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Enzo Fernandez
personChelsea return with £105m bid for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Blues failed with approach at start of month, but have returned with mega bid. If deal is done, it would smash British record transfer fee set by Jack Grealish.
Brock Purdy
personBrock Purdy suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. The injury is expected to sideline Purdy for six months regardless of his decision on surgery. The Eagles beat the 49ers 31-7 to reach their second Super Bowl in six seasons.
The Kansas City Chiefs
organizationThe Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals, 23-20, to win the AFC Championship for the third time in the past four seasons. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes helped set up the winning kick on a 9-yard scramble in the final minute. Harrison Butker’s 45-yard field goal with three seconds left clinched the win.
Rory McIlroy
personRory McIlroy won the Dubai Desert Classic for the third time. Northern Irishman held off a final-day surge from Patrick Reed. The pair had been at odds off the course during the tournament. Reed reportedly called McIlory an "immature little child"
Sean Dyche
personSean Dyche agrees two-and-a-half-year contract to take over at Everton. The 51-year-old will face Premier League leaders Arsenal at Goodison Park on Saturday. It is Dyche's first job since he was fired by Burnley last April.
Everton Football Club
organizationEverton appoint Sean Dyche as their new manager. Dyche signs a two-and-a-half-year contract at Goodison Park. The 51-year-old has penned a deal until the summer of 2025.
the Cincinnati Bengals
organizationThe Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in the AFC Championship game. The Chiefs advance to Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 12. Cincinnati was hosed on several atrocious calls during the game.
Patrick Mahomes
personKansas City Chiefs will face Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Chiefs have never beaten the Bengals since Joe Burrow entered the NFL.
Chiefs
organizationHarrison Butker kicked a 45-yard field goal with three seconds left to play. The game-winning drive was set up by an excellent punt return by Skyy Moore. Travis Kelce secured seven of eight targets for 78 yards and a touchdown.
Rahul Gandhi
personCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge heaped praise on his party colleague Rahul Gandhi. The Wayanad MP has proven that he can unite the country from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. The yatra has traversed 12 states and two Union Territories in 146 days.
Anthony Yarde
personArtur Beterbiev successfully held his WBC, IBF and WBO belts. The Russian stopped English challenger Anthony Yarde in the eighth round. The Montreal-based Russian improved his record to 19-0 with his 19th knockout.
the Boston Celtics
organizationThe Los Angeles Lakers lost 125-121 to the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. LeBron James appeared to get fouled at the end of regulation, but no foul was called. The Celtics won the contest in overtime 20-16.
Novak Djokovic
personNovak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (4), 7-7 (5) in Sunday’s final. It's his 10th Australian Open title and record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title overall. Victory equals Rafael Nadal's record of 22 Grand Slam crowns. Serbian will rise to No.1 in the world rankings on Monday.
Sheffield United
organizationNational League leaders were minutes away from seeing off the Championship side. John Egan equalised in stoppage time with the Blades down to ten men. Jordan Tunnicliffe and Aaron Hayden were both forced off with injuries.
Wrexham
organizationNational League leaders Wrexham were denied another FA Cup giant-killing. Sheffield United snatched a stoppage-time equaliser in an absorbing 3-3 draw. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the fifth-tier team for $2.5 million in November 2020.
Brock Purdy
personPurdy was replaced by journeyman quarterback Josh Johnson. The 49ers are down to their fourth quarterback with the Super Bowl on the line. First Lady Jill Biden will be cheering on her hometown Philadelphia Eagles.
Conservative Party
organizationBritish PM Rishi Sunak fires Conservative Party chair Nadhim Zahawi from government. Investigation found Zahawi had been insufficiently open about a tax probe. Zahawi settled a probe by UK's tax authority HMRC last year.
Stefanos Tsitsipas
personNovak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 7-5 in Melbourne. Serbian claims record-extending 10th Australian Open and 22nd Grand Slam title. Victory equals Rafael Nadal's record of 22 Grand Slam crowns. Djoker will return to world number one for first time since June.
Nadhim Zahawi
personPrime Minister Rishi Sunak fired Nadhim Zahawi citing "serious" breaches of ethics rules. Inquiry into Zahawi's tax affairs found a "serious breach" of ministerial rules. Zahawi had acknowledged he’d been ‘careless’ with his taxes.
Tom Verlaine
personHis jaggedly inventive playing as part of the band's two-guitar assault influenced many musicians. His death was announced by Jesse Paris Smith, the daughter of long-time associate Patti Smith.