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Steve Phillips
personWelsh Rugby Union chief executive Steve Phillips is set to leave his role. Phillips, 58, had faced pressure over the governing body's handling of issues. Nigel Walker has taken over as acting WRU chief executive. Ieuan Evans has vowed to remain as Welsh Rugby Union chair.
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.
Shafali Verma
personShafali's India beat England by 7 wickets to win U-19 World Cup. India bowled out England for a paltry total of 68 in 17.1 overs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team and wrote that its success will inspire the upcoming cricketers.
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.
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.
Kaoru Mitoma
personBrighton beat Liverpool 1-0 in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Kaoru Mitoma scored a stoppage-time winner to send the Seagulls through. Harvey Elliott had given Liverpool the lead before Lewis Dunk equalised. Brighton knocked holders Liverpool out of the competition for the first time.
Tyre Nichols
personTyre Nichols was stopped by Memphis police January 7 on suspicion of reckless driving. After being pulled over roughly just 80 yards from his home, police said there was a "confrontation" between Nichols and the officers. Five officers have been fired and charged with murder in relation to Nichols' death.
FA Cup
organizationTottenham Hotspur beat Preston North End 3-0 in FA Cup fourth round. Leeds United beat Accrington Stanley 3-1 to reach fifth round for first time since 2016. Leicester City beat fourth-tier Walsall 1-0 to reach FA Cup fifth round.
Son Heung-min
personTottenham Hotspur beat Preston North End 3-0 in the FA Cup fourth round. South Korean striker Son Heung-min scored twice in the second half. Arnaut Danjuma came off the bench to score Tottenham's third.
Elena Rybakina
personWimbledon champion beaten 4-6 6-3 6-4 in thrilling match in Melbourne. Coach Stefano Vukov has come under fire for his courtside outbursts. Tennis legend Pam Shriver voiced her concerns on social media.
Aryna Sabalenka
personAryna Sabalenka beats Elena Rybakina 4-6 6-3 6-4 in the Australian Open final. It is the 24-year-old Belarusian's first Grand Slam singles title. She is the first player to win a Grand Slam title while playing under a neutral flag.
Ryan Nielsen
personRyan Nielsen replaces Dean Pees, who retired on Jan. 9. Nielsen won the job over Green Bay Packers secondary coach Jerry Gray. Nielsen also interviewed with the Minnesota Vikings.
Reading
organizationManchester United beat Reading 3-0 in the FA Cup fourth round. Casemiro, Fred and Andy Carroll scored the goals for the Red Devils. Carroll was sent off for two rash challenges in '10 minutes of madness'
Srdjan Djokovic
personSrdjan Djokovic will not attend his son's Australian Open semifinal. Decision follows a flap involving spectators who brought Russian flags. Flags from Russia and Belarus were banned from Melbourne Park on Jan. 17. Four people were kicked out of the tournament because of the flags.
Karen Khachanov
personStefano Tsitsipas beat Karen Khachanov 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-7 (6) 6-3. Third-seeded Greek will take on Novak Djokovic or Tommy Paul. Winning his first Grand Slam crown would see Tsitipas take the number one spot.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
personThe NBA announced the captains and starters for the 2023 All-Star Game on Thursday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks) is the captain from the East, with the likes of Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets) and Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers) joining him. In the West, LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) and Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans) join him.
Moises Caicedo
personArsenal had a £60m bid rejected for Moises Caicedo on Friday. Arsenal are keen to strengthen their squad after Mohamed Elneny picked up an injury in training that could mean a lengthy lay-off. Brighton sold Marc Cucurella, Yves Bissouma and Neal Maupay.
Al-Ittihad
organizationAl-Nassr lost 3-1 to Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final. Cristiano Ronaldo played all 90 minutes in a central striking role. The Portugal star spurned a golden opportunity early on.
Masaba Gupta
personMasaba Gupta tied the knot with actor and long-time boyfriend Satyadeep Misra. The couple met on the sets of her Netflix show 'Masaba Masaba' Rhea Kapoor, Athiya Shetty, Ananya Panday, Ayushmann Khurrana and Dia Mirza congratulated.
Elton John
personAbout 40,000 people were expected to attend the evening concert. Fire and Emergency New Zealand said it had taken over 1,000 calls for help. Transport authorities closed parts of State Highway 1, the main highway that bisects Auckland.