Chris Thomas

To some NASCAR fans, Kyle Busch was a villain. To Rowdy Nation, he was a hero. I went to Welcome, North Carolina — home of RCR headquarters — to talk to fans mourning the shocking death of their favorite driver. “Where else would I be?” usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

NASCAR needed Rowdy. It needed Kyle Busch. He won 234 races and will be remembered not only as an iconic villain, but one of the best drivers ever. usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

The Houston Comets held their first news conference today and addressed questions about the trademark dispute, Connecticut staff transition and facilities. Some answers were clearer than others. Read about it and see renderings of the Comets' new digs: usatoday.com/story/sports/w…

All 32 NFL teams published their annual schedule-release video May 14 as the 2026 campaign was officially announced. usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

USA TODAY Sports wins first place in Division A projects category in 2025 APSE contest apsportseditors.com/usa-today-spor…

@rrwinn @APSE_sportmedia @freep Congrats, Ryan.

Suppose it’s time for my own personal news on here: Today is my last official day with the Post-Gazette. On Monday, I start as sports editor for @freep. A bittersweet day, especially with the massive changes in Pittsburgh. But I’m excited for a new chapter.

New at @usatodaysports: Cincinnati alerted of Brendan Sorsby gambling issue before 2025 season. usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

USA TODAY Studio IX isn’t reacting to the conversation. We’re shaping it. And we’re just getting started. With the right infrastructure in place, it's time to celebrate our one-year anniversary and enter our next era. 🔗: usatoday.com/womens-sports

Exclusively at @usatodaysports: DJ Lagway opens up and goes deep on Florida drama, rewriting his story at Baylor. usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

To celebrate another U.S. golden memory, USA TODAY Sports has crafted a commemorative page print - this time honoring the Team USA men's hockey team. Here's how to get your copy ⤵️ 🔗: tinyurl.com/p3j23u84 @TeamUSA | @usahockey

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, newly minted Olympic gold medal champion. "The best feeling I've ever felt with these skates on."

For those looking to support Wes Rucker's family in the aftermath of unfathomable loss, here is the GoFundMe. Lauren is one of the kindest people this world has to offer and this is a way to support the family in their time of need. gofund.me/bf9e918ed

Wes hired me as a radio intern in Knoxville in 2009. I expected to get him coffee or pass him stats. He expected me to speak into the mic and contribute. I learned a lot from that. Pray for his family.

Heartbreaking news on Vols beat: Wes Rucker, who covered UT since 2000, died in a car crash Thursday. Wes was a loving husband & father. Witty, talented & often the last to leave the Neyland press box. Prayers for Lauren, Hank & a baby girl on the way. knoxnews.com/story/sports/c…

Devastating moment in time in our little corner of the world, where Wes had a huge presence. Wednesday night we were laughing about the 2018 NCAA Tournament. Eating sad cheeseburgers after Loyola. Pray for his family, which was everything to him. knoxnews.com/story/sports/c…

I’ve lost one of my best friends suddenly, and I still don’t know what to think. Wes Rucker was a hell of a writer, but he was also one hell of a devoted son, father, husband, friend. RIP to my brother. I will treasure the memories and miss you terribly. knoxnews.com/story/sports/c…

One of the Italians speed skaters did Steph Curry's night-night celebration after putting the American silver medalists to bed in men's team pursuit. usatoday.com/story/sports/o…

Ilia Malinin, expected to win gold easily, fell twice in a disastrous performance to finish eighth at the Olympics. Here's what he said happened. usatoday.com/story/sports/o…

Two years before James Pearce faced five felony charges after his arrest in Florida, the former Tennessee football player had an incident with Knoxville police that led to his arrest but ended in dismissed charges. Here’s what happened. knoxnews.com/story/sports/c…

Last time the Patriots and Seahawks met in a Super Bowl, Malcolm Butler really made a name for himself. Eleven years later, he’s still making big plays… usatoday.com/story/sports/n… via @USATODAY