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Busch had led 256 laps when he said he had a front-end parts failure. Before he could hit pit road, his car got sideways on the track. He appeared to have avoided serious trouble when Justin Allgaier came off the turn and slammed into Busch’s car, which was facing his. MORE: Tony Stewart finds trouble at Bristol Allgaier, who is driving in relief of an ailing Michael Annett, then slid up the track and into the car of Martin Truex Jr....

Larson bumped and shoved with Chase Elliott in Saturday morning’s Sprint Showdown. And he won. On Saturday night, he found himself leading the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race with just a couple of laps to go, battling to hold off Joey Logano. On Lap 111, Larson lost the battle, bouncing off the wall and losing any shot at the win. He finished 16th, the final car on the lead lap. MORE: All-Star Race photos | Logano wins with million-dollar pass...

Rittenhouse spoke to Fox News host Tucker Carlson in an interview that aired Monday evening after having all charges dropped against him on Friday. During a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in August 2020, Rittenhouse fatally shot two people, Anthony Huber and Joshua Ziminski. Another person, Gaige Grosskreutz, was also wounded by Rittenhouse. A jury in a U.S. court concluded last week that Rittenhouse was not guilty of murder and had acted in self-defense....

After rumors circulated about Irving’s future with the Nets, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports that Irving has requested and received permission to seek sign-and-trade packages ahead of his impending free agency. According to Winfield, “the belief among both league and player circles is that Irving is gone,” marking the end of his time as teammates with Kevin Durant. Where could Irving land? If not a sign-and-trade, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reports that Irving might be willing to sacrifice over $30 million to sign with the Lakers....

One genius got the idea that he'd introduce himself to Kyrie Irving ... during play. Security at Quicken Loans Arena eventually introduced itself to the intruder. Irving was fine and later completed a triple-double in a Cavs victory. "He told me loved me and I told him I loved him back," Irving, who also had a fan enter the court at Quicken Loans Arena last season to congratulate him, told reporters....

With just under 30 seconds remaining, Steph Curry drove to the basket with the game tied 98-98. Irving was having none of it. MORE: Who does the NBA Finals impact the most? | Riley Curry’s fake NBA 2K16 cover | Guy Fieri loves Steph Curry The block literally saved the game, as the two teams ended regulation all tied up. But it would be his last signature moment of the game....

A Senate vote was expected Thursday on President Joe Biden’s nominee, and three GOP senators said they will be voting in favor along with all of the chamber’s Democrats, which assures Jackson’s confirmation. “After meeting with Judge Jackson, reviewing her record and listening to her testimony, I’m proud to support her nomination to be our next Supreme Court Justice,” Sinema’s statement said on Twitter. All eyes were on the Arizona senator before she disclosed her decision....

Just a day after introducing Kawhi Leonard and Paul George as the franchise’s new cornerstones, the Clippers showed they mean business off the court as well as on it. Aside from the 18,500-seat arena, the plans include a complete renovation of a 26-acre area located on West Century Boulevard between South Prairie Avenue and South Yukon Avenue in Inglewood, California. The Inglewood Basketball & Entertainment Center will include the Clippers’ corporate headquarters, a team training facility, a sports medicine clinic and community courts....

In front of a parochial Australian crowd, the 23-year-old didn’t have many issues as he dismissed the Austrian 6-4 6-4 in 98 minutes. The win means that De Minaur has beaten three Grand Slam winners in his last four victories - including Thiem, Rafael Nadal and Marin Cilic - in a perfect tune up for the Australian Open. MORE: Kooyong Classic LIVE: Scores, results, schedule, confirmed field, draw, how to watch, buy 2023 tickets...

For the first time in 11 years, Liverpool have reached the showpiece of Europe’s elite club competition as a dramatic 4-2 defeat against Roma in Wednesday’s semi-final second leg clinched an incredible 7-6 aggregate success. Rome was the perfect setting for Liverpool’s return to splendour after the Eternal City played host to the club’s 1977 and 1984 European Cup triumphs. If Liverpool beat holders Real Madrid in the final in Kiev on May 26, they will celebrate the first silverware of Jurgen Klopp’s three-year reign on the grandest stage of all....

Created by Hiroshi Sato and directed by Tomoe Makino, Kotaro Lives Alone initially gives the impression that it is solely a lighthearted comedy. However, questions and concerns emerge as the story progresses, and viewers are surprised to learn that there is more to Kotaro’s story than meets the eye. RELATED: The Best Anime Series On Netflix (February 2022) His Past Shortly after Kotaro moves into his apartment unit and meets his neighbors, it’s made quite evident halfway through the series that Kotaro prefers a particular brand of tissues, describing them as “soft” and “sweet....

On that note, we look at the biggest transfer stories regarding Los Blancos making the headlines today. Koulibaly tipped for a Bernabeu move this summer Real Madrid are preparing a €75 million move for Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly after Manchester City have ended their interest in the Senegalese defender, reports El Desmarque. Koulibaly is reportedly unsettled at his current club and is demanding a swift exit. Earlier in the week, Manchester United were credited with an interest in the 28-year-old defender as well....

Kraft joined the ‘All In Challenge’ earlier this month – a digital fundraiser helping to feed those in need amid the coronavirus pandemic. Bidding for the ring from New England’s stunning 34-28 comeback victory over the Atlanta Falcons in 2017 ended on Thursday. The winner – after 35 bids – forked out $1.025m for the piece after the Patriots created history by overturning a 28-3 third-quarter deficit against the Falcons three years ago....

The team stated that the 35-year-old is “not experiencing any lasting effects of the stroke and will continue to undergo a series of tests over the next week.” It is not expected to end his career. “Kris reported symptoms to the training staff on Monday and was immediately taken to the hospital for testing,” Hextall said in the Penguins’ press release. “The test results were shocking to hear, but we are grateful that Kris is doing well....

Letang missed eight games on LTIR, a stretch over which the Penguins wen 4-1-3. MORE: Marner on Babcock’s teammate list request: ‘I didn’t really know what to think’ The Penguins’ franchise leader in goals and points by a defenseman, Letang is is currently third on the team in points this season with 12 (four goals, eight assists). Despite the career numbers, the 32-year-old blueliner has only played a complete 82-game season once in 2010-11....

For the first full season under Arsene Wenger, Arsenal have failed to qualify for the Champions League - their 3-1 home win over Everton proving irrelevant on Sunday after Liverpool defeated Middlesbrough at Anfield. While the financial consequences may not be particularly severe, the bigger picture is that attracting top level players to Emirates Stadium this summer could prove difficult due to the current instability at the club. Arsenal break 21-year CL record...

Although they came into the tournament as the hot favourites, SG Findorff EV have won only one game. Their previous game saw them concede 150 to a rampant PSV Hann Munden. However, they should fancy their chances against KSV Cricket, who haven’t been consistent this season. With the likes of Shoaib Azam Khan and Farooq Amirie taking centre stage in Kummerfeld, we should be in for a great contest....

Sangakkara shared several big partnerships, including the world record 624-run stand against South Africa in 2006, with Jayawardene. “We can’t expect someone to fill Mahela’s shoes in the same way. Mahela didn’t play as well as he does now from his first innings. When a new batsman comes in and we’re measuring him and comparing him, it’s not fair to compare him with Mahela. That player has a chance to join the team, play for many years, carve out a standing in the team and maybe in three or four years aim to get the kind of runs and centuries Mahela has,” Sangakkara was quoted as saying by The Island....

Kumble was appointed to the role in June on a one-year contract and has helped guide them to the top of the Test rankings after series victories over England and Australia. India remain competitive in limited overs cricket too, and will begin the defence of their Champions Trophy title next month. However, Kumble’s future beyond the tournament looks uncertain with the BCCI keen to speak to candidates interested in taking the job on going forward....