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2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch hospitalized with severe illness
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — 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.
Butler shoots three-under to lead Senators in round two of NJCAA DII Golf Championship
PLYMOUTH, IN – Maddox Butler made seven birdies in round two of the NJCAA DII Golf Championship at Swan Lake Resort on Wednesday, and Walters State moved up three spots in the standings.

Comeback or collapse? Knicks’ Game 1 rally against the Cavaliers was a little bit of both
NEW YORK (AP) — Call it a comeback. Or chalk it up as a choke.
Big Ten on a roll at spring meetings, trying to solve playoff stalemate
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — It’s no stretch to say that in the battle of wills, visions and, yes, national titles being waged across the college-sports landscape, the Big Ten has taken the lead.

Nashville gives hint of Super Bowl 2030 as officials celebrate Music City’s biggest event yet
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville gave a hint Wednesday of what the NFL and football fans can expect in 2030 from Music City for Super Bowl 64.
Cocke County beats Stone Memorial, sees weather delay against McNairy Central in state tournament
Cocke County won its first-round game over Stone Memorial on Tuesday, but it trailed McNairy Central at the end of the fifth on Wednesday before a lengthy weather delay in the TSSAA Class 3A State Tournament.

Senators open play in NJCAA DII Golf Championship
PLYMOUTH, IN – Walters State began play in the NJCAA DII Golf Championship on Tuesday at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, IN.

Malyiah Smith named finalist for NFCA Freshman of the Year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Standout shortstop Malyiah Smith (Knoxville, Tenn.) has been selected as a finalist for the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Freshman of the Year award by the Association’s Division II All-America Committee.

NFL taking 2030 Super Bowl to Nashville and Titans’ new enclosed stadium
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The NFL is taking the 2030 Super Bowl to Nashville and the Tennessee Titans’ new Nissan Stadium after team owners voted Tuesday to hold the league’s championship game in the Music City for the first time.
