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Last updated: May 22, 2026, 5:58 AM ET

NASCAR Legend Passes Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races across NASCAR's three series than any other driver in history, has died at the age of 41. The racing world was stunned when Busch was hospitalized with a severe illness, forcing him to miss Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Busch's representatives confirmed his passing earlier on Thursday, just days after he had been admitted to hospital. Whether you needed a racer, a throwback to a simpler time, or even a role model, Kyle Busch was the man many in the NASCAR garage looked to throughout his decorated career.

Rugby Challenge Cup Final Ulster will try to end a 20-year trophy drought when they face Montpellier in the Challenge Cup final on Friday in Bilbao. The province received a major boost as fit-again winger Robert Baloucoune was named to start the crucial European final. Ulster head coach Richie Murphy has called on his players to "fight with everything they have got" in their bid for silverware. However, their preparation was disrupted when a weakened Wigan Warriors side, including 10 debutants, were thrashed by champions Hull KR in their final tune-up before their own Challenge Cup final meeting on May 30.

Formula 1 Updates Lewis Hamilton has stated he has no thoughts about retiring from Formula, insisting he will "be here for quite some time" despite being in the latter stages of his career. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen has hinted he will stay in F1 with racing set to "go back to normal" following planned changes to next year's engine rules. On the track, Mercedes driver George Russell believes he can put a "turbulent" start to the season behind him at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.

French Open Preview The French Open will not adjust its prize money pool this year despite player complaints about their share of the major's revenue, tournament director Amelie Mauresmo confirmed Thursday. Britain's Toby Samuel reached the first Grand Slam main draw of his career with victory in the final round of French Open qualifying, rising from his ranking of 1,945. Jannik Sinner will face a tricky start to his career