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NBA
organizationDetroit Pistons select Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham with the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA draft. Houston Rockets used their No. 2 pick on G League Ignite star Jalen Green. Charlotte Hornets got a shot in the arm with the pick of UConn scorer James Bouknight at No. 11.
Novak Djokovic
personWorld No. 1 Novak Djokovic beaten 1-6 6-3 6-1 by Germany's Alexander Zverev. Top seed was bidding to become the first man to win all four Grand Slams plus Olympic gold in the same year. Will now face Russian Olympic Committee’s Karen Khachanov in the gold medal match.
Greg Abbott
personTexas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) issued an Executive Order on Wednesday, directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to stop'migrants who pose a risk of carrying COVID-19 into Texas communities' US Attorney General Merrick Garland (D), who heads the DoJ, issued a memo to Abbott on Thursday, warning the Texas Governor that he must "immediately rescind" his "dangerous and unlawful" EO. Garland said Abbott’s order cannot be lawfully enforced.
Ryan Murphy
personUS swimmer Ryan Murphy said Friday's 200m backstroke final was 'probably not clean' Murphy won gold in the 100 and 200 Rio finals but Russian Evgeny Rylov won both titles in Tokyo. The defeat marked the first time since 1992 that an American hadn't won in the men's backstroke competition.
Caeleb Dressel
personAmerican swimmer Caeleb Dressel wins 100-metre freestyle in Olympic-record time. Dressel could leave Tokyo with six medals, which would be two short of Michael Phelps. Ireland win their first-ever gold medal in rowing as Fintan McCarthy and Paul O'Donovan take men's lightweight double sculls. Slovenia remains unbeaten in its Olympic debut by beating Japan 116-81.
Scarlett Johansson
personScarlett Johansson is suing Walt Disney for breach of contract. She said she had been guaranteed "Black Widow" would have an exclusive theatrical release. But the media giant released the film on its streaming service at the same time as its cinema debut. Johansson said the company breached her contract.
Sepp Straka
personAustrian Sepp Straka carded an 8-under 63 on Thursday to secure the first-round lead at the Tokyo Olympics. The 28-year-old birdied four of his last six holes at Kasumigaseki Country Club. Thailand's Jazz Janewattananond is one shot back in second.
Fintan McCarthy
personIreland win their first gold medal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy win lightweight men's double sculls. American swim star Caeleb Dressel defends his 100-meter freestyle title.
Patrick Moster
personPatrick Moster used the slur while urging German rider Nikias Arndt to catch up to riders from the African nations of Algeria and Eritrea. The 54-year-old has been in his post as sports director with the cycling team since 2012. Moster apologised later blaming his remarks on 'the heat of the moment'
Senate
organizationSenate Democrats and Republicans banded together on Wednesday to advance a roughly $1 trillion proposal to improve the country’s aging infrastructure. The House is expected to vote on the legislation in the coming days and send it to President Joe Biden.
Zhang Yufei
personZhang Yufei sets an Olympic record to win gold in the 200m butterfly. United States clocked 7:40.73 to win silver ahead of hot favorites Australia in 7:41.29. Zhang wrapped herself in a Chinese flag and beamed with joy after the win.
Sunisa Lee
personSunisa Lee is the first Hmong American to win an Olympic gymnastics gold medal. Lee scored 57.433 to finish ahead of Brazil's Rebeca Andrade in second and the Russian Olympic Committee's Angelina Melnikova in third. Lee said she trains daily for first-generation Americans and wanted to win for Hmong Americans.
Theodore McCarrick
personTheodore McCarrick is accused of groping and abusing the boy for years. The former Washington DC archbishop was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019. The 91-year-old is charged with three counts of indecent assault and battery on a person over 14.
Trevor Milton
personNikola shares plunged 10% to $12.83 in early Thursday trading. Nikola founder Trevor Milton pleaded not guilty to three counts of criminal fraud.
Sam Kendricks
personUS pole vaulter Sam Kendricks has tested positive for Covid-19. The 28-year-old has been placed in isolation at a hotel. Kendricks won the bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics and took gold at the last two world championships.
FDA
organizationLilly's Covid-19 drug baricitinib can now be used without Gilead's drug remdesivir. Biofourmis BiovitalsHF received an FDA breakthrough device designation. Volpara Health has received FDA clearance for the latest version of its key science algorithm.
Mallory Franklin
personMallory Franklin took silver in the women's C1 canoe slalom. Matt Coward-Holley secured bronze in the men's trap shooting. Helen Glover and partner Polly Swann finished fourth in women's pair. Ireland won their first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics.
Bob Odenkirk
personBob Odenkirk, 58, collapsed on the New Mexico set of his AMC crime drama. Incident was first reported by celebrity news website TMZ.com. Bryan Cranston and David Cross offered messages of support.
Zach Wilson
personNo. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson and the Jets have yet to come to an agreement on his rookie contract. The situation is eerily reminiscent to that of Sam Darnold, the No. 3 overall pick in 2018.
Ariarne Titmus
personAriarne Titmus wins her second gold in the 200-meter freestyle on Wednesday. The 20-year-old won in a time of 1:53.50, an Olympic record. She beat Hong Kong's Siobhan Haughey, with Canada's Penny Oleksiak third. Titmus is now 2-for-2 against the American star, following up a thrilling victory in the 400 free.