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Saturday, May 23, 2026
Kyle Busch died of severe pneumonia, family says

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch died of severe pneumonia, his family revealed on Saturday. The 41-year-old driver died Thursday May 21 after his family said he was hospitalized with a “severe illness.”...

Friday, May 22, 2026
RCR sets aside No. 8 for future use by Kyle Busch's son

Richard Childress Racing parked the No. 8 Chevrolet indefinitely on Friday, the day after driver Kyle Busch died at age 41 following a severe illness.

Should USC Have Saved Its Ace For Tomorrow In Big Ten Tourney?

USC defeated Michigan State, 7-0, today in a quarterfinal game of the Big Ten Tournament. Now comes the tricky part: USC should play UCLA tomorrow. The Bruins have been waiting all day to play...

Kyle Busch 'defined what it means' to be a champion, NASCAR CEO says

Kyle Busch "defined what it means to be a racer in NASCAR," CEO Steve O’Donnell said, "the fire, the greatness, the heart that sometimes you rarely saw."

NASCAR CEO: Kyle Busch was an ‘American badass’ behind the wheel

Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath and was coughing up blood the day before his death, according to a 911 call obtained Friday by USA Today.,B

Guardians projected to land USC's converted Friday night ace in latest mock

The LHP could be an excellent option for Cleveland.

Kyle Busch’s No. 8 NASCAR car retired by Richard Childress Racing after death of driver

Richard Childress Racing paid Busch the ultimate tribute on Friday, one day after Busch's death.

Kyle Busch 911 call: Driver coughing up blood day before death

Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath and was coughing up blood the day before his death, according to a 911 call obtained Friday by USA Today.,B

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Downtown Los Angeles in the 1950’s. PICTURES OF THE WEEK Giovanna Ralli Angela Molina Junko Igarashi VIDEO OF THE WEEK Is there any song that doesn’t sound better with strings? Here is Neil Finn...

Kyle Busch passed out in racing simulator before going to hospital: Report

NASCAR fans are mourning the shocking death of Kyle Busch at 41 as new details emerge about the racing legend’s final hours before his death.

Kyle Busch death: Details emerge as 911 audio from NASCAR driver's medical emergency released to public

On Friday, TMZ released the 911 audio from Busch's medical emergency, leading to his hospitalization.

Kyle Busch’s final racing interview hits home after sudden death: 'You never know when the last one is'

Kyle Busch's words from his final racing interview were poignant after his devastating passing on Thursday.

911 call reveals Kyle Busch was coughing up blood, short of breath day before death

Racing legend Kyle Busch was coughing up blood and lying on a bathroom floor when somebody called for help from a General Motors training facility in North Carolina, according to the 911 call...

NASCAR's Kyle Busch dies at 41

Kyle Busch, a two-time champion of the NASCAR Cup Series and the winningest driver in its history, has died at age 41.

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Kyle Busch leaves victory-laden, complicated legacy

The plan was for this to be another reflective, exciting race weekend for motorsports fans at the unofficial beginning of summer.,The Indianapolis 500

What is the Indy 500-NASCAR double? How Katherine Legge can join Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch with rare feat

Katherine Legge is attempting a rare feat on Memorial Day Weekend. Here's what you need to know.

Kyle Busch was more than a villain and the greatest NASCAR driver of his generation

Kyle Busch grew to expect — even appreciate — the boos. The driver nicknamed Wild Thing, Outlaw, Rowdy and KFB over his 26-year NASCAR career was more comfortable than anyone might imagine with a...

Remembering Kyle Busch: The moments that defined NASCAR star's racing life

Busch amassed plenty of highlights throughout his 24-year NASCAR career. Here's a look at some of the moments that cemented his legacy as one of the sport's finest -- and most controversial -- racers.

Kyle Busch dies: Reactions pour out on social media for 2-time NASCAR champion

Reactions poured out on social media from fans, influencers and public figures after 2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch died, according to a family statement that was released on Thursday.

NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after bout with severe illness

Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion considered one of the best drivers of all time, died Thursday after a bout with a severe illness. He

Remembering Kyle Busch: Reactions, tributes from around sports world after the NASCAR driver's sudden death

The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion passed away on Thursday evening at age 41.

Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup winner and 'a giant of the sport,' dies at 41

Kyle Busch has died. The two-time NASCAR Cup champion, remembered as a 'giant of the sport,' had been hospitalized with what his family described as a 'severe illness.'

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dies at 41

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch has died at 41.

Kyle Busch dies at 41: Racing world mourns passing of NASCAR icon, two-time Cup Series champion

A two-time Cup Series champion and the all-time winningest driver in NASCAR history, Busch was one of racing's most polarizing personalities. He leaves behind his wife, Samantha, and two children.

Morning Buzz: USC Reunion In Louisiana

Lincoln Riley told CBS that he is a better coach now than at Oklahoma. He is currently 11-7 in the Big Ten. Imagine his record if he hadn’t improved so much as a coach. Quite a job for the LSU...

Ed Orgeron is returning to LSU as member of old USC pal Lane Kiffin's staff

Ed Orgeron, who led Louisiana State to an undefeated season and national championship in 2019, is back at LSU as part of Lane Kiffin's staff. The two men worked together at USC and Tennessee.

What happened to Kyle Busch? Why NASCAR star isn't racing at Charlotte this weekend

This was surprise news on Thursday.

Kyle Busch illness, explained: Why hospitalized NASCAR driver is missing Coca-Cola 600 race

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch won't race in the Coca-Cola 600 as he deals with a "severe" illness. Here's what we know.

NASCAR champ Kyle Busch hospitalized with 'severe illness'

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch is hospitalized with a "severe illness" and will miss Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, N.C.,The fam

Former NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at 41 after illness

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41, NASCAR announced Thursday. “We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup...

Kyle Busch to miss Coke 600 after being hospitalized with severe illness

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 Thursday. His family posted...

Shohei Ohtani drops ERA to minuscule 0.73 in shutout win over Padres

Shohei Ohtani returned to his full two-way form for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, and the results were formidable. While pitching and hitting in the same game for the first time in four...

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Lincoln Riley's policy may have cost USC a commit but could open another door

Riley is in the position where he has to protect the program. He doesn't want to get into the tricky spot of constantly re-negotiating with recruits every time there is a new school trying to...

USC Notes: Notre Dame Extends West Coast Series

The Big Ten coaches are meeting this week at Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes. Did Lincoln Riley pick the spot? It’s 6.7 miles from his house in Palos Verdes. But is Riley driving to Terranea or...

USC Morning Buzz: Is A Policy Worth Losing A Good Recruit?

So USC lost a recruit because general manager Charmin Bowden has a “no visit to other schools” policy for anyone committed to the Trojans. When Pete Carroll was USC’s coach, I had many...

CFB 24-Team Playoff and All That Money …

Big Ten commish says 24-team playoff would make regular season more meaningful, not less Meeting with reporters at the Big… The post CFB 24-Team Playoff and All That Money … appeared first on...

USC golf programs continue historic seasons in postseason competition

Women’s golf heads into the NCAA Championships, while men’s golf looks to advance past the regional round. The post USC golf programs continue historic seasons in postseason competition appeared...

Men’s basketball adds three transfers, looks to conference schedule

The Trojans will look to have a fresh start following a disappointing 2025-26 season. The post Men’s basketball adds three transfers, looks to conference schedule appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Lincoln Riley Says He Is A Better Coach At USC Than At Oklahoma

I didn’t see this quote that Lincoln Riley gave to CBS during his offseason rehab tour. “I’m a lot better coach than at any point at Oklahoma,” he said. So he is better coach, it’s just the wins...

USC Morning Buzz: Four-Star Receiver Decommits

Four-star wide receiver Eli Woodard of Temecula has decommitted from USC. He had committed to USC in February. “It’s time,” Riley told ESPN about making the College Football Playoff. “The...

Calm, confident and loaded: Why Lincoln Riley believes USC has window to win big in 2026 season

After a hard reset and hard-earned lessons over the past several years, USC's coach believes the Trojans are finally built to win now

Monday, May 18, 2026
USC Trojans football coach Lincoln Riley sends a perfect pressure-minimizing message for 2026

USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley knew how to minimize the pressure on the upcoming 2026 College Football season, a make-or-break campaign in LA for Riley.

'It's time': Riley confident USC ready for CFP run...

USC coach Lincoln Riley is not back down from his assurance that the Trojans are in a championship window, saying the time is now to truly compete.

Lincoln Riley and USC continue to lock down Los Angeles with latest blue-chip commitment

There's been a lot of rumblings about what Bob Cheyney is doing in Westwood, but make no mistake about it — USC is still the King of Los Angeles and this weeken

USC Finally Makes Change With Lacrosse Coach

USC and lacrosse coach Lindsey Munday are “parting ways” after 14 seasons. It was a bit overdue. Munday has been the only lacrosse coach in USC history, hired in 2011 when the athletic dept....

USC Morning Buzz: Don’t Believe Scholarship Figure Is Set In Stone

USC says it will sign 16 recruits for the Class of 2027 and already has 14 commitments. Do you really think if a five-star defensive tackle wants to commit after the Trojans get 16 commitments,...

Big Ten post-spring power rankings: Ohio State looks to end conference title drought, can USC break through?

With spring practices in the rear view and the 2026 season getting closer every day, here's a look at the hierarchy in college football's best conference

Former USC wideout Marqise Lee returns to school and fulfills a dream

Former Trojans standout receiver Marqise Lee returned to USC recently to attend class and graduated last weekend.

Sunday, May 17, 2026
USC Gets Commitment From Safety

As expected, four-star safety Gavin Williams from Damien High School in La Verne has committed to USC. Williams also considered Notre Dame, UCLA and Washington. He is the No. 6 safety in the...

Sunday Buzz: A Ticket To USC-Penn State Game Costs What?

Are you thinking of going to the USC-Penn State game in State College, Pa.? Well, a ticket for the game costs $302. Don’t believe me? Check below. That is ridiculous. Is Penn State insane? And...

Best Father's Day Gifts for the USC Trojans Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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