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Forza Horizon 6 is getting full cross-save across PC and console for the first time ? even on PS5
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:44:44 +0000
Playground Games confirms that Forza Horizon 6 will support cross-platform play, including cross-saves, between PC, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles.

Rumor suggests Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 should hit Xbox on day one ? shedding PlayStation exclusivity completely
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:58:52 +0000
A new rumor suggests that when Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 launches, it will be available on Xbox, PC, and Switch 2 alongside PS5 on day one.

NVIDIA points finger at Windows update ? Microsoft patch blamed for PC gaming issues
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:07:00 +0000
NVIDIA is investigating widespread PC gaming issues that appear to be linked to a January Windows update. Users report performance drops and graphical problems, with uninstalling KB5074109 offering temporary relief.

Epic wants to bring its store to the next-gen Xbox ? and begins to show serious growth. "We've been talking to the folks at Microsoft."
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:37:48 +0000
We recently caught up with Epic Games Store VP and GM Steve Allison to learn about how the platform is going in a world increasingly dominated by Steam.

Lost on Diablo 4?s story? This recap gets you ready for Lord of Hatred
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:05:00 +0000
Here's a rundown of all the events leading to Diablo 4's newest expansion, Lord of Hatred.

Overwatch 2 drops the 2 with a colossal overhaul ? the Reign of Talon begins with 5 new characters dropping next week and a freakin' Hello Kitty collab
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:51:03 +0000
Blizzard's new Overwatch Spotlight presentation revealed that Overwatch 2 is dropping the 2, and now has a completely new live-service structure.

Ready your COD Points ? Call of Duty reveals Black Ops 7 Season 2 Battle Pass content
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:24:22 +0000
As Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 fans gear up for Season 2, Treyarch drops details on the new battle pass, revealing operator skins for the new villain, Victoria Atwood, along with new weapon blueprints.

Edge Canary's Read Aloud tool now opens Copilot Vision instead of reading text ? a surprising change that could frustrate accessibility-focused users
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:53:03 +0000
Microsoft's experimental Edge Canary build has some changes for the Read Aloud function. Instead of reading the text on the page, it now launches Copilot Vision instead.

Microsoft is even gobbling up PC resources on Linux ? Visual Studio Code could be hogging hard drive space
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:01:52 +0000
VS Code's official Snap package on Linux has a bug first reported in 2024 that still hasn't been fixed and is gobbling up storage space.

Microsoft just turned Copilot into a cross?device reminder machine ? and your phone is now part of the workflow
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:22:42 +0000
Copilot's new Reminders feature lets you schedule alerts from Windows 11, web, or mobile, with notifications delivered straight to your phone.

Microsoft quietly kills off 3D Viewer app ? the Mixed Reality-era app will disappear from the Microsoft Store later this year
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:08:14 +0000
Microsoft has moved its 3D Viewer app onto the deprecated list, and it's expected to disappear from the Microsoft Store in July 2026. I have some suggestions as to what you can use instead.

Xbox gamers may soon get access to a Switch emulator ? Nintendo lawyers won?t be happy to see "Ryujinx" on Series X|S
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:53:29 +0000
Xbox consoles are already capable emulation machines through Dev Mode, and a recent community poll suggests Nintendo Switch emulation using Ryujinx could be the next ambitious step.

Microsoft Teams will help you pinpoint the right colleague for tasks based on merit ? no more "Who should handle this?" debates
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:54:11 +0000
Microsoft is expanding People Skills on the Microsoft 365 profile card in Microsoft Teams, making it easier to understand and organize your colleagues.

This gaming mouse still holds up after 4 years, thanks to a 4,000Hz polling rate and 30K optical sensor ? now it's $70 cheaper
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:37:43 +0000
Amazon has a big discount on the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro gaming mouse, a superb option we loved in 2022 for its extremely responsive sensors and design that still holds up today.

Microsoft Teams is adding branded reactions to video meetings ? nothing says "team spirit" like corporate emoji spam
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Microsoft will soon allow companies to add their own "visual identity" in video meetings with branded emoji reactions.


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    Josh Berry and Austin Cindric advance into Clash after full-contact LCQ
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:20:55 +0000
    In a field of 18 desperate drivers, only the top two finishers + the points provisional (Alex Bowman) were going to transfer from the last-chance-qualifier (LCQ) into the main event for the Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.
    Bowman was happy to take the points provisional on offer to him (as the highest driver from the 2025 championship not yet locked in) instead of racing for it and risking ...Keep reading

    Kyle Larson earns Clash pole as 20 cars lock into Bowman Gray feature
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:45:59 +0000
    After shaking down their cars in practice and cleaning up some ?weepers? of water caused by melting snow, qualifying got underway for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray.
    In this format, the 20 fastest drivers advance directly into the main event, while positions 21-38 will transfer to the last-chance qualifier. Only the top two finishers from the LCQ will get to take part in the pre-season ...Keep reading

    RFK pulled Corey Lajoie back into racing when he least expected
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:07:56 +0000
    For the next week and a half, Corey Lajoie is what he has been for much of this decade, a NASCAR Cup Series driver.
    With Brad Keselowski suffering from a broken right femur suffered in a fall on ice during a family skiing trip on December 18, Lajoie got the call to race in the Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in the famed RFK Racing No. 6. This is in addition to his previously scheduled ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin reinjured repaired shoulder amidst difficult winter
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:32:53 +0000
    Denny Hamlin is not 100 percent right now after an emotional rollercoaster of a winter and he may not get there until after the end of the 2026 season concludes.
    That is because, in addition to the death of his father in a house fire that also hospitalized his mother, Hamlin also re-tore the right shoulder he got surgically repaired after the 2023 season. This happened during a fall while going ...Keep reading

    How NASCAR is helping USA Luge fight for gold in the Winter Olympics
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:32:46 +0000
    NASCAR isn?t typically known as a winter sport but they?ve decided to use their tools in order to help Team USA go faster at the Winter Olympics. The NASCAR research and development team is building virtual models of Olympic athletes and creating life size 3D printed versions of them in order to do wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) testing in order to find tweaks to help the ...Keep reading

    Who is racing in the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray and what is the format?
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:01:03 +0000
    NASCAR will hold the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, February 4th, after historic snwofall slammed the region. However, the threat of inclement weather remains. If it rains, NASCAR does have wet-weather tires and is willing to race in the rain at short tracks.
    For those who may be unfamiliar with this event's purpose on the schedule, 'The Clash' is a pre-season exhibition ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Clash has one more weather bullet to dodge on Wednesday
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:45:54 +0000
    In hindsight, the Cook Out Clash could have been run on Tuesday but when the decision was made on Sunday to run the preseason exhibition on Wednesday, there were so many variables for numerous decision-makers to sort through.
    It?s objectively true that the snowstorm that passed through North Carolina was one of the five most impactful in the history of the state. In Winston-Salem, where the ...Keep reading

    Roval has been removed from 2026 NASCAR schedule, confirms Marcus Smith
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:13:19 +0000
    In a late move coming just weeks before the start of the 2026 season, NASCAR and Charlotte Motor Speedway have decided to take the Charlotte Roval off the calendar, replacing the sixth race of The Chase with a traditional oval race.
    Marcus Smith, the CEO of Speedway Motorsports Inc. (SMI), confirmed the news first reported by The Athletic in a Tuesday appearance on the Dale Jr. Download. He ...Keep reading

    Kyle Busch says 'we got away from the Chase for a reason'
    Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:26:44 +0000
    NASCAR is returning to a version of a championship format it used from 2004 to 2013 but two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch ponders if this is really for the best.
    ?I thought we got away from it for a reason in the past,? said Kyle Busch during a Monday morning appearance on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. ?So, I?m not real sure why we went back to it. The reasons why we sort of went away ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Illegal immigrant allegedly rams ICE vehicle, bites agents after failed gun purchase in Pittsburgh
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:50:47 GMT
    Nicaraguan man Darwin Alexander Davila-Perez, an illegal alien, allegedly launched a violent attack on federal agents following a failed attempt to buy a firearm.

    Louisiana school's teacher of the year accused of inappropriate conduct with former student
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:44:40 GMT
    A middle school teacher in Louisiana who had been honored as "Teacher of the Year" is facing charges for alleged inappropriate conduct with juveniles.

    Fake doctor allegedly leaves Massachusetts woman with permanent scars after botched eyelid surgery
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:40:53 GMT
    Woman allegedly left with permanent scarring and ongoing pain after unlicensed practitioner performed botched eyelid surgery in Massachusetts home setting.

    Washington Post's top editor backs Jeff Bezos as critics lash out over struggling paper's layoffs
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:36:57 GMT
    Washington Post executive editor Matt Murray speaks to Fox News Digital about widespread layoffs at billionaire Jeff Bezos' struggling newspaper.

    Exclusive: Illegal immigrant released under Biden 'catch and release' allegedly kills driver in police chase
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:32:24 GMT
    Darwin Felipe Bahamon Martinez, 21, is facing a homicide charge after a reckless driving chase ended in a fatal collision. ICE has lodged a detainer against the suspect.

    Bernie Sanders spent over $550K in 2025 campaign funds on private jets, filings show
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:21:15 GMT
    Campaign finance disclosures show Sen. Bernie Sanders used numerous private jet services for private flights while he and AOC crisscrossed the country on their Fight Oligarchy tour.

    Chris Paul, Clippers finally part ways in three-team trade involving Raptors and Nets
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:20:38 GMT
    Future Hall of Fame guard Chris Paul was traded by the Los Angeles Clippers to the Toronto Raptors, ending a sour reunion that saw the veteran leave the team in December.

    Rangers trade All-Star Artemi Panarin to Kings, ending 7-year New York tenure: report
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:10:39 GMT
    The New York Rangers reportedly traded Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings for a conditional pick and prospect Liam Greentree in a blockbuster NHL deal.

    Happy Valentine's Day: Little love in the air as uncertainty swirls on the Hill
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:09:35 GMT
    House Republicans narrowly end three-day government shutdown after dramatic procedural vote, but another funding crisis looms for the DHS.

    Russia, China squeeze US Arctic defense zone as Trump eyes Greenland
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:58:09 GMT
    Trump's Greenland focus highlights urgent Arctic security needs as Sen. Sullivan reveals new U.S. defenses against Sino-Russian threats in Alaska.

    Greg Abbott threatens arrests for violent student protesters, funding cuts for schools allowing walkouts
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:54:08 GMT
    Texas Gov. Abbott called for the arrests of student protesters after a school walkout in Kyle turned violent, with two students charged.

    Noem vows criminal prosecution after catching alleged DHS 'prolific leaker'
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:39:00 GMT
    DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confirms a "prolific leaker" has been identified and will be referred to the DOJ to protect law enforcement operations.

    Amazon axes 'Melania' screenings at Oregon theater over marquee mocking first lady
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:38:25 GMT
    Amazon allegedly pressured Oregon theater to stop screening "Melania" film after marquee jokes sparked controversy and divided community reactions.

    Canadian-born singer Tate McRae sparks fury after backing Team USA in Olympics ad: ?Traitor?
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:25:24 GMT
    Tate McRae's Team USA Olympics ad ignited controversy amid U.S.-Canada tensions. The Canadian pop singer faced social media backlash for promoting American athletes in a commercial.

    Erika Kirk battles for cameras in courtroom while expanding TPUSA chapters in new state partnership
    Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:17:15 GMT
    Erika Kirk details her fight for courtroom transparency in Tyler Robinson's trial for allegedly assassinating her husband Charlie Kirk, while expanding the Club America program.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    Valentino Rossi passes on McLaren's Indy 500 seat, Ryan Hunter-Reay steps in
    Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:34:06 GMT
    Rossi is considered one of the greatest motorcycle racers ever and is the only road racer to have competed in 400 or more Grands Prix.

    Indy 500 winner Alex Palou has likeness unveiled on Borg-Warner Trophy
    Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:13:54 GMT
    As he has for every winner of the "500" since 1990, renowned sculptor Will Behrends crafted Palou's image for the Borg-Warner Trophy.

    Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indianapolis 500
    Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:25:31 GMT
    Hunter-Reay, the 2014 winner of the "500" and 2012 IndyCar Series champion, will drive the No. 31 Chevrolet.

    AJ Foyt Racing signs Indy NXT runner-up Collet for full 2026 IndyCar campaign
    Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:56:35 GMT
    Caio Collet will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet with backing from Brazilian logistics company Combitrans Amazonia in all 17 IndyCar races.

    McLaren vs. Palou: A $20.7M lawsuit over broken promises and disappearing messages
    Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:18:07 GMT
    Closing arguments have been presented in McLaren's lawsuit against IndyCar champion Alex Palou.

    2026 Indy 500, Brickyard 400 tickets on sale now
    Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:45:00 GMT
    Tickets for 2026 marquee events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are now on sale online. Here's what you need to know.

    Formula One driver Mick Schumacher returns to Indianapolis to turn laps on road course in an IndyCar
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:10:02 GMT
    Mick Schumacher got a glimpse of the Indianapolis 500 in May. Whether he makes this area his next racing home is still to be decided.

    Officials explore bringing IndyCar race back to Cleveland
    Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:30:16 GMT
    The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission confirmed it is exploring the potential opportunity to bring an IndyCar race to the streets of downtown Cleveland in 2028.

    Andretti Global hires Ron Ruzewski as team principal, reuniting him with driver Will Power
    Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:00:06 GMT
    Ruzewski, a former Team Penske executive, will start in January. He replaces Rob Edwards, who will become chief performance officer for TWG Motorsports.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    AD to the Wizards?! Grading the shocking trade, and why one team came out on top
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:00:25 EST
    Anthony Davis joins Washington in an eight-player trade. Kevin Pelton breaks down what's next for the Wizards and the Mavericks.

    How the Wizards and Jazz jumped the line in free agency with big trades
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:00:24 EST
    Why did the Wizards and Jazz trade for All-Stars now? They're already thinking about 2027.

    Sources: Mavs overhaul again, trade AD to Wiz
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:45:10 EST
    The Mavericks are trading 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis to the Wizards as part of an eight-player trade, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

    Sources: Lonzo to become free agent after trade
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:45:10 EST
    The Jazz have acquired Lonzo Ball in a three-team trade with the Cavaliers and Hawks but are expected to waive the veteran guard and allow him to become a free agent, sources told ESPN.

    Sources: Paul lands with Raptors in 3-team trade
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:45:10 EST
    Chris Paul, a 12-time NBA All-Star, has landed with the Raptors amid a three-team trade involving the Clippers and the Nets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

    Penix vows he'll never fold in face of pressure
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:45:10 EST
    Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. wrote a post Wednesday on Instagram addressing how he has battled the odds and those who have doubted him.

    Top NHL prospect McKenna charged with assault
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:45:10 EST
    Penn State forward Gavin McKenna, a top NHL prospect, has been charged with felony aggravated assault and other counts, according to Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court documents.

    Sources: Sixers trade McCain to OKC for 4 picks
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:45:10 EST
    The 76ers are trading guard Jared McCain to the Thunder for a 2026 Rockets first-round pick and three second-round picks, sources told ESPN.

    Canadian snowboarder McMorris stretchered off
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:45:10 EST
    Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris, a three-time bronze medalist, crashed during big air training at the Winter Olympics and was taken off the course on a stretcher.

    Mayweather sues Showtime; owed 'at least' $340M
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:45:10 EST
    Floyd Maywewather Jr. has sued Showtime, claiming fraud and conspiracy, and is seeking "hundreds of millions of dollars in misappropriated funds and damages."

    ? Top 10 MLB prospect rankings for every team
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:45:10 EST
    Who is rising in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.

    NBA trade buzz: Live updates and intel during deadline week
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 17:48:30 EST
    Chris Paul is headed to Toronto, but will he stay there? Catch up on what we're hearing from insiders.

    Who you calling old? At the 2026 Olympics, age is just a number
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 15:21:41 EST
    Lindsey Vonn, Nick Goepper, Gus Kenworthy and Maddy Schaffrick are in their golden years at the 2026 Olympics. Just don't call them old.

    How Laila Edwards carved her own path as USA Hockey's first Black player
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 15:21:41 EST
    Laila Edwards, a standout at Wisconsin, is ready for her Olympic debut as USA Hockey's first Black player.

    Ranking the top 12 men's Coach of the Year contenders at midseason
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:17:12 EST
    From Fred Hoiberg and the turnaround he's authored at Nebraska to usual suspects, see who made the short list.

    Bracketology: The good, and the less good, about Illinois' recent success
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:17:12 EST
    The Fighting Illini are the top 2-seed -- with plenty of time this season to move further up the board.

    Power Rankings: Can Texas exact revenge and snap LSU's win streak?
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:17:12 EST
    The Tigers seek to sweep a key series in the SEC, but the Longhorns look to avenge their loss in Baton Rouge from last month.

    Bracketology: Duke returns to top 16, Princeton suffers biggest slide
    Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:17:12 EST
    The Blue Devils, up one line to a No. 4 seed, have won 13 straight games and sit atop the ACC.