Baldur's Gate 3 director reacts to Xbox Game Pass removing Call of Duty from day one access alongside price drop ? "It is a good thing creatively"
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +0000
Due to Microsoft's new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price drop, Call of Duty games won't come to it day one anymore ? something that may benefit the series.

"I think I know someone who would be perfect for that role": Is former Xbox director Larry Hryb 'Major Nelson' teasing interest in Microsoft's Xbox senior manager position?
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:08:37 +0000
Microsoft recently opened up a new Xbox brand senior manager position, and a comment from ex-director Major Nelson has many wondering if he's going for it.

Hate the Windows 11 Taskbar? Here?s the ultimate way to bring back a classic look from Windows 95 to Windows Vista
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000
Windows 11 may look sleek, but let's face it, the Taskbar doesn't have many fans. So send it back to the glory days with RetroBar.

"Inspired by the winding Touge roads of Japan": This limited Forza Horizon 6 Xbox gear caught my eye, and I'm tempted
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0000
Xbox has officially revealed the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition controller and wireless headset, now available for pre-order ahead of the game?s launch on May 19

Surface fans are now 3D?printing the hardware Microsoft won?t build
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:13:06 +0000
A Surface fan designed a 3D?printed dock that improves lapability and pairs the Surface Pro with Lenovo?s TrackPoint keyboard.

"An excellent controller and a great value": I wish more Hall-Effect Xbox controllers had this price tag ? another GameSir winner
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:19:59 +0000
A 10% discount has been spotted for the GameSir Kaleid, making this budget-friendly Xbox controller with Hall Effect sticks/joysticks, RGB lighting, and tight ergonomics more valuable than ever.

Ware's competition director shoulders blame for race deciding caution
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:38:18 +0000
The outcome of the Advent Health 400 at Kansas Speedway on Sunday was decided, in part, due to Cody Ware spinning with just over a lap to go and setting-up overtime in which Tyler Reddick outdueled Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell.
Hamlin led the most laps and had just retaken the lead from Reddick and was a quarter of a lap away from taking the white flag. Had the caution come ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan's internal rivalry on display at Kansas
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:19:34 +0000
Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan are high-profile business partners at 23XI Racing but they also have a deep-seeded competitiveness towards each other on NASCAR Cup Series race days.
For example, Hamlin will continue to race full-time against the cars he owns while at Joe Gibbs Racing through the end of next season, and frequently 'talks shit' to Jordan when they are both at the track.
Those ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin wants a Kansas restart do-over
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:53:09 +0000
In hindsight, Denny Hamlin wishes he would not have let Kyle Larson force him three-wide middle on the final restart on Sunday at Kansas Speedway. Of course, if he could do it all over again, he also would likely have restarted on the outside as well.
That was the overall sentiment from Hamlin on Monday during the latest episode of his Actions Detrimental podcast, one in which he feels ...Keep reading

Five open entries set to compete over final four spots on Talladega Cup grid
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:29:02 +0000
For the first time since the season-opening Daytona 500, NASCAR will have a full field for Talladega Superspeedway with one car being sent home after qualifying. 
There are a total of 41 entries, with five uncharted cars competing over the final four spots on the grid. 
Here's a look at the part-time drivers and teams aiming to take part in this Sunday's race at Talladega:
Jesse Love -- ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a surprising NASCAR Cup race at Kansas
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:34:40 +0000
The ninth round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season was a surprising one, partly due to how clean it was. There were no incidents until a single-car spin on the penultimate lap completely changed the complexion of the finish.
And the finish itself was incredible, with Reddick once again prevailing after a last-lap pass on Kyle Larson, and Denny Hamlin losing out after dominating half the ...Keep reading

Shohei Ohtani On-Base Streak Tracker: Ohtani Ties Alex Rodriguez With 53-Straight
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:16:23 GMT
Shohei Ohtani is moving up MLB's all-time list of on-base streaks. Here's how close he is to making history.

World Cup Title Favorites? Who Could Overachieve? All 48 Teams By Tiers
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:01:13 GMT
Let's dive into the World Cup field by placing all the teams into distinct tiers and who to keep an eye on.

ICE detains illegal immigrant accused of sexually assaulting minor after hospital parking lot birth
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:40 GMT
Federal immigration officials issued an ICE detainer for a Mexican national accused of sexual assault on a minor found giving birth the parking lot of a South Carolina hospital.

US military launches first-ever autonomous warfare command to deploy unmanned systems across Latin America
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:56:49 GMT
U.S. military launches new autonomous warfare command under SOUTHCOM to deploy unmanned systems in Latin America targeting narcoterrorist networks.

Lincoln Riley thinks USC's 'championship window' is open, despite lack of success heading into his fifth year
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:42:13 GMT
Lincoln Riley says he believes USC football has opened a championship window heading into his fifth season as head coach of the Trojans, despite critics' complaints.

Drake seems to troll Bears star QB Caleb Williams with ?Iceman? album promo in Toronto
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:53:26 GMT
Drake promoted his upcoming "Iceman" album while wearing a Packers jacket in Toronto in what appears to be a subtle jab at Bears QB Caleb Williams.

Top California Dem running for office tied to Chinese school accused of US diploma scandal
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:43:36 GMT
California Treasurer and candidate for Lt. Gov. Fiona Ma faces scrutiny for visiting a China-based school accused of diploma fraud after its founder donated to her campaigns.

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.

Alex Palou takes pole for IndyCar race at Barber
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:17:25 GMT
The pole was not only Palou's first of the season, but also the thirteenth of his career and second straight at Barber Motorsports Park.

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West playoff takeaways: Blazers rally past Spurs without Wemby
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:58:10 EST
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

Wemby concussed on hard fall in Spurs' G2 loss
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:18:41 EST
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama sustained a concussion on a hard fall during the second quarter of Tuesday night's Game 2 playoff loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Edgecombe makes history with 30-10 to stun C's
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:18:41 EST
VJ Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall on his back early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points and the 76ers beat the Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday night to tie their series at one game apiece.

Splitter on Dundon reports: 'Trying to be a pro'
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:18:41 EST
In response to questions about reported cost-cutting measures by new Blazers owner Tom Dundon, interim coach Tiago Splitter said he's focusing on basketball.

Williams' collapse in 9th brings Mets' slide to 12
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:18:41 EST
The Mets dropped their 12th straight game Tuesday, this time blowing an early 3-0 lead and allowing the Twins to score two in the ninth in a 5-3 win at Citi Field.

Glass shatters behind Kings bench, delays Game 2
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:18:40 EST
A glass pane behind the Kings bench shattered after fans pounded on it in excitement after Colorado goalie Scott Wedgewood stopped a penalty shot in the second period of the Avalanche's 2-1 overtime win.

Bruins 'played to our identity' in Game 2 victory
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:18:40 EST
The Boston Bruins, who let a two-goal lead slip away late in Game 1 on Sunday, stormed ahead in Game 2 with four goals in the first 41 minutes, and goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 34 saves en route to a 4-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.

Kentucky governor blasts decision-making at UK
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:18:41 EST
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.

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These everyday commodities may cost you more as severe drought trickles down to consumers
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:36:59 -0400
Across the southern U.S., many regions have been experiencing prolonged drought conditions that are straining agricultural economies. This drives up the cost of irrigation and livestock care, while also increasing prices for consumers.

Exceptional drought sparks wave of wildfires across Georgia
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:18:22 -0400
A widespread, exceptional drought has set the stage for a surge of wildfires across Georgia, with more than 90 igniting this week alone as crews race to contain fast-moving blazes that have already forced evacuations and shuttered schools.

Most of Colorado is at risk of dangerous wildfires as warm, dry conditions persist
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:47:51 -0400
Parts of the Great Plains are under significant fire weather risk this week, as areas such as Colorado are being closely monitored for development.

Another round of severe storms to lash the South with big hail, possible tornadoes over the weekend
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:10:58 -0400
We are tracking days of severe storms that are not expected to let up anytime soon, with multiple systems impacting different parts of the South through at least Monday ? which is expected to be the highest impact day.

Hubble Telescope captures stunning images of 'space slug' nearly 5,000 light-years away
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:05:48 -0400
NASA is celebrating the Hubble Telescope?s 36th birthday with stunning images of the Trifid Nebula, nearly 5,000 light-years away from Earth.

Health officials warn of deadly brain-eating amoeba as summer approaches
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:44:17 -0400
Health officials across the country are advising residents to remain alert for a rare, but deadly pathogen as summer approaches. Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the "brain-eating amoeba," is a naturally occurring organism found in soil and warm freshwater, including lakes, rivers, ponds and hot springs.