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the Los Angeles Rams
organizationLos Angeles Rams are mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. Rams tied with 1999 Denver Broncos for the earliest elimination of a defending Super Bowl champion. Rams are the first defending champions to miss the playoffs since 2016.
Harvey Weinstein
personWeinstein, 70, is already two years into a 23-year rape and sexual assault sentence in New York. The Los Angeles verdict will likely add decades to his incarceration. Weinstein has been accused of sexual harassment, assault or rape by more than 100 women.
Ben Stokes
personBen Stokes hails England's 3-0 victory in Pakistan as the most fun he has had in an England shirt. Head coach Brendon McCullum paid a glowing tribute to captain Ben Stokes. England beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test in Karachi.
Mat Ishbia
personMat Ishbia, the billionaire CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, has agreed to purchase the Phoenix Suns. The agreement comes three months after disgraced owner Robert Sarver started the process of selling the teams. If sale closes at $4 billion, it would be the largest purchase in NBA history.
Jennifer Siebel Newsom
personThe verdicts were delivered Monday by a West Coast panel of nine men and three women, who were unable to reach a decision on several counts. Jurors deadlocked 10-2 on a sexual battery count involving Lauren Young. The 70-year-old is already serving a 23-year prison sentence after a criminal conviction in New York.
Kevin Rudd
personThe former Labor leader will begin in the posting from early 2023. He will replace former Liberal senator Arthur Sinodinos in February. Rudd served as prime minister from 2007 to 2010 and again briefly in 2013.
Wells Fargo
organizationWells Fargo ordered to pay $1.7 billion civil penalty in addition to more than $2 billion to compensate consumers. It's the largest fine to date against Wells, which has spent years trying to rehabilitate itself.
Wolves
organizationWolves beat League Two bottom side Gillingham 2-0 at Molineux. It was the first game in charge for new boss Julen Lopetegui. Newcastle beat Bournemouth 1-0 to reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Che Adams scored twice as Southampton beat Lincoln 2-1.
Taliban
organizationTaliban-run Afghan higher education ministry says female students will not be allowed access to the country’s universities until further notice. Announcement draws strong condemnation from the United States, Britain and the United Nations. Thousands of girls and women sat university entrance exams three months ago.
Johnny Depp
personDepp sued Heard over an op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in December 2018. He sued her for implying he was a domestic abuser and sought $50 million in damages. Heard countersued for $100 million, saying she was defamed by statements made by Depp's lawyer. A Virginia court ruled against the actor in June.
Rayshawn Jenkins
personRayshawn Jenkins had a career day Sunday, recording 18 tackles and an interception. He then returned his second pick 52 yards for a walk-off touchdown. The Jaguars stormed back from a 27-10 deficit to take the lead in the fourth. Jenkins is rostered and started in most IDP leagues.
Colt McCoy
personDenver Broncos beat Arizona Cardinals 24-15 at Empower Field at Mile High. Broncos backup quarterback Brett Rypien helped the team defeat the Cardinals. Arizona's third-string quarterback, Trace McSorley, replaced McCoy.
ANC
organizationHe garnered 2,476 votes for the post of party president against 1,897 for former health minister Zweli Mkhize. His comfortable victory paves the way for him to land a second term. The crucial ANC conference has been marked by bitter divisions and scandals.
the Las Vegas Raiders
organizationThe New England Patriots lost 30-24 to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 15. A last-second lateral pass from wideout Jakobi Meyers turned into an interception for the Raiders. Mac Jones was the only Patriot close enough to potentially save the game.
Chandler Jones
personChandler Jones picked off a lateral and returned it 48 yards to a touchdown with no time left on the clock to give the Raiders an incredible 30-24 victory. Jones was credited with a takeaway and a recovered fumble on the play. It was the first win for Raiders coach Josh McDaniels against the Patriots in his career.
the Washington Commanders
organizationWashington had been on a 6-1-1 run after replacing injured Carson Wentz. Giants improve to 8-5-1 and solidified their playoff positioning. Commanders drop to 7-6-1.
Sundar Pichai
personGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai said that Google Search registered its highest-ever traffic in 25 years since its origin. This was thanks to tremendous interest generated during the nail-biting FIFA World Cup final on Sunday evening.
Jakobi Meyers
personThe New England Patriots lost their game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. A last-second lateral pass from wideout Jakobi Meyers turned into an interception for the Raiders. Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones snagged the ball, stiff-armed Mac Jones and raced 48 yards for the walk-off win.
Amber Heard
personJohnny Depp and Amber Heard have settled their defamation lawsuit. The deal includes a $1 million payment from Ms Heard to Mr Depp. Depp had sued Heard, accusing her of defaming him in a 2018 op-ed she wrote for the Washington Post where she described being a victim of domestic violence.
Penny Wong
personAustralia's foreign minister Penny Wong will visit China this week. It will be the first ministerial visit since the communist superpower froze diplomatic relations with Australia. Wong will make the case for China to begin lifting sanctions on Australian exports.