Testing this iBUYPOWER "RDY Trace X" gaming PC proves how great a pre-built rig can be, even with these caveats
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000
iBUYPOWER's RDY Trace X R01 is a great example of how great a pre-built PC can be, even with its flaws. There's no AAA game that it wouldn't be able to handle.

"Significant negative impact": Global PC shipments actually grew in Q1 2026, but I'm not celebrating yet ? here's why
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:42:44 +0000
A new study from Counterpoint Research explains why PC market growth in Q1 2026 is not indicative of how the rest of the year will go. Here's my breakdown of the situation.

Double the storage of the Xbox Ally with our favorite budget microSD card with 245MB/s Read Speeds, that's now on sale for 41% off
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:41:13 +0000
The Xbox Ally's 512GB is very limiting for storing most Xbox games. However, you can double its storage size without breaking bank by investing in the Sandisk Extreme 512GB microSD card, now on sale for a 41% discount.

This mad scientist pulled a Tony Stark and created RAM in a shed, with a box of scraps ? and he's using the results to plan for bigger projects
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:35:46 +0000
Recently, a relatively new YouTuber by the handle of Dr.Semiconductor was tired of RAM getting ludicrously price-hiked by AI and other factors. So he began an ambitious science project to see if he could create RAM from scratch by himself.

"It's almost impossible to recommend the Surface Laptop 13": I compare it to the MacBook Neo after Microsoft's price hike
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13-inch and Apple's MacBook Neo have a lot in common, and normally it would be hard to decide. But with Surface prices going up, it's become much harder to recommend the Windows device. Here's my full comparison.

Devs behind canceled Xbox game are hiring for an unannounced AAA open-world title ? are they reviving one of my favorite action game franchises?
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:00:19 +0000
New job listings at Avalanche Studios suggest that it might be returning to the Just Cause franchise with an open-world "unannounced AAA project."

NASCAR Cup Talladega qualifying rained out, Tyler Reddick on pole
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0000
Due to storms moving through the area, NASCAR was forced to cancel Cup Series qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday morning. As a result, championship leader Tyler Reddick will start from pole position with Kyle Larson joining him on the front row.
This will be the fifth time in the first ten races of the 2026 season that the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota will start from pole, and the ...Keep reading

Judge rules against anti Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway group in effort to ballot track protections
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:35:40 +0000
One of the most prominent and well-organized efforts to undermine auto racing at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway was affectively defeated, for now, due a self-inflicted clerical error ? just not the one that was originally at the forefront.  
Former racer Neil Chaffin sued Saul Solomon, a former Nashville Metro legal director and political strategist Mike Kopp, founders of the 'Restore ...Keep reading

Jim France to step down as NASCAR CEO in major executive shift
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:55:48 +0000
NASCAR boss Jim France is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) but he will remain as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and majority owner of NASCAR. The news was confirmed by the Sanctioning Body on Saturday morning at Talladega.
France, who turns 82 later this year, took over the position from nephew Brian France in August, 2018, after Brian France was arrested on suspicion of ...Keep reading

Judge issues injunction ruling in Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart lawsuit
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:51:47 +0000
In simplest terms, the preliminary injunction ruling issued by Judge Susan C. Rodriguez in the Joe Gibbs Racing v. Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit is fundamentally no different than the Temporary Restraining Order everyone has acted under over the past month.  
As part of the ruling issued on late Thursday night:

Gabehart shall ?immediately cease and desist? from ...Keep reading

How to watch NASCAR at Talladega: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:56:28 +0000
After his fifth win the first nine races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, Tyler Reddick now holds a 105-point lead over Denny Hamlin in the championship standings.
Reddick passed Kyle Larson on the final lap at Kansas, taking a dramatic win in overtime for 23XI Racing. The series now heads to Talladega, where Austin Cindric is the defending winner. 
In this story, you can find all the ...Keep reading

2026 Kentucky Derby: Post position draw, opening morning-line odds
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:05:47 GMT
The 152nd Kentucky Derby post position draw and morning-line odds are here as contenders line up at Churchill Downs for the 2026 Triple Crown chase.

Jim Acosta urges reporters to 'walk the f--- out' if Trump launches 'revenge attack' at Correspondents' Dinner
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:48:11 GMT
Jim Acosta encourages journalists to walk out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner if Trump targets members of the press during his remarks.

Penguins make massive goalie change, adding an interesting twist to must-win Game 4
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:45:32 GMT
Facing elimination against the Flyers, the Penguins bench Stuart Skinner and turn to backup goalie Arturs Silovs in a bold Game 4 shakeup move.

Two-time Chiefs Super Bowl champion deemed person of interest in woman's death in Dominican Republic: report
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:39:43 GMT
Mike Pennel, longtime NFL defensive lineman, is reportedly a person of interest in the potential homicide of a woman in the Dominican Republic.

How scammers build a profile on you using data brokers
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:29:05 GMT
Your personal information is on data broker sites for anyone to find. Learn how scammers exploit this data and how to remove yourself from these databases.

Anthropic's Mythos AI found over 2,000 unknown software vulnerabilities in just seven weeks of testing
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:25:57 GMT
Anthropic's Mythos AI discovered over 2,000 unknown software vulnerabilities in seven weeks, prompting the company to restrict its release to the public.

The dog of Georgia TE Oscar Delp was going through it during the NFL Draft
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:24:56 GMT
Georgia tight end Oscar Delp had plenty to celebrate after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the third round, but his dog was less than thrilled.

Central Indiana Girl Scouts get a behind-the-scenes look at an IndyCar team
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:22:13 GMT
Girl Scouts are about more than cookies; they?re about building courage, confidence and character. On Thursday, that mission shifted into high gear.

INDYCAR names Scot Elkins managing director of officiating
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:43:42 GMT
Elkins will start this new role on Monday, May 11.

Jacob Abel entering 2026 Indianapolis 500 with Abel Motorsports
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:27 GMT
?The Louisville native will pilot the No. 51 Chevrolet for his family's team as he seeks his first Indianapolis 500 start.

Quick pit stop propels Alex Palou to maiden Long Beach Grand Prix victory
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:41:59 GMT
Palou also reclaimed the championship lead and now heads into the Month of May with a 17-point advantage over Kyle Kirkwood.

Felix Rosenqvist scores first pole position since 2024 in IndyCar qualifying at Long Beach
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:56:14 GMT
Rosenqvist will be joined on the front row by Pato O'Ward.

Colton Herta's Indianapolis 500 hopes blocked by Formula 2 calendar change
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:15:53 GMT
Now that Herta is not available, Andretti Global said Thursday it will focus on its current three-driver lineup for the Indy 500 and not enter a fourth car.

500 Festival event vehicles revealed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:06:55 GMT
Built by Hoosiers at the Fort Wayne Assembly Plant, the trucks will hit the streets with Indianapolis 500 graphics to remind everyone the Indy 500 is almost here.

Alex Palou wins at Barber after Lundgaard has slow final pit stop
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:13:17 GMT
Palou led all but 11 laps on Sunday, but it wasn't a guaranteed victory for the Spaniard like so many IndyCar races have been recently.

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Follow along in ESPN's Draftcast: Analysis for every pick
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:06:04 EST
See every pick in the NFL draft, including what each prospect brings and how he fits with his new team.

McCoy falls to Raiders at No. 101, says knee fine
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:07:09 EST
Jermod McCoy says his knee feels good, adding it's up to the Raiders on whether he undergoes another surgery after missing all of 2025 with a torn ACL.

NBA: Smart committed lane violation on key FT
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:07:09 EST
Marcus Smart should have been called for a lane violation on the final of his three free throws toward the end of regulation in the Lakers' Game 3 win.

Haven, No. 1 overall QB in '27, chooses Alabama
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:07:09 EST
Alabama secured the No. 1 overall quarterback in the Class of 2027, gaining a commitment from five-star passer Elijah Haven, a 6-foot-5, 220-pound prospect from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Jets move up in 4th round to take QB Klubnik
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:07:09 EST
The Jets, in a perpetual search for a franchise quarterback, took a fourth-round flyer on Clemson's Cade Klubnik.

Sources: Pennel person of interest in D.R. death
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:07:09 EST
NFL veteran Michael Pennel Jr. is considered a person of interest after the body of a missing woman was found on a property that he used to own, sources told ESPN.

Saints aid pass rush, trade for Raiders' Wilson
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:07:09 EST
The Saints acquired defensive end Tyree Wilson and a 2026 seventh-round pick from the Raiders, sending a 2026 fifth-rounder (No. 150) to Las Vegas in return Saturday.

Auburn beats out UM for 4-star RB Johnson-Cook
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:07:09 EST
Auburn secured a commitment from four-star running back recruit Myson Johnson-Cook, beating out Miami.

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Deadly wildfires rage across Georgia and Florida fueled by dry conditions and historic drought
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:14:14 -0400
Historic drought has created dangerous and challenging conditions for firefighters battling massive deadly wildfires across Georgia and Florida this week, with a little relief potentially on the way in the form of thunderstorms.

Level 4/5 risk: Giant hail, strong EF-3+ tornadoes target Plains again as dangerous severe storms threaten 55M
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:12:54 -0400
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Level 4 out of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms over southeastern Oklahoma due to increasing confidence in baseball-sized hail and strong tornadoes developing Saturday afternoon.

Volunteer firefighter dies while fighting large wildfire in Florida
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:57:45 -0400
Tragedy has unfolded in Florida as the raging wildfires have claimed the life of a longtime first responder while in the line of duty on Thursday.

Northeast to see soggy weekend as much-needed rain helps ease drought conditions
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:03:01 -0400
Much-needed rain is set to drench the Northeast this weekend, bringing downpours for New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, helping ease some of the drought conditions across some of the region.

See it: Destructive tornadoes rip across northern Oklahoma, leaving widespread damage in their path
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:21:29 -0400
In the hours after a violent tornado ripped through northern Oklahoma, photos and videos are showing the damage to homes, cars and more across the area.

Photos: Violent tornado rated as EF-4 that tore through Enid, Oklahoma, unleashing devastating damage
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:29:57 -0400
A powerful EF-4 tornado tore through the city of Enid in north-central Oklahoma on Thursday night, devastating the Gray Ridge neighborhood and triggering a massive search and rescue response.