Gears of War: Reloaded leads Xbox Game Pass's July batch, just in time for new and old fans to catch up in preparation for Gears of War: E-Day
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:29:10 +0000
Xbox has announced July 2026's first batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, which includes Gears of War: Reloaded, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, and many more titles that will be added throughout the month.

Xbox's Backwards Compatibility Program and Cloud Gaming lead has been laid off from Microsoft after 37 years ? "I wish the team nothing but success"
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:24:41 +0000
Microsoft's VP of Xbox Platform Kevin LaChapelle, who led the creation of Xbox Backwards Compatibility and Xbox Cloud Gaming, has been laid off.

IO Interactive regains full ownership of Project Fantasy from XBOX, but closes one of its studios
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:41:59 +0000
IO Interactive has regained full ownership of Project Fantasy after Xbox ended its funding partnership. The studio says development will continue independently, but it has also confirmed the closure of its Istanbul studio as part of broader restructuring.

How is id Software supposed to keep making DOOM after Xbox reportedly laid off half the studio?
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:45:42 +0000
Reported Xbox layoffs have reportedly affected around half of id Software, prompting concerns over the future of DOOM, the studio's acclaimed id Tech engine, and whether the legendary FPS developer can continue operating at the same level.

Microsoft hit with class-action lawsuit over "unreasonable and excessive noise" from datacenter
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:37:18 +0000
Wisconsin residents have filed a class-action lawsuit against Microsoft, alleging its high-powered Fairwater AI datacenter emits a persistent, low-frequency "infrasound" hum. Microsoft claims its recent engineering efforts have fully resolved the issue.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's next big update is now available to test, here's what's new
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:52:22 +0000
Sim Update 6 is the next big one heading to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and if you're impatient to try it out, there's good news for you.

What went through the nose of Tyler Reddick's car at Chicagoland?
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:05:02 +0000
Tyler Reddick is now 44 points behind Denny Hamlin in the championship standings, continuing to lose ground in a 173-point swing since Memorial Day Weekend.
But this latest issue was truly a case of bad luck. On Lap 132 of 267 as the race approached the halfway point, and in the middle of green flag pit stop cycle in Stage 2, Reddick's car suddenly slowed, leaking fluid everywhere. 
?We ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a thrilling NASCAR Cup return to Chicagoland
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:26:15 +0000
Next Gen cars raced at Chciagoland Speedway for the first time ever this weekend, and it was a truly thrilling race, even as the Toyotas once again prevailed over the field.
Hendrick Motorsports showed some might, and there was nonstop action throughout the field. It was also the first of three consecutive Sunday night races on the 2026 Cup schedule, really forcing teams to work hard to keep ...Keep reading

Who was eliminated in Round 2 of the NASCAR In-Season Bracket Challenge?
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:22:57 +0000
32 drivers were cut down to 16 at Sonoma, and now only eight remain after Chicagoland in the NASCAR In-Season Bracket Challenge. The wildly unpredictable EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta) is next, with the tournament concluding with races at North Wilkesboro and the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The winner will receive a $1 million prize, and Ty Gibbs is the defending champion ...Keep reading

Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Chicagoland 2026
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:54:18 +0000
It's incredible to think that Tyler Reddick had a 129-point lead in the championship just before Memorial Day Weekend in May, as he now trails Denny Hamlin by 44 points.
Reddick lost the points lead for the first time this year one week ago, and while he ran strong at Chicagoland this weekend, a piece of debris punches through the radiator and put him 30 laps down after repairs.
The biggest ...Keep reading

Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Chicagoland
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:13:31 +0000
Chase Briscoe returns to Victory Lane for the first time since Talladega in October, 2025, earning his sixth career win at Chicagoland Speedway.
It was a trio of Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas at the front of the field at the checkered flag, with Briscoe beating Christopher Bell to the line by just 0.276s, with Denny Hamlin just over three seconds back in third.
William Byron led the way for ...Keep reading

2026 INDYCAR Title Odds: Alex Palou Heavy Favorite To Defend Championship
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:46:34 GMT
There are seven races left in the INDYCAR season. Can any driver catch Alex Palou and upend him for the title? Here are the latest championship odds.

Hamas says it will dissolve Gaza government, but Israel warns group still seeks Hezbollah-style control
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:38:56 GMT
Critics say Hamas' dissolution of its Gaza governing body is a performative step to preserve armed control while surrendering only civilian burdens.

NYT columnist says she 'deeply' regrets praising Senate hopeful after rape allegation
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:30:18 GMT
NYT's Michelle Goldberg says she "deeply regrets" her earlier column praising Graham Platner after a rape allegation surfaced against the Maine Democrat.

After blowout loss to Belgium, many are wondering if Team USA is better or worse than it was a decade ago
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:29:22 GMT
A 4-1 loss to Belgium in Seattle echoed the 2014 World Cup heartbreak, but the USMNT's growth over the last 12 years tells a more complex story.

Progressive Dems' full-throated Platner endorsements come back to haunt them after rape allegations
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:15:02 GMT
Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and "Pod Save America" hosts face scrutiny as their endorsements of Graham Platner resurface amid rape allegations.

Kingmaker Mamdani calls on Platner to 'drop out of the race' after rape allegation
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:08 GMT
Zohran Mamdani says Graham Platner should drop out of the Maine Senate race, joining a growing list of Democrats distancing from his campaign.

Extremist streamer sparks outrage after declaring NYC an ?Islamic Republic?
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:50:26 GMT
Sneako declared Islam would take over New York City while livestreaming on Kick, prompting Elon Musk and Alex Jones to call for his deportation.

Indy 500 winners Dixon, Rosenqvist sign multiyear deals to begin racing for Arrow McLaren in 2027
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:27:44 GMT
The team also announced 2014 Indy 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay will drive in the 111th Running of the Indianapolis 500 next May.

Meyer Shank Racing extends Marcus Armstrong's contract; will drive No. 60 car in 2027
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:25:58 GMT
Meyer Shark Racing announced Friday Armstrong has signed a multi-year contract extension that will keep him with the racing team.

REPORT: Indy 500 winners Felix Rosenqvist, Scott Dixon heading to Arrow McLaren
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:06:25 GMT
Felix Rosenqvist, who won his first Indy 500 in thrilling fashion this May, and 2008 winner Scott Dixon will join Arrow McLaren in 2027, ESPN reported Wednesday.

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.

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Late Cowboys' player Kneeland diagnosed with CTE
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 11:59:09 EST
Former Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has been posthumously diagnosed with CTE.

Sources: Finals MVP Brunson having wrist surgery
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 11:59:09 EST
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is undergoing surgery on his left wrist, and the NBA Finals MVP is expected to return to basketball activities later this summer, sources told ESPN.

Cavs' Mitchell agrees to $273M max extension
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 11:59:09 EST
Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum extension with the Cavs, including a player option for the 2030-31 season, per his agent.

Gauff, 22, reaches her first Wimbledon semifinal
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 11:59:08 EST
Coco Gauff rallied past Jessica Pegula on Tuesday to reach her first Wimbledon semifinal at age 22.

IOC moves to end Russian neutrality for LA Games
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 11:59:08 EST
The IOC advised Olympic sports bodies to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Brewers call up prospect Lara after 7-year deal
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 11:59:08 EST
Outfield prospect Luis Lara, 21, was called up to the Brewers on Tuesday before their doubleheader with the Cardinals.

Lowry retires as Raptor after 20 NBA seasons
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 11:59:08 EST
Six-time All-Star Kyle Lowry has retired after signing a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors, where he spent nine of his 20 NBA seasons and won an NBA championship

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'Most followed' shark pings off South Carolina coast as tag continues to defy lifespan
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:40:05 -0400
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.? Breton, the "most followed shark" on OCEARCH's tracker, has registered a new location update approximately 110 miles southeast of Myrtle Beach on June 30.

Watch: Crews respond to Virginia house fire caused by lightning strike as severe weather roars through area
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:15:59 -0400
Crews responded to a house fire in Chesterfield County on Monday after lightning struck the home.

July outlook: Pattern flip to simmer and soak millions as extreme heat shifts West
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:09:03 -0400
After the Eastern half of the country endured a brutal and deadly heat wave, Mother Nature has decided to flip the script. Through mid-July, the Western half of the U.S. will bake as a new heat dome builds, while the East Coast catches a break.

Missing 5-year-old boy found dead following devastating flash floods in Ohio
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:36:41 -0400
After an extensive search, a 5-year-old missing boy was found dead over the weekend following recent flash flooding in the Lewisville, Ohio community.

See it: Rare great white shark caught on camera in this state's waters for expected first time
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:01:07 -0400
In a rare underwater view, a great white shark was spotted swimming off Block Island?marking what the Atlantic Shark Institute said may be the first time a white shark has ever been caught on camera in Rhode Island waters.

Stay six Neils away: Giant elephant seal causes traffic delays in Australia
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:34:38 -0400
Residents in Tasmania, Australia, are being warned to stay "about six Neils away" after a massive southern elephant seal named Neil has been causing unusual traffic delays in the area.