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Ahmaud Arbery
personGregory and Travis McMichael reach plea deals with two of three white men convicted of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. The deals concern a federal hate crimes trial due to start next month. Arbery's family balked at the deals, particularly an agreement allowing the men to serve their hate crime convictions first in a federal penitentiary.
the Cabinet Office
organizationPolice probing 12 different events - including one in his own No11 flat. Ex-PM Theresa May accused Mr Johnson of failing to understand his own rules. Tory big beast Andrew Mitchell said he no longer supported him. Report found there was a ‘serious failure’ at the heart of government to observe standards the rest of the country was expected to meet.
the Los Angeles Rams
organizationThe Los Angeles Rams beat the San Francisco 49ers 20-17. Travin Howard made a game-sealing interception with 1:09 to play. Cooper Kupp caught two touchdown passes for the Rams. The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in overtime.
Brentford
organizationChristian Eriksen has signed for Brentford until the end of the season. The Danish midfielder has not played since suffering a cardiac arrest in a European Championship match against Finland in June. The 29-year-old will reunite with Bees manager Thomas Frank, who coached him 13 years ago when in charge of Denmark's Under 17 side.
the Kansas City Chiefs
organizationCincinnati Bengals beat Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in NFL play-off final. Chiefs led 21-3 in the second quarter but collapsed. Bengals ran off 21 straight points to take a 24-21 lead midway through the fourth quarter. Cincinnati will make its first Super Bowl appearance since January 1989.
Toffees
organizationLampard agrees two-and-a-half-year Toffees deal. Joe Edwards, Paul Clement and Chris Jones also join as part of Lampard's backroom team. Lewis Warrington has joined Tranmere Rovers on loan until the end of the season. Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek have both been tipped to join on loan.
Evan McPherson
personEvan McPherson is the first kicker in NFL history to go a perfect 11-of-11 in the playoffs. Cincinnati came from an 18-point deficit to match the greatest comeback in conference championship history. The Bengals will face either the Los Angeles Rams or San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 13.
Everton
organizationDonny van de Beek has joined Everton on loan until the end of the season. Dutch international becomes the first signing by new Toffees boss Frank Lampard. Lampard was a big fan of the Ajax side that reached the Champions League semis in 2019. Cristiano Ronaldo has joined the Manchester United team WhatsApp group as he looks to quell unrest within the squad.
Mason Greenwood
personMason Greenwood has been suspended indefinitely by Manchester United. Nike have suspended their relationship with the 20-year-old. All Greenwood merchandise has been removed from the club's website. Manchester United confirm he will not return to training.
Travis McMichael
personThe February 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery sparked national outrage when cellphone video of his shooting emerged months later. Travis McMichael, his father Gregory McMichael and neighbor William "Roddie" Bryan were convicted of state murder charges in November. The McMichaels were sentenced in January to life without parole. They face federal hate-crime and attempted-kidnapping charges in a trial that was expected to begin Feb. 7.
Frank Lampard
personEverton appoint Frank Lampard as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract until June 2024. The 43-year-old accepted the chance to succeed Rafael Benítez and agreed terms on the deal on Sunday. Lampard's first match in charge will be the FA Cup fourth round visit of fellow top-flight opposition Brentford on Saturday. Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek is expected to join Everton on loan until the end of the season. Dele Alli and Idrissa Gueye are also expected to sign for Everton.
Rihanna
personThe Barbadian singer has shared the happy news that she is expecting her first child with musician boyfriend A$AP Rocky. The pair confirmed their romance last May following years of speculation.
BBC
organizationBBC reportedly deemed classic sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum too racist to air again. Sam Hughes has signed a permanent deal with Burton Albion. Bryan Gil has joined La Liga side Valencia CF on loan until the end of the season. Domingos Quina has been recalled from his loan spell at Fulham. Todd Cantwell has joined AFC Bournemouth on loan.
Rafael Nadal
personRafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev to win Australian Open men's title. Nadal fights back from two sets down to win in five hours 24 minutes. The victory is Nadal's 21st Grand Slam men's singles title.
Daniil Medvedev
personRafael Nadal beat Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6,4,6-4 in 5hr 24min on Rod Laver Arena. The match was the second-longest in Australian Open history. Nadal has now won 21 Grand Slams, more than any other man. Now has one more major title than Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
Mason Greenwood
personMason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault. 20-year-old's girlfriend made the claims in a series of graphic Instagram posts. Harriet Robson alleged that the forward was responsible for causing a cut to her lip and bruises to her body.
Luis Diaz
personJurgen Klopp hails 'outstanding' Luis Diaz as Liverpool confirm £37.5m transfer. Colombia forward Diaz has signed a long-term contract with the Reds. The 25-year-old has scored 14 goals in 18 league games for Porto.
Joni Mitchell
personSinger-songwriter Joni Mitchell says she will remove all her music from Spotify. Young earlier in the week posted a letter on his website demanding that Spotify no longer carry his music. It is unclear when Mitchell's music will be removed.
Ashleigh Barty
personAshleigh Barty beats Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6 (2) to win the Australian Open. It is Barty's third Grand Slam title and first in her home country. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis won the men's doubles title with a 7-5, 6-4 win. Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev face off in the men’s singles final.
Tom Brady
personBrady, 44, was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2000. He earned six Super Bowl rings before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady led the league in passing yards (5,316), touchdowns (43) and completions (485)