Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, dies at 41 after severe illness, family says

Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, died Thursday after being hospitalized with what his family called a “severe illness.” He was 41. “We are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch,” his family, NASCAR and Richard Childress Racing said in a joint statement. “Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken … Read more

Two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton dies at 43

Kara Braxton, a former WNBA player and two-time champion with the Detroit Shock, has died, officials said Sunday. She was 43. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed. “It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of 2x WNBA Champion Kara Braxton,” the WNBA said in a statement Sunday. “Our thoughts are … Read more