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NASCAR mourns the loss of Kyle Busch, 41

Kyle Busch, a nine‑time Cup Series champion, died on May 21 after being found unresponsive in a simulator at Charlotte Motor Speedway. His family, teammates and rivals have begun paying tribute as the racing world prepares a special homage at the upcoming Coca‑Cola 600.

May 22, 2026

NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch Dies at 41 After Sudden Illness

Kyle Busch, a two‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion, died on May 21 after being hospitalized for a severe cough and shortness of breath at a GM facility in Concord. He is survived by his wife Samantha and their two children.

May 22, 2026

Tar Heels Face Hokies in Rain‑Delayed ACC Quarterfinal

The North Carolina Tar Heels, ranked second nationally, are set to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies on Friday, May 22, at 11 a.m. in a rain‑adjusted quarterfinal that could shape the ACC tournament’s history.

May 22, 2026

Kansas Baseball Preps for Big 12 Tournament in Surprise

After capturing the Big 12 regular‑season title with a school‑record 22 conference wins, Kansas baseball travels to Surprise, Arizona, for the conference tournament. Head coach Dan Fitzgerald, honored for the second straight year, leads a roster packed with All‑Big 12 selections and national rankings.

May 21, 2026

Boston College Baseball Defies Odds, Eyes ACC Tournament Glory

Boston College's baseball team, once projected to finish last in the ACC, has surged to a fourth‑place finish and a shot at the conference tournament, driven by veteran coach Todd Interdonato, standout players A.J. Colarusso and Nick Wang, and a roster anchored by Massachusetts natives.

May 20, 2026

Gators Eye SEC Resurgence After 4-8 Season

The Gators enter the SEC spring rankings at ninth, aiming to rebound from a 4-8 season under new coach Jon Sumrall, with a revamped roster and key returning players.

May 19, 2026