The NASCAR community continues to mourn the death of Kyle Busch, one of the sport’s most accomplished and popular drivers. Busch died on May 21 at age 41 after being hospitalized in Charlotte, North Carolina, with what had initially been described as a “severe illness.”The two-time Cup Series champion and 2009 Nationwide Series title winner was reportedly found unresponsive in a driving simulator the day before his death, according to The Associated Press. His family has since announced in a statement that the cause of death was sepsis brought on by severe pneumonia.AdvertisementCelebrity death: Kyle Busch cause of death released.…
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The very first article I wrote for CelticsBlog was titled, “Is Baylor Scheierman a viable starter for the Celtics?” I started that article with a confession: I wasn’t a Baylor believer at the beginning of the season.That was probably too simple of a take. Looking back, I don’t think I disbelieved in him as much as I had absolutely no clue what drawer to put him in.AdvertisementWith most players, even the imperfect ones, your brain is able to find a quick label. Jordan Walsh is the lanky chaos wing. Hugo González is the endless motor who looks more natural in…
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The Guardians have won seven straight baseball games.Last night, they won a pitcher’s duel with a playoff feel, 1-0, behind the dominance of Gavin Williams and Cade Smith and a clutch pinch-hit homer from Kyle Manzardo. Jakhob recapped it for us here.AdvertisementIt was an historic homer in the history of the Cleveland franchise also:Manzardo has a 133 wRC+ since 4/20. The rumors of his demise were greatly exaggerated.I enjoy the Baseball BarBCast guys and they talked about the Guardians on their most recent podcast here.Weather-permitting, the Guardians will have another tall task today facing Zack Wheeler at 4:05PM ET.AROUND MLB:Twins…
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The Hockey News has opened its full archive to subscribers, giving fans access to 76 years of hockey history, feature stories, and unforgettable moments. In the latest issue, we rank the NHL’s top 100 players, with Winnipeg Jets superstar goaltender Connor Hellebuyck coming in No. 11th overall. Here is a…
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This sporting weekend is all about underdog stories.For example: Can the Timberwolves push back the Spurs in the NBA playoffs? Can the Hearts end the 40-year run of either Celtic or Rangers winning the Scottish Premiership? And most importantly, can Lithuania gain more than a handful of points at this…
Will Vancouver Canucks prospect Danila Klimovich be heading to the KHL?According to his agent, Dan Milstein, the forward will not be.With both Vancouver and the Abbotsford Canucks’s 2025–26 seasons wrapped-up, and Klimovich waiting for a new contract with the Canucks, rumours have floated of the forward signing in the KHL,…
Left-hander Jordan Wicks was activated off the injured list and assigned to Triple-A Iowa. So not much changed for him from his rehab assignment.Left-hander Caleb Thielbar started a rehab assignment for South Bend.AdvertisementSo great news from South Bend (or Appleton, technically). You might want to close your eyes for the…
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ entire season, and maybe this era of basketball, comes down to one night: Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons.This has been a rollercoaster of a series. The Cavs started poorly, giving away Games 1 and 2 with a combination of untimely turnovers and wilting down the stretch…
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers have agreed to terms on a one-year deal that will see the four-time MVP return for a second season in the Steel City. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Rodgers will be getting a significant raise in 2026.“Aaron Rodgers is expected to sign a one-year…
Corey Day now has two wins in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, winning at Dover on Saturday.Driving the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, he ran down the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet of Justin Allgaier, passing him for the lead as they split the lapped car of Blake Lothian.AdvertisementDay…
Expectations were high for Palmeiras vs. Cruzeiro on Saturday night (16).And, in fact, both teams delivered plenty in the Matchday 16 clash of the Brasileirão, played at Arena Crefisa Barueri.With beautiful goals, refereeing under the spotlight, and moments of heavy rain, Verdão and Raposa drew 1-1.AdvertisementEverything happened in the 1st…
The first fight of Netflix’s main MMA card on Saturday night brought some fireworks.In a heavyweight bout to kick off the action on the main card, former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos took on “The Big Boy,” Robelis Despaigne, who once won bronze in the 2012 Olympics.But Despaigne ended things…
Padraig Harrington continued his fantastic run at the PGA Championship with a three-under 67 at Aronimink on Saturday.Harrington opened his tournament with a 74 on Thursday, but has been trending in the right direction since, having shot 69 on Friday.AdvertisementThe Irishman now finds himself on even par heading into the…
Ireland’s Paddy Donovan took a major step towards a second crack at world honours with victory over Ukraine’s Karen Chukhadzhian in a final eliminator for the IBF welterweight title in Mannheim, Germany.Donovan, who lost to Lewis Crocker in a fight for the vacant title last September, scored two knockdowns on…
LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — Maggie Flaherty scored 14:12 into overtime to give the Montreal Victoire a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Charge in Game 2 of the Professional Women’s Hockey League ‘s Walter Cup final on Saturday.Flaherty one-timed Marie-Philip Poulin’s pass in the slot and fired the puck past goaltender…
After four losses in a row, the Dodgers try for their fourth win in a row on Saturday night in Orange County. The day-off carousel lands on Kyle Tucker for this one, with Alex Call starting in right field.Saturday game infoBallpark: Angel Stadium, AnaheimTV: SportsNet LA, KCOP channel 13 (Angels…
