Xbox Free Play Days has acquired MLB The Show 26, Age of Mythology: Retold, and more for all Xbox players to enjoy ? this upcoming weekend only
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:41:22 +0000
Microsoft has announced a collection of games that can be played for free temporarily from April 23 to April 26, 2026. These games are MLB The Show 26, Age of Mythology: Retold, Anno 117: Pax Romana, and The Survivalists.

Copilot Keyboard launches in Japan, but it?s the return of the dolphin ?Kyle? stealing the spotlight
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Copilot Keyboard launches in Japan with AI?powered text suggestions, Copilot Search, and the surprise return of Kyle the dolphin from Microsoft Office 97.

"We care deeply about this game, and we play it right alongside you": World of Warcraft team apologizes for the state of the game ? as patch 12.0.5 frustration boils over
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:27:44 +0000
World of Warcraft is the most popular subscription based MMORPG in history owing to the absolute mountain of content it receieves in exchange for the monthly fee. Lately, though, it feels increasingly like Blizzard has spread itself thin.

Everything announced for Xbox and PC at the ID@Xbox and IGN April 2026 Showcase ? new indie games on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and more
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:21:55 +0000
Couldn't catch the ID@Xbox and IGN April 2026 Showcase live? No worries ? we've got a full overview of everything announced right here.

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred will release earlier than expected in the US, and teams up with Overwatch for some of the coolest skins I've ever seen
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:36:20 +0000
Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred will launch in the US a day early to accomodate a worldwide simultaneous launch, and we're getting an Overwatch event to boot.

"Xbox will be where the world plays": Microsoft confirms Xbox is once again looking into acquisitions, huge manifesto for the future detailed
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:51:31 +0000
In a new memo penned by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and its CCO Matt Booty, Microsoft details its vision and plans for the future of the Xbox brand

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

Every NASCAR driver to earn their first Cup win at Talladega
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:51:28 +0000
Talladega Superspeedway is one of the most unpredictable races on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, so it should be no surprise that a dozen different drivers have secured their first -- and in many cases only -- Cup win at the iconic track.
It hasn't happened yet in the Next Gen era, but several drivers have been close to becoming the 13th first-time winner at Dega. Of the 41 drivers on the ...Keep reading

FOX leverages NASCAR Kansas TV audience to boost IndyCar Long Beach
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:21:39 +0000
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway on Sunday drew 2.926 million viewers on over-the-air FOX according to Nielsen?s Big Data + Panel metric.
Beyond just the factual number, there is not a straightforward comparison, since this race aired on FS1 last year. NASCAR boasted a 26 percent increase from Kansas last year but that race aired on FS1. An April Cup Series race would be over 3 ...Keep reading

NASCAR official explains overtime decisions at Kansas
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:54:01 +0000
It wasn't the loudest point of contention, but some in the NASCAR community did try to suggest after the Advent Health 400 on Sunday that race control should not have thrown the caution for a Cody Ware spin that set-up overtime and figuratively turning the race upside down.
Denny Hamlin was the leader at the time, having led the most laps and just retaken the lead from eventual winner Tyler ...Keep reading

Amazon just put Elon Musk's Starlink on notice
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:32:07 GMT
Amazon's $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition targets Starlink's dominance with key spectrum access and plans for direct-to-device satellite connectivity.

Olympic legend Kaillie Humphries signs with activist sportswear brand XX-XY Athletics amid political rise
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:12:29 GMT
Kaillie Humphries, the most accomplished Olympic women's bobsledder in history, signs with XX-XY Athletics as a brand ambassador for women's sports.

Social media erupts after Mamdani's far-left supporters turn on him over homeless shelter: 'Oops'
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:08:04 GMT
East Village voters who backed Mayor Zohran Mamdani by a 40-point margin are now suing to stop a homeless shelter plan, drawing conservative criticism online.

Ex-NFL star Shawne Merriman reacts as Patriots' Mike Vrabel caught in scandal
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:04:09 GMT
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel steps away to seek counseling amid photo scandal with NFL reporter Dianna Russini as new images surface online.

FLASHBACK: Five of the most politically-charged moments at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:55 GMT
A look back at politically-charged moments from the White House Correspondents' Dinner from Stephen Colbert roasting George W. Bush to Axios' Alex Thompson calling out his colleagues.

Unexploded mortar shell from bloodiest battle in country's history unearthed after nearly 280 years
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:55 GMT
Archaeologists uncovered an unexploded mortar shell at Scotland's Culloden Battlefield, the site of the bloodiest battle in Scottish history. Here are details and photos.

US economic chokehold on Iran reaches peak leverage as collapse risks emerge
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:46 GMT
U.S. economic pressure on Iran has reached historic levels, but inconsistent enforcement limits full impact of sanctions, a former Treasury expert says.

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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Big winners, losers and value picks of Round 1: Kiper on a wild start to the NFL draft
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:46:00 EST
Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, sizing up moves like the Makai Lemon, Caleb Downs and Ty Simpson picks.

Pick-by-pick takes on Round 1 of the NFL draft: How prospects fit with their new teams
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:46:00 EST
Here's our NFL Nation reporters' look at the biggest questions for each Round 1 pick and how every player fits.

Rams take Simpson, note 'this is Matthew's team'
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:28:16 EST
The Rams selected quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, though coach Sean McVay made it clear: "This is Matthew's team."

'Ecstatic' Mendoza goes to Raiders with top pick
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:28:16 EST
The Raiders made it official Thursday night at the NFL draft, taking former Indiana star QB Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick.

Amid Brown buzz, Eagles trade up for WR Lemon
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:28:16 EST
The Eagles made a trade with the division rival Cowboys on Thursday night, selecting USC wide receiver Makai Lemon with the No. 20 pick.

Cowboys 'changed face' of D via Downs, Lawrence
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:28:16 EST
After taking Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No. 11, thanks to a trade with the Dolphins, the Cowboys selected UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd pick after moving down from No. 20 in a trade with the Eagles.

Giants thrilled with picks: 'Couldn't do any better'
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:28:16 EST
The New York Giants addressed both sides of the ball Thursday in the first round of the NFL draft, selecting Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the fifth pick and then taking Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa at No. 10.

Rare playoff dud by Jokic puts Nuggets in 2-1 hole
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:28:16 EST
It was a night to forget for Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who missed 19 of his 26 shots in a blowout Game 3 loss that gave the Timberwolves a 2-1 series lead.

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Photos: Violent tornado rips through Enid, Oklahoma, unleashing devastation and closing Vance Air Force Base
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:29:57 -0400
A dangerous tornado tore through an area in the city of Enid in north-central Oklahoma on Thursday night, triggering a massive response from first responders and rescue crews, who rushed to the scene to begin immediate recovery efforts.

Severe weather extends into the weekend as millions brace for 'marathon' threat
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:15:27 -0400
A turbulent Thursday was just the beginning of what forecasts are suggesting is a "marathon" of severe storms forecast to put over 40 million in the U.S. under threat of tornadoes, hail and damaging wind by Monday.

These rare Titanic artifacts sold for over $1 million at auction
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:24:49 -0400
Rare items from the Titanic were sold for over $1 million at auctions. One item was a life jacket worn by first-class passenger and survivor, Laura Mabel Francatelli, when the ship sank on April 14, 1912. Another item sold was an 18-carat gold pocket watch that Frederick Sutton, 61, was wearing when the ship sank.

California officials warn of increase in tiny black flies known for painful bites
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:05 -0400
Black flies, a tiny insect known for a small, but painful bite, are on the rise in the foothills of San Gabriel Valley.

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes southeast Missouri, shakes felt across six US states
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:25:00 -0400
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred in southeast Missouri, with additional reported shakes felt in numerous states across the South, according to the USGS.

How much rain will Chicago see by the end of April?
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:53:26 -0400
While temperatures in Chicago are climbing above average, rain is expected tomorrow morning as a cold front moves through.