CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming complications, according to a statement released by his family.
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Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming complications, according to a statement released by his family.

The Seattle Times

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says - The Seattle Times

Patrick Habirora made short work of a legend in the UFC Brussels main event.
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Patrick Habirora needed just 20 seconds to knock out former UFC champion Benson Henderson in Saturday’s PFL Brussels main event.

MMA Fighting

PFL Brussels video: Top prospect knocks out UFC legend in 20 seconds, calls out Mike Perry - MMA Fighting

Q2 Hadjar and Hamilton lead the way, Hulkenberg misses out again
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George Russell beat Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli and McLaren's Lando Norris to pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix with a last-gasp effort.

Formula 1

Russell beats Antonelli to Canada pole with last-gasp effort - Formula 1

Britain's Hamzah Sheeraz claimed his first world title with a second-round stoppage win against Alem Begic to claim the vacant WBO super-middleweight crown in Egypt.
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Briton Hamzah Sheeraz claims his first world title by stopping Alem Begic to claim the vacant WBO super-middleweight crown.

BBC News

Sheeraz vs Begic: Briton wins super-middleweight title with stoppage win - BBC

Its good that the Pope is from Chicago.
At this point, Illinois may need divine intervention to get a stadium deal done for the Bears before the current legislative session ends on May 31.
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The clock is ticking on a deal to keep the Bears from moving to Indiana.

NBCSports.com

Illinois governor on Bears stadium bill: “I’ve seen miracles happen every year” - NBC Sports

Bayern Munich earned the domestic double in a 3-0 win over Stuttgart in Berlin. It was scoreless at halftime, but Bayerns quality eventually prevailed in the form of another hat-trick from Harry Kane… [+4612 chars]

FC Bayern outlasted Stuttgart to claim the DFB-Pokal title in Berlin.

Bavarian Football Works

Three Observations from Bayern Munich’s 3-0 DFB-Pokal win over Stuttgart - Bavarian Football Works

Rain continues to plague a sad weekend in Charlotte, as the NASCAR world mourns the loss of 41-year-old champion Kyle Busch.
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Rain has forced NASCAR to cancel every qualifying session for its top three divisions, and that includes the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600

Motorsport.com

Coca-Cola 600 starting lineup: NASCAR Cup qualifying canceled due to rain - Motorsport.com

PHOENIX (AP) The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer said Saturday the nations World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA.… [+1912 chars]

The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer says the nation’s World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA. Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, announced the decision in a…

Associated Press

Iran says team’s base camp for World Cup has been moved to Mexico from the US - AP News

Joe Schilling just suffered one of the strangest losses in MMA history.
The longtime combat sports veteran took on fellow kickboxing veteran and cagefighting newcomer Donegi Abena at PFL Brussels on… [+1989 chars]

Joe Schilling lost at PFL Brussels after refusing to fight following a foul in one of the strangest scenes of the year.

PFL Brussels video: Joe Schilling furiously quits fight after headbutt foul - MMA Fighting

Uncrowned has Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven live results, round-by-round updates, highlights, ring walks and start time for the Usyk vs. Verhoeven card on Saturday at the Pyramids of Giza in Egyp… [+8913 chars]

Follow Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven live results and round-by-round updates for Saturday's heavyweight title fight at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.

Yahoo Entertainment

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven live results, round-by-round updates, ring walks, start time for Egypt title fight - Yahoo Sports

CHICAGO -- A day after vowing to shake things up, Cubs manager Craig Counsell altered his usual lineup Saturday, giving struggling left fielder Ian Happ the day off while moving center fielder Pete C… [+2466 chars]

The Cubs are giving struggling left fielder Ian Happ the day off while moving center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong up to the leadoff spot for Saturday's game against the Astros.

ESPN

Struggling Cubs give Happ day off, move Crow-Armstrong to leadoff - ESPN

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Hull will play in next season's Premier League. Getty
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Hull City have been promoted to the Premier League after a 1-0 win in the Championship playoff final against Middlesbrough on Saturday at Wembley Stadium.

Hull City promoted to the Premier League after beating Middlesbrough in Championship playoff final - ESPN

The numbers in the current deal “are what they are,” Rays CEO Ken Babby says, and the team has “already given a lot” with no increased contributions planned.

Tampa Bay Times

Remaining work on Rays ballpark deal won’t include further financial concessions - Tampa Bay Times

The Cleveland Cavaliers (0-2) will host the New York Knicks (2-0) in Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals this Saturday. Tipoff from Rocket Arena in Cleveland is set for 8:00 p.m. ET, with the… [+6458 chars]

The Cleveland Cavaliers (0-2) will host the New York Knicks (2-0) in Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals this Saturday. Tipoff from Rocket Arena in Cleveland is set

The Action Network

Knicks vs Cavaliers Predictions, Odds, Picks for NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 3 - Action Network

Welcome to the SP Roundup, my daily fantasy baseball article reviewing every starting pitcher’s performance from every Friday game. I apologize for the jokes written in my delirium in advance. Have q… [+20502 chars]

Jake Crumpler reviews every starting pitcher performance from Friday.

Pitcherlist.com

Fantasy Baseball SP Roundup 5/22: A Cole in One - Pitcher List

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes are not expected to make any changes to their lineup as they try to tie the Eastern Conference Final against the Montreal Canadiens.
After holding their oppon… [+1542 chars]

Canes to stick with their bread and butter as they eye a series-evening bounce back

NHL News

Projected Lineup: ECF, Game 2 vs. Montreal - NHL.com

A controversial new sporting event that allows athletes to take performance-enhancing drugs while competing will host its first event this weekend in Las Vegas. With more than $15 million in prize mo… [+2410 chars]

The Enhanced Games may look like a steroid-fueled sports competition, but the real business model is something far more ambitious.

Substack.com

The Enhanced Games Explained: Inside the $1.2 Billion Bet on Doping in Sports - Huddle Up | Joe Pompliano

House Bill 538 wasnt the only bill signed into law by Florida governor Ron DeSantis officially on Friday morning at Jacksonville (Fla.) Jean Ribault High School. 
[ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On… [+1980 chars]

Another bill signed off by Florida governor Ron DeSantis was Senate Bill 178, better known as the "Teddy Bridgewater Act"