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It had been known for several months that the Olympic gold medalist would be back with the promotion, but he still needed to put pen to paper to make the move official. MORE: TNA announces debut, timeslot on Destination America | Daniel Bryan returning to action in WWE “Kurt Angle’s arrival nearly a decade ago put TNA on the map," TNA president Dixie Carter said in a press release. “Now Kurt leads a fresh, young IMPACT WRESTLING locker room into a whole new era on Destination America....

Some might say, “in your dreams” as Busch would want to soak up the atmosphere and fulfill all the postrace commitments of an Indy 500 winner before making the 90-minute trip between Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25. MORE: Power Rankings | NASCAR bans cooling laps | Time to panic for SHR? | Ricky Bobby suit But even Busch knows the “dreams” are more about winning the Indianapolis 500 in his first IndyCar Series race....

Since October 10, Russia has been waging an air campaign aimed at crippling Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Without power, other critical services — including water, heating, telecommunications, and wastewater treatment — could be disabled, just as winter is starting to set in. Ukraine’s air defenses have succeeded in shooting down the vast majority of Russian missiles and drones fired into the country. According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, 77 out of “more than 90” missiles, along with all eleven drones, were intercepted in the most recent massive attack wave launched by Russia on November 15....

MORE: Stewart involved in driver’s fatal crash | Stewart decides to skip race | Stewart statement Busch had early trouble at Watkins Glen Sunday, falling out of the race. When Busch pitted on Lap 24, his crew left the gas can stuck in the car when Busch drove away, forcing him to stop on pit road. He was then penalized for leaving his pit with equipment. After a stop-and-go penalty, Busch fell a lap down to 41st....

Busch outran Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Erik Jones by 0.09 of a second in the final qualifying round for the Boyd Gaming 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Race time: 4 p.m. ET; TV coverage on Fox Sports 1. MORE: Kurt Busch on Sprint Cup pole | 10 drivers to watch Gibbs drivers held the first three places in the field after Saturday’s qualifying. Daniel Suarez will start behind front-row pals Busch and Jones....

“There have been initial discussions but nothing has been decided,” David Hancock, a spokesman for Rittenhouse, told Newsweek. These were “mainly internal discussions.” Hancock said it “will most likely be a story of a young man’s very unorthodox journey into adulthood, what it took to make it, and the lessons he learned along the way.” He continued: “I’d expect it to convey positive messages. Kyle isn’t a doom-and-gloom kinda guy....

Arizona faces a win-and-in situation for Sunday vs. the Rams, who are dealing with quarterback issues of their own. For now, Arizona brass is hoping to work Murray through a regular week of practice, but won’t put him on the field this weekend if he cannot play at a high level. Considering the injury is to Murray’s leg, and mobility is a big part of the sophomore passer’s skillset, don’t expect Arizona to push the envelope if he’s not at or near 100 percent entering Sunday....

The Kardashian/Jenner sister revealed that their 3-year-old daughter, Stormi Webster, has been gripped by the idea of traveling on a big yellow school bus—so her dad got her one. Jenner, 24, took to her Instagram stories on Tuesday to share photos of Stormi exploring the bus. Explaining why the toddler was so excited, Jenner said: “All Stormi has been talking about is riding a big yellow bus. Daddy surprised her....

The Nets center addressed rumors about Kyrie Irving on Thursday as part of a Bleacher Report AMA. Allen was asked how Irving acts in the locker room, a constant topic of conversation following Irving’s tumultuous 2018-19 season with the Celtics. “He acts like a normal teammate,” Allen said. “People say that he has mood swings, but that’s a complete lie. He wants to see us succeed and do well if anything....

Wizards guard John Wall drove right down the middle of the paint in the first half of Monday’s contest, but he missed an open lefty dunk he has thrown down several times in his career. Celtics guard Kyrie Irving decided to poke Wall by letting him know he won’t see himself on “SportsCenter” later. MORE: NBA Twitter freaks out after late no-calls in Warriors’ win “You missed your highlight,” Irving said to Wall in the middle of a play....

Taken out of context, those two words neatly sum up what life with Kyrie Irving’s Celtics have been for the last two years. Should things keep going apace for Irving and his team, those words will make for an oft-repeated and apt epitaph for his Boston career. LIVE: Today’s NBA scores, updates, TV schedule It’s not exactly what Irving said, but it is the headline phrase to emerge from Irving’s postgame media session, when he was asked about yet another night of shooting woes in a devastating 113-101 loss to Milwaukee that put the Celtics behind, 3-1, in their Eastern Conference semifinal series....

A league source told Cleveland.com on Thursday that Irving could be out until January. MORE: Offseason grades for all 30 NBA teams | Eight players on the verge of breakout seasons The Cavaliers’ All-Star point guard suffered a kneecap fracture that prematurely ended his NBA Finals last season. He had the surgery in the hope that he would be ready in time for the 2015-16 season opener Oct. 27....

On June 20, The Athletic’s Shams Charania broke the news that Irving and the Nets are at an “impasse” over his future with the franchise, clearing the way for him to “consider the open marketplace” as a free agent. Three particular teams Charania mentioned as potential suitors for Irving were the Lakers, Knicks and Clippers. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski has since reported that the Lakers are considered the “most significant threat right now” to acquire the seven-time All-Star....

LAFD crews responded to a call at 8:12 p.m. on Tuesday evening for a building at 817 S. Hobart Boulevard and found that the woman had fallen about 20 feet down the chute from the roof of the building and was then trapped, according to the LAFD’s report. Urban Search and Rescue along with Heavy Rescue specialists were called in at the scene to evaluate the rescue operations and offer assistance....

La Liga is kicking off a new season, but for the first time since 2003 there will be no Messi suiting up for perennial power FC Barcelona. His contract with the club expired on June 30, making him a free agent, but the financial troubles of the cash-strapped club meant Barcelona couldn’t add him back to the roster for the upcoming season due to league roster rules. Messi is a hero and club icon, developed in Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy, and he will forever occupy legendary status in the club....

“We are worried about [Garcetti] and his future and the safety of our citizens. He is clearly unstable,” said Jamie McBride, an Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) detective who sits on the union’s board of directors. While speaking at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church on Thursday, Garcetti said his desire to cut funding came alongside his hopes that the LAPD could make reforms to work on systemic racism that targets black communities....

If Brown stays in Downing Street, it will be more a result of his rivals’ failed tactics than his own popularity. Local government elections on May 1 saw Labour’s share of the national vote drop to 24 percent, its lowest level in more than 40 years. Worse, a recent survey found 55 percent of party supporters said Labour would fare better with a new leader. But don’t expect a challenge just yet....

The 6-month-old labradoodle name Waffle was taken by a man in the town of St. Austell in Cornwall, U.K. at around 7 a.m. on Monday, Devon and Cornwall Police said. Waffle’s owner Cathryn Hussain had stopped to put cat litter trays in an outdoor bin near her home when a man approached and threatened her with what she believed was a flick knife, Cornwall Live reported. The 54-year-old said the man, who had with his face covered with a scarf or snood, gestured for Waffle to go to him and Hussain said she cursed at him....

The viral clip, shared on TikTok by Billiethelab_ on Monday, shows the excited dog instantly becoming best friends with the household’s new puppy, acting like a big brother, greeting the puppy with lots of hugs and kisses. Many dog owners usually get a second dog mostly to keep the first dog company, and while most of them will welcome a new sibling, it is not always smooth sailing. According to VCA Animal Hospitals, your pet will face many changes when a new dog enters the family and may feel a bit displaced....

One pup’s unconventional swimming technique has gone viral, with TikTok users “loving his energy.” In the clip shared to TikTok by j_louboo on July 25, a black Labrador called Mr. Moose can be seen showcasing his skills. Standing upright and splashing around in a lake in his little life jacket, he seems to be having a whale of a time in the water. Since being shared two days ago, the post has received over 80,000 likes and nearly 4,000 shares....