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The New York Times
organizationJon Gruden sent a host of homophobic emails between 2011-2018. In one email, Gruden called NFL commissioner Roger Goodell a "pussy" for drafting gay players. The emails were discovered in a workplace misconduct investigation into the Washington Football Team. Gruden is in the fourth year of a 10-year, $100 million contract he signed with the Raiders in 2018.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock
personNicki Minaj slammed by Little Mix fans after she took a series of swipes at Leigh-Anne Pinnock amid the Jesy Nelson blackfishing row. American rapper, 38, branded Jesy’s former bandmate a "clown" and claimed she was bullying Jesy because she was jealous of her solo success. Nicki appeared on an Instagram Live video with Jesy to promote her debut solo single Boyz.
the Las Vegas Raiders
organizationJon Gruden resigned from his post as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday. Gruden used racist, homophobic and misogynistic language in emails that surfaced on Monday. Assistant coach Rich Bisaccia is expected to replace Gruden as the team's interim head coach. His son Deuce Gruden, who is a member of the coaching staff, will remain with the organization, according to one report.
Greg Abbott
personWhite House says Texas, Florida governors have put politics over fighting pandemic. Jen Psaki says Gov. Greg Abbott banned vaccine mandates because of 'politics' says White House will STILL force rules on businesses. Comes just a month after president urged businesses to order their workers to be vaccinated against the virus. Fourteen workers were fired after refusing to get jabbed.
Las Vegas Raiders
organizationNFL community and beyond condemn former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden. Gruden resigned on Monday five games into the fourth season of a 10-year, $100 million contract. Reports emerged that he had sent emails which included racist, homophobic and misogynistic terms.
IMF
organizationIMF cuts 2021 global growth forecast to 5.9% from 6.0% forecast in July. U.S. growth forecast slashed by a full percentage point, to6.0%, from 7.0%. Demand-supply mismatches have driven up prices, causing spikes in inflation.
Lamar Jackson
personRavens quarterback Lamar Jackson threw for 442 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions on Monday night. Jackson joined Drew Bledsoe and Dan Marino as the only quarterbacks to reach 34 career victories before the age of 25. The win moves Baltimore to 4-1 and gives them sole possession of first place in the AFC North.
Nicki Minaj
personNicki Minaj slammed by Little Mix fans after she took a series of swipes at Leigh-Anne Pinnock amid the Jesy Nelson blackfishing row. American rapper branded Jesy’s former bandmate a "clown" and claimed she was bullying Jesy because she was jealous of her solo success. The pair held a joint Instagram Live to defend Nelson.
Virginia Giuffre
personUK police will drop their investigation into the matter following a review of evidence. It comes after the Duke of York was served with a sexual assault lawsuit in the United States. Virginia Giuffre claims she was trafficked by Epstein to have sex with Andrew in London in 2001 when she was 17 and a minor under US, law. Buckingham Palace called the claims "false and without foundation"
Southwest Airlines
organizationSouthwest Airlines canceled 348 flights Monday and delayed another 303. 27 percent of the fleet was grounded on Sunday. Republicans have been quick to criticize the airline.
Prince Andrew
personPrince Andrew will not return to public life after Charles, Edward, and Anne agreed to never allow him back. Sources close to Prince William claimed that Andrew has an "ungracious and ungrateful" attitude toward his position. Duke of York is being sued in New York by Virginia Giuffre.
Merck
organizationThe oral antiviral Covid treatment molnupiravir is expected to be the first authorized treatment for the virus. Merck has already begun producing the treatment, expecting to have 10 million courses ready by 2021. Most of New Zealand's health care workers and teachers will soon be legally required to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Nick Beighton
personNick Beighton has spent 12 years at the company, six of which as chief executive. Shares fell by as much as 21pc to £23 following the announcement. Chairman Adam Crozier said ASOS's share price fall was "unhelpful"
the Kansas City Chiefs
organizationBuffalo Bills beat Kansas City Chiefs 38-20 in Sunday's game. It was the second home loss in a row for the Chiefs who are now last in the AFC West. Arizona Cardinals remain the league's only unbeaten team.
Josh Allen
personBuffalo Bills beat Kansas City Chiefs 38-20 in NFL on Sunday. Bills avenged defeat in last season's American Conference title game. NFL has one unbeaten team left, 5-0 Arizona.
WBC
organizationTyson Fury retains WBC belt following stunning win against Deontay Wilder. Briton treated fans to a rendition of 'Walking in Memphis' following his win. Fury knocked out Wilder in the 11th round of the fight in Las Vegas.
Valtteri Bottas
personValtteri Bottas wins Turkish Grand Prix for first time since September 2020. It was his first win in more than a year and 10th of his career. Red Bull's Max Verstappen was runner-up and 14.584 seconds behind Finn. Lewis Hamilton came from 11th on the grid to finish fifth.
Tyson Fury
personTyson Fury stopped Deontay Wilder with a devastating right hand in the 11th round. Fury (31-0-1, 22 KOs) finished Wilder for the second straight time in their three bouts. Fury can now pursue a unification fight for the remaining heavyweight belts, which are currently held by Oleksandr Usyk.
Alabama
organizationThe top-ranked Crimson Tide lost Saturday night for the first time since 2019, dropping a 41-38 shocker on the road against Texas A&M on a last-second field goal. The win broke Alabama’s streak of 100 straight wins against unranked opponents. It was the first loss for Alabama after 19 consecutive victories dating to a loss to Auburn on November 30, 2019.
Lewis Hamilton
personMercedes driver Valtteri Bottas won the Turkish Grand Prix in Istanbul. Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished second to reclaim the overall lead from title rival Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton finished fifth and lost the Formula One championship lead.