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Kevon Looney
personKevon Looney had a career-high 21 rebounds to go with 14 points and five assists. Draymond Green recorded a second Warriors double-double with 13 rebounds and 11 assists. Johnny Gaudreau tied the Blue Jackets' club record for December with 13 helpers.
GOP
organizationDespite a Republican majority, Rep. Kevin McCarthy failed to get the majority needed to win election as speaker of the House. With a slim majority, McCarthy could not afford to lose more than four GOP votes. Yet, twice, 19 House Republicans voted against him. This is the first time since 1923 that a speaker election is needing multiple votes.
Dana White
personDana White was filmed slapping his wife in the face during a New Year's Eve row. White, 53, said there was 'no excuse' for hitting his wife Anne, who he shares three children with, during their drink-fueled vacation in Cabo San Lucas. The father-of-three said he was 'embarrassed' by his behavior.
Anjali Singh
personAnjali Singh, 20, was killed after her scooter was hit by a speeding Baleno. She was dragged under the vehicle for over 10 km from Sultanpuri to Kanjhawala. Five men, including a politician of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), were arrested.
Jeremy Renner
personHawkeye actor Jeremy Renner was injured while clearing snow from his Lake Tahoe country home. The 51-year-old two-time Oscar nominee ran over his own leg with a snowplow. Renner is in critical condition in an intensive care unit while he recovers from surgery.
Bills
organizationThe NFL announced Tuesday that the Bills-Bengals game will not be picked up this week. Bills safety Damar Hamlin made a tackle on Cincinnati's Tee Higgins after a 13-yard gain to the Bills' 48-yard line. Hamlin initially stood up after making the tackle but quickly fell back to the ground. The 24-year-old Bills safety is currently in critical condition at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
Julius Randle
personJulius Randle scored 35 points and Immanuel Quickley added 27 as the New York Knicks snapped a five-game skid with a 108-88 win over the Houston Rockets. LeBron James scored 43 points to pull within 500 of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA career scoring record. Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 11.
the NFL Players Association
organizationBills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest after making a tackle during Monday night’s game. Hamlin received on-field medical attention for more than 30 minutes, including CPR, before being taken to hospital. He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition. The NFL suspended the game indefinitely following the harrowing incident during the first quarter.
Damar Hamlin
personBuffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after taking a hit to the chest during Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin collided with Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins while making a tackle in the first quarter. ESPN analyst Bart Scott said Higgins "lowered his helmet" before "throwing his body into [Hamlin's] chest"
NFL
organizationDamar Hamlin, 24, suffered a cardiac arrest in the first quarter of Monday night’s game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment. He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition. NFL announced on Tuesday that the Bills vs. Bengals matchup will not be rescheduled for this week.
the Cleveland Cavaliers
organizationMitchell flirted with a triple-double, dishing 11 assists and grabbing eight rebounds. It was the eighth-highest individual tally in history and largest since Kobe Bryant had 81 points against Toronto in 2006. Wilt Chamberlain owns the NBA record with 100 points for Philadelphia against New York in 1962.
the House of Representatives
organizationUS House Fails to Select Speaker in Second Vote as Republican Opposition to McCarthy Holds. First majority nominee for speaker in 100 years to fail an initial vote for the gavel.
the New York Knicks
organizationJulius Randle scored 35 points and Immanuel Quickley added 27 as the New York Knicks snapped a five-game skid with a 108-88 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Houston scored just 19 points in the fourth quarter as it dropped its fourth straight. Rockets center Alperen Sengun will play Monday in the team's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Doncic continued his hot streak by dropping 51 points on the San Antonio Spurs.
Damar Hamlin
personThe 24-year-old required CPR on the field after he tackled Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. Hamlin received medical attention on field for more than 30 minutes before he was rushed to a local hospital. Fans showed their support by donating to Hamlin's charity, the Chasing M’s Foundation.
Amber McLaughlin
personAmber McLaughlin, 49, was convicted of first-degree murder and rape for the 2003 killing of Beverly Guenther. McLaughlin will be the first openly transgender person to be executed in the US. Her last-minute clemency request was rejected by Missouri Governor Mike Parson.
Donovan Mitchell
personDonovan Mitchell scored 71 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 145-134 overtime win over the Chicago Bulls. Mitchell's performance sets a Cavaliers franchise record, is tied for the eighth-most points in an NBA game. It was the highest-scoring game since Kobe Bryant had 81 points against Toronto on Jan. 22, 2006. The Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks are reportedly causing the early buzz in trade talks.
the Buffalo Bills
organizationThe NFL announced Tuesday that the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals will not reconvene this week. The game was suspended following Damar Hamlin’s collapse to the turf during the first quarter. Hamlin, 24, made a tackle on Bengals player Tee Higgins at 5:55 p.m. PT. After the play, he stood up briefly, before falling backwards onto the turf. He was given immediate medical attention on the field, including CPR.
Liverpool
organizationLiverpool lost 3-1 at home to Brentford in the Premier League on Monday. Ibrahima Konate own goal and strikes from Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo secured victory for the Bees. Jamie Carragher says Liverpool need to spend £200m in the summer. FiveThirtyEight predict Liverpool will end up in third place.
the Cincinnati Bengals
organizationThe NFL announced Tuesday that the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals will not reconvene this week. The league said it has not decided whether the game will be played "at a later date" It comes after the game was called off when Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on the field and needed CPR. Hamlin, 24, remains in a critical condition in hospital in Cincinnati.
Arsenal
organizationArsenal held to 0-0 draw by third-placed Newcastle at The Emirates. Gunners denied a late penalty appeal when the ball appeared to strike the arm of Jacob Murphy with just seconds of stoppage time remaining. Mikel Arteta felt Arsenal should have been awarded two penalties as they pushed for a winner. Gary Neville disagreed with Arteta's strong statement and said it would in fact have been ‘scandalous’ had the late handball resulted in a penalty.