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Charles Leclerc
personFerrari's Charles Leclerc took his first pole of the season in Baku. Red Bull's Max Verstappen was second on the grid ahead of Carlos Sainz. Lewis Hamilton will start sixth in the sprint race ahead of Alex Albon.
Mazi Smith
personThe 6-foot-3, 323-pound Smith gives the Cowboys more size on the interior of the defensive line. Smith was named a first-team All-Big Ten last season. Cowboys signed Stephon Gilmore, CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks in free agency.
Anthony Richardson
personThe Indianapolis Colts select quarterback Anthony Richardson with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Richardson is the third quarterback selected after Alabama's Bryce Young and Ohio State's C.J. Stroud. General manager Chris Ballard said he would "do whatever it takes" to find a franchise quarterback.
Charles Leclerc
personFerrari's Charles Leclerc on pole in Baku for third year in a row. Red Bull's Max Verstappen was second fastest with Sergio Perez third. Lewis Hamilton qualified fifth after narrowly avoiding a Q2 exit.
The Federal Reserve
organizationThe Federal Reserve issued a scathing assessment of its failures to identify problems and push for fixes at Silicon Valley Bank. The Fed promised tougher supervision and stricter rules for banks. Analysts expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates one last time for 2023 during its upcoming meeting in May.
WME
organizationDuchess of Sussex will be represented at WME by a team that includes Hollywood power agent Ari Emanuel. WME beat rival agencies who had been trying to sign the Duchess.
The Indianapolis Colts
organizationThe Indianapolis Colts used the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft to select quarterback Anthony Richardson. Richardson is the fifth Florida quarterback selected in the first round in the Common Draft Era. Quentin Johnston went with the next pick to the Los Angeles Chargers. USC's Jordan Addison went 23rd to the Minnesota Vikings.
NFL
organizationThe New Orleans Saints picked Clemson defensive lineman Bryan Bresee in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. The Indianapolis Colts selected Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson with the No. 4 overall pick. The NFL honored the lives of Virginia football players Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis and D’Sean Perry.
James Corden
personCorden’s final episode aired Friday (28 April) on The Late Late Show. The British presenter has been on the CBS talk show for eight years.
BBC
organizationRichard Sharp has resigned as BBC chairman after becoming embroiled in a cronyism row. The former Goldman Sachs banker, 67, will stand down at the end of June. He became entangled in a row over helping former PM Boris Johnson secure an £800,000 loan facility.
The Detroit Lions
organizationDetroit Lions select Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs with No. 12 overall pick. Gibbs rushed for seven touchdowns and 926 yards on 151 carries for an average of 6.1 yards per carry. Gibbs is the first running back the Lions have taken in Round 1 since they traded up to get Jahvid Best.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.