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“This Isn’t Forever” — NASCAR Exec Heather Gibbs, Who Lost Her Own Husband Suddenly, Reveals What She Said To Samantha Busch Right After Kyle Tragically Passed

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She’s unfortunately knows all too well what Samantha is going through. On May 21st, 2026, NASCAR legend Kyle Busch sadly passed away at the age of 41 due to pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. It was very sudden, and he left behind his wife, Samantha, and two children, Brexton (11) and Lennix (4), as well as his parents and fellow race car driver in his brother, Kurt Busch. It’s just so incredibly sad, and my thoughts and prayers continue to go out to his family […] The post “This Isn’t Forever” — NASCAR Exec Heather Gibbs, Who Lost Her Own Husband Suddenly, Reveals What She Said To Samantha Busch Right After Kyle Tragically Passed first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Samantha Busch Says Her 4-Year-Old Eats Breakfast Every Morning With Photo Of Kyle & Asks Him If “He’s Having Fun In Heaven”

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Just heartbreaking. On May 21st, 2026, NASCAR legend Kyle Busch sadly passed away at the age of 41 due to pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. It was very sudden, and he left behind his wife, Samantha, and two children, Brexton (11) and Lennix (4), as well as his parents and fellow race car driver in his brother, Kurt Busch. It’s just so incredibly sad, and my thoughts and prayers continue to go out to his family who have experienced such a devastating tragedy. […] The post Samantha Busch Says Her 4-Year-Old Eats Breakfast Every Morning With Photo Of Kyle & Asks Him If “He’s Having Fun In Heaven” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Body Cam Footage Shows Former NFL Reporter Dianna Russini Lied About FaceTiming A Head Coach To Get Out Of A Ticket

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Just when you thought she was done ruining her reputation… It’s hard to imagine anyone’s career crashing down faster than now-former NFL reporter for The Athletic, Dianna Russini. Russini, of course, resigned from her position back in April after photos leaked showing the reporter getting close at an adults only resort with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. While both Russini and Vrabel initially denied that the photos showed anything romantic, claiming that she was on a “girls trip,” more photos later […] The post Body Cam Footage Shows Former NFL Reporter Dianna Russini Lied About FaceTiming A Head Coach To Get Out Of A Ticket first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“Stop Trying To Act Like She’s A Messiah”: Emmanuel Acho Says The WNBA Doesn’t Need Caitlin Clark & Would Be Better Without Her

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One of sport’s most notable, bad-take-spewing talking heads – Emmanuel Acho – may have just delivered the world’s worst opinion on Caitlin Clark and the WNBA. There’s been a lot of talk about the professional women’s basketball league in recent weeks, and it stems from two different things that kind of happened at the same time. First, the WNBA rolled out a commemorative poster for it’s 30th anniversary, and Caitlin Clark wasn’t on it. Not ideal, right? But compared to […] The post “Stop Trying To Act Like She’s A Messiah”: Emmanuel Acho Says The WNBA Doesn’t Need Caitlin Clark & Would Be Better Without Her first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Viral “Masters Girl” From 2023 Is The Newest Member Of The Miami Dolphins Cheer Team

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Remember the Masters Girl? Who went viral during the 2023 edition of the “Tradition Unlike Any Other?” Well she’s back in the social media spotlight, and the world might be seeing a little bit more of her with her latest career update. First off, life moves pretty fast, does it not? If you would have asked me how long ago the “Masters Girl” phenomenon happened, I would have guessed at the most two years ago. But nope… Aaliyah Kikumoto went […] The post Viral “Masters Girl” From 2023 Is The Newest Member Of The Miami Dolphins Cheer Team first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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George Kittle Calls Out The NFL As World Cup Uses Grass Fields In NFL Stadiums: “Clearly, We Know It’s Possible”

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The 2026 World Cup has interestingly created a real problem for the NFL. No, soccer isn’t going to overtake football and become the most popular sport in America. World Cup fans are absolutely eating up the action (no one more than a German soccer fan named Freddy), so it’s not out of the realm of imagination for this soccer craze to stick. But that’s not why the NFL is uncomfortably tugging at their collar. It’s actually the grass that’s put […] The post George Kittle Calls Out The NFL As World Cup Uses Grass Fields In NFL Stadiums: “Clearly, We Know It’s Possible” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Director Adam McKay Reveals “Talladega Nights 2” Almost Happened & Would Have Dropped Ricky Bobby Into F1

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There was almost a sequel to Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. The 2006 NASCAR film poking fun at the sport and the culture around it is widely considered to be one of the best comedy films of all time. The all-star cast of Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen, Gary Cole, and Jane Lynch (and many more) brought a zany, stock-car-racing world to the big screen, and provided quotable moments that will likely stand the test […] The post Director Adam McKay Reveals “Talladega Nights 2” Almost Happened & Would Have Dropped Ricky Bobby Into F1 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Guy Fieri Is Now A NASCAR Cup Series Team Owner

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Bringing Flavortown to the track. Legacy Motor Club has announced today that the Mayor of Flavortown, superstar chef and television star Guy Fieri, has joined their growing ownership group. In a press release, the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives host expressed his excitement for joining an ownership group that already includes 7-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and country superstar Darius Rucker: “Motorsports and race cars have always had that raw energy I love — the people, the passion, the culture, the speed. […] The post Guy Fieri Is Now A NASCAR Cup Series Team Owner first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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WNBA Gets Destroyed For Leaving Its Biggest Star, Caitlin Clark, Off 30th Anniversary Commemorative Poster

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Why does the WNBA seem to hate Caitlin Clark? To put things simply, Caitlin Clark is women’s basketball. She completely and single-handedly elevated the game, and brought more eyes to women’s sports than any other female athlete… ever. Clark is now in her third season with the WNBA’s Indiana Fever, and she continues to be a star at the pro level, but many will always remember her as an Iowa Hawkeye. That is until she’s able to further supplant herself as one of […] The post WNBA Gets Destroyed For Leaving Its Biggest Star, Caitlin Clark, Off 30th Anniversary Commemorative Poster first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“Do Everything You Can So They Can Keep Being Kids” — Samantha Busch Opens Up On Desperately Trying To Be Strong For Her Children

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She’s an incredibly strong woman. On May 21st, 2026, NASCAR legend Kyle Busch sadly passed away at the age of 41 due to pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. It was very sudden, and in the short time since his death, tons of tributes from fans and drivers have poured in. He left behind his wife, Samantha, and two children, Brexton (11) and Lennix (4), as well as his parents and fellow race car driver in his brother, Kurt Busch. It’s just so incredibly sad, and […] The post “Do Everything You Can So They Can Keep Being Kids” — Samantha Busch Opens Up On Desperately Trying To Be Strong For Her Children first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Scottish World Cup Fans Are Drinking Boston Dry, Putting St. Paddy’s Day Beer Sales To Shame

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The World Cup Effect. Soccer fans have descended upon North America to take in all of the action of the 2026 World Cup. The United States, Canada and Mexico are all hosting World Cup games this year, and many football stadiums across the country – like in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia Seattle and the San Francisco Bay area – have been transformed into football stadiums for the competition. Teams from all across […] The post Scottish World Cup Fans Are Drinking Boston Dry, Putting St. Paddy’s Day Beer Sales To Shame first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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MLB Issues Warning To San Francisco Giants Players Who Wrote Bible Verses On Their Hats During Pride Night

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Warning them against…wearing a Bible verse? The MLB and San Francisco Giants are speaking out after three players wrote Bible verses on their hats during the team’s annual “Pride Night” game last week. Giants starting pitcher Landen Roupp took the mound with “Gen 9:12-16” written on his cap, which featured a rainbow logo for the Pride Night celebration during a game against the Chicago Cubs. Two other pitchers, JT Brubaker and Ryan Walker, also had Bible verses on their hats […] The post MLB Issues Warning To San Francisco Giants Players Who Wrote Bible Verses On Their Hats During Pride Night first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“Now You Care About Who He Was As A Person?”: Tony Stewart Unloads on the People Who Ignored the Real Kyle Busch

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He didn’t mince his words, that’s for sure. On May 21st, 2026, NASCAR legend Kyle Busch sadly passed away at the age of 41 due to pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. It was very sudden, and in the short time since his death, tons of tributes from fans and drivers have poured in. He left behind his wife, Samantha, and two children, Brexton (11) and Lennix (4), as well as his parents and fellow race car driver in his brother, Kurt Busch. It’s […] The post “Now You Care About Who He Was As A Person?”: Tony Stewart Unloads on the People Who Ignored the Real Kyle Busch first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Legend Jimmie Johnson Gave The Drunkest Interview You’ve Ever Heard During The 24 Hours Of Le Mans

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Good thing he wasn’t behind the wheel. Jimmie Johnson is mostly retired from driving these days, after ending his full-time NASCAR Cup Series career back in 2020 with 83 wins and a record-tying 7 Cup Series championships. These days Johnson serves as co-owner of Legacy Motor Club, which fields Cup Series cars for John Hunter Nemechek and Todd Gilliland. And he still drives occasionally himself, including starts this year in the Daytona 500 and this weekend’s upcoming race at the […] The post NASCAR Legend Jimmie Johnson Gave The Drunkest Interview You’ve Ever Heard During The 24 Hours Of Le Mans first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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CNN Analyst Says She “Never Would Have Anticipated” The South Being So Welcoming To International World Cup Fans

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Has she never been to the south? The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, but some of the best content of the tournament has come from international fans visiting the United States for the first time. North America is the host of the tournament this year, with the United States, Canada and Mexico hosting World Cup games. Many football stadiums across the country – like in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia Seattle and […] The post CNN Analyst Says She “Never Would Have Anticipated” The South Being So Welcoming To International World Cup Fans first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Christopher Bell’s Brutal Wreck At Michigan Was The Hardest Hit In NASCAR Since At Least 2015

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A miracle that he walked away relatively unscathed. Michigan International Speedway consistently delivers some of the highest speeds of any track on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. At two miles long, Michigan is one of only three oval tracks on the circuit that are at least two miles long, and unlike Daytona and Talladega, NASCAR doesn’t restrict the cars to reduce speeds for safety reasons. That consistently leads to speeds over 200 mph at Michigan, which can result in some […] The post Christopher Bell’s Brutal Wreck At Michigan Was The Hardest Hit In NASCAR Since At Least 2015 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“My Heart Is Broken, But Your Spirit Will Always Ride With Me” — Kurt Busch Thanks Fans For Support Following The Tragic Loss Of His Brother

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His little brother. It’s still hard to fathom that Kyle Busch passed away less than weeks ago, just hours after it was announced that he was suffering from a “severe illness” and would miss the Coca-Cola 600. Immediately, many began to speculate that his death was related to an illness that he was suffering during a race at Watkins Glen two weeks ago. During the race, Busch could be heard on the radio asking for a doctor to meet him […] The post “My Heart Is Broken, But Your Spirit Will Always Ride With Me” — Kurt Busch Thanks Fans For Support Following The Tragic Loss Of His Brother first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Multiple Fans Hit By Flying Debris After Brake Rotor Failures During Nashville NASCAR Race

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At least it wasn’t flying chairs again. NASCAR was in Nashville this weekend for what turned out to be one of the best races of the Cup Series season so far. Denny Hamlin started from the pole but was penalized for jumping the start of the race, but managed to drive back through the field and take home his third win of the season after an epic battle with his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe. The […] The post Multiple Fans Hit By Flying Debris After Brake Rotor Failures During Nashville NASCAR Race first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Amy Earnhardt Has Priceless Reaction To Story About The Time Dale Earnhardt Broke His Hand Punching A Poacher On His Land

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My all-time favorite Dale Earnhardt story. Many racing fans know his story, and Dale was born in the small town of Kannapolis, North Carolina into a racing family. His dad was one of the best short-track drivers in the state, and was a driving force (pun not intended, but I like it) in what made him want to be a race car driver in the first place. And his son Dale Earnhardt Jr.. told a great story on his podcast […] The post Amy Earnhardt Has Priceless Reaction To Story About The Time Dale Earnhardt Broke His Hand Punching A Poacher On His Land first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Kyle Larson’s 8-Year-Old Daughter Audrey Pays Tribute To Kyle Busch After Winning Dirt Track Race

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Kyle Larson raised some great kids. Along with his wife Katelyn, the driver of the #5 car for Hendrick Motorsports (and reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion) is the father of 11-year-old Owen and 8-year-old Audrey. And last week, his son was in the spotlight for his heartwarming gesture during the pre-race tribute to the late Kyle Busch ahead of the Coca-Cola 600. Cameras captured Owen Larson walking up to Busch’s son, Brexton Busch, and giving him a hug to comfort […] The post Kyle Larson’s 8-Year-Old Daughter Audrey Pays Tribute To Kyle Busch After Winning Dirt Track Race first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Suspends Team Employee For Allegedly Assaulting An Elderly Man With A Golf Cart At Charlotte Motor Speedway

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Thought she was Carson Hocevar out there running over people on the track. NASCAR issued their weekly penalty report yesterday, and there was one name that caught everybody’s attention on there. Along with two penalties to teams for loose lug nuts, NASCAR also issued a suspension to someone named Evanna Howell, with the reason for the indefinite suspension being listed as “behavioral.” Several penalties have been issued following this past weekend's action at Charlotte Motor Speedway. pic.twitter.com/P0H85e35rO — NASCAR Communications […] The post NASCAR Suspends Team Employee For Allegedly Assaulting An Elderly Man With A Golf Cart At Charlotte Motor Speedway first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Death Certificate Sheds New Light On Kyle Busch’s Illness Leading Up To His Death

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Did he even realize he had pneumonia? There are still plenty of questions surrounding the sudden and shocking death of 41-year-old NASCAR driver Kyle Busch last week. Busch passed away on Thursday, just hours after it was announced that he was suffering from a “severe illness” and would miss this past weekend’s Coca-Cola 600. And immediately, many began to speculate that his death was related to an illness that he was suffering during a race at Watkins Glen two weeks […] The post Death Certificate Sheds New Light On Kyle Busch’s Illness Leading Up To His Death first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“He Wanted People To Recognize His Greatness” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Doesn’t Think Kyle Busch Ever Wanted To Be NASCAR’s #1 Villain

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He might not have wanted to be the villain, but he was dang good at it… and it was great for the fans. On Thursday, May 21st, NASCAR great Kyle Busch tragically passed away at the age of 41-years-old. He was one of the icons of the sport, and one of the greatest racers to ever get behind the wheel. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion was a prolific winner. At the time the time of his death, Busch is the all-time winningest […] The post “He Wanted People To Recognize His Greatness” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Doesn’t Think Kyle Busch Ever Wanted To Be NASCAR’s #1 Villain first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Sports Medicine Doctor Says Kyle Busch’s Death Was “Totally Preventable”

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Could his death have been prevented? The NASCAR community is still in shock over the sudden and tragic passing of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. The 41-year-old passed away last Thursday, after it had been announced earlier in the day that he had been hospitalized with a “severe illness.” Just two weeks ago at Watkins Glen, Busch had said he was battling a sinus infection and asked for a doctor to meet him at his bus after the […] The post Sports Medicine Doctor Says Kyle Busch’s Death Was “Totally Preventable” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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