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Two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died, while Daniel Suarez celebrates a Coca-Cola 600 win. The next race at Nashville Superspeedway on May 31 promises high stakes and $74 tickets.
Running back AJ Dillon, a recent addition to the Carolina Panthers, is soaking up Charlotte’s culture, from Bojangles to NASCAR, while balancing family life and a competitive roster battle.
U.S. Soccer announced that Tyler Adams, a Hudson Valley native and former AFC Bournemouth midfielder, has been named to the roster for the 2026 World Cup, marking his second appearance on the tournament’s lineup.
All 29 conference tournament winners have secured automatic bids to the 2026 NCAA Division I baseball championship, paving the way for a full bracket that will be revealed on ESPN.
Jaylen Curry, a 6‑foot‑1 guard, joins the Virginia Tech men’s basketball program after a junior year that saw him score a season‑high 30 points and average double‑digit points.
A two‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 234‑race victor was commemorated by the NTT IndyCar Series at the Indianapolis 500, highlighting his impact on and off the track
Tyler Reddick holds a 122‑point lead over Denny Hamlin, while Chase Elliott and Ty Gibbs shine and the second half of the season begins at Nashville.
A hamstring injury sustained in Germany has cast doubt on the defender’s availability for Canada’s opening match, but the coaching staff see a clear path to recovery.
The Coca‑Cola 600 transformed into a heartfelt homage to Kyle Busch, featuring a moment of silence, fan rituals, and calls for his Hall of Fame induction.
With the league pausing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after fifteen matchdays, Nashville SC sits atop the Eastern Conference, Inter Miami dazzles with a six‑goal outburst and several key players announcing future moves.
Tyler Reddick leads the Cup Series after the rain‑shortened Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte, with Denny Hamlin and Ryan Blaney close behind and the playoff cutline undergoing a significant shift.
Rain forced NASCAR to end the Coca‑Cola 600 after 27 laps, handing the checkered flag to Daniel Suarez, who celebrated his first victory since 2024 and the first win by a Mexican‑born driver in the event. The conclusion of the race doubled as a solemn tribute to Kyle Busch, who died earlier this year from complications of pneumonia and sepsis; his family was in attendance and his No. 8 car was honored with a grass‑marked signature and a highway billboard.
Family members, series leadership and fans gathered at Charlotte Motor Speedway to celebrate the life of Kyle Busch, who died on May 21 from severe pneumonia and sepsis.
NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell led a heartfelt homage to Kyle Busch before the Coca‑Cola 600, as fans, fellow drivers and series officials reflected on the 41‑year‑old’s indelible impact on the sport.
Ahead of the Coca-Cola 600, Kyle Busch’s family and NASCAR leadership paid tribute to the late driver with a moving ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway, highlighting the sport’s ongoing homage
North Carolina’s bid for back-to-back ACC titles ends in a 13-6 loss to Georgia Tech, with key players earning All-Tournament honors and the team now eyeing the NCAA selection show.
Georgia Tech captured the 2026 ACC Baseball Championship with a 13‑6 win over North Carolina, highlighted by MVP Ryan Zuckerman and record‑setting Drew Burress.
In a dominant performance at the ACC Tournament, Georgia Tech erupted for 13 runs, highlighted by Drew Burress' 58th career home run, as the team eyes a No. 1 overall seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
Tyler Reddick will lead the 2026 Coca‑Cola 600 after claiming pole position, with Ty Gibbs alongside him. Qualifying was canceled due to inclement weather, and a host of notable drivers will start 20th or worse.
The 2026 NCAA Division I baseball tournament will feature 29 automatic qualifiers across a series of conference tournaments running from May 9 to May 24, culminating in a May 25 selection show on ESPN2.
The Coca‑Cola 600 will no longer be shown live on Fox; instead, Amazon Prime Video will stream the race and four others, bringing a fresh broadcast team and schedule changes for fans.
Defending ACC champions the Duke Blue Devils face three pivotal games that will determine whether they can repeat as conference titleholders in 2026.
The 2026 Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway will be streamed on Prime Video and serve as a tribute to the late Kyle Busch, featuring a revised lineup and a broadcast team of Adam Alexander, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte.
Ross Chastain claimed victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2026 after a four‑hour weather delay and a caution‑ended race.