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Alabama
organizationAll-American Jameson Williams injured his left knee in the first half and didn't return. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young played without his top two receivers. Georgia avenged their lone loss of the season, a 41-24 defeat to the Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship Game.
Maya Angelou
personThe quarter features an image of Angelou with her arms uplifted, a bird in flight and a rising sun behind her. It is the first in the US Mint’s American Women Quarters programme, which will include Sally Ride.
David Sassoli
personFormer journalist and centre-left politician had been ill for more than two weeks. Sassoli was admitted to hospital in Italy last month due to a serious complication with his immune system. He became president of the 705-seat European Parliament in July 2019.
Anthony Fauci
personRepublican leaders on the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees released excerpts of emails Tuesday. They say reveal National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Director Dr. Anthony Fauci knew that COVID-19 may have been intentionally modified. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made it clear in his State of the State speech Tuesday that he likes teachers, first responders and freedom.
Rand Paul
personDr. Anthony Fauci accused Sen. Rand Paul of fueling threats against him and his family. The White House chief medical adviser also called Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas a "moron" Paul is one of the most outspoken critics of the effort to combat the pandemic.
Anthony Kelly
personNovak Djokovic has won his court battle to remain in Australia. The Serb's visa was cancelled by the government upon arrival for this month's Australian Open. Federal Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly reinstated the tennis star’s visa. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke can still cancel his visa on new grounds, and will announce a final decision in the coming days.
Will Smith
personWill Smith won his first Golden Globe for his role in King Richard. Kate Winslet won the best actress gong for her role in Mare of Easttown. Succession won best television series drama. West Side Story won best musical film.
the Ritz-Carlton
organizationSaget, who played Danny Tanner in the hit late ‘80s show, was found unresponsive at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando. Police confirmed the sad news, revealing he was pronounced dead at the scene and there were no signs of foul play or drug use. He had been staying at the hotel for several days while he performed his stand-up “I Don’t Do Negative Comedy Tour” nearby.
Mike Zimmer
personMinnesota Vikings have fired coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman. Zimmer finishes his eight-year run as the third-winningest coach in franchise history. Spielman has been with the Vikings since 2006 and the team's general manager since 2012.
Novak Djokovic
personNovak Djokovic won a legal battle to stay in Australia and play in the Australian Open. Federal Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly reinstated his visa. His visa was pulled after his arrival last week because officials said he didn’t qualify for an exemption to a rule that all non-citizens be fully vaccinated. The defending Australian Open champion also thanked his fans for standing with him during the proceedings.
Robert Durst
personRobert Durst, 78, died in Stockton, California, where he was serving a life sentence. His lawyer said Durst went into cardiac arrest at a hospital and could not be revived. Durst was convicted in September of shooting Susan Berman at point-blank range in 2000.
Ryan Pace
personBears Chairman George McCaskey said the organization is going to conduct a “thorough, diligent and exhausted’ search for a new GM. The team is stuck in an 11-season drought without a playoff victory and finished 2021 with a 6-11 record after a loss in Minnesota on Sunday.
Bob Saget
personBob Saget, 65, was found dead at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida on Sunday. Housekeeping found him unresponsive in his bed after he missed his checkout time. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use. Saget was best known for his role as Danny Tanner on ‘90s sitcom Full House.
Aston Villa
organizationManchester United beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the FA Cup third round. Scott McTominay scored the only goal of the game in the first half. United will now face Middlesbrough in the fourth round.
Matt Nagy
personBears Chairman George McCaskey informed General Manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy they are not being retained. Nagy led the Bears to a 12-4 season and was named Coach of the Year. Since then, he has gone 22-27 and has two five-game losing streaks in consecutive seasons to his name.
Alex Hawke
personNovak Djokovic's visa was quashed by a Federal Circuit Court judge on Monday. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has the power to move to cancel the now-restored visa. Tennis star, who has natural immunity from Covid, spent six days in a refugee detention centre.
Aung San Suu Kyi
personMyanmar court sentences Aung San Suu Kyi over walkie-talkies, source says. Nobel laureate has been detained since February 1 when her government was ousted. She is on trial for nearly a dozen cases which carry maximum sentences of more than 100 years in prison.
Michael Gove
personCabinet minister was booked in for the 8.10am slot on the Today programme. But he did not appear in time because he was stuck in a BBC lift. He joked staff had "successfully levelled me up" and released him.
Brian Flores
personThe Dolphins fired Flores on Monday, a somewhat surprising move that came less than 24 hours after the team finished a 9-8 season. Flores went 24-25 in his three seasons in Miami, not making the playoffs in any of those seasons. Minnesota Vikings fired coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman on Monday following an 8-9 season. Chicago parted with coach Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace after going 6-11.
Klay Thompson
personKlay Thompson returns to the court for the first time in 941 days. Thompson scored 17 points on 7-of-18 shooting from the field. Stephen Curry had 29 points, five rebounds and five assists.