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Everton Football Club
organizationEverton appoint Sean Dyche as their new manager. Dyche signs a two-and-a-half-year contract at Goodison Park. The 51-year-old has penned a deal until the summer of 2025.
The Kansas City Chiefs
organizationThe Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals, 23-20, to win the AFC Championship for the third time in the past four seasons. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes helped set up the winning kick on a 9-yard scramble in the final minute. Harrison Butker’s 45-yard field goal with three seconds left clinched the win.
Patrick Mahomes
personKansas City Chiefs will face Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Chiefs have never beaten the Bengals since Joe Burrow entered the NFL.
the Cincinnati Bengals
organizationThe Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in the AFC Championship game. The Chiefs advance to Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 12. Cincinnati was hosed on several atrocious calls during the game.
Brock Purdy
personBrock Purdy suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. The injury is expected to sideline Purdy for six months regardless of his decision on surgery. The Eagles beat the 49ers 31-7 to reach their second Super Bowl in six seasons.
Enzo Fernandez
personChelsea return with £105m bid for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Blues failed with approach at start of month, but have returned with mega bid. If deal is done, it would smash British record transfer fee set by Jack Grealish.
Boris Johnson
personKremlin says Boris Johnson told 'a lie' over Putin missile attack claims, says Kremlin. Former PM said Russian President appeared to threaten him with a missile strike. Johnson shared purported details of a conversation he'd had with Putin.
Brock Purdy
personPurdy was replaced by journeyman quarterback Josh Johnson. The 49ers are down to their fourth quarterback with the Super Bowl on the line. First Lady Jill Biden will be cheering on her hometown Philadelphia Eagles.
Wrexham
organizationNational League leaders Wrexham were denied another FA Cup giant-killing. Sheffield United snatched a stoppage-time equaliser in an absorbing 3-3 draw. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the fifth-tier team for $2.5 million in November 2020.
Sheffield United
organizationNational League leaders were minutes away from seeing off the Championship side. John Egan equalised in stoppage time with the Blades down to ten men. Jordan Tunnicliffe and Aaron Hayden were both forced off with injuries.
Novak Djokovic
personNovak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (4), 7-7 (5) in Sunday’s final. It's his 10th Australian Open title and record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title overall. Victory equals Rafael Nadal's record of 22 Grand Slam crowns. Serbian will rise to No.1 in the world rankings on Monday.
the Boston Celtics
organizationThe Los Angeles Lakers lost 125-121 to the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. LeBron James appeared to get fouled at the end of regulation, but no foul was called. The Celtics won the contest in overtime 20-16.
Anthony Yarde
personArtur Beterbiev successfully held his WBC, IBF and WBO belts. The Russian stopped English challenger Anthony Yarde in the eighth round. The Montreal-based Russian improved his record to 19-0 with his 19th knockout.
Anthony Gordon
personNewcastle have completed the signing of Everton's Anthony Gordon. The 21-year-old had a medical at St James' Park on Saturday. Gordon becomes the second most expensive transfer in Newcastle's history.
Liverpool
organizationHolders Liverpool knocked out of the FA Cup after losing 2-1 at Brighton & Hove Albion. Japanese starlet Kaoru Mitoma scored a late winner for the Seagulls. Championship side Stoke beat fourth-tier Stevenage 3-1.
Steve Phillips
personWelsh Rugby Union chief executive Steve Phillips is set to leave his role. Phillips, 58, had faced pressure over the governing body's handling of issues. Nigel Walker has taken over as acting WRU chief executive. Ieuan Evans has vowed to remain as Welsh Rugby Union chair.
Shafali Verma
personShafali's India beat England by 7 wickets to win U-19 World Cup. India bowled out England for a paltry total of 68 in 17.1 overs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team and wrote that its success will inspire the upcoming cricketers.
LeBron James
personLakers furious after match officials admit they missed a foul on a potential game-winning lay-up from LeBron James against the Boston Celtics. James attempted a layup in the final seconds with the score tied at 105. It appeared he was fouled but the officials didn't call it, sending the game into overtime. The Celtics won the contest in overtime 20-16.
Kaoru Mitoma
personBrighton beat Liverpool 1-0 in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Kaoru Mitoma scored a stoppage-time winner to send the Seagulls through. Harvey Elliott had given Liverpool the lead before Lewis Dunk equalised. Brighton knocked holders Liverpool out of the competition for the first time.
Tom Verlaine
personHis jaggedly inventive playing as part of the band's two-guitar assault influenced many musicians. His death was announced by Jesse Paris Smith, the daughter of long-time associate Patti Smith.