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Pelé
personPelé, who won a record three World Cups, died on Thursday in Sao Paulo. Medical centre where he had been hospitalised for the last month said he died of multiple organ failure. He had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021.
Theophilus London
personTheophilus London hasn't been seen or heard from since July 2022. The 35-year-old has worked with the likes of Kanye West and Azealia Banks. London was nominated for a 2016 Grammy for best rap performance.
Pelé
personPelé won the World Cup three times, the intercontinental cup twice, Copa Libertadores twice and the Brasileiro six times. His 1,279 goals in 1,363 career games is a Guinness World Record. He is Brazil's all-time top scorer with 95 goals.
Zion Williamson
personNew Orleans Pelicans beat Minnesota Timberwolves 119-118 on Wednesday night. Zion Williamson scored a career-high 43 points, capping it with New Orleans’ final 14 points in the last 2:44 of the game. Zach LaVine led the way with 33 points, and DeMar DeRozan added 25 with seven rebounds and 10 assists.
Pele
personPele is the only player to win three World Cups -- 1958, 1962 and 1970. Nicknamed "O Rei" (The King), he scored more than 1,000 goals in one of the most storied careers in sport. Known for his genius with the ball, he epitomized the sublime style of play called "samba football"
Southwest Airlines
organizationSouthwest Airlines alone saw more than 15,000 cancellations since Dec. 21. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said “meltdown’ was the only word to describe this week’s events at Southwest. Southwest canceled 2,362 flights on Thursday, about 60% of its services.
Pele
personPele died at Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo on Thursday evening. Three-time World Cup winner had been battling colon cancer. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gary Lineker and Neymar among those to pay tribute.
Jordan Hawkins
personNo. 22 Xavier holds off St. John's for 7th straight win. Two brothers die when their car collided with a train in Indiana. Another motorist was killed when a tree fell and struck their vehicle.
Tua Tagovailoa
personDolphins starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa won't play in this Week 16 matchup. Backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will start. The Denver Broncos are going to stick with Russell Wilson. Eagles' Avonte Maddox is out indefinitely with a toe injury.
UConn
organizationJordan Hawkins scored 22 points to lead No. 2 UConn past Villanova 74-66. Alex Karaban added 15 points and Andre Jackson Jr. had 10 for the Huskies. Villanova had their five-game win streak come to an end.
Killian Hayes
personOrlando Magic center Moe Wagner was struck in the back of the head by Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes. The punch Hayes threw isn't even legal in combat sports, which should mean a large fine. The brawl triggered memories of an ugly brawl in Detroit 18 years ago - The Malice at the Palace.
the Orlando Magic
organizationDetroit Pistons beat Orlando Magic 121-101 to snap six-game losing streak. Killian Hayes punched Orlando Magic big man Moe Wagner during a heated altercation. NBA could issue punishment in the coming days to discipline players that left their bench area.
Anant Ambani
personBusiness tycoon Mukesh Ambani's youngest son Anant Ambani got engaged to Radhika Merchant at the Shrinathji temple in Rajasthan's Nathdwara. Anant is being groomed to take over the new energy business of Reliance Industries Ltd run by his father.
Lane Kiffin
personTexas Tech coach Joey McGuire and linebacker Dimitri Moore have denied accusations that Moore spit on an Ole Miss player. Moore has insisted the accusations are false and have tarnished his final game.
Erling Haaland
personErling Haaland becomes fastest-ever player to reach 20 Premier League goals. Manchester City striker scored twice in 3-1 win at Leeds United. Norway international takes his league tally to 20 for the season. City close gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to five points.
George Santos
personGOP Rep. George Santos admitted to fabricating his resume and background, including his heritage. The Long Island Republican is already facing a federal investigation into his finances. Santos responded with a contention that the Democrats — and President Joe Biden — were no better when it comes to telling the truth.
Nathaniel Hackett
personNoah Fant was a non-participant at practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports. Avonte Maddox is expected to remain out indefinitely, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports. Tua Tagovailoa is on track to sit out the Dolphins' pivotal Week 17 rematch with the Patriots. San Francisco 49ers are No. 1 for the first time this season.
Jarrett Stidham
personJarrett Stidham, acquired in an offseason trade from the New England Patriots, will start. undrafted rookie free agent Chase Garbers will be the backup. Chandler Jones (elbow) and Denzel Perryman (shoulder) were placed on season-ending injured reserve.
Benedict XVI
personPope Emeritus Benedict XVI is suffering from ill health, Pope Francis announced. Vatican confirmed Benedict's health has worsened "in the last few hours" President Joe Biden is in St. Croix for a family holiday vacation.
Luka Doncic
personLuka Doncic becomes the first player in NBA history to record 60 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in a game. The Slovenian 23-year-old guided the Dallas Mavericks to an improbable comeback win in overtime against the New York Knicks. The Mavericks trailed 110-101 with less than 45 seconds left in the fourth quarter. His basket with 33 seconds to play tied the game and sent it to overtime.