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Original Xbox games on Android are the funniest technical miracle of 2026
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:35:49 +0000
Original Xbox emulation is now possible on Android through a community port of the Xemu emulator. Early testing shows mixed results, with some games running while others struggle with performance.

I'm still here with Xbox for now ? but it has some serious identity work ahead if it wants to reassure long-time fans
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
After nearly two decades with Xbox, I am reflecting on how its shifting brand messaging has shaped how I feel about the platform, alongside Phil Spencer?s retirement and Asha Sharma?s arrival as CEO, and why I'm not dooming about the whole ordeal.

Windows 11 users are calling out Microsoft for missing features the OS should have had years ago, and the community is not being subtle about it
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:50:06 +0000
The Windows community demands a leaner operating system, an AI master switch, faster search, and full control. The real Windows 11 debate isn't new features.

Twitch FPS legend Shroud "can't believe" Marathon is so hard ? "you play ARC Raiders and it's like you're playing Hello Kitty Adventures"
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:38:59 +0000
Marathon and ARC Raiders are both extraction shooters, but Bungie's FPS is a far harder game ? so much so that the Twitch star Shroud "can't believe" it.

Marathon's Outpost map has released and can be unlocked now, and boy is it brutal ? "it just becomes a real clusterf*** when you're in there fighting"
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:53:46 +0000
Marathon's new Outpost map has been unlocked, and compared to the other maps in Bungie's extraction shooter, it's far more brutal and dangerous.

Black Ops Royale ditches player loadouts for upgradable weapons in new Call of Duty: Warzone mode ? here's how they work
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:06:56 +0000
Call of Duty: Warzone's next big update introduces Black Ops Royale, a mode inspired by classic Blackout battle royale from Black Ops 4. The new mode will drop weapon loadouts in exchange for encouraging more scavenging for weapon and gear. Here's how you build yourself up to victory.

We asked how you feel about Xbox's new console "Project Helix" ? here's what you said about Microsoft blurring the line between Xbox and PC
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:56:32 +0000
Microsoft has officially announced the next Xbox, Project Helix ? and it'll be a hybrid console-PC. We asked how you felt about that; here's what you said.

Forza Horizon 6 is dropping a long-standing feature ? players move to protest
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:29:22 +0000
Forza Horizon 6 lets go of Social Clubs after Microsoft does, but maybe this doesn't have to be the end?

Do you know everyone in your meeting? ? Microsoft Teams is ready to boot bots out.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:01:54 +0000
Malicious bots can sit in on company calls to obtain sensitive data. A new Microsoft Teams feature keeps them locked out.

A laptop with more ports than you'd ever need AND two disc drives? ? This viral gaming rig from 20 years ago channels peak Alienware energy
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:13:10 +0000
Seeing old gaming laptops from 20 years ago get some love is always fun, and this gargantuan model has been making waves this week. Here's what it really is and what it had inside.

I polled over 14,000 Xbox gamers on exclusivity ? only 12.4% said Xbox should have zero exclusive games
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:00:44 +0000
Incoming Xbox CEO Asha Sharma will have to navigate the rather fractious debate on whether or not Xbox Series X|S or Helix should have exclusive games.

Helium might be the perfect web browser ? a cross-platform antidote to Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:50:06 +0000
If you're tired of your web browser shoving AI and endless features in your face, then Helium might be just what you've been looking for.

Windows 11?s app identity crisis is finally ending ? but Microsoft still can?t figure out how numbers work
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:33:22 +0000
The latest update to WinUI Gallery helps developers make more polished Windows app. But the version number could use some polish.

Microsoft Copilot is getting its own "Snipping Tool" for sharing screenshots directly to the AI in Windows ? and it's more privacy-friendly than Windows Recall
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:01:36 +0000
Microsoft is developing a screenshot tool for Copilot to help users "communicate visual context more easily and receive more accurate, actionable assistance."

Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella praises Intel and even Apple as critical parts of its own huge success ? "Without Mac, I wonder whether Office would have happened"
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:57:07 +0000
CEO Satya Nadella credits Intel and Apple for shaping Windows and Office, revealing how Microsoft?s biggest products might not have happened without them.


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    NASCAR penalizes Zane Smith, ejects car chief after unapproved adjustments
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:04:10 +0000
    While all cars passed inspection at the start of the Phoenix NASCAR Cup weekend, an issue has arisen involving the #38 Front Row Motorsports Ford, driven by Zane Smith.
    The team "was observed making an unapproved adjustment to the underbody during practice/pre-qualifying adjustments," a NASCAR statement released on Saturday evening read. 
    As a result, the car was inspected once again, and ...Keep reading

    Joe Gibbs Racing had Chris Gabehart followed by a private investigator before lawsuit
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:59:34 +0000
    In support of the (below) argument in support of expedited fact discovery against Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports team owners Dan Towriss and Jeff Dickerson, Joe Gibbs Racing filed legal documents that revealed their hiring of a private investigator that followed the defendants after the Cup Series season had ended.
    Additionally, JGR filed exhibits in the form of declarations from team ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Cup Phoenix practice and qualifying suggests promising race
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:30:39 +0000
    There was definitely a different feel for NASCAR Cup Series drivers to chase in their return to Phoenix Raceway four months after the 2025 championship race.
    By the end of the day, Joey Logano secured the pole for Team Penske, but only after a brief afternoon of practice in which there were several tire failures and spins that included the driver chasing four straight wins to open the 2026 ...Keep reading

    2026 NASCAR Cup at Phoenix full starting lineup: Joey Logano on pole
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:12:26 +0000
    Joey Logano and Kyle Larson will share the front row for the NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix as the 'real' season gets underway, following two drafting tracks and a road course to open the 2026 season.
    Logano lapped the Arizona oval in 26.561s, and the driver of the #22 Team Penske Ford beat Larson's #5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet by 0.117s in an impressive lap.
    Austin Cindric will start ...Keep reading

    Gibbs details reasons it seeks expedited discovery against Spire, Gabehart
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:34:48 +0000
    Joe Gibbs Racing on Friday night outlined to the Western District of North Carolina its legal reasons for believing an expedited fact discovery against Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports are necessary.
    Typically, the discovery process begins after both parties participate in a Rule 26(f) conference, where all parties involved in litigation meet to discuss settlement options and negotiate the ...Keep reading

    William Byron not sweating early NASCAR points deficit
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:35:22 +0000
    The general consensus is that it will take a top-three seed to contend for the NASCAR Cup Series championship come the start of the Chase for the Championship so is William Byron the least bit concerned with 13th through three races?
    Drivers talk about it.
    ?Yeah, it?s funny. (Christopher) Bell and I were talking about this at driver intros last week,? said Byron during a Friday press ...Keep reading

    Anthony Alfredo says Alex Bowman substitute role is about the team
    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:42:02 +0000
    This weekend isn?t about Anthony Alfredo but is instead about Alex Bowman, Blake Harris and whatever the Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 team needs in a substitute role at Phoenix Raceway.
    Like, Alfredo is not oblivious to the fact that a chance to fill-in for the ailing Alex Bowman is an opportunity to show up and show out in one of the best prepared cars in the NASCAR Cup Series but that would ...Keep reading

    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


    Fox News Headlines

    Longtime Trump critic reveals why she thinks his Iran actions are wrong, warns it's a 'much bigger war'
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:04 GMT
    The U.S. strikes in Iran prompted fierce Democrat-led criticism, including from Rep. Jayapal, who argued Trump violated congressional authorities under the U.S. Constitution.

    Rare, historic US documents traveling country on 'Freedom Plane' ahead of America's 250th anniversary
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:49:28 GMT
    The National Archives has launched a nationwide tour transporting rare founding-era documents to cities across the United States ahead of America?s 250th anniversary.

    King Charles to address 'increasing pressures of conflict' in speech as Trump criticizes British PM on Iran
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:00:47 GMT
    King Charles will deliver a Commonwealth Day message about "pressures of conflict" following President Trump's criticism of the U.K.'s refusal to join the strikes against Iran.

    South Carolina pastor describes evacuating members from Middle East after war broke out during Israel trip
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:32:05 GMT
    Dozens of members of Calvary Chapel Summerville traveled to Israel to explore the Holy Land, but were stranded after Operation Epic Fury launched just hours before their flight home.

    Tim Tebow urges Congress to fight child trafficking, abuse in emotional plea: 'Darkest hour of need'
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:00:39 GMT
    Tebow, a former NFL quarterback, said he spent most of his life chasing the wrong "MVP." Now, he wants to spend it fighting for the "most vulnerable people."

    Video shows NYPD tackling man who allegedly threw ?ignited device? near NYC mayor's home during protest clash
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:46:27 GMT
    Dramatic video showed officers arresting an 18-year-old accused of throwing suspected explosive devices during heated NYC protests near the New York City mayor's residence.

    Kyle Schwarber leads Team USA to 9-1 World Baseball Classic win over Britain
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:39:24 GMT
    Team USA steamrolled Britain 9-1 in the World Baseball Classic Saturday night, improving to 2-0 in Pool B at Houston.

    Exiled Iranian crown prince says regime is 'crumbling' after killing of Khamenei, other leaders
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:27:22 GMT
    Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi declares the Islamic Republic is "crumbling" following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

    Roseanne Barr felt 'betrayed' by John Goodman over his reduced role on their hit sitcom
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 02:38:24 GMT
    Roseanne Barr reveals she felt betrayed when John Goodman scaled back his role on their hit sitcom, admitting Hollywood was like walking "into the f---ing pits of hell."

    Russian missile strike kills 10 in Ukraine as Trump says 'hatred' between countries complicating peace deal
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 02:25:34 GMT
    Russian missile strike kills at least 10 people, including 2 children, in Kharkiv residential building as Ukraine faces massive overnight assault.

    Trump says US, Israel shattered Iranian military capabilities, presses leaders to surrender: 'Cry uncle'
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 02:11:21 GMT
    President Donald Trump reports joint strikes have destroyed 44 Iranian ships and "every plane," calling for Iran to surrender as gas price concerns mount at home.

    Longtime Blackhawks great and broadcaster Troy Murray dies at 63, team says
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 02:00:04 GMT
    Troy Murray, a former Blackhawks center and Selke Trophy winner, died at after 63 after a cancer battle. Murray scored 197 goals in 688 games with Chicago.

    Caitlin Clark eyes US national team debut after injuries derailed her WNBA season
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:44:27 GMT
    WNBA star Caitlin Clark is slated to return to competitive basketball after a lengthy battle with injuries. She will represent Team USA in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

    Trump tells Starmer aircraft carriers no longer needed in Mideast, accuses him of joining war US 'already won'
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:31:34 GMT
    President Trump criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday over delays in sending an aircraft carrier to the Middle East.

    Arizona governor vetoes Charlie Kirk memorial license plate, sparking GOP outrage: ?This bill falls short?
    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:22:22 GMT
    Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is facing Republican backlash after vetoing a Charlie Kirk memorial license plate bill, citing political concerns over the proposal.


    Indy Car Racing

    Josef Newgarden wins at Phoenix and moves atop the IndyCar standings
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:32:14 GMT
    Newgarden's victory continued what could be a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix after Joey Logano won the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday.

    David Malukas scores maiden IndyCar pole in Phoenix qualifying; Schumacher qualifies 4th for first oval start
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:19:00 GMT
    Team Penske locked out the front row for Saturday's race while Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing drivers occupy the second row.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    LB Mack returning to Chargers on one-year deal
    Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:21:38 EST
    Nine-time Pro Bowler Khalil Mack reached a one-year deal to remain with the Chargers, with sources telling ESPN it's worth $18 million.

    Skubal fans five, allows leadoff HR as U.S. wins
    Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:21:38 EST
    Great Britain's Nate Eaton greeted Team USA pitcher Tarik Skubal with a home run on the first pitch of the game Saturday, as the defending AL Cy Young Award winner made his only start of the World Baseball Classic in Houston in a 9-1 U.S. win.

    Hurley tossed, fined as UConn falls to Marquette
    Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:21:38 EST
    UConn coach Danny Hurley was ejected in the final second as Marquette hung on for a 68-62 victory that prevented the fourth-ranked Huskies from winning a share of the Big East regular-season title and hurt their hopes for a 1-seed in the NCAA tournament.

    Messi paid $70M-$80M per year, Miami owner says
    Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:21:38 EST
    Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas revealed that captain Lionel Messi is paid between $70 million and $80 million a year, including the player's ownership shares.

    A's prospect Hernaiz caps Puerto Rico walk-off win
    Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:21:38 EST
    Darell Hernaiz, 24, an infield prospect with the Athletics, hit a 374-foot home run to left field in the 10th inning Saturday, lifting host Puerto Rico to a 4-3 World Baseball Classic victory over Panama at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan.

    Topuria-Gaethje, Pereira-Gane top UFC's WH card
    Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:21:38 EST
    A lightweight title bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje will headline the UFC's White House event on June 14, while Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane will vie for the interim heavyweight championship, the promotion announced Saturday.

    Crosby bids adieu to Vegas, excited about Ravens
    Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:21:38 EST
    Longtime Raiders star Maxx Crosby, who was traded to the Ravens on Friday, expressed his appreciation for his time with Mark Davis' franchise in a video published to his social media accounts Saturday.

    UTEP fan's clash with JSU players under review
    Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:21:38 EST
    The University of Texas-El Paso, Jacksonville State and Conference USA will review an altercation that appeared to involve a UTEP fan picking up a chair in a fiery exchange with Jacksonville State players on Saturday.

    ? Men's Bubble Watch: Who's in and who's out?
    Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:21:38 EST
    Has Division I's only undefeated team done enough to secure its spot?

    Men's Bracketology: Florida replaces UConn as a 1-seed, bid thieves remain top of mind
    Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:56:27 EST
    The Huskies were the shakiest 1-seed, and their loss at Marquette helped the Gators make the swap.

    Women's Bracketology: No. 1 seeds set, but bubble is toughest in years
    Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:56:42 EST
    Texas and South Carolina are locks for 1-seeds. TCU replaces Michigan as the final 2-seed. The bubble? Wide open.

    Women's Power Rankings: How Champ Week can help or hurt the top teams
    Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:56:42 EST
    Teams have one last chance to improve their projected seed -- or protect their spot in the top 16.

    Maxx Crosby to the Ravens: What's next for both teams, plus free agency and draft implications
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 18:47:26 EST
    Is Baltimore a contender? What's next for Las Vegas? Answering six questions about the Crosby trade.

    Solak: Why Crosby fits perfectly with the Ravens' D -- and their Super Bowl window
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 18:47:26 EST
    Baltimore had to give up two first-round picks to get him, but Crosby can dominate in the Ravens' defense.

    George Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in Australian Grand Prix -- as it happened
    Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:20:19 EST
    George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc finished atop the podium at the first race of the 2026 F1 season.

    How Duke's Krzyzewskiville ordering test decides who gets the best 'Cameron Crazies' seats
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 07:28:43 EST
    There aren't many tests at Duke that will produce a median score among takers of 43.2%. But Krzyzewskiville's annual "ordering test" isn't just any test.

    Bitterness turns into celebration as Puerto Rico's WBC journey begins
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 15:10:00 EST
    Insurance controversy rocked the roster, but the home team in Pool A of the World Baseball Classic is writing its next chapter.

    Predictions: Will Japan repeat or is United States the team to beat?
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 15:10:00 EST
    Our experts make their picks for every round of the 2026 WBC -- from pool play through the championship game.