CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a severe illness and wont compete at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, his family said Thursday.
His… [+3367 chars]

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a severe illness and won’t compete at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend. His family said in a statement Thursday he is currently undergoing treatment and “we ask for understanding a…

Associated Press

2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch hospitalized with severe illness, family says - AP News

It appears Jack Campbell will be a Detroit Lion for the foreseeable future.
As first reported by Sweta Pateland later confirmed by the player himself (and the team)the Lions linebacker has agreed to… [+1329 chars]

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell has officially signed a four-year extension.

Prideofdetroit.com

Jack Campbell signs long-term extension with Detroit Lions - Pride Of Detroit

The Concacaf W semifinals, the continental competition, were played on Wednesday night. Washington Spirit got their ticket to the final with a late goal, while Club América carried some champions mag… [+2575 chars]

The final is set and will put USA against Mexico once again.

Allforxi.com

Concacaf W: Washington Spirit and Club América will play the final - Yahoo Sports

SUWON, South Korea The North Korean soccer players arrived in South Korea this week for their first game on southern soil in eight years. But for a history-making bunch, the delegation appeared wholl… [+41 chars]

In an inter-peninsula match-up between women's teams that showed the limits of sports diplomacy, players from North Korea remained stone-faced — until they won.

The Washington Post

In rare clash, North Korea defeats South Korea … on the soccer field - The Washington Post

The Chicago Bears have narrowed their stadium options to two locations. Neither is Chicago.
Chicago still isnt giving up on disrupting the duo of finalists: Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Hammond,… [+1392 chars]

The Chicago Bears have narrowed their stadium options to two locations.

NBCSports.com

Chicago isn’t giving up its effort to keep the Bears - NBC Sports

Summary
<ul><li>New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced 1,000 reduced-price World Cup tickets for residents through a lottery system.</li><li>Eligible residents can enter the lottery once per d… [+3832 chars]

Lucky New York City residents will be able to purchase World Cup tickets at a reduced price, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced at a press conference on Thursday.

$50 World Cup tickets? Zohran Mamdani announces discounted seats for lucky New Yorkers - CNN

Shaw was named in Tuchel's 55-man provisional squad and there had been a clamour for his inclusion.
But, with Newcastle's Dan Burn and Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly in line to be called up, Shaw i… [+915 chars]

Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White is also set to miss out on the squad, though Ivan Toney and Jordan Henderson are expected to be picked.

BBC News

England World Cup squad: Phil Foden and Harry Maguire to be left out - BBC

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James expressed uncertainty about his NBA future in the immediate aftermath of his unprecedented 23rd NBA season.
And he maintained that feeling in a recent discu… [+1989 chars]

Lakers superstar LeBron James expressed uncertainty about his NBA future.

New York Post

LeBron James reveals timeline for retirement decision ahead of crucial Lakers offseason - New York Post

KEYS TO THE GAME
Shut down Blake, Hall and Stankoven
Carolinas second line of Jackson Blake, Taylor Hall and Logan Stankoven has been dominant this postseason, combining for 31 points in eight game… [+1914 chars]

Canadiens descend on North Carolina for Game 1 of Eastern Conference Final

NHL News

MTL@CAR: What you need to know | Game 1 | Montréal Canadiens - NHL.com

Welcome to the SP Roundup, my daily fantasy baseball article reviewing every starting pitcher’s performance from every Wednesday game. I apologize for the jokes written in my delirium in advance. Hav… [+17857 chars]

Nick Pollack reviews every starting pitcher performance from Wednesday.

Pitcherlist.com

Fantasy Baseball SP Roundup 5/20: Yesavage Of Wonders - Pitcher List

The Tampa Bay Rays aren't known for taking big swings on the trade market, but they tried to go after the biggest fish in MLB before Arte Moreno stepped in to shut it down. 
Per The Athletic's 
Ken… [+3437 chars]

The Tampa Bay Rays aren't known for taking big swings on the trade market, but they tried to go after the biggest fish in MLB before Arte Moreno stepped in to shut it down.

Bleacher Report

New Shohei Ohtani Trade Rumors Uncover Failed Blockbuster Talks Between Rays and Angels - Bleacher Report

ATHENS, GA — Adam Wexler, a proud 2007 graduate of the University of Georgia, founder of PrizePicks and CEO of The Hidden Jams, has made the largest philanth...

Georgiadogs.com

Adam Wexler Commits Largest Single Donation in UGA Athletics History to Support Georgia Men’s Basketball - University of Georgia Athletics

LIV Golf is preparing to take its updated business plan and investor pitch on the road as soon as Thursday, in an effort to raise fresh capital to continue operations past the end of the current seas… [+4946 chars]

LIV Golf is preparing to take its updated business plan and investor pitch on the road as soon as Thursday, in an effort to raise fresh capital.

CNBC

LIV Golf seeks to raise up to $350 million from investors as post-PIF reality sets in - CNBC

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he learnt of his side's Premier League title win from his tearful son while he had a barbecue in the garden.
The Spaniard says he did not watch Bournemouth holding tit… [+1759 chars]

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he could not watch the game that secured the Premier League title, opting to have a barbecue in his garden instead.

Arsenal win Premier League: Mikel Arteta says crying son told him of title victory - BBC

Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark 
missed Wednesday's game against the Portland Fire due to a back injury, but she may have landed in some hot water.
After initially stating that there were "n… [+1317 chars]

Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark missed Wednesday's game against the Portland Fire due to a back injury, but she may have landed in some hot water.

Did Fever's Caitlin Clark Decision Violate WNBA Rules on Injury Reports? - Bleacher Report

cleveland.com

How can the Cavs deal with the Knicks attacking James Harden? – Terry Pluto’s Pregame Scribbles - Cleveland.com

The men's and women's brackets at the 2026 French Open are set after Thursday's draw. 
This year's tournament will kick off on Sunday, with Coco Gauff looking to defend her title on the women's side… [+4636 chars]

The men's and women's brackets at the 2026 French Open are set after Thursday's draw.

French Open 2026 Draw, Bracket, Schedule and Preview for Men, Women at Roland-Garros - Bleacher Report

The New England Patriots took full advantage of their fourth-place schedule in 2025, more or less cruising through the regular season en route to a 14-3 record, division title, and the No. 2 playoff … [+8594 chars]

Predicting the Patriots’ upcoming season based on predictions from experts around the league.

Pats Pulpit

Opponent writers predict the Patriots’ 2026 schedule, and a major step back - Pats Pulpit

Thunder forward Jalen Williams and Spurs guard Dylan Harper both left Game 2 of the Western Conference finals early on Wednesday due to hamstring injuries, according to reports from Tim MacMahon of E… [+4035 chars]

Williams exited Game 2 in the first quarter with left hamstring tightness, while Harper left in the third with a right leg injury.

hoopsrumors.com

Jalen Williams, Dylan Harper To Undergo MRIs After Game 2 Exits - Hoops Rumors

NASHVILLE The Titans on Thursday announced the team's 2026 Titans Radio broadcast lineup, and it includes some familiar faces.
Tennessee native and longtime NFL offensive lineman Ramon Foster, who p… [+2974 chars]

Tennessee native Ramon Foster joins as color analyst, with multiple Titans alumni anchoring the sidelines in Nissan Stadium Farewell Season.