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Tiger Woods
personWoods underwent surgery on open fractures to his lower right leg and further injuries to his foot and ankle following a single-vehicle crash in Los Angeles on February 23. Doctors inserted a rod into his tibia and used screws and pins to stabilize broken bones. The 15-times major winner said last night that he had taken the next step in his rehabilitation.
Vladimir Putin
personVladimir Putin will face consequences for directing efforts to swing 2020 US presidential election to Donald Trump, Vice President Joe Biden says. Comments come after a US declassified intelligence report bolstered longstanding allegations that Putin was behind Moscow’s election interference. Washington is expected to impose sanctions on Moscow as soon as next week.
Joe Biden
personPresident Joe Biden faces mounting challenges on the politically volatile issue of immigration. Republicans have been working to paint Biden as the cause of the growing border crisis. The Democratic Party has folded, almost to a man, within seven weeks. Team New Zealand won the 36th America's Cup on Wednesday.
Gayle King
personOfcom received 57,121 complaints about GMB episodes on March 8 and 9. But this figure is still less than a quarter of the 240,000 who have signed petitions calling for Morgan's return. Gayle King spoke again about the royals on her radio show.
LeBron James
personLeBron James and his business partner, Maverick Carter, are taking an ownership stake in the Fenway Sports Group. The FSG conglomerate owns the Red Sox, Liverpool and the Roush Fenway Racing NASCAR team. RedBird Capital is acquiring an 11 percent stake of FSG for $750 million.
FA
organizationReview into historical child abuse in the game was commissioned by the FA in 2016. Report focused on abuse of children between 1970 and 2005. Peterborough FC and Southampton FC were also aware of rumours about or inappropriate behaviour of convicted paedophile and former coach Bob Higgins.
Ursula von der Leyen
personEU threatens to block deliveries of Pfizer Covid vaccine to the UK. Comes despite raw materials for the jab being made in Britain. Britain has the fifth highest death toll from coronavirus pandemic. 19 countries have halted the use of AstraZeneca jabs over unfounded fears they cause blood clots.
Trent Williams
personTrent Williams has a six-year deal worth $138.1 million over the next six years. The average annual value of the $55.1million is $23 million. The Kansas City Chiefs appear to be among the team vying for the San Francisco 49ers’ pending free agent LT Trent Williams.
AstraZeneca
organizationAstraZeneca has enlarged an existing agreement with the US government to supply up to 500,000 additional doses of AZD7442. The deal, worth $205 million, expands an agreement in October to supply an initial 100,000 doses.
AstraZeneca
organizationGermany, France and Italy suspend use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shots. Move comes after several countries reported possible serious side-effects. It's not clear yet whether the blood clots are related to the vaccine or not.
LeBron James
personLakers beat Golden State Warriors 128-97 in San Francisco. LeBron James recorded his 98th triple-double of his career. Markieff Morris hobbled down the court after taking a shot to his right knee.
Beyoncé
personBeyoncé is now the most-awarded woman in Grammys history. Taylor Swift becomes first female artist to win album of the year three times. H.E.R.'s "I Can't Breathe" wins song of year.
Anthony Joshua
personAnthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have signed a two-fight deal for the biggest bout in British boxing history. The first fight is expected to take place in June or July with Saudi Arabia in pole position to play host. The winner will be crowned the first undisputed heavyweight world champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
AstraZeneca
organizationGermany, France and Italy suspend use of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine. Ireland has temporarily paused administration of doses as a "precautionary step" Home Secretary Priti Patel has asked for a full independent review into the way the police handled a vigil in honour of Sarah Everard.
Sarah Everard
personDame Cressida Dick defends police response to last night's vigil. She said: 'What has happened makes me more determined, not less, to lead my organisation' Commissioner said she was'very comfortable' with a review into the events at the vigil. PM will today chair a meeting of the Government's Crime and Justice Taskforce with Ms Dick among the attendees.
Taylor Swift
personThe 31-year-old singer won album of the year for “folklore,” the first of her two surprise 2020 albums. This marks Swift’s third win in that category, after “Fearless” in 2010 and “1989″ in 2016. Beyoncé — with her 28th win — became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. At 9, Blue Ivy Carter is the second youngest to win a Grammy.
Netflix
organizationNetflix scored 35 nominations, beating its previous record of 24 set in 2020. Amazon Studios also received its highest-ever Oscar nomination tally, with 12 nods. Apple earned its first nominations, picking up a best animated feature nod for "Wolfwalkers"
Megan Thee Stallion
personH.E.R.’s “I Can’t Breathe,” a seething yet vulnerable protest ballad, won song of the year in a major upset. Beyoncé became the first female artist and the first singer of any gender to have won 28 Grammys.
Vatican
organizationVatican says priests cannot bless same-sex unions. Decision greatly disappointed gay Catholics who had hoped their Church was becoming more welcoming. Pope Francis has supported the right of gay couples to have civil legal protections.
Billie Eilish
personBTS lose the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance to Lady Gaga. Taylor Swift wins album of the year for the third time. H.E.R., Fiona Apple and Kaytranda won two Grammys each.