"Apple does this and you love it": Microsoft VP fires back at trolls over Windows 11's new performance boost feature. "It's not cheating; this is how modern systems make apps feel fast."
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:20:49 +0000
Windows 11's upcoming "Low Latency Profile" feature has been branded "lazy" by online trolls. Microsoft VP explains why they're wrong.

Sandisk's official Xbox Ally / X microSD card is solid ? but should you actually buy it?
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000
I was able to grab Sandisk's official microSD card for the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X range. But ... it's honestly not much more than a logo. Here's what you need to know.

"What an insane screw up": Xbox itself leaks 'Forza Horizon 6' PC files in full a week before launch ? and pirates already cracked it
Mon, 11 May 2026 08:33:38 +0000
It's a potentially multi-million dollar error. Playground Games' uploaded fresh pre-load files to Steam, albeit without encryption. The raw files quickly made their way to the world wide web, and the rest is history.

"We currently only support Steam and EGS stores for PC": A major upcoming sequel ditches Xbox PC and Xbox Play Anywhere ? is this an emerging trend?
Mon, 11 May 2026 08:16:24 +0000
Aliens: Fireteam Elite was a surprise win for Xbox PC and Play Anywhere a few years ago. The sequel has not only ditched Play Anywhere, but Xbox PC all up.

How I access Windows 11?s newest experimental features before release and what it reveals about Microsoft?s roadmap
Sun, 10 May 2026 15:19:24 +0000
Windows 11 now lets Insider users enable experimental features from Settings without ViveTool. Here's how "Feature flags" works.

Winhanced just made the Xbox app feel outdated on handheld gaming PCs, and I can?t believe how much smoother it is
Sun, 10 May 2026 14:40:20 +0000
Winhanced is quickly becoming one of the most interesting alternatives to the Xbox app on PC, combining Xbox, Steam, Epic, and GOG libraries into one controller-friendly experience built for handhelds and console-style gaming.

Shane van Gisbergen is who they say he is after win at The Glen
Mon, 11 May 2026 00:31:27 +0000
The deck was stacked against Shane Van Gisbergen and the Trackhouse No. 91 on Sunday at Watkins Glen but it simply didn?t matter.
A caution with 39 laps to go put ?SVG? and crew chief Stephen Doran into quite the predicament. If they stayed out, they faced long odds of making it to the finish line on fuel, especially if others came down and were chasing them down on fresher tires.
So ...Keep reading

Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Watkins Glen 2026
Sun, 10 May 2026 22:51:24 +0000
Championship leader Tyler Reddick finished fifth at Watkins Glen, adding an extra 20-point between himself and Denny Hamlin, increasing his lead to a staggering 129 points.
There was no change inside the top five in the standings, but Bubba Wallace did replace William Byron inside the top ten.
In the battle around the Chase cut-line, there were a lot of movement. SVG's big win vaulted him ...Keep reading

Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Watkins Glen
Sun, 10 May 2026 22:23:19 +0000
After 100 laps of NASCAR Cup racing at Watkins Glen, pole-sitter Shane van Gisbergen walked away with the checkered flag. He made up 29 seconds in 18 laps during the final stint, and ultimately won the race by 7.2 seconds over Michael McDowell.
Ty Gibbs was leading the strategy for those who cut out a pit stop, finishing third. Chase Briscoe and Tyler Reddick filled out the rest of the top ...Keep reading

Shane van Gisbergen rockets to Watkins Glen NASCAR Cup win after incredible final stint
Sun, 10 May 2026 22:05:32 +0000
There was no stopping Shane van Gisbergen at Watkins Glen on Sunday, as he collected his seventh career win and Trackhouse Racing's first of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.
In 18 laps, he made up 29.2 seconds, passing Ty Gibbs for the race lead with seven laps to spare. And after that, he went on to win the race with a seven-second margin.
"Unbelievable to win with 97," said van Gisbergen ...Keep reading

Chase Elliott urges support for his uncle Ernie ahead of NASCAR Hall of Fame vote
Sun, 10 May 2026 13:35:02 +0000
At the end of a scheduled media availability on Saturday at Watkins Glen, Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott interjected as the press conference was being wrapped up, and requested some time to speak about the NASCAR Hall of Fame voting that is set to take place later this month. It wasn't in response to a question, but a deliberate statement he wanted to make in front of the assembled ...Keep reading

Knicks' Josh Hart needles Philadelphia's sports scene after playoff sweep of 76ers
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:23:02 GMT
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart took aim at Philadelphia's sports scene after New York completed a second-round playoff sweep of the 76ers with a 144-114 win.

Mike Vrabel's relationship with Dianna Russini turns Patriots' Mother's Day post into a trolling frenzy
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:03:49 GMT
The New England Patriots posted a Mother's Day message on social media and were met with a flood of snark and backlash involving coach the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini scandal.

Mexican senator accuses Sheinbaum of shielding ?narco-politicians? after US cartel indictment
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:38 GMT
Mexican Sen. Lilly Téllez accuses President Sheinbaum's government of protecting alleged "narco-politicians" indicted for Sinaloa Cartel ties.

Butter, beef tallow debate isn't over as heart experts warn of risks and US guidelines differ on fats
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:33 GMT
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines recommend butter and beef tallow as cooking options, but the American Heart Association urges caution on both fats.

Former Prince Andrew ?shaken? by masked man threat, but more security would spark ?public backlash?: expert
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:32 GMT
Former Prince Andrew was reportedly left "shaken" after a masked man confronted him near his Norfolk home, sparking renewed royal security concerns.

The unexpected force keeping beef prices high and why the pressure could last for years
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:12 GMT
A 75-year low in the U.S. cattle herd is driving beef prices higher, and economists say the tight supply situation could take years to resolve.

Nancy Guthrie case: Former cop shows how missing mom could vanish just yards from homes
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:09 GMT
A retired Pima County lieutenant reveals how Tucson's desert washes could serve as escape routes in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, age 84.

Christian Lundgaard's daring pass on David Malukas nets him 2nd IndyCar win in Sonsio Grand Prix
Sat, 09 May 2026 23:52:03 GMT
The 24-year-old Danish driver hadn't stood on the top step of the podium since 2023 when he took his maiden IndyCar victory on the streets of Toronto.

Sonsio GP live updates: Christian Lundgaard earns second IndyCar win at IMS road course
Sat, 09 May 2026 23:34:28 GMT
Follow live, in-race updates all afternoon long as the Month of May gets underway for the IndyCar Sonsio Grand Prix on the IMS road course.

Rookie Tymek Kucharczyk holds off Max Taylor to win Indy NXT race 2 at IMS road course
Sat, 09 May 2026 19:55:48 GMT
The victory vaulted Kucharczyk from fourth to second in the championship, just eleven points behind points leader Nikita Johnson.

Oliver Wheldon earns back-to-back podium finishes in Saturday USF2000 races on IMS road course
Sat, 09 May 2026 17:55:58 GMT
The USF2000 Series is part of the "Road to Indy" program, a step below USF Pro 2000 and two steps below Indy NXT.

Alex Palou scores third consecutive Sonsio Grand Prix pole position at IMS road course
Sat, 09 May 2026 16:28:36 GMT
The pole position gives Palou the best chance at winning his fourth consecutive Sonsio Grand Prix.

IndyCar faces backlash after release, removal of T-shirt featuring 'ONE NATION, ONE RACE'
Thu, 07 May 2026 14:50:54 GMT
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. is scheduled for Aug. 22-23, 2026.

Pacers star Andrew Nembhard riding in 'Fastest Seat in Sports' at Sonsio Grand Prix
Wed, 06 May 2026 15:29:11 GMT
Coverage of the grand prix begins at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9.

Thousands at funeral for Italian IndyCar champ and Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi
Tue, 05 May 2026 18:22:03 GMT
One fan inside the church held up a sign that said, ?Farewell Alex, your legend will never die.?

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Takeaways: Wolves tie series with Game 4 win
Mon, 11 May 2026 00:31:26 EST
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for each series.

Wemby ejected in career first after elbowing Reid
Mon, 11 May 2026 00:22:57 EST
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama experienced his first career ejection Sunday in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals after throwing an elbow at the jaw of Timberwolves forward Naz Reid early in the second quarter.

Edwards rallies Wolves to even series with Spurs
Mon, 11 May 2026 00:22:57 EST
Anthony Edwards rallied the Timberwolves with 16 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to help even the series with a Spurs team missing Victor Wembanyama.

Knicks take care of business, then jab Philly fans...
Mon, 11 May 2026 00:22:57 EST
Droves of Knicks fans took over Xfinity Mobile Arena yet again Sunday, watching their team sweep its way into the NBA's final four with a resounding, record-setting 144-114 win over the 76ers on Sunday.

Embiid feels 'confident' about knee going forward
Mon, 11 May 2026 00:22:57 EST
Joel Embiid, who was limited to just 38 games this season, said he is as "confident as I've ever been" with his health and isn't thinking about his injured knee anymore.

Thompson: Emotions got best of Sabres in loss
Mon, 11 May 2026 00:22:57 EST
Sabres star Tage Thompson said his team was "too emotional" in its 6-2 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3 on Sunday night, and Montreal's raucous home crowd at Bell Centre played a big role in that.

Wiz win draft lottery; Clippers get Pacers pick
Mon, 11 May 2026 00:22:57 EST
The Washington Wizards have won the 2026 NBA draft lottery and will have the No. 1 pick in next month's draft.

Pritchard on Pacers losing pick: 'Sorry to our fan...
Mon, 11 May 2026 00:22:57 EST
Pacers president Kevin Pritchard apologized to fans and said he owns losing this year's No. 5 pick after trading it with protections to the Clippers for Ivica Zubac.

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Damaging winds, large hail threaten Gulf Coast and Southeast after intense severe weather weekend
Mon, 11 May 2026 03:31:53 -0400
More severe weather is on the way for the Gulf Coast and the Southeast, bringing heavy rain, possible damaging winds and large hail through Tuesday morning.

Alaskan town sees its last sunset for 84 days as the 'midnight sun' phenomenon of non-stop daylight begins
Sun, 10 May 2026 17:25:46 -0400
The town at the northern tip of Alaska has seen its last moment of darkness for nearly three months as residents experience the phenomenon known to locals as "midnight sun."

Triple-digit heat returns to the West as dozens of major cities eye record-breaking temperatures
Sun, 10 May 2026 12:15:45 -0400
After March's historic heat, extreme temperatures are surging across the West once more, threatening to topple over 60 daily records by Wednesday.

Dozens of earthquakes rattle southern California in reported swarm
Sun, 10 May 2026 08:28:36 -0400
Dozens of earthquakes rattled parts of California on Saturday and into Sunday in what experts call an earthquake swarm, with many centered near Brawley, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Dangerous Mother?s Day storms to 'explode' across Texas with baseball-size hail and damaging winds
Sun, 10 May 2026 06:31:32 -0400
Significant severe weather capable of giant hail and destructive winds has begun to erupt across the southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley on Mother?s Day.

Brewing Super El Niño could turn the California coast into a summer hotspot for great white sharks
Sat, 09 May 2026 14:42:08 -0400
As a super El Niño develops, rising ocean surface temperatures could make great white sharks and other species more prevalent along the California coast this summer.