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Jahmyr Gibbs
personDetroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes screamed in delight after picking Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs at No. 12 overall. Gibbs admitted to being "shocked" when the Lions called his phone early on opening night. The Lions then grabbed playmaking Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell six picks later.
Silicon Valley Bank
organizationFederal Reserve faults Silicon Valley Bank execs, itself in bank failure. The March 10 seizure of the California institution triggered panic across the banking system.
Kentucky
organizationWill Levis fell out of the top 10 and the top 20 on Day 1 of the NFL Draft. Levis and his family plan to leave Kansas City before the draft resumes at 7 p.m. EST on Friday night.
Boris Johnson
personRichard Sharp failed to declare he had helped facilitate an £800,000 loan for then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The $1-million line of credit came from wealthy Canadian businessman Sam Blyth. Sharp spoke to Johnson, who was then employing him as an adviser in No 10, before applying for the BBC job.
The Carolina Panthers
organizationYoung is the first Alabama player chosen with the No. 1 pick since 1948. Houston Texans added a quarterback of their own at No. 2, selecting Ohio State's C.J. Stroud. Seattle Seahawks went against type, taking a receiver in the first round for the first time in 22 years.
Will Levis
personThe former Kentucky star was widely expected to go in the top ten. Levis had been the odds-on favorite to go No. 2. Bryce Young, CJ Stroud and Anthony Richardson were selected in the first four picks.
Bryce Young
personCarolina Panthers select Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the No. 1 pick. Houston Texans added a quarterback of their own at No. 2, selecting Ohio State's C.J. Stroud. New England Patriots traded down but still came away with Christian Witherspoon and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Alabama
organizationCarolina Panthers select Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with No. 1 overall pick. Houston Texans added a quarterback of their own at No. 2, selecting Ohio State's C.J. Stroud. Detroit Lions traded down from No. 6 to No. 12 in the first round of the NFL draft.
Richard Sharp
personRichard Sharp has resigned as BBC chairman after being found to have broken rules on public appointments. Tory donor helped arrange meeting for Boris Johnson to meet with someone who could give him a £800,000 personal loan. Sharp spoke to Johnson, who was then employing him as an adviser in No 10, before applying for the BBC job.
The Houston Texans
organizationThe Carolina Panthers selected Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Houston Texans added a quarterback of their own at No. 2, selecting Ohio State's C.J. Stroud. The Texans traded up to No. 3 and took Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. with 90 seconds remaining.
NFL Draft
organizationThe New York Jets selected Iowa State edge Will McDonald IV with the 15th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Houston Texans traded back up to No. 3 overall to come away with Alabama pass-rusher Will Anderson Jr. The Indianapolis Colts picked Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson at No. 4. The New York Giants selected Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks.
Mike Pence
personA three-judge panel on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump's claims of executive privilege over Pence's testimony. The exact details of the ruling remain under seal pursuant to grand jury laws.
Yoon Suk Yeol
personYoon Suk Yeol praised the U.S.-South Korea security partnership since the Korean War. Biden and Yoon are celebrating 70 years of the US-South Korea alliance. Angelina Jolie and her son Maddox Jolie-Pitt were some of the noteworthy guests.
Andy Murray
personChris O'Connell beats Filip Krajinovic 6-4 6-7 (2-7) 6-2 in first round of Madrid Open. Andy Murray lost to Andrea Vavassori and Dominic Thiem beat Kyle Edmund. Fellow Aussie Jason Kubler was beaten by Dusan Lajovic on Thursday.
The Baltimore Ravens
organizationThe Baltimore Ravens and 2019 league MVP Lamar Jackson have agreed in principle to a five-year contract extension. The 26-year-old is now the highest-paid player in NFL history. Financial terms were not immediately available.
Brittney Griner
personBrittney Griner was arrested at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport in February 2022. Griner spent nearly 10 months in prison on drug-related charges. She was exchanged in the United Arab Emirates for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Lamar Jackson
personThe Baltimore Ravens reached an agreement with Lamar Jackson on a five-year contract. Jackson’s contract will likely average over $50 million per season. The former MVP is the highest-paid player in NFL history in terms of on-field earnings.
The Carolina Panthers
organizationThe 2023 NFL Draft will take place from April 27-29 in Kansas City, Missouri. There are only 31 picks in the first round after the Dolphins were stripped of their selection. It will be the first draft with Omar Khan at the helm as general manager of the Steelers.
Ben White
personManchester City beat Arsenal 4-1 in the Premier League on Wednesday. Ben White appeared to grab Phil Foden by the back of the shirt after the final whistle. City players Erling Haaland and Rodri were among those to voice their displeasure.
Marly Rivera
personESPN national baseball reporter Marly Rivera has been fired after an incident at Yankee Stadium. Rivera and fellow reporter Ivón Gaete had a disagreement when Gaete arrived in an attempt to also interview Aaron Judge. Rivera apologized to Gaete but the freelancer did not accept it.