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Call of Duty: Warzone is testing Casual mode bots in Black Ops Royale, and oh boy, everyone's pissed ? "The Warzone scene is cooked"
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:10:54 +0000
The Call of Duty: Warzone developers have announced they're testing Casual mode-style bots in the new Black Ops Royale mode next week, and fans are angry.

Ex-Overwatch director says Blizzard threatened to lay off 1,000 devs if the game didn't make enough money, and blame him for it ? "the biggest 'F*** you' moment I had in my career"
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:38 +0000
Years after his departure from Blizzard, former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has revealed why he left the studio, citing layoff threats over revenue.

How to complete the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 "Altitude Tactics" event as fast as possible ? unlock the new weapon in flash
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:39:37 +0000
The new Altitude Tactics event in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has a new weapon to unlock upon completion. Here's how to do it as fast as possible.

Prepare for Forza Horizon 6 with this Xbox/PC racing wheel and pedal bundle ? it has great controls and feedback with a sweet 39% discount
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:28 +0000
Turtle Beach's VelocityOne KD3 Race Wheel & Pedal System is a top-notch mid-range racing wheel for players looking to play games on Xbox and PC with greater control and immersion, and it's now on sale for a 39% discount.

I changed my Windows 11 wallpaper immediately the moment my friend sent me this
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:21:37 +0000
AI-generated wallpapers have sparked debate across the web, but I still love our Windows 11-inspired Windows Central wallpaper.

Microsoft's Windows and Devices lead now reports directly to CEO Satya Nadella in important leadership shakeup
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:48:57 +0000
Microsoft's EVP of Experiences & Devices is retiring, and four new leads are taking his place who will now report directly to the CEO instead going forward.

The MacBook Neo isn?t innovation. It?s Apple finally owning up to the iPad myth and hoping no one notices.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:32:08 +0000
After years of gaslighting the market, Apple is back to selling the thing it said you didn?t need.

MacBook Neo faces stiff competition this week ? this Windows laptop with more RAM and storage is now $450 off if you're looking for better specs
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:59:43 +0000
We have just discovered a rare discount for the Acer Aspire 14 AI, providing workers and casual PC users a chance to own a dependable AI laptop that's roughly the same price as the new MacBook Neo while offering stronger hardware.

Windows users shouldn't be worried about the $599 MacBook Neo ? especially when you can spend less on this Dell laptop with twice as much RAM and storage
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Love the MacBook Neo's price but hate all of the compromises required? Let me introduce you to the Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1, now down to just $549.

Ex-Windows chief calls MacBook Neo "a paradigm shifting computer" ? reflects on Surface failure and Windows on Arm while lamenting "we were early, but not wrong"
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:42:28 +0000
The mastermind behind Windows 8 and Surface RT has thoughts on Apple's new MacBook Neo, and says it validates his efforts from 2012 that the market originally rejected.

"This is an Xbox" campaign vanishes overnight as Microsoft begins to "Build for What's Next"
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:32:22 +0000
Microsoft has scrubbed the "This is an Xbox" campaign from official sites, signaling a sharp pivot toward "Project Helix" and a return to console-first branding.

OpenAI must match Microsoft?s size in 4 years to hit a $1 trillion IPO valuation ? but it's still losing ChatGPT users to "QuitGPT"
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:06:43 +0000
OpenAI?s trillion?dollar dream is under pressure as Pentagon deals spark backlash and QuitGPT drains millions of users from ChatGPT.

Is Microsoft's recent return-to-office policy ruining Seattle's traffic? Highway travel speeds slow to a crawl during rush hour
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Microsoft?s return-to-office policy aligns with Seattle's gridlocked traffic, with commute speeds dropping to just 5% during rush hour.

Microsoft's best Surface laptop is over £600 off in the UK ? 1TB of storage and 16GB RAM are blessings in a pricing crisis
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:22:12 +0000
Amazon UK's Spring Sale is offering a 37% discount on the Snapdragon X Elite/16GB RAM configuration of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition for a limited time.

Steam's Valve responds to lawsuit from New York Attorney General against its loot boxes, says they're like baseball cards ? it's ready to fight
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:53:14 +0000
Valve, maker of Steam and games like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and TF2, has responded to a New York lawsuit filed against the loot boxes in its games.


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    Who will be NASCAR's next first-time winner, one year after its last?
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:43:20 +0000
    12 months ago at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Josh Berry wheeled the historic #21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford into Victory Lane and became the 206th different winner in NASCAR Cup Series history.
    It was a surprise win with Berry leading just 18 laps, and since then, no other driver has added their name to the NASCAR Cup Series winners list.
    Before Berry, Harrison Burton won for the first time in ...Keep reading

    Jeff Dickerson replies to all things Gibbs, Gabehart in legal filing
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:30:53 +0000
    In a legal filing posted late on Wednesday night, Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson detailed his long personal relationship with Chris Gabehart and expressed deep disappointment in the lawsuit filed against them by Joe Gibbs Racing.
    Prior to team ownership, Dickerson served as an ex-grassroots racer, sports agent and spotter, whom eventually co-founded the Spire Sports+Entertainment ...Keep reading

    Chris Gabehart, Spire want reciprocal expedited discovery against Gibbs
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:55:29 +0000
    In a late Wednesday night series of court filings, Chris Gabehart and his retained attorneys responded to or otherwise addressed the continued legal claims made against him and Spire Motorsports by Joe Gibbs Racing.
    The first document filed to the docket was a second first-person declaration in which the former engineer, crew chief and competition director made the case that his role as Chief ...Keep reading

    How drivers and crew chief aggression was responsible for tire issues at Phoenix
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:33:26 +0000
    It was really easy on Sunday to see flat tires or tires come apart during the Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway and say ?tire failure? but everyone with a reputable resume know that teams with problems were largely responsible for their fate.  
    As best described by Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 crew chief Adam Stevens, there is a risk-versus-reward balance
    ?It?s so tough,? Stevens said ...Keep reading

    Justin Allgaier to replace Alex Bowman at Hendrick for Las Vegas Cup race
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:05:42 +0000
    Hendrick Motorsports will put 2024 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Justin Allgaier behind the wheel of the #48 Chevrolet for this weekend's race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
    Alex Bowman was forced out of the car mid-race at COTA with Myatt Snider finishing the event for him, and later in the week, he was diagnosed with vertigo. HMS sim driver Anthony Alfredo drove the car at Phoenix ...Keep reading

    NASCAR, IndyCar Phoenix doubleheader generates TV ratings boost
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:55:32 +0000
    All told, the NASCAR and IndyCar Series combined event over the weekend at Phoenix Raceway was a television ratings victory for all involved.
    The Cup Series race on Sunday drew 2.841 million viewers on FS1. This is up from the 2.82 million that watched the same race in the same television window and network last year. The race peaked at 3,516,000 viewers during the 7:00-7:15 p.m. quarter hour ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from a caution-filled NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:15:24 +0000
    Sunday's Cup race at Phoenix featured 12 cautions, matching a record for the series at the Arizona oval. The race featured plenty of drama, cut tires, blown rotors, and an impressive comeback from Ryan Blaney and the #12 Team Penske Ford.
    Reddick still leads the championship standings, even as his win streak comes to an end. Blaney is now second, 60 points adrift of the lead, with Bubba Wallace ...Keep reading

    NASCAR, Goodyear and Ryan Blaney get a win in Phoenix
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:50:07 +0000
    Ryan Blaney won the Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway but it was also a victory for the NASCAR industry at large.
    That was inarguably the best race in the five-year, nine-event history of the seventh-generation car at the one-mile track in Avondale, Arizona. Goodyear?s continued efforts combined with NASCAR?s first race using the 750-horsepower package with this car on an oval ...Keep reading

    Complete 2026 NASCAR Cup championship standings after Phoenix I
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:30:58 +0000
    The fourth round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season is complete in what many drivers are calling the start of the 'regular' season after two drafting tracks and a road course to open the year.
    Tyler Reddick, who entered this race with a 70-point lead in the championship standings, was attempting to become the first driver since Jimmie Johnson in 2007 to win four consecutive races at the Cup level ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Iranian regime spreading anti-Israel propaganda across dozens of social media accounts: report
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:42:46 GMT
    Iran's military arm used dozens of fake social media accounts to push anti-Israel and anti-United States messages, according to a Clemson University report.

    Illegal alien's violent tussle with federal officer leads to multiple charges after suspected Biden-era entry
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:10:12 GMT
    The incident comes as Senate lawmakers remain sharply divided over how to proceed with fully funding DHS as the agency's shutdown neared the 30-day mark.

    White House balks at new CBS staffer over Liz Cheney ties
    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:34 GMT
    The White House was irked by news CBS News hired a top staffer for ex-Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, a staunch critic of President Donald Trump.

    California lawmakers demand reform as another serial child molester gets parole despite 355-year sentence
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:59:49 GMT
    Gregory Vogelsang, convicted of molesting six boys, was granted early release. GOP leaders demand Gavin Newsom fire the hand-picked parole board.

    Trump admin's push to end controversial policy extended by Biden sparks backlash ahead of crucial deadline
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:52:36 GMT
    Somali immigrants challenged President Donald Trump's TPS termination in court, alleging racial discrimination behind a policy ending protection for 1,080 recipients.

    NFL Network host Jamie Erdahl says 'tragic' family health issue led to show hiatus
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:42:35 GMT
    NFL Network host Jamie Erdahl explained her absence from "Good Morning Football" was due to family health crisis and announced she will return to the show next week.

    Paulina Porizkova, 60, ditches ?smoke and mirrors? in candid lingerie video
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:18:59 GMT
    Supermodel Paulina Porizkova shared an unedited video revealing aging at 60, showing natural skin texture and wrinkles in a powerful self-acceptance message.

    Olympic legend who gave Order of Ikkos medal to Trump opens up about aligning with MAGA and political backlash
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:14:59 GMT
    Kaillie Humphries, the most decorated women's bobsledder, publicly aligned with President Donald Trump at a White House event, discussing women's sports protection.

    Kyler Murray signs with Vikings, creates QB competition with JJ McCarthy after Cardinals release: reports
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:06:40 GMT
    Kyler Murray signed with the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year deal after his Cardinals release, creating a quarterback competition with J.J. McCarthy in a major NFL move.

    Los Angeles county faces scrutiny after alleged widespread hospice fraud exposed
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:00:34 GMT
    Los Angeles County reportedly has roughly 1,800 hospice providers with 742 companies allegedly showing indicators for fraud as defined by California.

    Death row inmate granted clemency shares emotional message on day he was set to die
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:26:56 GMT
    From prison on his scheduled execution day, Charles ?Sonny" Burton said he feels he ?dodged death" after receiving clemency. He called the decision ?a gift from God."

    Former NFL star sparks viral debate over tipping practices at self-service restaurants
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:05:21 GMT
    Former NFL star J.J. Watt's viral post about self-service tipping sparks debate as Americans call tipping culture 'out of control' amid confusing prompts.

    'Melania' documentary tops Amazon Prime movie charts after streaming debut
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:00:09 GMT
    A controversial documentary about first lady Melania Trump debuted at the top spot on Amazon Prime's streaming site after its premiere Monday.

    UMass hands Miami (Ohio) first loss, crushing dream season and jeopardizing tournament bid
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:40:47 GMT
    UMass rallies from an 11-point deficit to shock undefeated Miami (Ohio), 87-83, forcing the RedHawks to wait for an at-large NCAA tournament bid after the season ends.

    NYC boosts patrols amid ?heightened threat environment,' after gunman rams truck into Michigan synagogue
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:40:39 GMT
    New York City ramps up security as an attack was reported at a Michigan synagogue, leaving a security guard unconscious. Officials condemned 'horrifying' antisemitic violence.


    Indy Car Racing

    IndyCar rookie Caio Collet helps Doug Boles mail out 'blue envelopes' containing Indy 500 tickets
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:07:07 GMT
    The blue envelopes were shipped to all 50 U.S. states, including the District of Columbia, as well as 32 other countries around the world.

    Conor Daly joins Dreyer and Reinbold Racing for 110th Indianapolis 500
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:55:33 GMT
    The Noblesville native will attempt to make his 13th start in the Indianapolis 500 as he returns to the Indianapolis-based team where he finished top-10 in 2024.

    IndyCar unveils course on the National Mall for Freedom 250 celebrating America?s birthday
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:07:01 GMT
    The race weekend is free and open to the public August 22-23, 2026.

    Indy 500 parking and camping sold out: Here are some travel options
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:57:58 GMT
    Race Day for the 110th Indy 500 is set to impress, with parking and camping sold out nearly a month earlier than last year. Here are some travel options!

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Murray signs with Vikings following Cards exit
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:51:37 EST
    A day after the Cardinals officially released him, Kyler Murray signed a 1-year contract with the Vikings and will join former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy in the QB room in Minnesota.

    State charges Falcons' Pearce with 3 felonies
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:51:37 EST
    Falcons defender James Pearce Jr. has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in relation to an incident involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson.

    Spoelstra sorry to 'absolutely no one' for Bam's 83
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:51:37 EST
    Heat coach Erik Spoelstra brushed aside critics of Bam Adebayo's 83-point game, saying, "You have to go for it, and that was just thrilling."

    Pearl after SEC exit: Auburn 'deserves' NCAA bid
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:51:37 EST
    Auburn coach Steven Pearl lobbied for his team's NCAA tournament chances after blowing a double-digit second-half lead to Tennessee in the SEC tournament quarterfinals on Thursday.

    LB Greenlaw returns to 49ers as DE Huff retires
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:51:37 EST
    Linebacker Dre Greenlaw is returning to the 49ers, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $7.5 million contract, a source told ESPN. Defensive end Bryce Huff, however, is retiring from the NFL, he announced.

    WR Austin leaving Steelers to sign with Giants
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:51:37 EST
    Free agent wide receiver Calvin Austin III is signing a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million with the Giants, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

    'Rusty' Rory struggles at Sawgrass, but back OK
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:51:37 EST
    Rory McIlroy said rustiness, and not his back, was the bigger issue Thursday as he shot 2-over 74 in the first round of the Players Championship.

    No Canada: Hughes hypes up Team USA for WBC
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:51:37 EST
    Jack Hughes, who scored the golden goal vs. Canada in the Winter Olympics, sent "a nice little fire-up message" to Team USA ahead of its WBC quarterfinal vs. Canada.

    ? Mid-free agency NFL mock draft: Top 10 picks
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:51:37 EST
    How has NFL free agency affected 2026 draft plans? Here are Field Yates' updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10.

    What Kyler Murray signing means for Vikings, J.J. McCarthy -- and Justin Jefferson's fantasy value
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:25:16 EST
    Will Murray resurrect his career and boost the Vikings' offense after being released by the Cardinals?

    Making sense of Crosby trade, Ravens' ensuing Hendrickson signing
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:25:16 EST
    Maxx Crosby was traded to the Ravens, the trade was called off and Baltimore signed Trey Hendrickson.

    127 games of dominance: The 20 wildest facts of SGA breaking Chamberlain's record
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:01:28 EST
    With Gilgeous-Alexander one game away from holding the most consecutive 20-point games in history, ESPN analyst Zach Kram breaks down the 20 most impressive stats about the streak.

    Men's Bracketology: Miami (Ohio) remains in despite loss, Auburn falls out for now
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:34:27 EST
    The RedHawks make the latest projected field as an at-large bid, bumping the Tigers out.

    Men's Bubble Watch: NC State, UCF trending 'in' despite losses Thursday
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:34:26 EST
    The Wolfpack and Knights fell in their respective conference tournaments, but they still have strong résumés.

    Women's Bracketology: Champ Week upsets ripple through the field
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:24:06 EST
    Dreams are being realized and crushed in Champ Week. Stephen F. Austin pulled the latest upset to clinch an auto bid.

    Women's college basketball awards and All-Americans: UConn's Sarah Strong leads way
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:24:05 EST
    Mikayla Blakes made sure POY wasn't a one-player race, and Aaliyah Chavez had company in the FOY talk.

    Ranking the best remaining free agents: Top unsigned players
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:15:12 EST
    Where could Aaron Rodgers and Deebo Samuel land? Let's stack the top free agents who are still available.

    Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts
    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:15:12 EST
    We're following NFL free agency signings, trades, cuts, contract restructures and other moves as they happen.