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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.

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.


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    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

    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


    Fox News Headlines

    'Hoppers' Review: Jon Hamm, Meryl Streep elevate Pixar's run-of-the-mill beaver adventure
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:57 GMT
    Fox News Digital reviews Disney and Pixar's "Hoppers," featuring the voices of Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Dave Franco and Meryl Streep. Directed by Daniel Chong.

    Vocal anti-Trump Dem reveals which industry is trying to oust him from House seat: 'I was a target'
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:48 GMT
    After a razor-thin primary, Rep. Al Green will face Rep. Christian Menefee in a runoff. Green blasted his younger rival's missed votes and dared him to debate right away.

    BROADCAST BIAS: From 'without evidence' to war panic, the media target Trump and America
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:47 GMT
    President Trump's military actions in Iran have been under repeated attack from the broadcast networks. The legacy media seems fine with offering a propaganda platform to the enemy.

    Driver accused of attempting to mow down cop during street takeover strolls free hours later on $3K bond
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:45 GMT
    Woman accused of hitting Charlotte police officer with car during street takeover released on $3,000 bond, sparking outrage from law enforcement officials.

    Mediterranean chef touts 'liquid gold' in pantry for heart health and weight-loss benefits
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:23 GMT
    A Mediterranean diet expert reveals why extra virgin olive oil is ?liquid gold" for heart health and weight management ? and the simple pantry swap that can make a difference.

    'Utterly unaffordable': Study reveals how deep blue city's minimum wage law is ravaging key industry
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:09 GMT
    Los Angeles hotels reportedly cut 650 jobs as new minimum wage law takes effect, with more layoffs expected as wages rise to $30 per hour by 2028.

    Britney Spears reported for erratic driving at high rate of speed before DUI arrest
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:06 GMT
    Pop icon Britney Spears faced new legal troubles with DUI arrest years after being released from a controversial conservatorship following her mental health breakdown.

    MIKE DAVIS: Virginia returns to the Confederacy with a seditious conspiracy against ICE
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:56:47 GMT
    Virginia faces federal showdown over proposed laws that would allegedly criminalize ICE enforcement actions and impose penalties on immigration agents.

    DAN GAINOR: As troops face danger abroad, media wage war on Trump at home
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:03 GMT
    Press continues anti-Trump campaign with unsubstantiated Epstein allegations while America fights Iran, showing same bias patterns from Russian collusion, Hunter Biden laptop story.

    Iran?s ideological state: faith, fear and favors fuel its vast propaganda and patronage network
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:30:56 GMT
    Iran expert reveals receiving Hitler's Mein Kampf as school prize, exposing the Islamic Republic's alleged indoctrination system using schools and mosques.

    Nancy Pelosi doubles down on defending Obama's strikes on Libya while attacking Trump: 'Read the law'
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:54 GMT
    Nancy Pelosi defended her contrasting positions on military strikes, supporting Barack Obama's Libya attacks while condemning Donald Trump's Operation Epic Fury.

    Virginia prosecutor?s record on violent offenders scrutinized after illegal immigrant charged in mom's murder
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:45 GMT
    Virginia prosecutor faces criticism after allegedly dangerous illegal immigrant with 30+ arrests kills mother despite repeated police warnings about the suspect.

    WATCH: Capitol Hill debate erupts over whether Trump?s Iran strikes amount to ?war?
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:30 GMT
    Debate erupted on Capitol Hill over Trump's Iran strikes as lawmakers in Congress debate whether they amount to a war that should require congressional say-so.

    The socialist crime blueprint begins. NYC leaders pull back the curtain on Mamdani?s vision for public safety
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:25 GMT
    New York City crime hits record lows in early 2026, but subway violence, homelessness and police shortages spark ongoing debate over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's approach.

    Noem reveals Trump will have 'big agreement' to announce at major summit with world leaders
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:03 GMT
    Kristi Noem will join President Donald Trump and 12 Latin American leaders at his Doral resort for Saturday?s "Shield of the Americas" summit on regional security partnerships.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Maxx Crosby to the Ravens: What's next for both teams, plus free agency and draft implications
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 08:11:43 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' defense -- and their Super Bowl window
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 08:11:43 EST
    Baltimore had to give up two first-round picks to get him, but Crosby can dominate in the Ravens' defense.

    Sources: Ravens to acquire Crosby in blockbuster
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 08:08:01 EST
    The Ravens have won the Maxx Crosby sweepstakes, beating out the Cowboys and others by sending 2026 and 2027 first-round picks to the Raiders for the star pass rusher, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

    Miami (Ohio) caps 31-0 season with overtime win
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 08:08:01 EST
    Miami (Ohio) finished the regular season as the only unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball, winning 110-108 in overtime over Ohio.

    Skubal: No long-term Tigers offer, focused on '26
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 08:08:01 EST
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    U.S. plates 15 in big win vs. Brazil to open WBC
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 08:08:01 EST
    Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Brice Turang had three hits and four RBIs to lead the United States to a 15-5 win over Brazil in its World Baseball Classic opener.

    Exhausted Wemby emotional after 25-point rally
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 08:08:01 EST
    Victor Wembanyama said he had "zero left" physically but was all smiles after the Spurs overcame a 25-point deficit to stun the Clippers 116-112 on Friday night.

    Trump plans 'all-encompassing' college sports EO
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 08:08:01 EST
    President Donald Trump on Friday said he will write an executive order within a week that will "solve all of the problems" brought forth in an unprecedented meeting at the White House to address the future of college sports.

    Celts' Tatum calls 15-point return 'really good step'
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 08:08:01 EST
    Celtics star Jayson Tatum said he felt anxious in his first game in 298 days but was able to relax and finished with 15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a 120-100 win over the Mavs.

    Source: Patriots trading center Bradbury to Bears
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 08:08:01 EST
    The Bears found a new starting center, acquiring Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, a source told ESPN.

    ?? NHL trade deadline winners and losers
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 08:08:01 EST
    The final week was a fun one, with some late shockers. Here's who feels great now -- and who might not.

    The NFL's most overrated, underrated free agents: Why Travis Etienne Jr. might be a risky signing
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 07:24:54 EST
    As NFL free agency begins next week, we picked out five free agents who might be flying under the radar -- and five who are getting too much hype.

    Biggest needs and predictions for 32 teams
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 07:24:54 EST
    Malik Willis, Tyler Linderbaum, Mike Evans and Jaelan Phillips are worth keeping an eye on.

    Men's Bracketology: Rating Miami (Ohio) and other potential bid thieves
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 07:25:57 EST
    Last year, we had no bid thieves -- but as Champ Week gets underway, plenty of teams look vulnerable.

    Men's Bubble Watch: Iowa still looks tourney-bound; streaking USF needs some help
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 07:25:57 EST
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    How Duke's Krzyzewskiville ordering test decides who gets the best 'Cameron Crazies' seats
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 07:55:47 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.

    What makes Cameron Boozer unstoppable in his pursuit of greatness
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 07:55:47 EST
    The star freshman has led teams to championships throughout his basketball career.

    Women's Bracketology: With Vandy out of running, who can grab final No. 1 seed?
    Sat, 7 Mar 2026 07:10:55 EST
    Vanderbilt's pursuit of a 1-seed is over. But as many as four teams still have a shot at the final No. 1 seed.