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the Miami Dolphins
organizationBrian Flores, the former head coach of the Miami Dolphins, filed a class action lawsuit against the organization on Tuesday. Flores alleges that the team owner, Stephen Ross, instructed him to intentionally lose games during the 2019 season to improve their draft position. The plaintiffs want to change the NFL’s hiring practices and monetary damages.
ABC News
organizationABC News suspends Whoopi Goldberg for two weeks over erroneous remarks. Goldberg said the Holocaust was "not about race... it's about man's inhumanity to other man" On Twitter, there were several calls for Goldberg’s firing.
Miami Dolphins
organizationBrian Flores alleges Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offered him a $100,000 bonus for every loss in the 2019 season. Flores was fired last month by Miami after leading the Dolphins to a 24-25 record over three years. Flores claims the NFL is racially segregated and managed like a plantation.
CNN
organizationCNN President Jeff Zucker announced his resignation from the cable news network Tuesday. Zucker said he did not disclose a relationship he had with his ‘closest colleague’ that ‘evolved in recent years’ The relationship came to light after an investigation into Mr Zucker’s handling of the Chris Cuomo scandal.
David Goodwillie
personRaith Rovers' decision to sign David Goodwillie has prompted a backlash. A director, the captain of the women’s team and lead sponsor, Val McDermid, have resigned from their posts in protest. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it would be appropriate for the Scottish Professional Football League or the Scottish Football Association to step in.
Edwin Poots
personFormer DUP leader Edwin Poots has insisted that he ‘hasn’t gone away’ He failed to secure the party’s nomination to run in the Northern Ireland Assembly elections. DUP party officers selected Diane Forsythe as the candidate.
Whoopi Goldberg
personOscar-winning actress, 66, said that the Nazi plot to exterminate the Jewish population was not ‘about race’ and involved ‘two white groups of people’ The comments, made on The View, attracted swift condemnation and allegations of antisemitism. Goldberg apologised, but her job as presenter of the show is said to be at risk.
Miami Dolphins
organizationBrian Flores suing NFL and multiple teams for alleged racism. Flores was fired last month by Miami after leading the Dolphins to a 24-25 record.
the New England Patriots
organizationBrady, 44, made the announcement on his social media pages Tuesday. He thanked his supermodel wife Gisele and his children, saying they are his 'inspiration' and 'greatest achievement' Curiously absent from his farewell statement was any mention of the New England Patriots, the club he guided to six Super Bowl titles over 20 seasons.
Brian Flores
personFormer Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the NFL and three of its teams. Flores alleges he was interviewed to be the head coach of the Denver Broncos in 2019 just to fulfill the "Rooney Rule" Flores claims the NFL is racially segregated and is managed much like a plantation. Only one of the 32 teams employs a Black head coach.
Dele Alli
personEverton have signed Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli on a free transfer. The Toffees have also signed Manchester United's Donny van de Beek. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looks set to complete move to Barcelona. Julian Alvarez joins Manchester City on loan from River Plate. Christian Eriksen returns to the Premier League with Brentford.
Finance
organizationFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to announce more spending on roads, railways and affordable housing. Private telecom carriers will auction 5G airwaves this year and put out 5G services by next year.
Keir Starmer
personBoris Johnson accused Labour leader Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute the disgraced BBC DJ while a Director of Public Prosecutions. But there is no evidence that Starmer was involved in the decision not to charge the DJ. Starmer led CPS when it decided not to prosecute Savile in 2009 due to insufficient evidence.
NFL
organizationBrian Flores, one of football's only Black head coaches, is suing the NFL and all 32 teams. Flores says the NFL has failed to fix a systematic shortage of Black coaches. According to the lawsuit, only one of the NFL's 32 teams employs a Black head coach. Tom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.
Nirmala Sitharaman
personFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a general increase in the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 68% of the R&D budget in Defence is earmarked for Make In India. Total government spending is expected to be 4.6 per cent more than the current year.
Commons
organizationDowning Street's early dismissals of the claims, even some of Mr Johnson's allies admit, now seem ill-advised. Tory leader was savaged in the Commons, including by some of his own side, the disbelief and despair led by the former occupant of his address.
Tom Brady
personTom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. The 44-year-old quarterback won a record seven Super Bowls during his 22-year career. Brady will become eligible for the NFL’s Hall of Fame in 2027.
Whoopi Goldberg
personOn Monday, Goldberg, 66, alleged that the Holocaust was ‘not about race,’ claiming Nazis and Jews were both white. Her remarks sparked international backlash on social media where ‘#firewhoopi’ started trending. On Monday night, she issued a half-hearted apology for her Holocaust remarks, saying she was'sorry for the hurt I have caused. But she doubled down and insisted race is only about skin color and the Nazis 'had to do the work'
Amnesty International
organizationLondon-based rights group joins Human Rights Watch and the Israeli rights group B'Tselem. Amnesty's secretary general, Agnès Callamard, called for international action. Israel says it "absolutely rejects all the false allegations"
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
personPierre-Emerick Aubameyang leaves Arsenal by mutual consent. Striker had not played for the Gunners since the start of December. The 32-year-old will join Barcelona on a free transfer. Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Folarin Balogun, Sead Kolasinac, Calum Chambers and Pablo Mari all departed north London.