NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dead at 41 after illness: statement
NASCAR star Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup series champion regarded as one of the sport's greatest ever drivers, died Thursday aged 41, his family confirmed in a joint statement.
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Russell says Montreal 'just another race' as pressure mounts
George Russell said on Thursday that this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix is "just another race" for him, even though he has been trailing teenage Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in recent races.
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'Hungry' Palou starts from pole in pursuit of second straight Indy 500 triumph
Alex Palou is "hungrier than ever" as he starts from pole on Sunday in pursuit of a second straight Indianapolis 500 triumph to further his bid for a fourth straight IndyCar series crown.
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Southampton sanctions explained as ruling documents released
Southampton were expelled from the promotion play-off because a fine would have been insignificant if they had won promotion to the Premier League, said documents from the Independent Disciplinary Commission released on Thursday.
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US stocks end volatile session higher as oil prices retreat
Wall Street stocks finished mostly higher Thursday following a choppy session as markets tried to parse the prospects for a Middle East peace deal while digesting earnings from Nvidia and Walmart.
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Ronaldo strikes twice to end long wait for Saudi title
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 win over Damac on Thursday, ending his long wait for domestic silverware.
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Star stylists reveal secrets of making splash on Cannes red carpet
It is all over in a burst of camera flashes, but the buzziest looks on the red carpet at Cannes take weeks to plot and prepare.
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World Cup could make football 'mainstream' in co-host Canada
Three weeks before kickoff in the first ever World Cup match in Canada, football leaders in the country voiced hope the tournament will finally give the sport the cultural prominence it deserves.
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India postpones big cat summit over Ebola outbreak
India said Thursday it would reschedule next month's summit on the conservation of big cat species to ensure the participation of African nations grappling with Ebola.
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Thousands line streets to celebrate Villa's Europa triumph
Aston Villa fans turned out in their thousands on Thursday to celebrate the English side's Europa League final triumph -- their first silverware in 30 years.
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