Spyro is back with a new game, but the team bringing him to life had to overcome a near?collapse to finish the project
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:43:57 +0000
As pressure to right the XBOX ship continues to bear down on the studios that make our favorite games, the recent reveal of Spyro: A Realm Beyond proves that full-stop closure of established studios isn?t the only way to balance the books. Instead of closing, Toys for Bob was able to negotiate independence and is now reviving a much-loved franchise with XBOX and Activision support.

Edge suddenly feels less bloated ? after Microsoft retired its ?creepy? AI history search feature to the company's digital graveyard
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:02:52 +0000
Microsoft has removed Edge?s AI history search feature amid user backlash.

Microsoft finally made a more affordable Surface, but its timing was terrible
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Microsoft added 8GB RAM options to the Surface Pro 12?inch and Surface Laptop 13?inch, dropping their starting prices to $849 and $949. But discounts pushed better hardware, including Dell?s XPS 13 with a Snapdragon X Elite and 32GB of RAM, down to $999, making the new Surfaces a tough sell.

As the rising costs of RAM crush the notion of gaming as an affordable hobby, what are PC gamers and Xbox fans supposed to do?
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Gaming costs are soaring as RAM and storage prices rise, leaving PC and Xbox players with few options beyond discounts, used hardware, or cloud gaming.

"This doesn?t represent pre-order data," Xbox disputes reports of PS5 crushing GTA 6 preorder demand
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:26:59 +0000
Xbox clarifies that affiliate links aren't sales data, refuting viral claims of PS5's 8-to-1 lead in GTA 6 preorder

Critics on Microsoft extending Windows 10 support for free through 2027: "Are they admitting Windows 11 isn't good enough 5 years later?"
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:11:18 +0000
Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates until 2027, sparking debate over whether Windows 11 has failed to win users over.

A.J. Allmendinger opens up on inner doubts as he reaches 500th NASCAR Cup start
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:15:02 +0000
There is no driver in the Cup garage with a career trajectory quite like A.J. Allmendinger. And that's just looking at the NASCAR side of it, without including how he had a five-win season in CART, won the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona overall in 2012 after an epic battle, or the fact that he nearly won the Indy 500 in his one and only start.
Allmendinger's NASCAR Cup career has been interrupted ...Keep reading

NASCAR Cup Sonoma starting lineup: Ty Gibbs earns pole, Van Gisbergen sixth
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:37:10 +0000
In a remarkably close qualifying session, Ty Gibbs secured pole position in the No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota with a fast lap of 1:14.829s. He beat Spire Motorsports driver Carson Hocevar by just 0.025s for pole position.
Kyle Larson will start third, Michael McDowell fourth, and Ross Chastain fifth. Pre-race favorite Shane van Gisbergen was the fastest driver in Group 1, but that was only ...Keep reading

Shane van Gisbergen says it's easy for him to sell NASCAR to non-fans
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:16:30 +0000
Shane Van Gisbergen has found it really easy to sell NASCAR to outsiders because he used to be one too and he?s really enjoyed learning this world himself over the past three years since making the jump from Australian Supercars.
In some ways, it makes him the perfect ambassador when talking to non-fans at novelty events like last weekend at Naval Base Coronado, that NASCAR said was attended ...Keep reading

Ty Dillon aims to upset Denny Hamlin in first round In-Season Tourney rematch
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:33:15 +0000
In an ironic turn of events, the biggest upset of the first round of the NASCAR In-Season Tournament last year will get an immediate first round match-up on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway.
No. 2 Denny Hamlin v. No. 31 Ty Dillon
There is a caveat in that Dillon bested Hamlin last year in a first-round match-up that took place at highly combustible Echopark Speedway (née Atlanta) where the favorite ...Keep reading

How Sonoma Raceway is honoring Kyle Busch this weekend
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:59:07 +0000
Kyle Busch won two NASCAR Cup races at Sonoma in 2008 and again in 2015. He also won a Truck race there in 2022. Following the NASCAR legend's tragic death at the age of 41 last month, every track is paying tribute to him in their own way.
Sonoma has etched the black No. 8 onto the track in honor Busch, but they've also put a new corner banner, dedicating Turn 8 to KB. 
 
They've also ...Keep reading

Yankees vs Red Sox under bet looks strong with Carlos Rodon and Sonny Gray on the mound in series finale
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:57:33 GMT
Carlos Rodon takes the mound for the New York Yankees against Sonny Gray and the Red Sox as Boston looks to complete a four-game sweep at Fenway Park.

2026 World Cup Quarterfinal Odds: Which Squads Will Make Final 8?
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:57:03 GMT
Which countries will make it to the quarterfinals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Check out the latest odds.

Arch Manning's NFL star grandfather laments hype around Texas quarterback
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:56:56 GMT
Former NFL star Archie Manning says people unfairly crowned Arch Manning before he ever played, expressing disappointment at the hype surrounding his start at Texas.

2026 World Cup Odds: Which Nations are Favored to Reach Semifinals?
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:48:14 GMT
Which nations are most likely to make the final four? See the latest odds to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals.

2026 World Cup: France, Argentina Top Oddsboard Heading Into Round Of 32
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:42:47 GMT
Here are the latest odds to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the group stage.

DAVID MARCUS: 'Permanent' temporary status is bad for refugees and worse for America
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:38:30 GMT
The Supreme Court's Mullin v Doe decision allows the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian refugees.

Fetterman warns Mamdani risks 'constitutional crisis' by vowing to defy SCOTUS immigration ruling
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:33:58 GMT
Sen. John Fetterman warns of a constitutional crisis as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani vows to defy a Supreme Court immigration ruling.

Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist leaving team at end of IndyCar season
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:07:14 GMT
Just a month after winning the Indy 500, the driver announced he will be leaving his team at the end of the season.

Christian Lundgaard goes from last to first to win at Road America for 3rd career IndyCar victory
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:08:12 GMT
Lundgaard damaged his front wing at the start of the race, but he fought back to earn his second win of the season.

Alex Palou earns 5th straight IndyCar pole in Road America qualifying
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:31:51 GMT
The last time there was an IndyCar race that did not have Alex Palou on the pole was the Long Beach Grand Prix ? in April.

'It's pathetic' | IndyCar driver Graham Rahal calls Indianapolis a 'complete dump' on social media
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:38:34 GMT
Rahal complained of security concerns at a recent event he said he hosted in Indianapolis.

Dennis Reinbold, founder of IndyCar team Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, dies at 65
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:57:30 GMT
Reinbold died June 13 surrounded by his family, the team said in a statement.

Alex Palou survives carnage to win IndyCar Detroit GP from pole
Sun, 31 May 2026 20:59:05 GMT
Palou led 71 laps in a race that saw six full-course caution flags waive throughout the afternoon.

Palou earns pole for IndyCar race in Detroit as Indy 500 top-2 of Rosenqvist and Malukas fail to advance out of first round
Sat, 30 May 2026 20:09:57 GMT
It was Palou's third IndyCar pole in a row, having set the fastest time in qualifying for both the Sonsio Grand Prix and 110th Indy 500.

Renew, upgrade your Indy 500 tickets by June 15 before price increase
Mon, 25 May 2026 17:12:14 GMT
Fans who went to the 2026 Indy 500 have until Monday, June 15 to renew or upgrade their tickets for the best prices of the entire year.

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World Cup Power Rankings: Who's up, who's down aft...
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:38:06 EST
And then there were 32. We're done with the group stage, but what do our writers and experts think the field of favorites looks like as we enter the win-or-go-home phase?

World Cup Daily: Iran facing despair; South Africa...
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:38:05 EST
The World Cup round of 32 begins with South Africa facing co-host Canada in Inglewood, California on Sunday.

Serena had to talk self into return to singles pla...
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:53:44 EST
Serena Williams says she had to talk herself into accepting Wimbledon's offer to play singles.

Ghana boss fears 48-team WC 'vulgar,' 'ordinary'
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:53:43 EST
Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz has criticized the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams, expressing his fear that the move risks turning it into a "vulgar, ordinary competition."

Sportsbooks sweat U.S. run entering knockouts
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:53:43 EST
Star-powered France and Argentina top the odds board to win the World Cup as the tournament moves into the knockout stage, while the United States' positive momentum will have sportsbooks sweating more with each game they win.

Mercury's Tibbetts rips WNBA after Thomas ruling
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:53:43 EST
Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts called out the WNBA and defended his star player, Alyssa Thomas, following her suspension for a play involving Fever guard Caitlin Clark.

Algeria and Austria's dramatic draw sends Iran out...
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:53:43 EST
Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group stage finale, allowing both to advance to the knockout round while eliminating Iran from the tournament.

Russell wins Austria GP, second victory of season
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:53:44 EST
George Russell withstood Max Verstappen's challenge to end his 112-day wait for a victory by winning the Austrian Grand Prix and breathe fresh life into his world championship bid.

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Bryan Norcross: Slight chance of tropical development off the Southeast, but no threat expected
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:14:23 -0400
The frontal system that has been causing all the rain in the Midwest and the mid-Atlantic is forecast to sink south and offshore of the East Coast.

Severe storm threat shifts East after deadly, catastrophic flooding slams Kentucky and Indiana
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:18:41 -0400
At least four people have died after rounds of dangerous flash flooding swamped the Ohio Valley on Saturday, prompting water rescues and evacuations as multiple Flash Flood Emergencies were issued in Kentucky amid a multi-day stretch of torrential rain.

11 people hospitalized after duck boat tips over with tourists onboard in Boston
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:04:13 -0400
Eleven people have been taken to the hospital after a duck boat experienced a mechanical issue and tipped over with dozens of people onboard in the Boston area Saturday afternoon.

Severe storms target Northern Plains with powerful winds, large hail threat heading into workweek
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:22:08 -0400
The Northern Plains are set to be rocked by severe weather for a few days in a row, as storms charge up to bring very strong, gusty winds and large hail into Monday.

Child hospitalized after being injured by bison in Yellowstone National Park
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:12:59 -0400
A 12-year-old was in the hospital after an injury caused by a bison in Yellowstone National Park on Friday.

See it: Villa containing ruins from Roman Empire uncovered in Egypt
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:00:25 -0400
Archaeologists working with the Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt have recently discovered the remains of a Roman residential villa with styles dating back to the Ptolemaic, Roman and Byzantine eras, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.