All articles tagged with #illness
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch reportedly collapsed during a Chevrolet racing simulator session in Concord on Wednesday and was transported to a hospital; officials have not released a cause of collapse or confirmed death, with some reports suggesting a sinus cold may have contributed, but details remain limited as of May 22, 2026.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who has been out since March due to an undisclosed illness, has started contacting Republican county chairs in New Jersey's 7th District and gave a lengthy interview to New Jersey Globe; he says he plans to run for reelection and expects a full recovery, with a return to voting and campaigning in the coming weeks.
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a severe illness and will miss the Cup race at Charlotte Motor Speedway; his family asked for privacy as he undergoes treatment. Busch had previously sought medical aid after the May 10 Watkins Glen race, and Austin Hill will drive the No. 8 for the Coca-Cola 600 as Busch focuses on recovery, with RCR prioritizing his health.
The PWHL has postponed Game 5 of the Minnesota Frost vs. Montreal Victoire playoff series due to player illness safety concerns, delaying the pivotal matchup in St. Paul.
Zayn Malik has canceled all US dates on his KONNAKOL tour after hospitalization for an unspecified illness; he posted that he is recovering and hopes to perform more shows later, with UK and Mexico dates still listed. The decision follows his previous hospital admission on album release day, and reports that a Netflix docuseries with Louis Tomlinson may be halted, though reps have not confirmed details.
Zayn Malik has canceled all U.S. dates for the KONNAKOL Tour after being hospitalized with an unspecified illness; UK and Mexico dates scheduled later this month remain for sale, and he posted a health update thanking fans while hoping to perform around the world again soon. His family also urged donations to charity instead of sending flowers.
LeAnn Rimes postponed two dates from her 30 Years of Blue Tour due to a severe illness, saying she hasn’t left bed. The Spokane show has been rescheduled to May 31 and the Seattle date to June 2, with the singer apologizing to fans and promising she’ll be back on stage soon.
The Orioles placed starter Trevor Rogers on the 15-day injured list with an undisclosed illness retroactive to April 26, making him eligible to return on May 11. Cameron Foster was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to bolster the bullpen, and Albert Suárez cleared waivers and elected free agency, though he’s expected to re-sign on a new minor-league deal. Rogers, who opened last season as Baltimore’s starter, has a 4.75 ERA over 30 1/3 innings with three straight short outings. With Zach Eflin out for the season and Dean Kremer sidelined by a quad strain, Baltimore will need a start this weekend and could turn to options like Cade Povich or Kyle Bradish depending on the schedule, as there’s no Orioles off-day until May 14.
An intimate Observer profile in which Will Self discusses his battle with myelofibrosis and a stem-cell transplant, steroid-induced lows, and past addiction, alongside a lifelong literary project—from his early bravado to The Quantity Theory of Morality. He reflects on the Deborah Orr divorce, public perception, and his ambitious plan for ethics-centered works like Mortal Morality, arguing for a rethinking of morality in a digitized society while facing mortality with lucid, often defiant candor.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was ruled out with an illness that later was revealed as appendicitis requiring surgery, forcing him to miss more time and fueling public skepticism about his health history; a radio host publicly apologized after mislabeling his illness, and Embiid’s recovery could take weeks and affect the team’s playoff chances.
Mets pitcher Nolan McLean didn’t join Team USA workouts due to illness, delaying his World Baseball Classic debut; he stayed in Port St. Lucie as a patchwork US staff was used for an exhibition against the Rockies, with the Mets hoping he’s well enough to start Wednesday.
The Warriors’ swap of Jonathan Kuminga for Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t paid off: Porzingis has missed most games due to a contagious illness, Curry is out with a knee issue, and Kerr walked back earlier POTS chatter, leaving Golden State টo navigate a murky path to the play-in as they try to stabilize a fragile season.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he misspoke by calling Kristaps Porzingis’ illness and supposed POTS diagnosis misinformation, calling it a stupid mistake and noting medical details are for professionals. Porzingis has been out with a contagious illness, with Kerr saying the issue is unrelated to any prior POTS diagnosis; the 7-foot-2 center has been limited in games since joining Golden State, recently returned to practice, and his status for Monday’s game versus the Clippers remains uncertain.
Capitals winger Tom Wilson is sidelined by an illness for tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, after returning from Olympic duty with Team Canada in Italy. Ryan Leonard will slide into Wilson’s spot on the second line with Connor McMichael and Pierre-Luc Dubois, while Hendrix Lapierre moves to the fourth line. Washington also will be without defenseman John Carlson due to a lower-body injury. Wilson leads the team with 49 points in 50 games this season.
Belgian star Wout van Aert has been ruled out of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad due to illness, delaying his 2026 season debut; Visma-Lease a Bike announced a replacement for Saturday, with no illness details disclosed, and Van Aert is aiming to return soon, potentially lining up at the Ename Samyn Classic on Tuesday and Le Samyn later in the week.