Joshua Mbu

London

Senior Sports Reporter at The Daily Mirror

Senior Sports Reporter at Daily Express

Articles

Kyle Busch shows softer side to NASCAR driver with two happy family posts

3 days ago | the-express.com | Joshua Mbu

NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch paid tribute to the important women in his life, his wife Samantha and mom Gaye, on Mother's Day as the two-time Cup Series champion showed his soft side. The Richard Childress driver is enduring a grueling 67-race winless streak, but he has made sure to thank his nearest and dearest for their constant support on the special occasion.
Bubba Wallace has 'changed' and Denny Hamlin has noticed it

3 days ago | the-express.com | Joshua Mbu

Hamlin and Wallace have admitted that the addition of a fourth car has put a strain on the team. "Yeah, you know, it digs into your depth chart, both in the shop and on the road. You know, it increases opportunity to win," Hamlin said. "That's another, you know, bullet in the chamber that you've got. So, you know, I like that, how they responded.
Bubba Wallace makes feelings clear on 23XI decision impacting him

3 days ago | the-express.com | Joshua Mbu

"But even, I think it's even harder to do it part-time because of the personnel, just the resources aren't fully there. But it's exciting to see, exciting to see how much growth this team has had in the short five years. And so hopefully it all goes well for all four of us tomorrow." Hamlin, who despite owning 23XI races for Joe Gibbs Racing, is excited, like Wallace, to see how the team performs this weekend. The future Hall of Famer admitted that fielding a fourth car has strained the team.
Te-Hina Paopao turns head with Caitlin Clark moment in WNBA preseason

3 days ago | themirror.com | Joshua Mbu

Te-Hina Paopao had no problem going toe-to-toe with Caitlin Clark this weekend after the Atlanta Dream rookie got revenge on the all-time NCAA point scorer in preseason Atlanta Dream rookie Te-Hina Paopao turned heads during a preseason game against Catlin Clark's Indiana Fever, responding to the WNBA superstar's three-pointer with an audacious bucket of her own.
Bill Belichick supports Jordon Hudson at Miss Maine as she trails trans rival

3 days ago | irishstar.com | Joshua Mbu

Bill Belichick was a supportive boyfriend this weekend, turning up at the Miss. Maine beauty pageant to support his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, who finished runner-up last year North Carolina head coach and NFL legend Bill Belichick appeared at the Miss. Maine pageant to support his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson.
Mike Joy breaks silence after unexplained absence from FOX NASCAR coverage

3 days ago | the-express.com | Joshua Mbu

Larson snatched pole despite suffering a heavy crash in Sprint Cars at Lakeside Speedway in the High Limit Racing series Friday night. “It's been a bit busy for me here, just with a lot of racing I've done,” said Larson. “With Indy, I haven't done a whole lot, but there's not much you can do studying wise. You can watch film, which I will and all that, but for Indy you have a lot of time really.
Michael Jordan's 23XI set to make team history at Kansas Speedway

4 days ago | the-express.com | Joshua Mbu

NBA legend Michael Jordan's NASCAR team, 23XI Racing, will make history this weekend, running four cars in the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway. 23XI added a third charter in the offseason, driven by Riley Herbst, showcasing Jordan and Co.'s meteoric rise in the sport following a successful 2024 season. Tyler Reddick was crowned the Regular Season champion and made it into the Championship 4 race last November in Phoenix, which was won by Joey Logano.
UConn shows its true colors as assistant coach leaves for Georgia

4 days ago | themirror.com | Joshua Mbu

UConn has wished its former assistant coach Ben Kantor well after he joined Georgia Tech in an offseason move after helping Geno Auriemma win the national title The women's national champions, UConn, have wished a key member of Geno Auriemma's coaching staff well, with assistant Ben Kantor heading to Georgia Tech. Kantor has joined the Yellow Jackets basketball staff as an assistant coach, head coach Karen Blair announced on Friday, after helping Auriemma guide his team to the title last month.
Notre Dame edges closer to flipping USC recruit as major hint dropped

4 days ago | irishstar.com | Joshua Mbu

Notre Dame is closing in on another Texas High School prospect, with Kohen Brown decommitting from rivals USC and meeting with Fighting Irish future back Javian Osborne After Waxahachie High's Kohen Brown decommitted from USC, Notre Dame is edging closer to securing a wide receiver in the 2026 class.
Judge sends brutal warning to FRM and Michael Jordan's 23XI during hearing

4 days ago | the-express.com | Joshua Mbu

Judge Paul Victor Niemeyer has told Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports: "You can't have your cake and eat it too," as the two Cup Series teams' antitrust battle with NASCAR continues. The teams and NASCAR took part in oral arguments in the United States Court of Appeals located in Richmond, Virginia, as the governing body looks to overturn the preliminary injunction that allowed 23XI and FRM to race as charter teams without being held to the release of the 2025 agreement.