Victor Cruz Carted Off; Duchess Kate Back in Action

— -- quicklist:1

title: Giants Star Victor Cruz Carted Off in Tears After Injury

text: It wasn't the missed touchdown that had New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz in tears Sunday.

Eli Manning threw him a pass and Cruz got his hands on the ball but during the jump, part of his leg twisted and he was seen reaching for his knee as he fell.

He was sobbing and in obvious pain as he was carted off the field. ESPN reports that it was later diagnosed as a torn patellar tendon, which could put Cruz's season in jeopardy.

media:26153464

quicklist:2

title: Duchess Kate Will Resume Her Royal Duties

text: Extreme morning sickness isn't going to keep the Duchess of Cambridge inside for the rest of her pregnancy.

Palace officials have confirmed that Kate will be back to her royal duties and welcoming the president of Singapore to the United Kingdom when he comes on a state visit Oct. 21.

Kate has not been seen in public for weeks as she has canceled a number of formal events because of hyperemesis gravidarum, a form of acute morning sickness.

She had the same condition while she was pregnant with Prince George, and the Palace confirmed her second pregnancy early when she had to cancel an event in September because of the illness.

media: 25889208

quicklist:3

title: Oscar Pistorius Case Resumes for Sentencing Phase

text: Oscar Pistorius returned to court in South Africa today for the sentencing phase of his trial in the slaying of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.The Paralympian, who is known as "Blade Runner" because of his prosthetic legs, has already been found guilty of culpable homicide, the South African equivalent of manslaughter, but the sentence has not been decided yet.

He could face up to 15 years in jail for the charge, but the judge is expected to consider other factors - including his emotional state, anxiety levels and his disability - while determining the sentence.

media: 26153657

quicklist:4

title: Cheerleader Gives Fans Something to Shout About

text: The fans were the ones cheering for one of the cheerleaders at the Arizona Cardinals game Sunday night.

The cheer squad's routine was interrupted when Claire Thorton's boyfriend, Air Force Capt. Erick Straub, surprised her and appeared on bended knee.

Thorton, who works as a first-grade teacher when she isn't on the field, happily accepted and went on to cheer for the team at their home game against Washington.

media:26153413