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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LeBron James
personLakers furious after match officials admit they missed a foul on a potential game-winning lay-up from LeBron James against the Boston Celtics. James attempted a layup in the final seconds with the score tied at 105. It appeared he was fouled but the officials didn't call it, sending the game into overtime. The Celtics won the contest in overtime 20-16.
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.
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.
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.
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'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Julian Khater
personJulian Khater admitted to spraying U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick with pepper spray. Sicknick died of natural causes a day after defending the Capitol. Khater pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting law enforcement with a dangerous weapon.
Kevin Durant
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. The remaining seven reserves from each conference are picked by NBA coaches.
Brian Sicknick
personNew Jersey man who admitted spraying U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick with pepper spray was sentenced to 80 months in prison. Co-conspirator George Tanios has been sentenced to time served. Prosecutors are seeking a 7-1/2 year prison term for Julian Khater.
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.