Sports - Thursday, May 21, 2026

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races across the sport's three series than any other driver in history, died at the age of 41.

Watch the best of the action as Partick Thistle and St Mirren fight out a draw in the first leg of the Scottish Premiership play-off final.

Arsenal’s party heading south, fights for Europe – and survival – and London taxpayers cheering on West Ham Premier League top scorers: the latest standings Last week’s costly defeat at Leeds means Brighton must overcome Manchester United on the final day to ensure they secure a place in Europe for the second time in their history. The good news is that Michael Carrick’s side have nothing to play for and United have a wretched record at the Amex, losing in three of their past four visits in the Premier League including a 4-0 drubbing in 2022. Danny Welbeck could be key against his former club having enjoyed his most prolific season with 13 league goals . The veteran striker still has a chance of finishing as the highest scoring English player in the division if he can find the net on Sunday, with Ollie Watkins leading the way on 14 as it stands. Ed Aarons Brighton v Manchester United (all games Sunday 4pm BST) Burnley v Wolves Crystal Palace v Arsenal Fulham v Newcastle Liverpool v Brentford Continue reading...

The clock is ticking on Cleveland's core, even though the franchise is back in the conference finals for the first time since the LeBron James era ended.

Two years ago Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were England's future. Now, they cannot even get into the squad amid fierce rivalry for the number 10 role.

Hull KR 62-4 Wigan Champions run in 11 tries as Peet plays youngsters Hull KR and Wigan took drastically contrasting approaches to prepare for next weekend’s Challenge Cup final: the result was a disastrous look for Super League and an exhibition of men against boys, with Rovers inflicting a heavy defeat on the Warriors. While the Robins decided to go practically full strength in anticipation of next Saturday’s Wembley finale between the two sides, the Wigan coach, Matt Peet, opted to do the complete opposite. Wigan rested almost the entirety of the 17-man squad that will walk out in next weekend’s cup final, handing out eight debuts and fielding just three players over the age of 23. Continue reading...

From must-see games to Heisman Trophy contenders, we cover the top storylines ahead of the 2026 season.

Great Britain suffer 4-1 loss to tournament hosts and favourites Switzerland at the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship.

Nascar says it is ‘heartbroken’ to share news of Busch’s death after he was hospitalized with a severe illness Two-time Nascar Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness, Nascar said in a Thursday statement. “We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport’s greatest and fiercest drivers. He was 41 years old,” the racing organization wrote on social media. “We extend our deepest condolences to the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and the entire motorsports community.” Continue reading...

Stephen Bunting signs off his Premier League campaign in style as he overcomes Luke Humphries 6-3 in Sheffield to claim his second nightly win of the year.