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Phil Mickelson
personPhil Mickelson has been dropped by long-time sponsor KPMG. The decision comes after his'reckless' remarks regarding Saudi Arabia's Super Golf League went public. The six-time major winner is quoted calling Saudi Arabia "scary motherf*****s to get involved with" in the upcoming book.
RT
organizationCulture Secretary Nadine Dorries has asked Ofcom to review the operation of RT. She said it was “demonstrably part of Russia’s global disinformation campaign’ RT has responded, accusing the Government of a “hypocritical’ stance.
Alexander Zverev
personAlexander Zverev was kicked out of the Mexican Open for 'unsportsmanlike conduct' The 24-year-old attacked the umpire's chair with his racket. His mangled racket wound up in the hands of a child in the front row. World No 3 lost 10-6 to Lloyd Glasspool and Harri Haliovaara in Acapulco.
Boris Johnson
personBillionaires Gennady Timchenko and Boris and Igor Rotenberg will have their assets in the UK frozen. They will also be banned from travelling to the UK. Measure comes on top of sanctions against five Russian banks. Almost all of the banks and individuals named are already on US sanctions lists.
Champions League
organizationUEFA are under pressure to move this season's Champions League final from Saint Petersburg. Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered troops to carry out "peacekeeping" duties in the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. Many countries have recognised Putin's orders as an invasion and an act of aggression rather than peace.
European Union
organizationRussian President Vladimir Putin recognizes Ukraine's breakaway territories. Putin orders deployment of troops for "peacekeeping functions" UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting NATO, EU condemn the move. Germany halts process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia.
George Floyd
personTou Thao is one of three former Minneapolis police officers on trial. He is accused of failing to stop Derek Chauvin from murdering George Floyd. Mr Thao's lawyer has called for his acquittal, saying 'tragic ending does not mean it is a crime'
Juwan Howard
personJuwan Howard has been suspended for the final five games of the regular season and fined $40,000. This would not include the Big Ten tournament or any other postseason games. Howard struck Wisconsin assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft in the face after Howard and head coach Greg Gard exchanged words in the postgame handshake. Michigan's forwards Terrance Williams and Moussa Diabate, plus Wisconsin guard Jahcobi Neath have all been suspension for one game each.
Romelu Lukaku
personChelsea beat Lille 2-0 in their Champions League last-16 first leg. Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic scored the goals for the hosts. Romelu Lukaku was an unused substitute for the Blues. The £97.5million striker touched the ball just seven times at Crystal Palace.
Lille
organizationChelsea beat Lille 2-0 in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie. Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic scored the goals for the hosts. Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech both limped off the pitch.
White House
organizationThe daily transcript is a written version of each day's "Tucker Carlson Tonight" show. Use this transcript to help students with reading comprehension and vocabulary. Use the weekly Newsquiz to test your knowledge of stories you saw on "T Tucker Carlson Tonight," Friday, February 18, 2022.
Vladimir Putin
personRussia agreed on a 30-year contract to supply gas to China via a new pipeline. Putin recognizes two Russian enclaves in Ukraine as independent. Germany halted a key gas pipeline's certification over Moscow's troop deployment.
Travis McMichael
personAhmaud Arbery, 25, was shot dead while jogging through a Georgia neighborhood in 2020. Travis McMichael, his father Gregory McMichael and their neighbor William "Roddie" Bryan were found guilty of violating Arbery's civil rights because of his race. The McMichaels and Bryan are already serving life in prison for the February 2020 murder of Arbery.
Olaf Scholz
personOlaf Scholz said Russia's recognition of the two breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk in eastern Ukraine was not compatible with international law. $11 billion pipeline has long been criticized by the U.S., which warns that it would give Russia a stranglehold over Europe’s energy supply.
UN Security Council
organizationUK announces sanctions against five Russian banks and three "very high-net-worth individuals" UK-led military drills planned in Baltic Sea after talks in Britain. Boris Johnson will chair Cobra meeting tomorrow morning to discuss latest developments in Ukraine.
the UN Security Council
organizationThe EU is set to impose fresh sanctions on Russia. The measures target five banks and three high net-worth individuals. The fate of the territories Russia has proclaimed "independent" will be decided by the local people.
Ahmaud Arbery
personAhmaud Arbery, 25, was jogging in Brunswick, Georgia, when he was killed. Travis McMichael shot the unarmed Arbery twice at close range with buckshot from a 12-gauge shotgun. Defense attorneys said the men acted in self-defense.
Vladimir Putin
personRussia recognises pro-Russian areas of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states. Move will severely ratchet up tensions with the West. Fears he will now move tens of thousands of troops into region to safeguard territories.
LeBron James
personTeam LeBron defeated Team Durant 163-160 in Cleveland on Sunday night. LeBron James scored the match-winning bucket with a turnaround jumper. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, and James finished with 24.
Austin Cindric
personAustin Cindric edged out Bubba Wallace in an overtime shootout to win the Daytona 500. Cindric blocked teammate Ryan Blaney on the outside out of Turn 4 coming to the checkered flag. It was the third Daytona 500 victory for Penske, who also won the trophy in 2008 and 2015.