Hey folks, sad news hit us this week. Mandisa, the powerhouse singer we all came to love from her time on "American Idol" and her Grammy-winning album 'Overcomer', has passed away at 47. She was found in her home in Nashville, Tennessee, though the cause of her death hasn't been disclosed yet.

New York Attorney General Letitia James is pushing New York State Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron to cancel the $175 million bond that the former president posted for his New York civil lawsuit appeal.

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., took to Twitter on Friday to praise her daughter, Isra Hirsi, following the young activist's arrest in New York City. Isra, a college student at an Ivy League university, was participating in an anti-Israel protest that led to her and over 100 others being issued a summons for trespassing at Columbia University.

In his much-anticipated debut for the Diamondbacks, southpaw Jordan Montgomery will hit the mound on Friday night at Oracle Park, squaring off against Giants lefty Blake Snell, whose journey to the offseason mirrors Montgomery's own.

Justin Pippen, a four-star senior and son of the legendary Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, made a big announcement on Friday: he's committed to Michigan, choosing new coach Dusty May and the Wolverines over other top schools like Cal, Florida, Stanford, and Texas A&M.

The Arizona Cardinals are gearing up for some intense training camp practices against a tough AFC opponent this August, promising some scorching heat for the team from the 'west.'

The Denver Broncos have made it clear they won't be going out on a limb for a quarterback at No. 12 in the 2024 NFL draft, but there's a twist to that statement.

The skies over Isfahan lit up with action as Iranian air defenses sprang into action in response to an apparent drone attack on a major air base near the city. Reports suggest the strike occurred just days after Iran's own drone and missile assault on Israel, ramping up regional tensions amidst ongoing conflicts.

Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," had fans on edge, eagerly anticipating the emotional rollercoaster they knew was coming. And boy, did she deliver! This double album, her first since the end of a six-year relationship, dives deep into the emotions of heartbreak, capturing the anger, sadness, longing, and confusion that resonate with anyone who's ever been through a breakup.

In the final stretch of the Pacers' season, Tim McConnell witnessed a side of his son, T.J. McConnell, that surprised even him.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik is stirring the pot with a bold prediction for the Tennessee Titans just days before the 2024 NFL draft. According to Dominik, if the Titans are faced with choosing between Georgia tight end Brock Bowers and Notre Dame left tackle Joe Alt at the seventh spot, they will opt for Bowers, leaving the much-needed left tackle spot open. "My dark horse is Brock Bowers," Dominik revealed to Jim Wyatt of Titans Online. "If he's available, I think he's going to go over the tackle for the Titans."

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has committed to stay on beyond this summer's Euros, putting an end to any speculation about him taking over from Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich. This move leaves some of Europe's top coaching jobs up for grabs, with Bayern, Liverpool, and Barcelona all on the hunt for new managers.

When it comes to the NFL Draft, one of the trickiest decisions is figuring out whether to prioritize filling a specific team need or going for the best player available. The Raiders, in recent years, leaned heavily toward addressing their needs, but the results have been less than stellar.

In the United Nations on Thursday, a big vote went down on whether to greenlight full membership for Palestine. It was a tight race, with 12 nations saying "yes," the U.S. giving a firm "no," and two countries sitting on the fence. Notably, the U.S.'s buddies like France, Japan, and South Korea backed the resolution, showing some serious solidarity with Palestine.

Taylor Swift has made quite a mark in her career, with a whopping 232 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, including 49 Top 10 hits and 11 chart-toppers. Despite her immense success, she couldn't help but envy one artist's track. When she met Post Malone at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, she couldn't contain her admiration for his song "Better Now," especially its hook. Malone, surprised and grateful, acknowledged Swift as a great songwriter, reciprocating her praise.

Jenna Fischer spilled the beans on a wild experience she had while working on the set of Mean Girls. The Office star dished to PEOPLE about how she tackled most of her scenes for the new movie musical with a major injury in tow. She revealed, "I shot for one day on Mean Girls, and then I didn't have to shoot for a month. And in that month I went on a ski trip and I fell on a sidewalk and I broke my shoulder."

In a recent twist in Donald Trump's legal saga, the former president and his legal squad got the green light to peek into the private info of potential jurors in his New York criminal case. This move came after some jurors worried about their identities getting out.

The Nuggets are back, and they're ready to face the Los Angeles Lakers once again. It's like a family reunion, with Denver welcoming the Lakers to Ball Arena as if they were long-lost relatives. From Trinidad to Windsor, you can still hear the echoes of the “Who’s your daddy?” chant from Ring Night back in October. That night marked the start of the Lakers' woes against the Nuggets, who swept them in the Western Conference Finals, earning a spot in the NBA championship.

Excitement soared as the Detroit Lions finally unveiled their fresh uniform combos on a thrilling Thursday night, putting an end to all the hype and speculation that had been swirling around potential designs.

The New England Patriots have seen better days. Once a powerhouse, they've struggled since Tom Brady's departure to the Buccaneers. In the past four seasons without him, they've only made the playoffs once and had just one winning record. Owner Robert Kraft finally bid farewell to long-time head coach Bill Belichick, hinting at a team in need of a rebuild.