Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 gets its first Festival Playlist next week, includes 10 new cars and 4 from the Car Pass ? here's what's racing your way soon
Thu, 14 May 2026 23:41:42 +0000
Forza Horizon 6 will soon get its first Festival Playlist, and while it's live, players will be able to earn 10 new cars in the hit Xbox racer.

Xbox Elite Controller Series 3 leaked in new images: Microsoft's next-gen pro controller confirmed with new buttons, cloud connect, and more
Thu, 14 May 2026 22:58:22 +0000
A Brazilian regulator has leaked images of Microsoft's upcoming next-gen Xbox Elite Controller with three key new upgrades.

Xbox Game Pass' Subnautica 2 blew up the Steam charts in minutes at its Early Access launch ? it's peaked at nearly half a million concurrent players
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:32:46 +0000
Subnautica 2 has finally arrived on Xbox, PC, and Xbox Game Pass, and has already become a colossal hit on Steam alone. It's enjoying a huge launch right now.

Microsoft's Xbox CEO Asha Sharma polls nearly 20,000 gamers on the brand's title ? I can't believe this is what players want the Xbox name to look like
Thu, 14 May 2026 19:30:26 +0000
Xbox or XBOX? CEO Asha Sharma asked nearly 20,000 fans that question in a recent poll, and their preference for the title of Microsoft's gaming brand was clear.

Major Windows 11 performance upgrades set to rollout within weeks, Microsoft confirms: New 'Low Latency Profile' improvements confirmed to "accelerate app launches and core shell experiences"
Thu, 14 May 2026 19:22:16 +0000
Windows 11's highly anticipated Low Latency Profile performance feature is now in the final round of testing, with rollout expected to begin within the next few weeks.

I can?t shake the feeling Xbox?s Project Helix has a major flaw, and Windows K2 might decide its future
Thu, 14 May 2026 19:00:53 +0000
Understanding how Project Helix ties into Windows K2 changes the whole conversation ? and it?s a link many are overlooking.

How to watch NASCAR All-Star weekend at Dover
Fri, 15 May 2026 02:52:35 +0000
Along with points-paying races for the NASCAR O'Reilly and Craftsman Truck Series, the Cup cars will be on the track at Dover this weekend for the 2026 edition of the All-Star Racing.
NASCAR is bringing its annual All-Star Race to the 'Monster Mile' for the very first time, and revamping the format as well. 
Christopher Bell won last year's All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro, while Denny ...Keep reading

NASCAR official details the no-caution call for Cody Ware's late crash at The Glen
Thu, 14 May 2026 19:57:39 +0000
Brad Moran, NASCAR?s managing director for the Cup Series, detailed the thought process behind race control not calling for a caution for a crash involving Cody Ware that left a significant dent in the Turn 7 railing.
Ware was able to keep the car under power, drove down pit road, and attempted repairs but the Rick Ware Racing No. 51 ultimately chose to park it afterwards. This became a ...Keep reading

NASCAR TV ratings from Watkins Glen
Thu, 14 May 2026 16:50:52 +0000
There is no direct comparison since this was the first NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen to take place during the spring but the Go Bowling at The Glen on FS1 earned an average of 1.928 million viewers and a 1.06 rating according to Nielsen?s Big Panel + Data metric.
This is the lowest rated race of the season, won by Shane van Gisbergen, this race barely dropping below Bristol?s ...Keep reading

The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race Dover format explained
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:48:49 +0000
The NASCAR All-Star Race changes formats ... often. The Sanctioning Body are not shy about using the race as an experiment, but this year marks quite a dramatic change.
First, the All-Star Race heads to Dover, Delaware for the very first time. The 'Monster Mile' will not host a points-paying race for the first time since 1968, but it will play host to the All-Star Race this weekend. NASCAR also ...Keep reading

Katherine Legge focused on results, not milestones in Indy-Charlotte Double
Wed, 13 May 2026 18:24:27 +0000
Katherine Legge knows nearly every move she makes is another milestone in motorsports, but her focus is on results and not the history books. 
In the late hours of Tuesday night, it was revealed Legge is set to attempt the rare ?Double? by running the Coca-Cola 600 and Indianapolis 500 on the same day - Sunday, May 24. She was already set - and wrapped up the opening day of practice - for ...Keep reading

4 NFL teams to invest in and short at the sportsbooks after the 2026 regular-season schedule release show
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:32:12 GMT
NFL season is here and it's time to lock in with betting analysis, expert football picks, and weekly insights to help you make smarter wagers all year.

GOP can't agree on key part of Trump's housing affordability push as infighting continues
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:30:29 GMT
Trump urged Congress to pass housing affordability legislation, but House Republicans balked at the Senate bill and pitched a modified rival proposal.

Israel, Jews targeted worldwide as well-funded leftist, Islamist groups join for ?Nakba 78? protests
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:27:06 GMT
About 425 anti-Israel groups are mobilizing coordinated Nakba 78 protests worldwide, with 736 events planned across 39 countries this weekend.

Mariners' Cal Raleigh lands on injured list for first time in career as nightmare season continues
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:14:16 GMT
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, hitting just .161 this season after a record-breaking 60-home run campaign in 2025, was placed on the 10-day IL with an oblique strain.

This Midwestern state leads the nation in home foreclosures as US filings jump by 26%
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:58 GMT
Indiana records the highest foreclosure rate in the nation as rising costs and mortgage rates put increasing financial pressure on homeowners nationwide.

Scientists used electricity on coffee and discovered what makes it taste good
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:45 GMT
University of Oregon researchers used a battery-testing tool to identify coffee's chemical fingerprint, aiming to help cafés replicate consistent flavor.

Criminal profiler reveals 'extremely rare' red flag in case of suspected serial killer migrant in Texas
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:20 GMT
Criminal profiler warns suspected Texas serial killer migrant allegedly started killing at 18, calling it extremely rare and fearing additional victims.

'Wienies, start your engines!' | Wienermobiles visiting 2 central Indiana Kroger locations on Fast Friday ahead of 'Wienie 500'
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:11:26 GMT
The event drew 85,000 fans for the spectacle last year and also garnered 8 million more via livestream.

Pato O'Ward reaches the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed chart on the 3rd day of practice
Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:06 GMT
O'Ward posted the fastest lap of the day on the third day of practice on Indy?s 2.5-mile oval, going 227.308 mph.

Romain Grosjean downplays dust-up with Marcus Armstrong as practice continues for Indianapolis 500
Thu, 14 May 2026 22:59:34 GMT
Grosjean called Saturday?s clash a misunderstanding in the heat of the moment.

Conor Daly, Alex Palou become 1st drivers to top 228 mph on 2nd day of Indianapolis 500 practice
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:27:41 GMT
Daly posted the best lap of the day at 228.080 mph with Palou just a fraction slower at 228.026.

IMS announces grandstand sellout of the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500
Wed, 13 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT
For the second consecutive year, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway expects to sell all grandstand tickets for the Indianapolis 500.

Drivers share their biggest accomplishment and Indy 500 picks | Milk & Cookies with Dave Calabro
Wed, 13 May 2026 01:20:17 GMT
Dave Calabro visited with IndyCar drivers earlier this year to get their thoughts on the biggest race of the year.

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.

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Let's overreact to the NFL schedule release: Tough...
Fri, 15 May 2026 01:16:24 EST
How could strength of schedule impact postseason hopes for the Bears, Bengals and Chiefs? Does the Dolphins' slate point to them landing the top draft pick?

2026 NFL schedule release: Tracking all 32 teams a...
Fri, 15 May 2026 01:16:24 EST
Full schedules, bold predictions and analyses are here.

Pats-Seahawks SB rematch to kick off '26 season
Fri, 15 May 2026 01:16:12 EST
In a rematch of Super Bowl LX, the Seahawks will welcome the Patriots to Lumen Field for the 2026 NFL season opener, one of 272 games officially announced throughout the league Thursday night.

Knights finish off Ducks in 6 to make West finals
Fri, 15 May 2026 01:16:12 EST
Mitch Marner set the tone for the Golden Knights with a highlight-reel between-the-legs goal in the first period, and Vegas went on to beat the Ducks 5-1 to advance to the Western Conference finals.

Scheffler among largest throng atop PGA since '69
Fri, 15 May 2026 01:16:12 EST
Scottie Scheffler carded a 67 and is tied with six other players -- the biggest logjam in 57 years after the first round of a major -- at the PGA Championship.

Rahm apologizes for 'inexcusable' incident at PGA
Fri, 15 May 2026 01:16:12 EST
Jon Rahm apologized for hitting a volunteer in the face and shoulder with a divot after he took a swing in frustration during the first round of the PGA Championship on Thursday.

Deion: Shedeur endured 'hell' in draft, rookie yea...
Fri, 15 May 2026 01:16:12 EST
Deion Sanders said that his son Shedeur "matured spiritually" after enduring criticism and what he called untruthful reporting during his predraft process and rookie season with the Browns.

Sources: Warriors' top two assistants won't return...
Fri, 15 May 2026 01:16:12 EST
Warriors assistants Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse are departing the franchise, league sources told ESPN.

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Evacuations underway as lightning sparks massive grassfire and burns thousands of acres in Texas
Thu, 14 May 2026 22:56:53 -0400
Mandatory evacuations are underway in Canyon, Texas, as a rapidly spreading grass fire scorches parts of the region. The Hungate Fire began Thursday afternoon when a storm cell moved across Randall County, producing lightning that sparked a series of grass-fires throughout the area.

Hawaii?s K?lauea volcano erupts for the 47th episode, sending fountains of lava into the air
Thu, 14 May 2026 22:28:29 -0400
Hawaii?s K?lauea volcano erupted for the 47th time on Thursday, blasting lava and thick plumes of smoke high into the air. Episode 47 began at 3:27 p.m. HST when lava fountains burst from the crater, marking the start of the latest eruption.

Asteroid discovered days ago to make close Earth flyby on Monday
Thu, 14 May 2026 20:24:24 -0400
A recently discovered asteroid is going to make its closest approach to Earth ever on Monday.

You could see the Northern Lights in these states due to a geomagnetic storm
Thu, 14 May 2026 19:04:19 -0400
A fast stream of solar wind from a colossal coronal hole in the sun?s atmosphere could spark a geomagnetic storm, bringing with them the potential to see the Northern Lights. NOAA issued a Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Thursday and Friday, warning that the strongest geomagnetic activity is expected between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. EST.

Washington man arrested after viral video shows him throwing rock at endangered Hawaiian seal
Thu, 14 May 2026 16:15:17 -0400
A 38-year-old man from Washington has been criminally charged after a viral video captured an individual throwing a rock at an endangered monk seal while on vacation in Hawaii.

Summer-like temperatures take aim at millions on the East Coast as Spring heats up
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:53:59 -0400
The East Coast is next in line for summer-like heat that's forecast to bring above-average temperatures to more than 250 million Americans into the weekend.