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Henrik Stenson
personEnglishman replacing sacked Henrik Stenson following LIV scandal. Stenson was deposed as captain after signing with LIV earlier this month. The 44th Ryder Cup will be held in Rome, Italy, from 29 September to 1 October 2023.
Cleveland Browns
organizationCleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was handed a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. The punishment comes after 24 women accused Watson of sexual misconduct. The NFL now has three days to decide whether to appeal the ruling or not.
Deebo Samuel
personThe San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Deebo Samuel finally came to an agreement on a three-year contract. The two sides finalized the deal that will pay Samuel $71.55 million with $41 million fully guaranteed.
Ayman al-Zawahiri
personPresident Joe Biden says the U.S. conducted a drone strike that killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. The revelation is expected to degrade the terror group's ability to operate. The Egyptian-born surgeon played a key role in planning of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Fernando Alonso
personTwo-time world champion Fernando Alonso will join Aston Martin in 2023. Spaniard will replace Sebastian Vettel, who announced his retirement last week. Alonso’s contract with Alpine was ending this season. He won his titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006.
Matt Walls
personEngland's Matt Walls went over the railings and into the crowd. Team-mate Matt Bostock, a Manx rider, was also caught up in the crash. Joe Truman was knocked unconscious after colliding with Australia's Matthew Glaetzer at around 45mph.
Max Verstappen
personRed Bull's Max Verstappen wins Hungarian Grand Prix by 7.8 seconds. Lewis Hamilton finishes second with teammate George Russell third. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished sixth, 80 points adrift of Red Bull driver.
Ella Toone
personEngland beat Germany 2-1 after extra-time to win Euro 2022. Goals from Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly secured victory. Victory marks England's first ever major women's championship. The Queen has congratulated England's women on their win.
Nichelle Nichols
personNichelle Nichols was one of the first black actresses in the US to play a figure in authority. She portrayed Lt. Nyota Uhura on the "Star Trek" television series from 1966-1969. Nichols went on to become a recruiter for NASA, helping recruit people of color and female astronauts.
Lionesses
organizationLionesses beat Germany 2-1 after extra time at Wembley Stadium. It is the first major tournament title for any England team since 1966. England have scored 20 goals and conceded one in their run to the Euros final. They will face eight-time champions Germany at Wembley on Sunday.
Nichelle Nichols
personNichelle Nichols was best known for her role in 1960s sci-fi TV series Star Trek. Her death was first announced by her son, Kyle Johnson, on Facebook.
the Boston Celtics
organizationRussell won 11 championships with the Boston Celtics, including eight straight from 1959 to 1966. He was named the NBA's most valuable player five times and was a 12-time All-Star. In 2011, President Obama presented Russell with the Medal of Freedom.
Bill Russell
personRussell won 11 championships with the Boston Celtics, including eight straight from 1959 to 1966. As a coach, he led Boston to two titles, becoming the first Black head coach to win an NBA championship.
Chloe Kelly
personEngland won Euro 2022 after beating Germany 2-1 after extra time at Wembley. Chloe Kelly scored the winning goal in the 20th minute of the additional period. Ella Toone’s opener was cancelled out by Lina Magull.
Aaron Judge
personAaron Judge becomes the second-fastest player in major league history to reach 200 career home runs. New York's 29th comeback win occurred after Maikel Garcia booted a potential double play grounder. Judge has 42 homers this season and is on pace for 67.
The Sun
organizationColeen Rooney, 36, won the defamation case launched by Rebekah Vardy. Rooney accused Vardy of selling stories to The Sun newspaper. Vardy was accused of trying to leak a story about Premier League player Danny Drinkwater. Judge Mrs Justice Steyn found that Vardy's evidence was "not credible"
Will Smith
personThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences barred Smith for 10 years. Rock reportedly addressed the slap during his standup show in New Jersey. The actor hit Rock after he made a joke about Smith's wife at the Oscars.
Beyoncé
personBeyoncé has released her seventh studio album, Renaissance. Renaissance is her first solo studio record in six years. The album features 16 tracks, including the previously released single Break My Soul.
Chris Rock
personWill Smith posted a video on YouTube on Friday apologizing to Chris Rock. Smith slapped Rock at the Academy Awards in March after the comic made a joke about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head. Rock has said he'll "talk about it at some point" eventually.
Alex Yee
personEngland's Alex Yee wins first gold medal of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Yee overturned a 16-second deficit to leader Hayden Wilde in the 5km run. Bermuda's Flora Duffy defends her women's title, seeing off England's Georgia Taylor-Brown.