Shane van Gisbergen remains NASCAR’s road-course ace

May 11, 2026

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Shane van Gisbergen insists his NASCAR road-course dominance is harder than it looks, and that he feels “a lot of pressure” to beat the best in stock-car racing. But the Trackhouse Racing driver was in another league Sunday, schooling the stars of the Cup Series at Watkins Glen International. Starting from the pole position, van Gisbergen scored his seventh Cup Series victory — all on road or street courses — and his second consecutive on the 2.45-mile track by leading 74 of 100 laps in his No. 97 Chevrolet. “We weren’t very good in practice, ...

Election Is About an End to Status Quo in West Virginia

May 8, 2026

When West Virginia Republicans head to the polls Tuesday, the choice could not be clearer: maintain the status quo that has stranded our state at the bottom of national rankings, or elect bold leaders who will put West Virginia first. We witnessed this exact dynamic on the national stage when President Donald J. Trump rode down the golden escalator. He uprooted the old guard, defeated the establishment, and replaced RINOs with America First champions. That is the battle we are fighting right now in West Virginia. The dividing line is stark. Do we want politicians who tolerate higher ...

Tiger Woods officially out of PGA Championship

May 5, 2026

(AP) — Tiger Woods is officially out of the PGA Championship. Ditto for Phil Mickelson, who has played only one LIV Golf event this year as he copes with a family health matter and withdrew shortly after the list of 154 players was announced Tuesday for Aronimink Golf Club. And the big surprise was Dustin Johnson, who was extended one of the special invitations to the PGA Championship next week despite his eligibility running out last year. "Very excited," Johnson said from LIV Golf Virginia, "I want to play in all the majors. I feel like my game is still good enough to compete ...

Celtics rout 76ers

April 27, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid's surprise return only 17 days after having an appendectomy fell flat and did nothing to help the 76ers stay competitive with Boston. Embiid had 26 points and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes, a gutsy effort in his latest return from injury that wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics in their 128-96 Game 4 win over Philadelphia on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. Embiid — who received a roaring ovation in pregame introductions — wasted little time scoring in his first game since April 6. The two-time NBA scoring ...

How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis

April 20, 2026

(AP) — Experts wish more people spotted the signs earlier: feeling overwhelmed, not feeling "like yourself," shifts in sleep, behavior and mood. The United States has a mental health problem, data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show. More young people, especially girls, are reporting poor mental health. And while the national suicide rate fell slightly in 2024, it did so from one of its highest levels ever reported. Mental health crises can happen abruptly or build to a tipping point over time. They can be fueled by a sudden loss or traumatic event, ...

Horoscope

April 13, 2026

The highly original and creatively vibrant alignment of Mars and Neptune in Aries highlights individuality. People think differently — some in words, some in images, and some in impulses that flow to movement. Don’t assume the others are thinking like you. Pause, wonder and give yourself over to curiosity before reaction. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Some days, the road feels endless, like the work might never loosen its grip on you. Only a couple more reps of this vibe. There is freedom on the other side. So breathe, straighten your crown and keep going. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). ...