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

WATCH: Pokémon, sports cards heist hits six figures as detectives hunt suspects
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:26:18 GMT
Video shows hooded thieves smashing into a Chicago trading card shop and stealing $100,000 in Pokémon and sports cards, according to a report.

Gates Foundation plans to cut up to 500 jobs while undergoing review of Jeffrey Epstein ties
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:22:34 GMT
The Gates Foundation plans to cut up to 500 jobs by 2030 as part of a long-term restructuring while an external review of its Epstein ties is underway.

Candace Cameron Bure praises Bible event uniting Americans: 'Such an exciting time in history'
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:16:24 GMT
"Full House" star Candace Cameron Bure told Fox News what the "America Reads the Bible" event, held at the Museum of the Bible, means to her on "The Story."

Amtrak riders trapped for nearly 24 hours with overflowing bathrooms amid raging wildfires
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:15:20 GMT
An Amtrak train carrying 232 passengers was stranded for nearly 24 hours in Florida after brush fires near the tracks forced a halt. Outraged passengers described a chaotic scene.

Mike Vrabel admitting to 'difficult conversations' didn't help him or Dianna Russini
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:04:20 GMT
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addressed photos with reporter Dianna Russini, saying he had difficult conversations with his family and organization.

Fetterman receives no support for re-election from Pennsylvania House Democrats: report
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:43 GMT
Pennsylvania congressional Democrats avoided telling Punchbowl News whether Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., should run again in 2028 amid partisan frustrations.

Trump warns US 'won't have much of an Olympic team anymore' without new college sports regulations
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:58:09 GMT
Trump warns U.S. Olympic team future is at risk without regulation to protect nonrevenue college sports, speaking at a White House NCAA ceremony.

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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Vrabel: I had 'difficult' talks over Russini photos
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:29:57 EST
Mike Vrabel said the Patriots and their fans will get "the best version of me going forward" after the New York Post published photos that appeared to show the coach embracing and holding hands with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.

Gilgeous-Alexander wins Clutch Player of the Year
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:29:57 EST
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's trophy case is getting bigger as the reigning MVP added the Clutch Player of the Year award to his sterling résumé.

Sanders touts 'new vibe' under Browns' Monken
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:29:57 EST
Shedeur Sanders said there is a "new vibe" and "new energy" with the Browns under first-year coach Todd Monken and his staff.

Donovan leaves Bulls amid sweeping changes
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:29:57 EST
Billy Donovan has decided to step down as head coach of the Bulls after six seasons.

Kentucky governor blasts decision-making at UK
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:29:56 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.

Leicester's 'horrible' journey ends with relegation
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:29:57 EST
Leicester City have been relegated to League One from the Championship after a 2-2 draw with Hull City on Tuesday night.

Rosenior slams 'indefensible' Chelsea in latest loss
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:29:57 EST
Chelsea's season slumped deeper into crisis after a 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Tuesday left its hopes of Champions League qualification hanging by a thread.

Duke lands Blackwell, top guard in transfer portal
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:29:56 EST
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.

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Relentless allergy symptoms are here to stay due to long-lasting spring in the US
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:22:42 -0400
As millions of Americans settle into the spring season, it brings a new opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and pleasant warmth, but not without allergies getting in the way.

Evacuations underway in central Texas due to flash flood threat
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:04:18 -0400
Evacuations are underway in central Texas north of Austin because of flash flooding. Shady River and Good Water RV Parks are being evacuated.

Late-season rain and mountain snow sweep California, potentially boosting snowpack totals
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:13:14 -0400
A Pacific storm system is sweeping across the Great Basin and Intermountain West, bringing a mix of coastal rain, thunderstorms, and mountain snow.

Watch: Coast Guard rescues 4 trapped in boat through 'challenging mission' in Alaska
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:49:24 -0400
A group of four people who were trapped in their boat stuck in ice for more than a day, were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday.

Exclusive analysis: El Niño likely to boost hurricane activity in Eastern Pacific this summer
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:07:42 -0400
With less than a month until the start of hurricane season in the Eastern Pacific Basin, exclusive analysis from the FOX Forecast Center found that the developing El Niño climate pattern will likely fuel a surge of named storms and hurricanes.

Pacific system to sweep west, bringing heavy snow, soaking rain and strong winds to California, Rockies
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:05:42 -0400
A Pacific storm system is bringing coastal rain, storms and mountain snow as it pushes across the Great Basin and Intermountain West.