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Last updated: May 22, 2026, 11:43 PM ET

NBA Free Agency & WNBA Health LeBron James and James Harden dominate this summer’s market, with both projected to command contracts exceeding $40M per year as the league’s all‑time leading scorer eyes a new deal LeBron, Harden offers. Across the gender line, Caitlin Clark returned after missing Wednesday’s game with back soreness, noting that the cumulative “25 injuries” she has endured create a “real mental challenge” as she seeks to stay healthy for the playoff push Clark mental challenge.

NASCAR Family Transition Richard Childress Racing announced the temporary retirement of Kyle Busch’s No. 8 Cup car, a move designed to keep the vehicle out of competition until Busch’s 11‑year‑old son Brexton is ready to assume driving duties, preserving the team’s long‑term family legacy Retiring No. 8.

Tennis National Impact Alex Eala’s progress at Roland Garros underscores a shift in Filipino tennis, as she now pursues broader national inspiration rather than personal glory, signaling a new era of representation for the sport in the Philippines Eala changing narrative