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Xbox teaser suggests Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 could come to Game Pass soon
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:45:02 +0000
Warhorse Studios' epic medieval journey, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, could follow in the path of its predecessor and join the lineup of games in the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, according to a new social media teaser.

Activision confirms spring shutdown date for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:23:37 +0000
Just two years after launching, Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is set to go offline on April 17, 2026. The game was previously delisted from app stores in 2025, and there will be no refunds on unused COD points prior to shutdown.

Presidents' Day has good news for World of Warcraft players ? one of our favorite gaming keyboards and a fabulous MMO mouse are on a 35% sale
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:57:15 +0000
Presidents' Day has given Best Buy a chance to sell off a couple of vital discounted PC gaming accessories for players looking to conquer World of Warcraft's upcoming Midnight expansion.

This Lenovo laptop is so good I bought one for my son, and at this President's Day price, it's easily the budget buy I recommend
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:44:39 +0000
Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 3X is heavily discounted for President's Day and if you're shopping on a budget, this is definitely the laptop deal you should grab.

World of Warcraft leads pledge more player customization ? housing, race updates, custom animations, and glyphs to merge with transmog?
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
We spoke to Maria Hamilton, Design Director and Jay Hwang, Principal Artist on World of Warcraft's bigger emphasis on player housing, customization, and what we could see next from the game.

Acer and ASUS face a sales ban in Germany over a video codec issue with Nokia ? Here's how this patent spat could affect you
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:42:19 +0000
Acer and Asus have temporarily stopped selling certain PCs in Germany after a court granted Nokia an injunction over alleged HEVC patent infringement. Retailers can sell existing stock, but new imports are blocked while the dispute continues.

I found 7 of Best Buy's greatest Presidents' Day laptops discounted up to 50% ? never worry about missing work deadlines again
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:19:05 +0000
We have gathered up the Best Buy's greatest discounts on productivity laptops to help fellow Americans blaze through workloads in honor of Presidents' Day.

Indie smash hit Mewgenics is working its way to consoles ? the roguelike's co-creator confirms they're "working on it now"
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:09:38 +0000
Mewgenics, the new indie roguelike from Edmund McMillen, is set to receive a console release. The creator confirmed development is underway, following over 900,000 estimated Steam sales and strong early momentum. Paid DLC is also planned.

I build gaming PCs for a living, and these pre-builds with Presidents' Day discounts are a smarter buy ? but they won't last long
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:38:38 +0000
Some of my favorite desktop gaming PC components are readily available in iBUYPOWER's pre-built desktops, discounted for a limited time during Presidents' Day.

Windows Wrap: Microsoft starts fixing Windows 11 as its OpenAI 'marriage' hits the rocks
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:41:29 +0000
Microsoft restored the movable Taskbar to Windows 11 as the OpenAI partnership showed new cracks. Plus, the latest Presidents' Day PC deals.

Diablo 2 has one Steam achievement that nobody has claimed yet ? will you be the first?
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:17:42 +0000
Diablo 2 is now on Steam and with it, a bunch of achievements, but one so far is unclaimed.

This app called out Microsoft for blocking Windows 11 ISO downloads ? users were temporarily blocked from fresh installs
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:12:10 +0000
A user recently reported failures when downloading Windows 11 ISOs. Rufus developer Pete Batard blamed Microsoft, raising concerns about access and control.

Even a former Microsoft CEO was against the vertical Taskbar removals in Windows 11 ? "I fought hard against the decision."
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Former Microsoft CEO of Advertising and Web Services, Mikhail Parakhin, says he was against the decision to remove the vertical Taskbar in Windows 11.

How to dual boot SteamOS and Windows on Xbox Ally and other Windows handhelds
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:51:28 +0000
This guide explains how to dual boot Bazzite and Windows on Xbox Ally and other Windows handhelds, combining a SteamOS style experience with full Windows support.

Hideki Sato, the father of all Sega consoles ? and the reason I'm a gamer at all ? has died
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:36:48 +0000
Hideki Sato was the man behind Sega's game consoles, from the Master System through to the Windows CE-supporting Dreamcast, and leaves behind a lasting legacy.

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    Nascar

    Full entry list released for 2026 NASCAR triple-header at Atlanta
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:45:38 +0000
    The provisional entry lists have been released for the upcoming triple-header at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta, Georgia. 
    The Cup race will feature 38 entries with the open teams of BJ McLeod (#78 Live Fast) and JJ Yeley (#44 NY Racing Team) joining the 36 chartered entries. Casey Mears and the No. 66 team originally planned to compete, but after damage suffered in Daytona Speedweek, they have ...Keep reading

    Every time the Daytona 500 champion only led a single lap
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:07:17 +0000
    In 68 editions of the Daytona 500, NASCAR has seen plenty of surprise or unexpected winners. However, it wasn't until 2017 that the victor in stock car racing's crown jewel event only led the final lap of the 200-lap battle.
    While it did not happen once between 1959 and 2016, the phenomenon has now occurred four times in the last decade. It showcases just how unpredictable modern superspeedway ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from a spectacular 2026 Daytona 500
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:58:56 +0000
    The 68th running of the Daytona 500 is now history, with Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing its anointed champions. 25 of the 41 starters took a turn out front, there was a 20-car pileup, the race somehow finished under green, and the rain held off!
    Before Reddick claimed the checkered flag drivers, like Carson Hocevar, Zane Smith, Erik Jones, Chase Elliott, Ricky Stenhouse Jr, and several others ...Keep reading

    Let the Chase begin: NASCAR Cup points after Daytona
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:55:00 +0000
    It's far too early to start making championship predictions, but every point matters in this return to a more traditional NASCAR championship format. One year ago, we would have been saying 'Welcome to the Playoffs Tyler Reddick' because due to win and you're in, the greater points picture wouldn't have mattered that much.
    But it matters now! One race down, 25 to go before the Chase returns for ...Keep reading

    All the reasons why the Daytona 500 meant so much to Tyler Reddick
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:40:29 +0000
    Tyler Reddick has romanticized so much about this moment over the past two decades because it was so unfathomable.
    He won the Daytona 500.
    But even after crossing the finish line, Reddick did not allow himself to feel literally anything. There was no immediate joy. No exuberance. He wasn?t even on the microphone?s button celebrating with his team.
    ?I didn't know if I'd won the race ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin has a Daytona 500 fuel saving pitch that involves The Clash
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:35:04 +0000
    Once again, a general theme of the Daytona 500 and superspeedway racing with the NextGen car in general right now, is the amount of time drivers spend at half-throttle under green flag conditions.
    The reason they do this is because it is incredibly difficult to pass with the current generation car on these tracks when everyone is racing at full throttle. The cars are too equal and there is so ...Keep reading

    Inside the battle that decided the Daytona 500
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:08:42 +0000
    In sequential order, this is how Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500.
    Michael McDowell leads the field back to green. Carson Hocevar takes the lead and holds it at the white. Hocevar gets turned into the wall, contact with Erik Jones and spins across the field, taking Jones and McDowell with him.
    No caution.
    Ricky Stenhouse Jr. took the lead with Chase Elliott to his outside and Reddick ...Keep reading

    Carson Hocevar's last-lap 500 heartbreak ends his wild Daytona Speedweek
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:36:52 +0000
    Carson Hocevar is still searching for his first win as a NASCAR Cup Series driver, and he nearly got it in the sport's biggest race.
    The 23-year-old was the only driver pulling triple duty in all three national divisions during Daytona Speedweek. Things started off well as he earned a runner-up finish in his Duel qualifying race, ensuring he would start the Daytona 500 from the sixth position ...Keep reading

    Brad Keselowski calls Riley Herbst block "one of the dumbest things I've ever seen"
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:42:56 +0000
    Entering the 2026 Daytona 500, there were concerns around if the 42-year-old Brad Keselowski could even run the full race. He showed up to the track with a walking cane, following a December fall that left him with a broken femur.
    But Keselowski quickly returned to form, and was a contender throughout Sunday's 68th running of the Daytona 500 -- his 17th start in 'The Great American ...Keep reading

    Fox News Headlines

    Trump slams Maryland governor, launches federal effort to protect Potomac after historic sewage spill
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:18:56 GMT
    Potomac River contaminated by huge sewage leak near D.C. affects region from Georgetown to Virginia, prompting shellfish closure and federal intervention.

    Anderson Cooper exits '60 Minutes' as correspondent
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:13:31 GMT
    Anderson Cooper is leaving "60 Minutes" as a correspondent after nearly 20 years and will keep his focus on his primetime hosting duties on CNN, according Bleaker Media.

    Adam Sandler leads tributes to Robert Duvall, calls him 'one of the greatest actors we ever had'
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:05:58 GMT
    Adam Sandler calls Robert Duvall "one of the greatest actors" as stars honor the "Godfather" legend who died "peacefully at home, surrounded by love" at 95.

    Two illegal aliens arrested in violent suburban home invasion involving sexual assault, kidnapping: police
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:01:06 GMT
    Two men, identified as illegal immigrants, were arrested on charges including forcible sexual offense and kidnapping following a violent home invasion in North Carolina.

    How Jeff Bezos ruined The Washington Post and why he should sell it
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:55:44 GMT
    Media veteran examines how Bezos transformed from newspaper savior to destroyer, cutting staff while his net worth soars by $224 billion since purchase.

    AI out of control? How a single article is sending shock waves with an apocalyptic warning
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:55:06 GMT
    As AI models advance rapidly, experts warn of widespread job displacement while others call it 'doomerism.' What's the reality behind AI predictions?

    WNBA star Sophie Cunningham explains why Los Angeles doesn't appeal to her
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:39:20 GMT
    Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham opened up about her dislike for Los Angeles in a video posted to her TikTok page on Sunday afternoon.

    Family outraged after major airline seats toddler apart from parents, sparking viral debate
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:35:41 GMT
    After a 2-year-old was assigned a separate row from his parents on a Southwest Airlines flight, the family drama went viral ? with debate erupting over airline policies and safety.

    Nancy Guthrie's family members cleared as suspects in disappearance
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:35:10 GMT
    Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos clears Nancy Guthrie's family as suspects in her disappearance case, calling them "victims" who have been cooperative.

    Mother shoots daughter, then herself in apparent murder-suicide at Las Vegas hotel, police say
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:34:58 GMT
    A mother in her mid-30s fatally shot her pre-teen daughter before turning the gun on herself at a Las Vegas hotel, police said.

    Brooks Nader requires ambulance rescue after severe food poisoning strikes during tropical birthday trip
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:26:40 GMT
    Brooks Nader's 29th birthday celebration took a dramatic turn when severe food poisoning required an ambulance pickup at her tropical destination.

    American Elana Meyers Taylor finally captures gold medal at Winter Olympics, makes Team USA history
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:21:15 GMT
    American Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor raced as quick as she could down the bobsled track and glided to the first gold medal of her Olympic career.

    Tourist arrested after destroying multiple check-in kiosks in Hong Kong airport rampage
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:13:56 GMT
    Tourist arrested after smashing Hong Kong airport check-in kiosks with metal stanchion. Police reportedly detained the 35-year-old man Monday.

    Melissa Gilbert returns to work as Timothy Busfield faces child sex abuse charges, accepts 'journey' ahead
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:13:34 GMT
    Melissa Gilbert returns to Modern Prairie role after stepping away during "incredibly difficult time" as husband Timothy Busfield faces criminal child sex abuse charges.

    Multiple people shot at Rhode Island ice rink in domestic violence-related murder-suicide
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:06:06 GMT
    Multiple people reportedly shot at Rhode Island ice skating rink in Pawtucket. Suspect dead after shooting at Dennis M Lynch Arena, local reports say.
    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    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.
    ESPN Sports Headlines

    The ultimate debate: Skubal or Skenes? Buster Olney ranks the top 10 starting pitchers in MLB
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:37:56 EST
    We break down the best players at every spot on the diamond entering 2026, starting with a star-studded position featuring two of baseball's biggest stars.

    Hill, cut by Fins, vows 'the Cheetah will be back'
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:14:58 EST
    The Dolphins released Tyreek Hill in a flurry of roster moves that will clear significant salary cap space.

    USA's Meyers Taylor, 41, wins 1st Olympic gold
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:14:58 EST
    The United States' Elana Meyers Taylor won the women's monobob title Monday to win her first Olympic gold medal at age 41.

    U.S. women's hockey to face Canada in final
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:14:58 EST
    The Americans continued their dominant run through the women's hockey tournament, routing Sweden 5-0 to reach the gold medal game vs. Canada.

    Shooting at R.I. rink leaves 3 dead, teams fleeing
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:14:58 EST
    A shooting inside a Rhode Island hockey rink Monday left at least three people dead, several others injured and the two high school teams playing fleeing off the ice as it all unfolded.

    Michigan tops AP men's poll for 1st time since '13
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:14:58 EST
    Michigan is No. 1 in the Associated Press men's college basketball poll for the first time in 13 years, ending Arizona's nine-week reign at the top.

    Judge: Frustrated by slow start to Yanks' winter
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:14:58 EST
    Aaron Judge said the start of the Yankees' offseason was "frustrating" but believes the team is in a better spot now.

    Browns' Hickman assaulted at New York hotel
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:14:58 EST
    Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted in the lobby of a New York City hotel early Monday morning, the team said.

    French hockey player who fought Wilson banned
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:14:58 EST
    France's Pierre Crinon, who fought Canada's Tom Wilson at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, was suspended Monday by the French ice hockey federation.

    ? Men's NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:14:59 EST
    Seton Hall is still fourth in a Big East expected to send three teams to the NCAA tournament.

    2026 Winter Olympics: Meyers Taylor wins first gold, Humphries takes home bronze in monobob and more
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:27:18 EST
    Team USA women's hockey, women's curling and figure skating are on the schedule Monday in Milan.

    The crushing weight of Olympic pressure -- and how athletes can prepare for it
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:00:26 EST
    Even "unbeatable" athletes such as Ilia Malinin feel overwhelmed in the Olympic spotlight. How can they combat it? Experts weigh in.

    The 11 trades we want to see this NFL offseason: Barnwell finds new homes for 15 players
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:17:05 EST
    DJ Moore and A.J. Brown to the AFC West? Kyler Murray in a new offense? Rams going all-in again? And a new WR1 for the Bills? Let's build 11 win-win deals.

    Why did the Dolphins release Tyreek Hill now, and what's next for him?
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:17:05 EST
    Miami cut ties with the receiver, but questions remain for the franchise and Tyreek Hill. Here's what we know.

    Men's AP Top 25 poll reaction: Michigan is the new No. 1
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:05:25 EST
    After nine straight weeks at the top, the Wildcats fall after back-to-back losses, making way for the Wolverines.

    The top 10 women's college basketball games left in the regular season
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:05:41 EST
    Regular-season titles, conference tournament seeds and NCAA tournament hopes are on the line.

    Women's AP Top 25 poll reaction: Duke into top 10, Georgia and Minnesota debut
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:05:41 EST
    The top five stayed the same, Duke entered the top 10, and Maryland and TCU were the biggest climbers.

    What we learned at NBA All-Star Weekend
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:16:11 EST
    NBA All-Star Weekend delivered -- on and off the court. Let's unpack everything we saw (and heard) in Los Angeles.