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Last updated: May 22, 2026, 2:55 AM ET

Motor Racing & Legacy

The motorsport world is reeling after Kyle Busch dies at 41, the two-time Cup Series champion who accumulated more race wins across NASCAR's three series than any driver in history. His representatives confirmed earlier Thursday that Busch had been hospitalized with a severe illness before his death at age 41. Tributes poured in from across the sport, with fans and peers noting that Busch embodied motorsports' greatest compliments — he was a role model, a throwback, and the racer the NASCAR garage looked to. Nearly three years after selling the Commanders, Dan Snyder's former home returned to market, a quiet marker of one chapter closing even as another ended in racing.

Athletes & Crossroads

Former Wales prop Rhys Thomas held his own heart in his hands after a life-saving transplant in his hometown of Cape Town, undergoing surgery that saved his life. Meanwhile, Steve Kerr chose to stay with the Warriors at a career crossroads, convinced that facing down the pains of his past gave him everything left to play for rather than nothing left to prove. In kickboxing, Dutch legend Rico Verhoeven landed a shot at Oleksandr Usyk, discussing his career and his friendship with A-list celebrities on the road to the bout.

Season Preview & Injury Concerns

As the 2026 sports calendar approaches, ESPN outlined 100 must-know storylines for the coming season, from Heisman Trophy contenders to must-see games. In the WNBA, the Fever received a warning after Caitlin Clark was omitted from the injury report but appeared as a late scratch with back soreness minutes before Wednesday's game, raising questions about compliance and player availability protocols.