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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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    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 says 'this is a Democrat shutdown' as he touts low inflation, falling murder rate
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:19:04 GMT
    President Donald Trump blamed Democrats for the partial government shutdown while claiming economic wins including lower gas prices and inflation.

    Teen killed after protecting friends in 'senseless' shootout as locals raise alarm over rising crime in Bronx
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:51:01 GMT
    Teenager arrested in Bronx school shooting that killed 16-year-old Christopher Redding. The aspiring football player allegedly defended friends during the attack.

    100 US troops land in Nigeria as Islamic militants threaten West Africa regional security
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:38:54 GMT
    Nigeria counterterrorism efforts receive U.S. military support as American advisers arrive to help combat Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province attacks.

    Swalwell's 'I should be working' gym, pool videos resurface as Dem rival hammers his missed House votes
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:35:50 GMT
    Rep. Eric Swalwell's pool and gym videos are resurfacing in California's governor race as his opponent's campaign hammers him for missing votes on Capitol Hill.

    Controversial skier Eileen Gu settles for silver after defending gold medal bid falls short in Milan
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:06:55 GMT
    Eileen Gu won silver in the freeski big air event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, as she was unable to defend her gold from the 2022 Beijing Games.

    California school board member temporarily banned from school after clash with principal over ICE protests
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:00:16 GMT
    Pajaro Valley Unified School District trustee Gabe Medina faces campus ban following heated confrontation with principal during student walkout protests in Watsonville, California.

    Thune guarantees voter ID bill to hit the Senate despite Schumer, Dem opposition: 'We will have a vote'
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:00:10 GMT
    SAVE America Act faces Senate filibuster hurdle despite 50 GOP backers as Republicans weigh talking filibuster option to advance voter ID requirements.

    GOP reaches key 50-vote threshold for Trump-backed voter ID bill as Senate fight looms
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:30:44 GMT
    Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, leads the campaign to win 50 Republican votes for a conservative voter ID bill, but Senate Democrats plan to block the SAVE America Act in Congress.

    Actress Natasha Rothwell goes off-prompter to say ?f--- ICE? at Independent Spirit Awards
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:00:16 GMT
    Natasha Rothwell, an actress and former writer for "Saturday Night Live," took a moment during an award show to condemn ICE, sparking applause in the audience.

    Tom Emmer blasts Democrats' double standard on SAVE Act: 'They require photo IDs' at their own DNC
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:00:01 GMT
    House GOP Whip Tom Emmer blasts Democrats over photo ID rules at the DNC, arguing their stance undercuts their opposition to the SAVE Act and exposes hypocrisy on election security.

    Sarah Michelle Gellar stuns in burgundy lace bra and sheer skirt in New York City
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:22:18 GMT
    Sarah Michelle Gellar stunned in wine-toned lace on Manhattan streets while promoting Netflix's 'Star Search' revival where she judges with Chrissy Teigen.

    Iran operating secret ?black box? sites holding thousands in detention: reports
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:19:31 GMT
    Iranian authorities allegedly use unofficial detention facilities for interrogation during protests, leaving families unable to locate loved ones as executions escalate.

    AOC's Munich 'stumbles' draw criticism from liberal critics admitting comments were 'not great'
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:42 GMT
    "Squad" member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was criticized across social media for her appearing to struggle to answer foreign policy questions over the weekend.

    Indiana school secretary charged after husband finds her with student, probe reveals affair with another: cops
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:53:23 GMT
    An Indiana school secretary accused of sexual relations with students faces child seduction charges after husband allegedly caught her with one student.

    Norwegian skier has epic meltdown after costly error with Olympic gold in sight during slalom event
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:52:01 GMT
    Norway's Atle Lie McGrath threw his ski poles in frustration after losing a 59-second lead, allowing Switzerland's Loïc Meillard to claim Olympic gold in men's slalom on Monday.


    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

    Heise 3 lifts ISU hours after sister scores for U.S.
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:19:50 EST
    Hours after sister Taylor Heise scored to help the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team beat Sweden 5-0 in Milan, Nate Heise hit a go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's thrilling 70-67 victory over Big 12 leader and second-ranked Houston on Monday night.

    Hill, cut by Fins, vows 'the Cheetah will be back'
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:19:50 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
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:19:50 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
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:19:50 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
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:19:50 EST
    A shooting inside a Rhode Island hockey rink Monday left three people dead, several others injured and the two high school teams playing fleeing the ice as it all unfolded.

    Judge: Frustrated by slow start to Yanks' winter
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:19:50 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
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:19:50 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
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:19:50 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
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:19:50 EST
    Seton Hall is still fourth in a Big East expected to send three teams to the NCAA tournament.

    2026 Winter Olympics: 'Blade Angels' take the ice, American teens in snowboard final and more
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:46:26 EST
    Tuesday at the Winter Olympics is headlined by Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito in the women's figure skating short program.

    The ultimate debate: Skubal or Skenes? Buster Olney ranks the top 10 starting pitchers in MLB
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:58:38 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.

    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 17:43:50 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
    Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:33:35 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 returns, Minnesota debuts
    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 18:31:33 EST
    NBA All-Star Weekend delivered -- on and off the court. Let's unpack everything we saw (and heard) in Los Angeles.