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Giuseppe Conte
personGiuseppe Conte will meet President Sergio Matterella to hand in his resignation. He has been under pressure since his governing centre-left coalition lost its majority. The move is seen as a gamble that the embattled leader will get a fresh mandate.
Rob Portman
personU.S. Senator Rob Portman of Ohio said Monday that he won't seek reelection – days after saying former President Donald Trump 'bears some responsibility' for the Capitol riots. The two-term Ohio Republican cites deepening political divisions. Also retiring are Republican Sens. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania and Richard Burr of North Carolina.
Roman Abramovich
personChelsea sack Frank Lampard after a run of five defeats from eight Premier League games. Owner Roman Abramovich described the decision as ‘very difficult’ Thomas Tuchel is expected to be appointed later today.
Rudy Giuliani
personDominion Voting Systems has filed a $1.3bn defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani. The company accuses the former New York City mayor of having'manufactured and disseminated' a conspiracy theory. Giuliani had spread the conspiracy theory that Dominion used software to change votes in the November presidential election from Trump to Biden.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers
organizationThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 31-26 in the NFC Championship on Sunday. The win makes the Buccaneers the first team in NFL history to play the Super Bowl on its home field. The game will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 7.
the Kansas City Chiefs
organizationKansas City Chiefs beat Buffalo Bills 38-24 in AFC championship game. Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill became first duo in NFL history with consecutive games of at least 100 yards receiving each in a single postseason.
the Green Bay Packers
organizationTampa Bay Buccaneers beat Green Bay Packers, 31-26, to advance to Super Bowl LV. Tom Brady will be just the fourth quarterback ever to start a Super Bowl for multiple teams. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and defensive coordinator Mike Pettine committed two all-time blunders.
Debenhams
organizationDebenhams collapsed in December last year after another round of store closures. Other potential buyers last month included Mike Ashley’s Frasers and JD Sports. Deal with administrators of collapsed chain does not include department stores.
Thomas Tuchel
personThomas Tuchel expected to arrive in London in the next 48 hours. Frank Lampard was sacked by the Blues on Monday following a poor run of form. Lampard discovered the news as it leaked out before being officially told.
Aaron Rodgers
personGreen Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur opted to go for a field goal on fourth down. The decision came as a shock to Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett. After the game, Rodgers and Tom Brady met at midfield.
Dustin Poirier
personConor McGregor lost to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi. It was the former two-weight world champion's first defeat by knockout. UFC supremo Dana White questioned McGregor's 'hunger' to continue fighting.
Dustin Poirier
personDustin Poirier knocked out Conor McGregor in the second round. It was a rematch of the first fight, which McGregor won in the first round in 2014. The lightweight champion will now target another shot at the UFC title. Michael Chandler makes his UFC debut with a first-round knockout of Dan Hooker.
Conor McGregor
personConor McGregor was knocked out in the second round by Dustin Poirier. The defeat means McGregor has now last two of his last three fights. Dana White has questioned whether the 32-year-old has the stomach to continue. McGregor now considering a possible boxing match with Manny Pacquiao.
UFC
organizationConor McGregor lost to Dustin Poirier in the second round at UFC 257. It was the former two-weight world champion's first defeat by knockout. The Irishman has now lost three of his last six fights. Dana White questioned whether McGregor could compete anymore.
Larry King
personKing passed away Saturday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. His death was announced by Ora Media, the studio and network he co-founded. No cause of death was given, but CNN had earlier reported he was hospitalized with COVID-19.
FA Cup
organizationBrighton and Hove Albion beat Blackpool 2-1 in the FA Cup fourth round. Manchester City beat League Two Cheltenham Town 3-1. West Ham thrashed Doncaster 4-0 while Bristol City beat Millwall 3-0. Swansea beat Nottingham Forest 5-1 to reach the fifth round.
Senate
organizationAt least 107 House members — more than half the caucus — privately support removing Liz Cheney from power, sources say. McConnell threatens to block Senate's power-sharing agreement if it doesn't preserve the filibuster.
Martin Odegaard
personMartin Odegaard is set to join Arsenal on loan for the rest of the season. The 22-year-old has fallen out of favour at Real Madrid under Zinedine Zidane. Mikel Arteta wants to bolster his attacking midfield options.
Google Australia
organizationThe proposed Australian legislation is the first of its kind in the world. Google claims the country is trying to make it pay to show links to news stories. Facebook has also threatened to remove news content from its site in Australia.
Mitch McConnell
personSen. Mitch McConnell said President Trump "provoked" his supporters into storming the Capitol. McConnell is threatening to filibuster the Organizing Resolution which allows Democrats to assume the committee Chair positions.