Xbox speaks out on rumors of Xbox Game Pass dropping 'day one' games in a purported 2027 restructure ? here's what we know
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:13:53 +0000
Rumors have been spreading that Xbox Game Pass will change next year to drop its price in exchange for dropping "Day One on Game Pass" for future titles. Xbox recently spoke with Paul Tassi of Forbes to address these rumors.

Thrustmaster's new flight stick is a heavy and authentic A-10C HOTAS replica for PC simulator fans who crave digital dogfights
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:20:55 +0000
Thrustmaster's HOTAS Warthog MK II debuts at $599.99, refining the fully metal A?10C replica built for serious PC flight?sim pilots.

"Data centres have become integral to our lives" ? Microsoft plans to push ahead with data center despite protests
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:58:08 +0000
Microsoft says the UK needs more data centers as Slough residents question the impact of the proposed site.

Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember's release date is revealed, with a time-limited 'Alpha' gameplay demo available on Xbox and PC
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:52:38 +0000
Koei Tecmo has revealed that Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember will be launching on March 4, 2027, for Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5. Additionally, Koei Tecmo has released a playable Alpha Demo for the game on all platforms.

Microsoft Surface event announced for October 7 ? here's everything we know so far
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:26:04 +0000
Microsoft will hold a Windows and Surface event on October 7, 2026 in San Francisco. We expect RTX Spark and Windows 11 to be center stage at the event.

Razer Prio review: The first mobile controller I've actually wanted to carry everywhere
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:12:57 +0000
The Razer Prio isn't trying to be the biggest, most comfortable mobile controller on the market. Instead, it focuses on something far more practical: portability. With a unique foldable design that collapses to nearly credit-card dimensions, the Prio is one of the few mobile controllers you'll actually carry every day.

Hendrick to bring back iconic neon yellow car numbers for 2027
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:31:09 +0000
No team in NASCAR history has more wins and championships than Hendrick Motorsports, and many of those wins came while sporting neon yellow car numbers.
Jimmie Johnson's five consecutive titles between 2006 and 2010 came with a neon yellow No. 48 on the side of his Chevrolet. All four of Jeff Gordon's Cup titles also has a yellow No. 24, and it was the same for Chase Elliott when he earned his ...Keep reading

NASCAR changes wet-weather tire policy for Bristol to give teams more control
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:04:29 +0000
NASCAR series officials have altered a piece of the wet-weather tire policy ahead of a packed weekend of racing at Bristol Motor Speedway.
As it were, wet-weather tires could be utilized at all ovals at one-mile in length or smaller, which remains unchanged. However, the Sanctioning Body was the sole decider in when to take those tires off and go back to slicks, which has been ...Keep reading

Gateway was a race of opportunity for drivers with several posting season-best results
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:21:27 +0000
In a dramatic race with a track record and season-high 18 cautions, a handful of drivers found themselves in position to score their best finish of the year, or at least their strongest result in quite some time.
It was also a race that saw five Chase drivers fail to reach the checkered flag, and many more driving wounded due to crash damage.
Take a closer look at some drivers who earned ...Keep reading

Why Gateway is so hard on NASCAR Cup Series brakes
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:02:54 +0000
The Enjoy Illinois 300 was always going to play out like this.
There were no shortage of brake issues on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway but there always is at tracks with long straights and heavy braking corners. That has been the case at Loudon, Nashville and Phoenix too since the Cup Series implemented the current generation car in 2022.
The fact that this happened during the ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a crash-filled NASCAR Cup race at Gateway
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:20:50 +0000
There were not many drivers who enjoyed the 'Enjoy Illinois 300' on Sunday. While the NASCAR Cup race at WWT Raceway featured some great racing, it also suffered from a never-ending string of incidents. There was a season-high and track record 18 cautions, two red flags, and the event ended in double overtime.
When the smoke cleared and the mangled race cars were towed back to the garage, it ...Keep reading

West Virginia woman charged in death of ill husband she left on toilet for 19 hours
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:00:13 GMT
A West Virginia woman allegedly left her husband who had dementia and Alzheimer's on a toilet for 19 hours without food or medication, leading to his death.

20 states sue to block Trump admin rule that would make it harder for immigrants to obtain visas, green cards
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:33:43 GMT
More than 20 states sued the Department of Homeland Security over a public charge rule that could increase green card denials based on Medicaid and SNAP use.

WATCH: Handcuffed inmate breaks free, punches deputy in wild courthouse escape attempt
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:09:53 GMT
Video shows Timothy Reaggle allegedly slipping out of his handcuffs and punching a bailiff in an attempt to escape after his sentencing hearing at the Columbiana County Courthouse.

Sam Leavitt injury bombshell sends LSU-Ole Miss showdown into chaotic mode, as Kiffin's return looms
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:56:44 GMT
Sam Leavitt listed as "doubtful" on the SEC availability report days before LSU's showdown at Ole Miss, raising major questions about his status.

Clock controversy: NCAA says officials botched replay protocol in Michigan's win over Western Michigan
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:22:21 GMT
The FBS Oversight Committee confirmed Western Michigan would have beaten Michigan had Big Ten officials followed correct instant replay protocols.

Democrat candidate seen sobbing, praying in patrol car after DUI arrest: Video
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:11:53 GMT
Police video shows Washington state Democrat Krista Perez admitting to drinking wine and begging to go home during her Tacoma DUI arrest in August.

Plane passengers scream in harrowing mid-flight video as violent shaking sends cabin ceiling panels flying
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:10:11 GMT
A Sepehran Airlines flight in Iran carrying 127 passengers and crew returned to the airport after a reported tire blowout and possible engine damage.

Dennis Hauger joins AJ Foyt Racing for 2027 IndyCar season, replacing Santino Ferrucci
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:04:18 GMT
Hauger, who won the 2025 Indy NXT championship and then earned IndyCar Rookie of the Year Honors in 2026, will pilot the No. 14 Chevrolet full-time in 2027.

Scott McLaughlin snaps 2-year winless streak with victory in IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:14:55 GMT
McLaughlin dominated the race, leading 87 out of 95 laps, to score his eighth career IndyCar win and first since becoming a father.

Scott McLaughlin tops champ Alex Palou in IndyCar qualifying at Laguna Seca
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:32:27 GMT
McLaughlin just barely beat newly-crowned five-time series champion Palou to score his third pole position of the season and secure the 250th pole for Chevrolet.

Conor Daly joins Dreyer & Reinbold Racing for full IndyCar campaign in 2027
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:17:47 GMT
Along with the driver announcement, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing also confirmed the team will switch from Chevrolet to Honda engines.

Mick Schumacher joining Meyer Shank Racing for 2027 IndyCar season
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:32:17 GMT
The announcement means Schumacher will reunite with Marcus Armstrong, who was one of his teammates at Prema Racing during his Formula 3 championship run in 2018.

IndyCar schedules first oval test for new chassis at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:27:47 GMT
IMS says fans will be able to watch the test for free in the Turn 2 viewing mounds.

Pato O'Ward wins 2 races in 1 day at Milwaukee as Alex Palou clinches 5th career IndyCar title
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:54:07 GMT
Both O'Ward and Palou made their own history during a marathon Sunday afternoon at the Milwaukee Mile.

Pato O'Ward wins IndyCar race 2 in Milwaukee while still technically leading race 1
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:07:13 GMT
O'Ward, who was leading Saturday when the first of two races at the Milwaukee Mile was suspended, rebounded from a bad pit stop to score his second win of the year.