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Slay the Spire 2 dev throws playful shade at Marathon after flying past its player count on the Steam charts ? "Don't let small indie passion projects like this pass you by"
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:42:59 +0000
Both Marathon and Slay the Spire 2 have launched on the same day, and so far, Mega Crit's roguelike deckbuilder is more popular than Bungie's FPS on PC.

Battlefield 6 producer says devs can't make new maps faster because "we?re a team of a certain size" ? 4 studios are working on EA's best-selling shooter
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:07:43 +0000
Fans of Battlefield 6 want its devs to add new maps to the shooter faster, but the game's producer says they "don?t want to sacrifice quality."

"What happens if we turn this up to 11?" ? how the Diablo 4 developers approached their own version of the Warlock
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:55:09 +0000
Diablo 4 developers reveal the mechanical and thematic DNA of the upcoming Warlock class. Launching on April 28 with the Lord of Hatred expansion, we got to try it for the first time.

Xbox's next console "Project Helix" codename revealed ? CEO Asha Sharma re-affirms new Xbox-PC hybrid is on the way
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:52:00 +0000
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console comes into focus, as Asha Sharma re-affirms commitment to first-party hardware.

ARC Raiders recorded private Discord DM messages between players in "serious privacy and security violations" ? Embark promises that your data is safe
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:48:31 +0000
An issue with ARC Raiders' Discord integration led to the game recording private DM messages between players in "serious privacy and security violations."

The Warlock is Diablo 4's "heavy metal" new class, but while you wait, you can play Paladin for free or earn some DOOM crossover cosmetics
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:46:16 +0000
Blizzard showed more of the Diablo 4 Warlock, new Butcher themed season and some upcoming DOOM cosmetics.

Windows 11?s March 2026 update is packing 9 new upgrades you?ll actually notice
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:57:31 +0000
Windows 11 March 2026 update adds native Sysmon, WebP wallpapers, Taskbar speed test, Quick Machine Recovery for Pro, and more.

Wake up, MacBook Neo ? I just found a $549 laptop that doubles your specs for less
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:12:46 +0000
Apple?s $599 MacBook Neo just landed, but Windows deals are in a post-holiday "dead period." I?m looking at why the best rivals just got $200 more expensive.

A seemingly buggy Windows 11 update locked my Xbox Ally X into recovery mode ? with a tedious restore lasting 12 hours
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:32:34 +0000
A routine Windows 11 update locked my Xbox Ally handheld in recovery mode, forcing a full cloud restore that took more than 12 hours. Highlighting just how uncertain I am about the next Xbox being a Windows PC.

"I honestly regret every dollar I gave to you" ? Star Citizen's billion-dollar community is irate over delayed data breach reveal
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:44:57 +0000
Cloud Imperium Games (CIG), developer of Star Citizen, sat on a data breach for weeks before quietly revealing its scope to gamers. The outrage is justified, and some diehard Star Citizen fans might be ready to park their ship in a hangar for the last time.

Does Apple agree that Microsoft's apps are more popular than its own? I spotted the MacBook Neo's cute nod to Office and Slack
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:26:44 +0000
Apple?s MacBook Neo demo briefly shows Microsoft Word pinned to the dock instead of Apple?s own Pages app, with other Office apps also appearing recently used.

Microsoft is turning Copilot into a browser ? is it an Edge trap or useful way to save time?
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:58:23 +0000
Microsoft Copilot Insiders can now open web links in a sidepane within the app. It?s a low-friction fix for an annoying multitasking pain point in Windows.

Resident Evil Requiem is dominating the Xbox charts as the series' fastest-selling entry ? I guess we do buy games after all
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:16:00 +0000
Resident Evil Requiem has sold 5 million copies in just five days, making it the fastest-selling game in the franchise?s history while it climbs Xbox charts.

Windows 10 is in its last days, and it certainly isn't immune to bugs ? check your PC for Microsoft's critical recovery update
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:11:00 +0000
Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 while its Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) was broken. However, the company has fixed the issue via a new update.

Unskippable YouTube ads are about to hit my TV at 30 seconds a piece ? Google hands out another Uno reverse card to adblockers
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:06:00 +0000
Google announced plans to introduce 30-second unskippable ads on YouTube TV worldwide, in addition to the existing 6-second and 15-second ads.


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    Alex Bowman will miss Phoenix NASCAR Cup race, suffering from vertigo
    Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:34:40 +0000
    32-year-old Alex Bowman had to step out of the #48 Hendrick Chevrolet in the middle of last weekend's NASCAR Cup race at Circuit of the Americas. The team lost five laps as Myatt Snider got behind the wheel, finishing the race.
    Since then, Bowman was evaluated by medical professionals and has now been diagnosed with vertigo. He will sit out the Phoenix race this weekend entirely, and has been ...Keep reading

    How to watch the NASCAR and IndyCar doubleheader at Phoenix
    Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:52:19 +0000
    Tyler Reddick leads the NASCAR Cup championship standings after winning three consecutive races to open the 2026 season in a feat never seen before in the history of the sport.
    And speaking of dominant showings, four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou won the season-opener in St. Pete by over ten seconds.
    Now, the top level of stock car racing and open-wheel racing in the United States are ...Keep reading

    Judge overseeing Gibbs v Gabehart and Spires issues formal restraining order
    Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:49:18 +0000
    As decided on Monday by Judge Susan C. Rodriguez of the Western District of North Carolina, Chris Gabehart will be permitted to continue working for Spire Motorsports but also under a limited restraining order regarding anything that overlapped with his previous duties at Joe Gibbs Racing.
    Gabehart and Spire have been sued by JGR for over $8 million in damages alleging a ?brazen scheme? to ...Keep reading

    Tyler Reddick's next NASCAR record challenge: The rare four-peat
    Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:31:46 +0000
    Last year, Christopher Bell became the first driver in the Next Gen era (2022 onward) to win three consecutive Cup races, with Tyler Reddick recently becoming the second. However, Reddick is now the only driver in the 78-year history of NASCAR to win the first three races of a new season, winning two drafting tracks and a road course.
    Since the modern era of NASCAR began in 1972, only eight ...Keep reading

    US-Iran war impacts NASCAR TV ratings across COTA, St. Pete
    Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:08:53 +0000
    The NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Circuit of the Americas drew 3.933 million viewers on over-the-air FOX.
    This number is down from the 4.132 million this same race earned last year but there are several broader television factors to consider when parsing the numbers. Due to the United States military action in Iran over the weekend, cable television networks saw a 93 percent ...Keep reading

    NASCAR suspends two Ross Chastain crew members for runaway wheel
    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:16:03 +0000
    After starting from the outside of the front row and winning Stage 1, Ross Chastain was in position to have a great day the Circuit of the Americas (COTA).
    Unfortunately, while in contention for a top ten following the final green-flag pit stop of the day, Chastain's car spun wildly on entry to what is Turn 19 on the full course layout, tearing through the gravel as the right-rear wheel ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Cup spotter to make ARCA driving debut at Hickory
    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:30:17 +0000
    By every definition, Derek Kneeland is a racer.
    He is a racer when he climbs the ladder each week to serve as spotter for Kyle Busch and Austin Hill at Richard Childress Racing. He is a racer when he gets behind the wheel of a Pro Late Model several times a year as his schedule permits.
    And to wit, the 39-year-old will be a racer on Saturday, March 28 when he makes his ARCA East debut at ...Keep reading

    What is causing all of these cool suit failures in NASCAR?
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:11:48 +0000
    There were a handful of cool suit system failures in the NASCAR Cup race at the Circuit of the Americas and while many might want to place the blame on faulty hardware the root cause is actually a bit more complex and often due to team choices for performance.
    A cool suit system typically consists of a small box that is a miniaturized air conditioning unit which has an input and output for a ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from NASCAR's first road course of 2026 at COTA
    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:39:20 +0000
    23XI Racing and Tyler Reddick have managed to do what has never been done before, winning the first three races of a new NASCAR Cup season. Shane van Gisbergen finished second, and Christopher Bell was third.
    The race was fairly clean, with only one natural caution and only one car failing to reach the checkered flag. However, there was still plenty of drama, and even a mid-race driver change! ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Rep. Tony Gonzales announces he will not seek re-election amid House Ethics investigation into affair
    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:57:27 GMT

    Russell Wilson escalates feud with Sean Payton, labels Broncos coach 'classless'
    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:05:39 GMT
    Russell Wilson called Sean Payton "classless" and referenced the bounty hunting scandal in response to the Denver Broncos coach's comments about a quarterback change.

    Legendary former Packers President and CEO Bob Harlan dead at 89
    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:50:05 GMT
    Former Green Bay Packers President Bob Harlan, who transformed the franchise back into Super Bowl champions, died at 89 after leading the team for nearly two decades.

    Federal agents arrest 12 alleged members of LA's massive 18th Street gang drug trafficking operation
    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:47:39 GMT
    Federal law and order operation targets LA's largest street gang as authorities arrest alleged 18th Street members using homeless tents for drugs.

    Trump criticizes modern MLB during White House event: 'They do things wrong'
    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:29:23 GMT
    President Donald Trump criticized MLB during Inter Miami CF's White House visit, saying baseball isn't as hot as it used to be, and they do "things wrong" with the sport.

    Ohio mother charged with murdering two daughters found buried in suitcases near Cleveland
    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:18:34 GMT
    An Ohio mother was charged with aggravated murder after her two young daughters were found buried in separate suitcases in shallow graves in Cleveland earlier this week, officials said.

    Private flights account for 30% of departures from Oman airport as wealthy evacuate Middle East
    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:14:58 GMT
    Private flights account for more than 30% of departures from Oman's main airport as Middle East evacuation efforts intensify amid conflict escalation.

    Jayson Tatum, 10 months after Achilles injury, expected to return to Celtics Friday vs Mavericks: report
    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:09:21 GMT
    Jayson Tatum could finally return to the Boston Celtics' lineup Friday against the Dallas Mavericks, which would be just 10 months since his Achilles injury.

    Katie Couric asks Gavin Newsom if being 'ridiculously good-looking' is a problem
    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:58:04 GMT
    Katie Couric asked Gov. Gavin Newsom if he has a problem with being too "ridiculously good-looking" during a podcast interview, prompting online backlash.

    Carville doubles down on urging Ilhan Omar to leave the Democratic party after she blasted White males
    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:35:06 GMT
    Veteran strategist James Carville suggested Rep. Ilhan Omar leave the Democratic party and join the Democratic Socialists after criticizing her attacks on White males as electorally destructive.

    DOJ continues Biden autopen probe despite former president unlikely to face charges
    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:25:04 GMT
    The DOJ continues investigating Biden's autopen use for pardons and commutations, though officials say the former president is unlikely to face criminal charges.

    US restores diplomatic relations with Venezuela amid push for democratic transition
    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:22:38 GMT
    The U.S. and Venezuela's interim authorities agreed to restore diplomatic ties in a major shift in their relations, the State Department announced Thursday.

    Trump pays tribute to Lou Holtz after legendary football coach's death
    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:09:17 GMT
    Lou Holtz's death prompted a tribute from President Donald Trump, who praised the legendary Notre Dame football coach's 1988 undefeated season and Presidential Medal of Freedom award.

    Operation Epic Fury destroys Iran's navy and cuts missile attacks by 90% in ongoing campaign
    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:58:35 GMT
    Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper reveal Operation Epic Fury devastated Iran's military, sinking 30-plus ships and cutting missile attacks 90%.

    Logan Paul escalates Tom Brady feud, offers $1M to any NFL opponent willing to step into boxing ring
    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:41:17 GMT
    WWE star Logan Paul continues to feud with Tom Brady over a flag football game and said he?s willing to fight current or former NFL players in a boxing match.


    Indy Car Racing

    The Palou Show | Defending IndyCar champ wins season-opener in St. Petersburg
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:27:15 GMT
    The victory was Palou's 20th of his career and also marked his 45th podium finish in 99 starts.

    Mick Schumacher's IndyCar debut ends in crash at Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:51:53 GMT
    Schumacher didn't even get to complete a full lap in Sunday's season-opening IndyCar race on the streets of St. Petersburg.

    McLaughlin earns pole for IndyCar opener in St. Petersburg as Grosjean, rookie teammate Hauger make 'Fast Six'
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:16:59 GMT
    McLaughlin, coming off a winless season in 2025, won his second straight pole on the streets of St. Pete after narrowly beating out Marcus Ericsson for the top spot.

    Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing end McLaren contract fight after $12 million ruling
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:14:34 GMT
    McLaren was initially seeking closer to $30 million and said after the ruling it would still pursue legal fees from Palou.

    Indy 500 veteran Simona de Silvestro turns to speed of Olympic bobsleigh
    Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:17:40 GMT
    The 2010 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year is competing in two events at the Milan Cortina Games.

    Romain Grosjean rejoins Dale Coyne Racing, returns to full-time IndyCar competition
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:12:52 GMT
    ?Grosjean will drive the No. 18 Honda and be partnered with 2025 Indy NXT champion and IndyCar rookie Dennis Hauger.

    James Hinchcliffe making NASCAR debut in Truck Series race at St. Petersburg
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:54:38 GMT
    Hinchcliffe joins Dario Franchitti as former IndyCar drivers competing in the first street race in NASCAR Truck Series history.

    IndyCar announces historic deal with Honda, Chevrolet
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:27:49 GMT
    Each Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) agreement will begin in 2027 and run for several years.

    Phil Krueger, 2-time Indy 500 starter, dies at 74
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:22:14 GMT
    Krueger, who entered ten Indy 500s from 1981 through 1991, died Feb. 9 after sustaining injuries from a fall at his home in Freetown, according to his obituary.

    President Trump announces new IndyCar race in Washington, DC
    Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:18:50 GMT
    An executive order says the Freedom 250 will run near the National Mall in conjunction with the celebration of America's 250th birthday.

    Tim Cindric returns to Team Penske as Scott McLaughlin's race strategist
    Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:56:09 GMT
    Cindric had previously been the team president and race strategist for Josef Newgarden.

    Indy 500 champ Josef Newgarden is still getting acclimated to seeing former teammates in new places
    Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:36:15 GMT
    Newgarden is still trying to get acclimated to seeing longtime teammate Will Power and Ron Ruzewski, Penske?s ex-managing director, working together at a rival team.

    Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit
    Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:07:19 GMT
    It is not clear if Chip Ganassi, the team owner Palou drives for in IndyCar, is covering any of the losses.

    Why Colton Herta is leaving IndyCar for junior series F2
    Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:43:19 GMT
    Herta says he hopes to race in the Indianapolis 500, despite potential conflicts with his F2 schedule.

    Will Power is determined to make Penske regret writing him off as he joins Andretti
    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:19:50 GMT
    Power's determination and experience are expected to boost Andretti's performance this season.

    Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon receives a knighthood from New Zealand
    Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:22:56 GMT
    ?I?ve been called a lot of things, but I never thought that ?Sir? was going to be one of them," Dixon said.

    Rahal Letterman Lanigan adds Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time world champ, to 2026 IndyCar lineup
    Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:13:24 GMT
    Mick Schumacher is coming to America to jump-start his racing career.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    LeBron bests Kareem for most made FG in history
    Thu, 5 Mar 2026 23:37:43 EST
    LeBron James made the 15,838th FG of his career on Thursday night, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most made field goals in NBA history.

    Source: DE Hunter gets $40M deal from Texans
    Thu, 5 Mar 2026 23:37:43 EST
    The Texans agreed to a one-year, $40 million contract extension with defensive end Danielle Hunter, a source confirmed to ESPN.

    Ex-Packers prez, team HOFer Harlan dies at 89
    Thu, 5 Mar 2026 23:37:43 EST
    Former Packers president Bob Harlan, who helped restore the franchise to greatness, died Thursday at the age of 89.

    Judge rules Beasley owes $1M to former agency
    Thu, 5 Mar 2026 23:37:43 EST
    A federal judge in New York issued a $1 million civil judgment against NBA free agent Malik Beasley on Thursday in a contract dispute with his former agency.

    Pens' Malkin ejected for slashing, could face ban
    Thu, 5 Mar 2026 23:37:43 EST
    Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin received a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for slashing the Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin in the head during Thursday's game.

    Sources: Bears to release veteran LB Edmunds
    Thu, 5 Mar 2026 23:37:43 EST
    The Bears are releasing linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, a source told ESPN, a move that creates $15 million in cap space for the team.

    NCAA challenging eligibility of Rebels' Chambliss
    Thu, 5 Mar 2026 23:37:43 EST
    The NCAA is appealing the preliminary injunction that a state court in Mississippi granted to Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to allow him a sixth college season in 2026.

    Messi, Miami honored by Trump at White House
    Thu, 5 Mar 2026 23:37:43 EST
    Inter Miami and captain Lionel Messi attended a White House reception on Thursday to celebrate winning MLS Cup for the first time in club history.

    ? MLB Rank: Ranking baseball's top 100 players
    Thu, 5 Mar 2026 23:37:43 EST
    From star sluggers like Ohtani and Judge to top pitchers like Skubal, we rank -- and make predictions for -- the best players in baseball right now.

    Why Tatum is coming back now and what it means for Boston
    Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:39:12 EST
    Here's the latest on Jayson Tatum's return to Boston after a devastating Achilles injury -- and how it could shift the NBA's balance of power with just weeks to go in the season.

    NBA All-Contract Team: Brunson, Avdija, Johnson lead 15-player roster
    Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:39:12 EST
    Could a roster built with only the best contracts -- no max or rookie deals allowed -- reach the playoffs?

    Men's Bubble Watch: Ohio State, Miami create separation with key wins
    Thu, 5 Mar 2026 23:58:52 EST
    The Buckeyes and Canes solidified their standings on the right side of the respective Big Ten and ACC bubbles.

    Men's Power Rankings: What's at stake in every power conference
    Thu, 5 Mar 2026 23:58:51 EST
    Can Florida rise to a 1-seed? Will UConn or St. John's win the Big East? What's on the line for our final top 25.

    School of scandal: Coach allegedly moonlighted as a pimp
    Thu, 5 Mar 2026 14:32:39 EST
    Multiple dismissals have occurred at Cal State Bakersfield as an investigation probes who knew what and when.

    Barnwell: Sizing up the DJ Moore, Trent McDuffie blockbuster trades from all angles
    Thu, 5 Mar 2026 20:02:53 EST
    The NFL's trade market has been active, with the Bills dealing for DJ Moore and the Rams adding Trent McDuffie. What do the moves mean for all four teams?

    DJ Moore to Bills: Bears to eye Linderbaum? Impact on Allen, draft
    Thu, 5 Mar 2026 20:02:53 EST
    Will trading Moore's contract enable Chicago to bolster its offensive line? That's one of eight questions we answer.

    Why is Kyler Murray's free agency a little different? Let's answer nine big NFL offseason questions
    Thu, 5 Mar 2026 13:53:26 EST
    Where will Kyler Murray land? Could offensive linemen get paid big money? Who is the best edge-rushing option? And what will happen with A.J. Brown?

    Tracking NFL free agency: Updates on re-signings, trades, cuts and rumors
    Thu, 5 Mar 2026 13:53:26 EST
    NFL free agency opens with the legal negotiating window on March 9. Here's the latest intel.