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Last updated: May 23, 2026, 8:46 AM ET

NBA & WNBA Projected contracts show the league’s top scorer could command a five‑year, $45M deal, while mid‑tier free agents see offers between $12M and $25M, underscoring the market’s inflation after the salary cap rise. At the same time, Clark’s back issue forced the Fever’s star to miss her first start, and she described the lingering soreness from her 2025 injuries as a “real mental challenge,” a sentiment that could affect her minutes and the team’s early‑season pacing.

NASCAR Retiring the No. 8 sees Richard Childress Racing pull Kyle Busch’s Cup car from competition until his 11‑year‑old son Brexton is ready, a move that disrupts Busch’s current points chase but preserves the family brand. Meanwhile, CEO O'Donnell’s praise highlighted Busch’s “American badass” reputation, noting his willingness to clash with officials as a factor that keeps fans tuned in despite the temporary hiatus.

MLB Evaluating rebuild options outlines three scenarios for Houston: a push for contention, a soft rebuild, or a full reset, each demanding a different allocation of the $200M payroll ceiling and influencing free‑agent targeting before the trade deadline.