"Both accounts need PlayStation Plus" ? Halo Campaign Evolved?s split?screen requirement is baffling
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:09:00 +0000
Halo: Campaign Evolved's PlayStation 5 split-screen requirements have sparked criticism after Halo Studios confirmed both local players will need active PlayStation Plus subscriptions, alongside linked PSN and Microsoft accounts.

I read this Age of Empires II essay on human attributes and it?s way deeper than you expect
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:55:01 +0000
An essay written by Microsoft Principal Scientist Adrian de Wynter is going viral this week as it attempts to prove Age of Empires II is just as human-like as AI. It's just as wild a premise as it sounds, and I break down what it means for those who use (and research) AI.

"I leave feeling grateful, proud, and excited": After 31 years, Age of Empires veteran Earnest Yuen retires
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:47:51 +0000
After a 31-year career spanning 50+ titles, Age of Empires veteran Earnest Yuen has officially announced his retirement from Microsoft.

Microsoft?s AI strategy feels like a beta test ? at the expense of Windows and Office
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Microsoft?s AI strategy lacks a unique selling point, raising concerns about its future in Office and Windows.

"I was one of the biggest skeptics on the team": An original Xbox founder says the fears they had in 2001 are coming back stronger than ever
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:42:03 +0000
Original Xbox pioneer Laura Fryer warns that soaring hardware costs and AI shortages are reviving 25-year-old fears.

"It helped": Years of Xbox Series S game optimization probably made life much easier for Nintendo Switch 2 developers
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:31:20 +0000
The Xbox Series S may have helped developers prepare for Nintendo Switch 2, with similar optimization techniques and visual compromises carrying across both platforms.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s most expensive broadcast booth ever: an active U.S. aircraft carrier
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:39:56 +0000
Overlooking Turns 2 and 3 of the 3.4-mile street course at Naval Base Coronado, there sits the massive USS Carl Vinson. Up on the bridge of the 1,092-foot vessel is where you can find the broadcast booth for this Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race.
The Anduril 250 is the fifth and final race in Prime's five week stretch as a broadcaster for NASCAR, following FOX Sports and preceding TNT ...Keep reading

Christopher Bell a 'game time decision' to run full NASCAR street race
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:09:43 +0000
Christopher Bell says it is going to be a ?game time decision? whether or not he competes in the entirety of the NASCAR Cup Series race on the streets of Naval Air Station North Island on Sunday.
Bell fractured his wrist two weeks ago in a crash at Michigan International Speedway but also completed every lap last week at Pocono Raceway. However, a street course requires a lot more physical ...Keep reading

First impressions of naval base street course from NASCAR Cup stars
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:16:09 +0000
For all the messy chaos the Craftsman Truck Series brought on Friday at Naval Air Station North Beach, the Cup Series practice session was pretty procedural.
The only incidents of note:

A Jimmie Johnson 360-degree spin
Austin Cindric spinning
Kevin Magnussen flat-side hitting the Turn 16 wall
Brad Keselowski slamming on brakes to avoid drilling Turn 2

But again, that ...Keep reading

Shane van Gisbergen reveals which tracks best compare to new San Diego street course
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:04:30 +0000
Don't tell Shane van Gisbergen that he is the undisputed favorite to win this weekend, as that "pisses me off a bit," he admitted in a Friday press conference.
"I feel like it disrespects my competition. I hold my competition to a really high level. So yeah, I feel like I've spent the last little while talking myself down because I know that there's 10 guys probably that can win on pure pace ...Keep reading

Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney had a 'Dumb & Dumber' moment in San Diego
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:29:44 +0000
As recorded by Katelyn Larson on Saturday morning, Chase Elliott hitched a ride to the Naval Air Station North Island on a motorized scooter with old friend and fellow Cup Series contender Ryan Blaney.
 
?Kaitlyn did us dirty on that one,? Blaney said with a laugh when asked about it on Saturday afternoon in San Diego. ?But we're sitting at the same hotel and I was like, ?Hey, I got ...Keep reading

'Send them back' chants rock European Parliament after landslide vote to speed up deportations
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:59:05 GMT
European Parliament approved the Return Regulation 418-218, sparking chants of "send them back" from right-wing lawmakers in a deeply divided vote.

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron becomes first player ejected under FIFA's new mouth-covering rule at World Cup
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:33:49 GMT
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron received the World Cup's first-ever red card for covering his mouth during a confrontation with Turkey's Mert Mulder.

Florida Gators recruiting Knox Kiffin months after failed coaching search involving his father Lane
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:24:33 GMT
Knox Kiffin, son of LSU coach Lane Kiffin, was spotted at Florida's Friday Night Lights event throwing passes as a 2028 quarterback recruit.

JD Vance uncovers hidden threat to American workers as he warns Democrats embrace 'radical fringes'
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:23:55 GMT
JD Vance warns the Democratic Party is surrendering to its most radical fringes after socialist and progressive candidates win key races nationwide.

Bill Maher tells liberals to stop 'partisan sulking' and join America 250 party
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:10:00 GMT
Bill Maher urges Democrats to stop being petty about politics and celebrate America's 250th anniversary despite their discontent with President Trump.

Jo Frost calls out modern parenting mistakes she says are robbing children of basic life skills
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:34 GMT
"Supernanny" star Jo Frost called out parenting mistakes she says are preventing children from developing resilience and independence in viral video.

Earth, Wind & Fire documentary explores band's highs and lows, Maurice White's complicated life
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:31 GMT
HBO's Questlove documentary explores Earth, Wind & Fire's rise to fame alongside Maurice White's complicated personal life.

'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.

'Nothing else I could have done' | David Malukas emotional after coming up short in closest Indy 500 finish
Sun, 24 May 2026 22:22:43 GMT
"I just don't know what else we could have done," Malukas said after the race. "We were driving 150% that whole race."

Super Swede | Felix Rosenqvist beats David Malukas in historic finish to win 110th Indianapolis 500
Sun, 24 May 2026 20:53:43 GMT
Rosenqvist beat Malukas by .0233 ? the closest finish in Indy 500 history ? after a one-lap shootout.

Indianapolis 500 live updates | Felix Rosenqvist passes David Malukas at the line to win 110th Indy 500
Sun, 24 May 2026 20:45:01 GMT
Keep it here all afternoon long for live updates of the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

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U.S. clinches WC Group D after Paraguay victory
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:57:00 EST
Paraguay held on for a 1-0 win over Turkey after playing a man down for more than half the match, a result that secured the United States the top spot in Group D

U.S. winning the WC not 'ridiculous,' Richards say...
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:56:59 EST
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was succinct in saying he thinks that the USMNT has a chance to win the World Cup. Chris Richards doesn't think it's a wild idea at all, either.

Source: Big 12 monitoring Sorsby fallout, options
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:57:00 EST
The Big 12 presidents and chancellors haven't rushed to pull the league's recently filed federal lawsuit because there are still questions about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's NFL future and any possible legal retribution, a source told ESPN.

RHP Misiorowski hits 104.2 mph in Brewers' loss
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:57:00 EST
Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski had another strong outing against the Braves, topping out at 104.2 mph, but it may not have been strong enough during a 3-2 loss.

Paraguay player red-carded for covering mouth
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:57:00 EST
Miguel Almirón was shown the red after an altercation in Paraguay's Group B match vs Türkiye.

Miles' 1st dud as pro a chance to grow, Lynx say
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:57:00 EST
Olivia Miles was held to a season-low seven points on 1-of-10 shooting in an 81-75 win over the Valkyries, but the Lynx called the off night "a tremendous growth point" for the rookie sensation.

Rory 7 back, says anything possible at Shinnecock
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:57:00 EST
Rory McIlroy, who posted a 1-over 71 to fall to even par after 36 holes at the U.S. Open, says seven shots isn't too much to make up at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

Titans, DT Simmons agree to $105M+ extension
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:57:00 EST
The Titans and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons have agreed to a three-year, $105.8M extension, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

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Summer bummer: Rain to impact millions in the Northeast right as official start to summer begins
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:51:54 -0400
If you were hoping for nice summer beach weather to start the season, you may have to wait a bit longer. After a wet spring in the East, summer is starting off the same way. The season officially starts Sunday morning, and rain is back in the forecast Monday through midweek.

Drone video captures double-stack train cars toppled over after destructive winds tore through Illinois
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:48:01 -0400
Ferocious straight-line winds unleashed by severe storms were strong enough to derail multiple train cars in western Illinois this week, creating a dramatic scene more commonly associated with a tornado's aftermath.

Watch: Venus disappears behind the moon in stunning timelapse of rare, daytime lunar occultation
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:34:29 -0400
A rare daytime lunar occultation unfolded Wednesday as Venus briefly disappeared behind the Moon in a celestial event visible across much of North America.

See It: Massive wave crashes over condo in Hawaii amid powerful swells, stripping shingles from the roof
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:45:21 -0400
A towering wave driven by powerful south swells surged over the oceanfront condos at the Keauhou-Kona Surf and Racquet Club on Sunday, tearing shingles from the roof as people nearby watched in awe.

Man vs machine: Who will walk on Mars first?
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:39:46 -0400
As advances in artificial intelligence and robotics accelerate, humanoid robots could be capable of exploring other worlds within the next decade. That raises a fascinating question: Who will walk on Mars first: a human or a humanoid robot?

Deadly tick-borne disease that can cause brain damage spreading across the US
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:33:00 -0400
Authorities are sounding the alarm about a rare, but potentially deadly tick-borne disease as tick season ramps up across the U.S. Powassan virus is an extremely rare but serious illness spread through the bite of infected black-legged deer ticks.