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Cyril Ramaphosa
personCyril Ramaphosa is leading a delegation of African leaders who are seeking to mediate between Ukraineand Russia. The delegation arrived in Kyiv via train from Poland, where leaders met with President Andrezej Duda.
CONCACAF Nations League
organizationCanada beat Panama 2-0 in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal. Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies both put the ball in the net for Canada. They will now play the USA in the Nations League Final on Sunday evening.
Meghan
personSpotify confirms it is not renewing Meghan's podcast Archetypes. Contract was estimated to be worth $25m (£18m) in late 2020. Meghan and Harry’s production company Archewell Audio only made one podcast.
Archewell Audio
organizationPrince Harry and Meghan Markle's production company Archewell Audio has parted ways with Spotify. The pair signed a lucrative deal with the audio streaming platform back in 2020. Meghan's management revealed that she's continuing to "develop content" for fans.
Zak Crawley
personEngland declared at 393-8 on day one of the Ashes at Edgbaston. Australia were on top in the first session, with England edging it after tea. Joe Root made a sublime 118*, with Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow also passing fifty.
Ja Morant
personMemphis guard Ja Morant has been suspended for the first 25 games of the upcoming season. NBA found he "intentionally and prominently" displayed a firearm in a live-streamed video. It is the second known incident of displaying what appeared to be a firearm on social media.
Memphis Grizzlies
organizationMemphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant suspended for 25 games without pay. NBA found he "intentionally and prominently" displayed a firearm in a live-streamed video. NBA commissioner Adam Silver called Morant's behavior "destructive"
Conor McGregor
personConor McGregor is accused of forcing a woman to perform oral sex on him and attempting to sodomize her at an NBA basketball game last week. McGregor was in attendance at the Kaseya Center for Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. McGregor's attorney issued a statement denying the fighter's involvement in the incident.
England
organizationEngland made it three wins from three in their European Championship qualification campaign after a 4-0 win away at Malta. Joe Root top scored with 100, his first against Australia since the 2015 series. England are leading Group C with six points, while Malta are bottom of the table.
Rickie Fowler
personAmericans Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele share lead at U.S. Open. Pair produced matching eight-under-par 62s on Thursday at Los Angeles Country Club. Rory McIlroy and Brian Harman are two shots off the pace.
Christian Pulisic
personThe United States beat Mexico 3-0 in the Concacaf Nations League semi-final. Christian Pulisic scored twice and Riccardo Pepi added a third for the US. Mexico's Cesar Montes, Gerardo Arteaga and Sergino Dest were all sent off.
Xander Schauffele
personXander Schauffele shot 8-under 62 at Los Angeles Country Club. No one had ever shot 62 in the previous 122 editions of the U.S. Open. Rory McIlroy and Brian Harman are two shots off the pace.
Spotify
organizationSpotify said it was 'proud' of Meghan's 12-part podcast, Archetypes. But confirmed it wouldn't be renewed for a second series. Pair released just 13 episodes of podcast content over three years.
The Minneapolis Police Department
organizationThe Department of Justice has released a scathing report into the Minneapolis Police Department. The report outlines systemic abuses after a year-long investigation. The investigation followed the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man.
Gino Mäder
personGino Mäder, 26, died following a crash during stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse. He was involved in a crash with American Magnus Sheffield, 21, on Thursday.
NBA
organizationMemphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been suspended for 25 games without pay by the NBA. NBA found he "intentionally and prominently" displayed a firearm in a live-streamed video. Morant was previously suspended for eight games in March after he appeared in another social media video holding a firearm.
Joe Root
personEngland made 393-8 on day one of the Ashes, with Australia 14/0 in response. England captain Ben Stokes declares on 176-5 after losing two wickets in quick succession. Joe Root scored 118 not out, his first Ashes hundred in eight years and 17 Tests. Australia needs only to draw the best-of-five contest to keep the urn.
Bill Gates
personXi calls Gates the first "U.S. friend" he met in Beijing this year. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to arrive in China on Sunday for a two-day visit.
USMNT
organizationGregg Berhalter is set to return as U.S. men's national team coach. The 49-year-old has been out of work since his deal with US Soccer came to an end after the Qatar World Cup in December. B.J. Callaghan, the current interim manager of the team, will continue to coach the squad through the CONCacAF Gold Cup.
Michael Jordan
personSix-time NBA champion Michael Jordan has reached a deal to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets. Jordan is selling to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall. GoDigital is in advanced talks to buy all of Vice Media's assets.