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NASCAR’s Busch became unresponsive in racing simulator

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath, felt he was overheating and was coughing up blood the day before his death, according to a 911 call obtained Friday by The Associated Press. Busch died Thursday at age 41. No cause of death has been given, though ...

Cubs center fielder hits a rough patch

CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is having a difficult week. Crow-Armstrong made an ugly defensive mistake for the second straight day during Wednesday night's 5-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. He also had a heated exchange with a fan during Sunday's 9-8 loss to the ...

‘Tarps Off’ trend sweeps baseball world

Major League Baseball is experiencing an epidemic of (mostly) guys being dudes. At ballparks across the country, groups consisting of mostly young men are joining in on the "Tarps Off" trend that's loud, goofy, infectious and new to the baseball world. Joining in on the fun is simple: Go ...

Sports briefs

Last season for Rodgers PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers says his 22nd season in the NFL will be his last. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback said "this is it" when asked Wednesday if he will retire at the end of the 2026 season. The 42-year-old did not expand on why he came to that ...

Wembanyama scores 41 in conference finals debut

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The numbers deserve a deeper look: 41 points, 24 rebounds, three blocked shots. Take a bow, Victor Wembanyama. That's a conference finals debut like none other in the NBA's 80-year history. The San Antonio star did everything — and a whole lot of it — in the ...