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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.
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.
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.
Juwan Howard
personMichigan coach Juwan Howard has to be suspended for the rest of the season. Howard was upset that Wisconsin coach Greg Gard called a timeout in the final minute resetting the 10-second half-court clock. Video appears to show Michigan's Moussa Diabate and Wisconsin's Jahcobi Neath throwing punches.
Jamal Edwards
personJamal Edwards, 31, died on Sunday evening following a'sudden illness' The music entrepreneur gained fame after setting up SBTV in 2006. He helped to launch a string of UK music acts to stardom including Ed Sheeran and Jessie J.
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.
Romelu Lukaku
personChelsea beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Romelu Lukaku touched the ball just seven times in the game. Thomas Tuchel believes Lukaku is suffering from low self-confidence. Belgium striker has scored just 10 goals in 28 games since his arrival.
Vladimir Putin
personRussian President Vladimir Putin recognises independence of two breakaway regions. Move threatens to escalate tensions with the West and gives Russia a reason to move troops into eastern Ukraine. AT&T will shut down its 3G network Tuesday. NSW Transport Minister David Elliott says reduced services will operate across all lines on the Sydney rail network from 5am.
Boris Johnson
personPM says it is a 'welcome sign' that Putin may be open to peace talks. Boris Johnson to agree immediate sanctions on Russia over Ukraine on Tuesday. France and Russia foreign ministers will meet in Paris to advance solution.
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.
Eve Muirhead
personEve Muirhead guided Team GB to curling gold at the Beijing Winter Olympics. The 31-year-old described winning gold as a 'dream come true' Team GB beat Japan 10-3 in the final to claim their first gold of the Games. Sweden beat Switzerland 9-7 to win bronze and cap fine day for their country.
Leeds United
organizationManchester United beat Leeds United 4-2 at Elland Road on Sunday. Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes scored for the Red Devils. Leeds hit back through Raphinha and Fred before Anthony Elanga scored.
Manchester United
organizationManchester United beat Leeds United 4-2 at Elland Road on Sunday. Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Fred and Anthony Elanga were all on the scoresheet. The result moved fourth-placed United onto 46 points, four behind Chelsea in third.
Amir Khan
personKell Brook stopped bitter rival Amir Khan inside six rounds on Saturday. Brook landed 64 of 154 power punches, most of which made Khan loopy. Khan never went down despite the beating, but he was stumbling around the ring.
Buckingham Palace
organizationQueen Elizabeth II has tested positive for the coronavirus, Buckingham Palace says. The 95-year-old monarch is said to be experiencing only “mild cold-like symptoms,” Buckingham Palace said. Diagnosis prompts concern and get-well wishes from across Britain's political spectrum.
Nico Porteous
personNew Zealand's Nico Porteous wins gold in freeski halfpipe final at Beijing Olympics. Defending champion David Wise of the United States settles for silver. Skiers soared over a giant halfpipe as frosty wind pushed air temperatures down to -22 degree Celsius.
Premier League
organizationLiverpool come from behind to beat Norwich 3-1 in the Premier League. Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester City 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium. Arsenal beat Brentford 2-1 at home thanks to goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka. Burnley beat Brighton 3-0 at the Amex Stadium.
Jean-Luc Brunel
personJean-Luc Brunel, 75, was found dead in his cell in La Santé, south of Paris. Brunel was detained in December 2020 as part of an inquiry into allegations of rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment. Victims of his alleged abuse described shock and dismay that the 75-year-old will never face trial.
Bukayo Saka
personArsenal beat Brentford 2-1 at the Emirates on Saturday night. Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka both scored in the second half. Victory puts Arsenal level on points with West Ham and one point behind Manchester United. Brentford has lost six of its last seven league games.