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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
personEngland beat Malta 4-0 in Malta in Euro 2024 qualifying. Trent Alexander-Arnold scored and is involved in England's other two goals. Harry Kane became first player to score 50 competitive goals for England. England now sit top of Group C, six points clear of second place.
Robert Bowers
personRobert Bowers, 50, was found guilty on all 63 criminal charges, including hate crimes resulting in death. Next will come the penalty phase, where the jury will decide if he should receive the death penalty or serve life in prison. Bowers allegedly stormed the Tree of Life synagogue in October 2018, gunning down 11 people in the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history.
Gregg Berhalter
personUSMNT have reappointed Gregg Berhalter as their manager. His previous contract expired six months ago. USSF sporting director Earnie Stewart resigned, forcing the federation to find a successor. B.J. Callaghan is currently serving as interim coach for the Nations League.
Ben Stokes
personEngland take on Australia in first test at Edgbaston from Friday. First-choice spinner Jack Leach will be replaced by spin all-rounder Moeen Ali. Australia cemented their status as the best five-day team in the world by thrashing India by 209 runs in the World Test Championship final.
Parliament
organizationBoris Johnson 'deliberately misled Parliament over lockdown gatherings' Privileges Committee found he 'committed a serious contempt' Former PM branded report a 'charade' and a 'dreadful day for MPs and democracy'
Boris Johnson
personHouse of Commons Privileges Committee rebukes former British PM Boris Johnson. Report says Johnson intentionally mislead parliament on several occasions. Johnson calls the report "rubbish" and accuses committee of waging a vendetta against him.
Bill Cosby
personNine more women accuse Bill Cosby of sexual assault. Lawsuit alleges he used his "enormous power, fame and prestige" to victimize them. Cosby has been accused of rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment by more than 60 women.
Cedric Lodge
personCedric Lodge, 55, of Goffstown, New Hampshire, allegedly stole dissected portions of cadavers that were donated to the school. He and his wife Denise sold the body parts to buyers in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, sending them in the post. The scheme, which is part of a larger black market, is alleged to ran for five years from 2018 to 2022.
The Privileges Committee
organizationBoris Johnson found to have deliberately misled parliament over Partygate. Former PM was also judged to have misled the Privileges Committee. Report concluded that if he was still a member he should be suspended for 90 days.