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In a tough blow to the Tennessee Titans, punter Ryan Stonehouse sustained three severe injuries in a single play during the 2023 season, which ended his season early. Now, as Week 1 of the new season approaches, his availability remains uncertain.

In a surprising turn, this week's election in South Africa saw a significant drop in support for the African National Congress (ANC), the party that has been at the forefront since the apartheid era. Joblessness, inequality, and power shortages fueled frustration among South Africans, leading to the ANC's support dwindling to 40%, down from 57.5% in the previous election. It's a game-changer, marking the end of the party's three-decade-long dominance and signaling a shift in power dynamics.

So, you know, John Legend, the cool crooner with the voice that just melts hearts? Well, he recently spoke out about some pretty heavy stuff involving Diddy, aka Sean Combs. Legend didn't mince words, saying he was straight-up "horrified" by the allegations flying around.

So, picture this: Jason Sudeikis, rockin' a fake mustache, shades, and a cap, gets all up in Travis Kelce's business during the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in Kansas City. The crowd's buzzin' as Sudeikis, along with Robert Smigel and George Wendt, dives into a skit with Kelce at a table. But here's the kicker: Sudeikis, in character, pops the question about Kelce and Taylor Swift. Yup, you heard that right!

Real Salt Lake’s Chicho Arango is tearing up the field in Major League Soccer, leading the pack with his incredible goal-scoring prowess. And boy, did he make a statement in their recent showdown against Austin FC!

 Starting Thursday, the mighty Boston Celtics will square off against the underdog Dallas Mavericks in what promises to be a hotly-contested NBA Finals. With the Celtics holding homecourt advantage and the Mavericks coming in as the scrappy challengers, this series has all the makings of a thriller.

The Florida Panthers are heading back to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight year, aiming for hockey’s greatest prize. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots, while Sam Bennett and Vladimir Tarasenko scored, sealing a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday night. “We touched it last year and it didn’t work for us,” Bennett said about the Prince of Wales Trophy, which the team chose not to touch this time. “So, we thought we’d try something different this year.” The message is clear: The Stanley Cup is the only one they want.

In what could be the last waltz of Dustin Poirier's legendary MMA career, the beloved action hero fought courageously but came up empty in his third shot at the elusive undisputed lightweight title.

 Darius Slayton, wide receiver for the New York Giants, made his return to the team earlier this week. This came after general manager Joe Schoen sweetened the deal by adding an extra $650K in incentives to Slayton's contract. This move effectively ended a brief "holdout" during voluntary activities.

So, guess what's still rocking the charts? Yup, Taylor Swift's latest album, Tortured Poets Department, is still holding strong at number one for the fifth week in a row. That's some serious staying power!

The Tennessee Titans have been making some serious moves this offseason, both on offense and defense. Despite all the improvements, folks across the nation seem to be sleeping on them for the upcoming 2024 season. Even ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) isn't too optimistic, giving them a projected No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft after running 10,000 simulations.

The NFL's like a rollercoaster ride, especially for teams that can't quite find their groove. The Atlanta Falcons have been stuck below par for six seasons straight, but they're not just sitting around twiddling their thumbs. Nope, they're shaking things up big time.

Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams has already made a name for himself as one of the best interior defensive linemen in the NFL. Named to the Pro Bowl for the last two seasons and earning All-Pro honors in 2022 with 12 sacks, Williams is a force to be reckoned with.

 Saturday's game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky was supposed to be a celebration of the WNBA's most heralded rookie class ever, featuring Fever guard Caitlin Clark against Sky forward Angel Reese and center Kamilla Cardoso.

Wichanee Meechai, affectionately known as “Jan” in the U.S., has found herself surprisingly at the top of the leaderboard at the U.S. Women’s Open. Despite typically being plagued with doubt and low confidence, the 31-year-old Thai golfer is playing like she belongs. She's even managing to cope with the eerie feeling that her rental home might be haunted, figuring that if there is a ghost, they can get along just fine.

We recently took a deep dive into how the Cincinnati Bengals stack up according to ESPN's win probability metrics for each game of the upcoming season. Here are some highlights:

Around 99% of the votes have been tallied up, and the results from the recent election in South Africa are nothing short of historic. The African National Congress (ANC), once the powerhouse of South African politics since the end of apartheid, has lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years. This seismic shift in the political landscape has set the country on a new trajectory, ushering in a wave of change that has captured the attention of the nation.

Maya Hawke isn't shying away from the "nepo baby" label, admitting that her big film break was definitely due to her famous parents. Daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, Maya was cast by Quentin Tarantino in his 2019 hit, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. In the film, she played Flower Child, one of Charles Manson's followers. At the time, Maya mentioned she auditioned for the role, which led to some mockery. She now reflects, “I never meant to imply that I didn't get the part for nepotistic reasons - I think I totally did.”

Friday night at American Family Field was a hit parade for the Milwaukee Brewers!

The New York Giants made headlines last offseason by signing linebacker Bobby Okereke to a four-year deal, marking their biggest free agent acquisition. Coming off his best season with the Indianapolis Colts, Okereke had already shown his potential, particularly in a standout game against the Giants where he racked up an impressive 17 total tackles. It's no wonder the Giants targeted him in free agency after witnessing that performance.