2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dead at 41
Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died. He was 41.
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World Cup could make football ‘mainstream’ in co-host Canada
MONTREAL: Three weeks before kickoff in the first ever World Cup match in Canada, football leaders in the country voiced hope the tournament will finally give the sport the cultural prominence it deserves. Football, which most Canadians call soccer, is the country’s most popular participatory sport, but by many measures the nation is still primarily captivated by ice hockey. The 13 World Cup matches set for Toronto and Vancouver could help tip the scales, said James Johnson, CEO of Canadian Soccer Media & Entertainment, which works to promote the sport. “There is a huge opportunity for a cultural shift in the sport in Canada,” he told AFP. More than a million of Canada’s 41 million people are registered to play amateur football, but broadening support for the professional level is a priority. Canada has three teams in MLS, North America’s top professional league. Toronto FC has won an MLS Cup and is considered the most stable Canadian club. The Montreal Impact have faced financial challenges and there are widespread reports the Vancouver Whitecaps may relocate, partly over profitability concerns. - Growing potential -
FIFA's big experiment may have made the World Cup too big for its own good
A supersized World Cup with more teams, more games and even more host nations than ever before leaves a big question hanging over the biggest sporting show on earth: How much is too much?
Georgia men's basketball gets $10M from Adam Wexler, founder of DFS operator PrizePicks - ESPN
The University of Georgia men's basketball program is getting a $10 million boost from the founder of one of the nation's largest daily fantasy sports companies.
New York Knicks celebrity row personality-driven superlatives - ESPN
The New York Knicks' run in the 2026 NBA playoffs has been full of Jalen Brunson 3-pointers, Karl-Anthony Towns assists and trademark hustle from Josh Hart. But another consistent factor has been along for the ride — celebrities in the stands.
Indy 500 Weather Forecast 2026: Race Weekend Track Conditions
The 110th running of the Indianapolis 500, known as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," is right around the corner. With the race set for Sunday, drivers and fans are keeping a close eye on the sky ahead of the green flag.
Cricket Australia encounters increasingly turbulent times
The ink had barely dried on last week’s column when fresh tensions between Australia’s top cricketers and Cricket Australia emerged, reminding us that mischief-making in elite sport takes various forms.
University of Alberta's Abby Guezen, Ryder Rattee sweep U Sports athlete of the year awards
The University of Alberta swept the U Sports awards with volleyball player Abby Guezen named female athlete of the year and sprinter Ryder Rattee male athlete of the year Wednesday.