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Unai Emery
personUnai Emery will stay at Villarreal, according to Guillem Balague. Emery was first choice to replace Steve Bruce at St James' Park. Co-owner Amanda Staveley says it will take time to get to the top.
Aaron Rodgers
personQuarterback Aaron Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. Rodgers is not vaccinated against the virus. Unvaccinated players who test positive are required to isolate for 10 days and can only return to action if asymptomatic after those 10 days. Second-year quarterback Jordan Love is likely to start in place of Rodgers.
Azeem Rafiq
personYorkshire cricketer accused of calling Azeem Rafiq a 'P**i' is former England star Gary Ballance. Mr Ballance also accused of telling other people 'don't talk to him (Rafiq), he's a P**i, asking 'is that your uncle?' when bearded Asian men were in view and saying in reference to corner shops: 'Does your Dad own those?' The Zimbabwean-born former Harrow schoolboy has been approached by MailOnline about the allegation.
Pfizer
organizationPfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to be given to children aged 5-11. Move hailed by President Joe Biden as a "turning point" in the fight against the pandemic. Pfizer over the weekend began shipping millions of the pediatric shots to states.
CDC
organizationThe CDC has given the green light for around 28 million children to receive the BioNtech-Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. President Joe Biden hopes to have the program up and running within days. 172 children in the targeted age group have died from the virus.
Henry Ruggs III
personNFL star Henry Ruggs III was driving 251km/h seconds before allegedly causing a fiery car crash that left a 23-year-old woman dead. The former Las Vegas Raiders receiver was cut by the football team on Wednesday and is facing felony driving under the influence (DUI) charges. The victim who perished in the fatal crash has been identified as Tina O Tintor, 23, a woman and her dog.
Cristiano Ronaldo
personManchester United drew 2-2 with Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to secure a point for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side. The 36-year-old has now scored five goals in four games for United in this Champions League campaign. United remain in control of Group F and well set to qualify for the knockout stage.
Jorge Soler
personAtlanta slugger Jorge Soler named Most Valuable Player of the World Series. Soler's three-run home run in Game Six helped fuel the Braves' 7-0 win. He became the third player to win the award after starting the season with another team.
Winsome Sears
personWinsome Sears is projected to become the first woman and woman of color to be elected Virginia’s lieutenant governor. Sears is expected to defeat Democratic opponent, State Del. Hala Ayala, in the race. Glenn Youngkin became the first Republican candidate to win statewide since 2009.
Ellie Smith
personCleo Smith, 4, was found alive and well in a locked house in Carnarvon, Western Australia. She had been missing from her parents' tent at Blowholes campsite, 74km away, on October 16. A 36-year-old man - who was not in the home when it was raided - has been arrested in connection with Cleo's abduction. Police were tipped off to the address after neighbours spotted the suspect buying nappies.
Eric Adams
personEric Adams, 61, is a former captain in the New York Police Department and Brooklyn borough president. The victory marks just the second time in history that New Yorkers have elected a Black mayor. The 61-year-old Adams takes over in January from Democrat Bill de Blasio.
Michelle Wu
personMichelle Wu led fellow city councilor Annissa Essaibi George 60.8% to 38.8%. The AP called the election for Wu at around 11 p.m., after polls closed at 8.30pm. Wu campaigned on liberal policies such as policing reforms and rent control.
Phil Murphy
personRepublican Glenn Youngkin beats Democrat Terry McAuliffe in Virginia governor's race. In New Jersey, heavily favored Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy was neck-and-neck with GOP political newcomer Jack Ciattarelli. Results were ominous for Democrats far beyond those states.
The Atlanta Braves
organizationAtlanta Braves defeated the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park Tuesday. It is the first time the Braves have won a World Series since 1995. Jorge Soler, Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson homered for the Braves.
Terry McAuliffe
personRepublican Glenn Youngkin has defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe in tight race. It is a blow for Joe Biden who had promoted Mr McAuliffe as “the proven leader who will move Virginia forward’ Democratic governor Phil Murphy is in a dead heat in New Jersey against Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli.
Verry Elleegant
personVerry Elleegant beats Incentivise to win the 2021 Melbourne Cup. It is Chris Waller's first win in the nation's greatest race. UK-trained stayer Spanish Mission took the minor placing.
the Kansas City Chiefs
organizationKansas City Chiefs scrambled their way to a 20-17 comeback win over the New York Giants on Monday night. Patrick Mahomes threw for 275 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Chiefs. Harrison Butker hit a pair of fourth-quarter field goals, including the go-ahead 34-yarder with 1:07 left.
Champions League
organizationChelsea beat Malmo 1-0 in their Champions League clash on Tuesday. Callum Hudson-Odoi provided a superb cross for Hakim Ziyech's goal. Juventus booked their spot in the Champions League last 16 with a 4-2 win over Zenit St Petersburg. Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick in his 100th Champions League appearance. Barcelona moved into second place on six after beating Dynamo Kiev.
Cleo Smith
personFour-year-old Cleo Smith has been found 'alive and well' in a house in Carnarvon. Police broke into a locked house in the coastal town about 1am on Wednesday. A man has been taken into custody over the incident. Cleo had been missing since 16 October after disappearing from a campsite. Her disappearance triggered a massive search throughout the region.
Spurs
organizationTottenham have confirmed the capture of Antonio Conte on an initial 18-month contract. Spurs sacked Nuno Espirito Santo on Monday morning following a poor run of form, with Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester United proving the tipping point. Conte will address his squad before their afternoon training session. Harry Redknapp believes the Italian will be backed in January transfer window.