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Wuthering Waves has been confirmed for Xbox and Xbox Game Pass ? this popular Genshin Impact-like action-RPG will also be an Xbox Play Anywhere title
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:07:00 +0000
During the March 2026 Xbox Partner Showcase, the popular free-to-play action RPG, Wuthering Waves, made an appearance to announce that it's coming to Xbox with benefits exclusive to Xbox Game Pass Members.

Everything announced at the Xbox Partner Preview March 2026 ? SEGA, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and more
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:59:21 +0000
Another Xbox Partner Preview showcase has come, giving us a closer look at new Xbox and PC games and updates coming from Microsoft's game dev partners.

Right now is a terrible time to buy a Microsoft Surface ? here's why
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:49:27 +0000
Microsoft?s current Surface lineup is caught between aging 2024 internals and the disruptive $599 MacBook Neo. If you want the best value, you have to wait for the Spring refresh.

Hands-on with the new Windows 11 Feedback Hub: What actually changed
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:50:39 +0000
Microsoft updates Feedback Hub on Windows 11 with a new UI, streamlined feedback tools, and improved transparency for users and Insiders.

Microsoft provides much needed update on Windows 11's dark mode in refreshing moment of transparency
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:43:20 +0000
Microsoft's head of design and research for Windows has provided an update on the progress of Windows 11's incomplete dark mode, confirming that tooling is being put in place to make dark mode more consistent across the OS.

AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition chip is official ? 208MB of cache, 200W TDP, and a huge boost to gaming and productivity performance
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:31:24 +0000
AMD has just revealed a new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition desktop CPU with 208MB of total cache, making it the new most powerful chip for gaming and productivity in Team Red's arsenal.

Samsung Browser finally launches on Windows ? a dark horse pick for your next browser
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:33:44 +0000
Samsung Browser is now available for Windows. It connects your mobile and PC browsing with several features and integrates a new AI tool powered by Perplexity.

The $30 Xbox Game Pass problem could be fixed without dropping the price
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Subscription fatigue is real, and at $360 a year, Game Pass Ultimate is a major culprit. However, the grapevine suggests a major shake-up is coming under new leadership. If Xbox wants my $30, they need to stop giving me what they want to sell and start giving me what I actually play.

Can Apple threaten Microsoft?s grip on the business-centric enterprise sector? Macs become 6?year investments, boasting fewer crashes and instabilities than Windows PCs
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:10:13 +0000
A new report reveals that Macs might be considered more of an asset investment, with a 6-year lifespan compared to Windows PCs' 3-year lifespan.

Microsoft?s leadership exodus deepens as diversity chief departs ? is the company?s ?AI-powered transformation? to blame?
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:24:03 +0000
An internal memo reveals Microsoft?s HR restructure with new leaders, departures, and AI priorities reshaping employee experience.

This mobile controller is "opulent" for Xbox Cloud Gaming ? top-class controls, feedback, and design for a fair price
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:02:48 +0000
The Razer Kishi Ultra is a phenomenal controller that elevates Xbox Cloud Gaming to new heights of fun while being comfy to use, and its steep price has been cut by 55% to make it more accessible.

Xbox is getting one of the best Steam games from 2024 ? and it's free
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:52:45 +0000
One of my favorite games from 2024 is getting a console release, and I can't wait to jump back in from my bedroom setup!

Here are the Forza Horizon 6 PC, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally full system requirements
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:17:28 +0000
Playground has released the recommended hardware needed to power Forza Horizon 6, and it's not as bad as you'd think.

Everything you need to know about Windows 11's new customizable Taskbar ? resizable and movable options from Windows 10 coming soon
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:28:37 +0000
Movable and resizable Taskbar is confirmed to be making its way to Windows 11 this year. Here's everything you need to know about how it will work!

Intel's impressive Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is now available in limited quantities ? Don't miss an "incredible deal for content creators who moonlight as gamers"
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Intel's eagerly anticipated Core Ultra 250KF Plus desktop CPU, the most affordable of the bunch, is now available to buy in limited quantities. It's a perfect option for value-conscious gamers and creators, and I don't expect stock to last long.


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    Joe Gibbs Racing accuses Chris Gabehart of deleting relevant texts before lawsuit
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:04:33 +0000
    In a Wednesday night legal filing, Joe Gibbs Racing says Chris Gabehart was not able to entirely comply with the expedited discovery order issued by the Western District of North Carolina due to text messages he deleted prior to the lawsuit brought against him.
    Additionally, JGR believes it has been able to construct a narrative that shows its former competition director ?immediately ...Keep reading

    Darius Rucker becomes NASCAR team owner, partnering with Legacy Motor Club
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:36:13 +0000
    Rucker joins an ownership group that includes seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and Knighthead Capital Management. NASCAR legend Richard Petty, who owned the team before it morphed into Legacy, now works as a team ambassador. 
    The acclaimed country singer and Hootie & the Blowfish frontman announced this on the Dan Patrick Show, noting how he has loved NASCAR for years. He is a ...Keep reading

    NASCAR isn't the only reason drivers reconsider fighting
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:56:43 +0000
    In real time, upon leaving the infield care center at Darlington Raceway on Friday night, Ben Rhodes wanted to find Tyler Ankrum after the NASCAR Truck Series race to express some displeasure with some fisticuffs but quickly thought better of it.
    ?So, yeah, I would love to go get myself a penalty and fight right now, but that's $75,000, so we won't be doing that,? Rhodes said. ?Yeah ...Keep reading

    How about a 750 horsepower package for NASCAR intermediates too?
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:06:22 +0000
    When asked about the potential of using the 750 horsepower tapered spacer on intermediate tracks in addition to its return to short tracks this season, Joey Logano looked as if he had been asked the stupidest question in the world.
    Of course he wants more power, literally everywhere
    ?I want more falloff,? Logano said with the most indignation in the world. ?I mean, more fall off puts ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin explains how 23XI is beating JGR with their own data
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:41:02 +0000
    Denny Hamlin has said this frequently but his 23XI Racing team and Joe Gibbs Racing are true alliance partners as part of the $8 million a year the former pays to the latter in exchange for all technical data.
    But Hamlin says, and he did again on Monday on his Actions Detrimental podcast, that the information flow goes both ways.
    ?We're always privy to what they're doing as well as they ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from NASCAR's first Darlington race of 2026
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:24:46 +0000
    Daytona, Atlanta, COTA, and now Darlington. 23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick is driving away with the championship lead, and in this age of parity, a win record like that is nearly unheard of.
    But 23XI wasn't the only team that turned heads on Sunday, with RFK and Spire both showing good pace, while titans like HMS and JGR lagged behind. 
    36 of the 37 starters finished Sunday's race, but there ...Keep reading

    Cup drivers say new package is directionally positive at Darlington
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:46:17 +0000
    When it comes to the debut of the new short track package at Darlington Raceway, there might be a Venn Diagram overlap between those who had really good cars and those who felt like it improved the racing.
    As a result, there may also be a similar overlap for the opposite.  
    Ultimately, most drivers said the increased horsepower and reduced downforce configuration did not fundamentally ...Keep reading

    Tyler Reddick and 23XI on a 'dream run' to start NASCAR season
    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:05:18 +0000
    This isn?t supposed to happen anymore.
    With the introduction of the NextGen car in 2022, a single-source supplied spec car, the conviction was that no one would be able to dominate modern Cup Series campaigns the way Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson or Kyle Larson had back in the day.
    Parity!
    There have been just six races, of course, but Tyler Reddick, Billy Scott and the 23XI Racing No. 45 ...Keep reading

    Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Darlington I
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:21:15 +0000
    After four wins in the first six races, Tyler Reddick holds a monumental points lead in the regular season standings. He is now enjoying his biggest lead yet, 95 points ahead as Ryan Blaney moves back into the runner-up spot after a tough day for Bubba Wallace.
    Around the cutline, Daniel Suarez has now moved back inside the top 16 while his Spire teammate Michael McDowell drops below.
    The ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Trump explains voting by mail: 'I'm president' with 'a lot' going on
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:42:46 GMT
    President Donald Trump said he voted by mail in Florida's special election because he is president with "a lot of different things" going on.

    NHL star's fiancée makes emotional return after undergoing harrowing heart transplant ordeal
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:36:15 GMT
    Rasmus Dahlin's fiancée Carolina Matovac returned to a Sabres game months after suffering major heart failure and receiving a transplant in France.

    Tom Brady inquired about NFL comeback as a Raiders owner, but the league 'didn't like the idea'
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:33:08 GMT
    Tom Brady said he inquired about an NFL comeback, but the league was not keen on the idea since he is a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

    Savannah Guthrie believes two ransom notes her family responded to were genuine
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:04 GMT
    Savannah Guthrie said Thursday that she believed two of the ransom notes they received are real in her first interview since mother Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping.

    White House responds to IOC policy change to ban males from women's sports as activists celebrate
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:25:51 GMT
    The IOC updated its policy to limit women's Olympic events to biological females, using a one-time SRY gene screening for enforcement starting at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

    Why your sugar cravings won?t go away, even if you stop eating sweets
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:25:43 GMT
    A new study challenges the long-held belief that cutting sweet foods reduces cravings, finding no significant change in sweet tooth preferences or health markers.

    Polls: Most Americans oppose strikes on Iran, but big gap between Democrats, Republicans
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:10:16 GMT
    Multiple national polls show most Americans now oppose U.S.-Israel military strikes on Iran, with opposition ranging from 54% to 61% across surveys.

    Hillary Clinton returning to New Hampshire ? but not for a 2028 comeback
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:05:23 GMT
    Hillary Clinton will headline the New Hampshire Democratic Party's spring fundraising dinner on April 25 in Nashua, but she won't run in 2028.

    Fetterman slams AI data center moratorium proposal as 'China First'
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:03:29 GMT
    Sen. John Fetterman blasted the idea of an AI data center moratorium as "China First," as Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez push such a proposal.

    This bristle-free grill brush is at its lowest price ever ? 75% off in Amazon's Big Spring Sale
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:48:37 GMT
    This grill brush won?t leave sharp metal bristles behind ? and price-tracking data shows it?s now the cheapest it's ever been: just $15.

    Supreme Court reverses lower court on qualified immunity for Vermont police sergeant who arrested protester
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:44:16 GMT
    A Vermont police sergeant who used a wristlock to remove a protester from a 2015 sit-in is entitled to qualified immunity, the Supreme Court ruled.

    WWE to induct Bad News Brown into Hall of Fame
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:43:28 GMT
    WWE announced Thursday that Bad News Brown will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during WrestleMania 42 weekend. He is a part of the legacy class.

    'Gas station heroin' banned in another state amid nationwide crackdowns
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:41:49 GMT
    Connecticut has banned tianeptine, known as "gas station heroin," classifying it as Schedule I as 14 states crack down on the addictive substance.

    Schumer, Democrats say they support voter ID, then block GOP amendment to require it
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:38:40 GMT
    Senate Democrats blocked a photo voter ID amendment to the SAVE America Act despite Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., saying Democrats support voter ID.

    Trump reveals ?present? from Iran as oil tankers move through Strait of Hormuz
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:31:47 GMT
    Trump said oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz signals real talks, and special envoy Steve Witkoff reports positive signs in U.S.-Iran backchannel negotiations.


    Indy Car Racing

    NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye after livestream mockery of IndyCar's David Malukas
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:15:06 GMT
    Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas? sexuality, and he mimicked Malukas? voice at one point.

    Kyle Kirkwood wins another IndyCar street race, this one to be first winner in Arlington
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:42:18 GMT
    Kirkwood made an aggressive pass below four-time series champion Alex Palou with 15 laps to go and stayed in front the rest of the way.

    Marcus Ericsson scores maiden IndyCar pole in Arlington Grand Prix qualifying
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:57:36 GMT
    It was Ericsson's first pole in his 117th IndyCar start and his first pole in general since the 2013 GP2 feature race at Silverstone.

    Red flag at IndyCar practice after workers spotted on temporary Texas street course
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:54:34 GMT
    The television broadcast showed the trio of workers who appeared to be part of a catering crew.

    Roger Penske's Texas-sized 'playground' in Jerry Jones' neighborhood is IndyCar's new street course
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:59:19 GMT
    The Grand Prix of Arlington is the first of three new street races on the IndyCar schedule this season. It is also the start of a multiyear deal in North Texas.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Brady on comeback: NFL didn't 'like that idea'
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:48:07 EST
    Tom Brady says he explored the possibility of coming out of retirement and returning to the NFL, adding that the league did not "like that idea very much."

    LSU lures Wade back as it fires coach McMahon
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:48:07 EST
    Will Wade said in a statement posted to X on Thursday that he is leaving his job as the coach at NC State to return to LSU.

    IU's Cignetti rips transfer Marsh for gold cleats
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:48:07 EST
    Indiana coach Curt Cignetti ripped transfer wide receiver Nick Marsh for wearing gold cleats on the first day of spring practice for the defending national champs.

    Duke's Foster game-time call against St. John's
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:48:07 EST
    Duke guard Caleb Foster will be a game-time decision for the Blue Devils' Sweet 16 matchup against St. John's on Friday, coach Jon Scheyer said on Thursday.

    Quad God rebounds from Olympics, leads worlds
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:48:07 EST
    Ilia Malinin bounced back from misfiring at the Milan Cortina Olympics by leading after the short program at the figure skating world championships.

    Amputee cornhole player waives right to hearing
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:48:07 EST
    A professional cornhole player who's also a quadruple amputee waived his right to an extradition hearing as authorities seek to move him from Virginia to Maryland, where he faces charges of fatally shooting a man.

    QB Simpson says he's 'absolutely' 1st-round pick
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:48:07 EST
    Ty Simpson felt like he made a final impression at Alabama's pro day in front of NFL scouts. He believes he's 'absolutely' a lock to be a first-round pick.

    World Series of Poker returning to ESPN in July
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:48:07 EST
    The World Series of Poker is returning to ESPN for the first time since 2021, with coverage of this year's main event from Las Vegas beginning July 2.

    ? NFL draft: Biggest needs for all 32 teams
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:48:07 EST
    Our NFL reporters listed the top three positional needs for all 32 teams ahead of April's draft, and our draft experts found non-Round 1 fits to fill them.

    Everything you need for Opening Day: What we're watching, lineups and updates from every game
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:55:10 EST
    Baseball is back! Here's your one-stop shop for all of the season-opening action.

    Men's March Madness: Predictions, previews for every Sweet 16 game Thursday
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:53:15 EST
    ESPN's college basketball reporters agree on two games but split on the others, plus keys to each team advancing.

    Bilas' path to the men's Final Four for every Sweet 16 team
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:43:50 EST
    Here's what to expect from a Sweet 16 that should produce more electric action.

    Updated NBA rookie rankings: Why the ROY race is all but over
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:14:39 EST
    Where do the NBA's top rookies stack up with a few weeks left in the regular season? We stacked the top 10.

    NBA playoff watch: Can Hornets keep moving up?
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:14:39 EST
    The streaking Knicks and Hornets clash. Plus, updated playoff projections and draft lottery standings.

    Predicting the 2026 MLB season, from the playoffs and World Series to MVP and Cy Young
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:59:57 EST
    Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions for the 2026 baseball season.

    Lunardi: Want Cinderella back? Set an NCAA tournament eligibility floor
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:03:23 EST
    The blame for Cinderella's demise is misplaced. Here's why we haven't seen her -- and how we can get her back.

    Ranking the 25 best players in the women's Sweet 16
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:44:33 EST
    Kymora Johnson from 10-seed Virginia is one of seven new players in our Sweet 16 ranking.

    'It's all or nothing': UCLA veterans ready for final NCAA title run
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:44:33 EST
    Lauren Betts and her teammates have unfinished business since falling short at the Final Four a year ago.