PowerA now wants in on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 with a specialist new controller, and it'll work on Xbox, too
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:34:49 +0000
PowerA has shown off a first look at a new controller in partnership with Meridian GMT. You won't be playing Call of Duty on this, but if you're into Microsoft Flight Simulator, you'll want to take a look.

Report: Microsoft restructuring Xbox is "on the table" ? it wants to "move faster" with new Halo, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls games
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:32:59 +0000
A new report suggests Microsoft is considering restructuring Xbox, and also wants to "move faster" with new Halo, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls games.

Thrustmaster's latest racing wheel is the closest any of us will ever get to driving a 24 Hours of Le Mans winning car
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:23:34 +0000
Thrustmaster's newest racing wheel is an official replica of a 24 Hours of Le Mans winning car, and while it's expensive, it's going to be rare and definitely has the wow factor.

"The only way to keep Bungie alive": As Destiny 2 ends, ex-Bungie dev says supporting Marathon will help keep the studio afloat
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:46:39 +0000
With Destiny 2 development now ended, one ex-Bungie dev says the best way to support the studio is to support its new extraction shooter Marathon.

Windows Insiders get first crack at a less annoying Windows 11 update process
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:09:32 +0000
Microsoft shipped six new Windows Insider builds, headlined by a new unified update experience designed to reduce your monthly PC reboots by bundling driver, .NET, and firmware updates together.

Microsoft Flight Simulator fans are getting all-new flight stick and yoke options from Thrustmaster, made for beginners and pros
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Thrustmaster just unveiled all-new accessories at Flight Sim Expo in Minnesota, compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox, PC, and now PS5.

Kevin Harvick?s message to Carson Hocevar: ?Do not change?
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:49:02 +0000
Kevin Harvick doesn?t want Carson Hocevar to change.
While the likes of Austin Dillon and Bubba Wallace expressed frustrations on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway, specifically over a Lap 83 restart where Hocevar tagged the rear of John Hunter Nemechek and ignited a melee, the 2014 champion doesn?t want to see an overcorrection.
?I think that my advice to Carson Hocevar from ...Keep reading

Kyle Busch Remembered: From winning Pocono with one gear to KBM's 100th
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:04:18 +0000
As NASCAR heads to Pocono, we want to highlight the most iconic Kyle Busch moments from his time racing at the Tricky Triangle. It was the site of several milestone wins for KB, and a track he seemed to enjoy quite a bit with a total of eight wins.
Busch is the winningest driver in NASCAR history with 234 victories across the top three series, and he died unexpectedly on May 21st, at the age of ...Keep reading

Will Denny Hamlin catch Tyler Reddick for the championship lead?
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:58:02 +0000
On NASCAR's Inside the Race podcast with Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty, they broke down the recent race at Michigan International Speedway, which featured a record-number of cautions.
One of those cautions involved Tyler Reddick, whose incredible top 15 streak came to an abrupt end in a restart pileup. It was the 23XI Racing driver's first DNF of the 2026 season.
Reddick held a 129-point ...Keep reading

The many ways Pocono Raceway is honoring Kyle Busch this weekend
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:35:02 +0000
Pocono Raceway doesn't have infield grass where they can stencil a black No. 8, but the track is going out of its way to honor fallen NASCAR legend Kyle Busch.
The 41-year-old died unexpectedly on May 21st after a severe case of pneumonia progressed into sepsis. With 234 NASCAR wins, Busch scored more victories across all three national divisions than any other driver in history -- eight of ...Keep reading

Red Bull reveals dual San Diego paint schemes for Van Gisbergen and Zilisch
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:40:02 +0000
When NASCAR arrives in San Diego for a brand-new street race at Naval Base Coronado, all eyes will be on Trackhouse Racing, and for good reason.
Shane van Gisbergen has won six of the last seven road/street courses on the Cup schedule, and finished a close second in the only one he lost.
In San Diego, SVG will attempt to conquer a 3.4-mile street course while driving a special Red Bull ...Keep reading

Justin Baldoni attorney rips Blake Lively after judge awards limited attorney fees
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:13:03 GMT
Justin Baldoni's lawyer says Blake Lively 'failed' after judge awards her limited attorney fees in legal battle.

U.S. fans were out in full force ahead of the USMNT's first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:28 GMT
Excitement builds as the U.S. Men's National Team faces Paraguay in their World Cup opener, marking the first home soil match since the 1994 World Cup.

MLB announces drive-in theater screenings of 'The Sandlot' with live games and fireworks for July 4th
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:15:03 GMT
MLB announces drive-in theaters will show 'The Sandlot' on Independence Day, followed by live Big League games and fireworks for America's 250th.

Tim Allen reveals the one thing that has saved his nearly 20-year marriage to Jane Hajduk
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:50:53 GMT
Tim Allen says humor saves his nearly 20-year marriage to Jane Hajduk, revealing they are "very different people" but "pretty good buddies."

Clinton judge indefinitely blocks Trump's $1.776B anti-weaponization fund
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:43:21 GMT
A federal judge indefinitely blocked the Trump administration's $1.76 billion anti-weaponization fund, citing concerns it could be revived.

Ohio police chief arrested in Florida after grand jury hands down 70-count child sex indictment
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:34:06 GMT
Ohio police chief Chad Essert faces a 70-count indictment for alleged sex crimes involving a minor, with charges carrying up to 280 years in prison.

California Dems accused of putting sanctuary law over migrant child welfare checks: 'Real children'
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:33:37 GMT
El Cajon sues California AG Rob Bonta, claiming sanctuary laws prevent local police from checking on unaccompanied migrant children's safety.

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.

Here are all of the wrecks from the 110th Indianapolis 500
Sun, 24 May 2026 17:12:46 GMT
Crashes are part of the tragic history of the Indianapolis 500.

Snake Pit styles | Here are the best looks from inside the 2026 Indy 500's EDM festival
Sun, 24 May 2026 13:41:58 GMT
Every year, thousands of festival-goers crowd the northeast corner of the infield at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Indy 500 for the Snake Pit.

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Copy of 13 stats that prove the USMNT will win the World C...
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:15:47 EST
Think the U.S. isn't a favorite to lift the trophy on July 19? A look back through the tournament's history will make you think again.

Oklahoma AG calls on Big 12 to suspend Sorsby
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:06:58 EST
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on the Big 12 Conference to suspend Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.

Dempsey slams Marsch over anthem: Stay in lane
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:06:58 EST
United States legend Clint Dempsey had some choice words for former national team assistant Jesse Marsch, who suggested Thursday that some American players needed encouragement to sing the anthem ahead of games.

Ohtani not in Dodgers' lineup Friday, but avoids I...
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:06:58 EST
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani was not in the Dodgers' lineup for their series opener against the White Sox on Friday, one day after he was removed from a game in Pittsburgh because of left knee inflammation.

Spurs' Johnson believes in Fox ahead of Game 5
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:06:58 EST
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson emphasized his belief in De'Aaron Fox on the heels of his rough showing in Game 4.

Partey denied entry to Canada, will miss WC game
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:06:58 EST
Ghana's Thomas Partey will miss their opening match of the 2026 World Cup against Panama after being denied entry to Canada.

Retired Ragnow: Body told me to stop playing
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:06:58 EST
One year after announcing his abrupt retirement on social media, former Lions center Frank Ragnow broke his silence on the process and the failed physical that prevented his in-season return.

White House UFC event can proceed, judge rules
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:06:58 EST
A federal judge ruled Friday to allow the White House to stage a UFC event Sunday in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn.

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Beat the summer heat with these early Prime Day cooling deals, starting at $14
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:48:18 -0400
Stay cool for less with early Prime Day deals on tower fans, window air conditioners, cooling blankets and neck ACs. Save up to 55% ahead of the big event.

Look up: Planetary parade featuring Venus, Jupiter and Mercury set to dazzle the sky tonight
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:12:08 -0400
Mercury, Venus and Jupiter will be visible in the night-sky on the evening of June 12. The three planets will align for a celestial show over the Western horizon of the U.S., a worthwhile reason to gaze at the sky above.

Search for missing mariner off Maryland coast underway after boat found unmanned
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:30:21 -0400
Coast Guard crews continue searching for a missing boater after the vessel was located off the coast of Maryland with no one on board Thursday.

FDA approves emergency use of medication to treat flesh-eating parasite in dogs and cats
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:48:05 -0400
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the emergency use of an over-the-counter animal drug to treat infections of New World screwworm, a potentially deadly parasite in cats and dogs.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes Western Nevada, same area recently struck by swarm of quakes
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:05:58 -0400
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck western Nevada just after 5 a.m. local time, centered roughly 12 miles east-southeast of the community of Silver Springs, roughly 40 miles east of Carson City.

Widespread destruction: Tornadoes cause catastrophic damage in Illinois and Indiana communities
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:14:11 -0400
Serious damage has been reported across the Midwest after destructive storms slammed the area, causing numerous tornadoes that devastated communities in Illinois and Indiana.