect chosen for Metropolitan Museum of Art renovations
NEW YORK (AP) — The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced it has chosen an architect to develop a new design for its wing housing modern and contemporary art.
Thompson, Warriors hold off Pistons for fifth straight win
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Klay Thompson reached the 5,000-point milestone and knocked down two late 3-pointers in a 69-second span, leading the Golden State Warriors past the Detroit Pistons 105-98 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.
Celine Dion to return to stage, but rep doesn't say when
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A representative for Celine Dion says the singer will return to the Las Vegas stage, but he offered no dates for future performances.
