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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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    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

    Michael Jordan reacts to Daytona 500 win: "It feels like I won a championship"
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:12:46 +0000
    23XI Racing now has seven wins at the Cup level, but it will be hard to top this. The team, co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 Denny Hamlin, was founded in 2021.
    Last year, the team secured its first crown jewel when Bubba Wallace was victorious in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A few months later, Tyler Reddick has won the sport's biggest race ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Trump rips Newsom?s UK pact as 2028 showdown chatter grows
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:52:44 GMT
    Trump slams California Gov. Newsom's European diplomacy tour as "inappropriate," warning UK leaders against partnering with the Democratic governor.

    Nancy Guthrie case: Ret. FBI agent says bureau preparing for 'parallel realities' while awaiting DNA results
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:44:05 GMT
    Retired FBI agent reveals three possible outcomes as Nancy Guthrie investigators await crucial DNA results from glove found near scene in ongoing case.

    Multiple people shot at Rhode Island ice rink, suspect dead: report
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:38:45 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.

    Medical NGO that slammed Israel?s anti-terror raid now quits Gaza hospital over armed operatives
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:38:12 GMT
    Commentator says Israeli forces vindicated as MSF admits finding armed fighters at Gaza hospital. The medical charity's revelation contradicts previous condemnation against Jewish state.

    ICE assaults spike over 1,300% as Dems draw ?hard red line? to unmask agents in DHS battle
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:37:59 GMT
    Trump's 'border czar' Tom Homan defends ICE face coverings after DHS reveals dramatic spikes in assaults and violent threats targeting agents.

    Browns safety Ronnie Hickman assaulted at New York City hotel, team says
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:27:08 GMT
    Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted by four individuals in a New York City hotel lobby on Monday morning, as authorities investigate the incident.

    Olympic skier shocks announcers in medal-winning race: 'I can't believe my eyes'
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:16:50 GMT
    Japan's Ikuma Horishima won silver in the Olympic dual moguls after an incredible backwards finish down the mountain goes viral at 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

    Obama calls Los Angeles homelessness an ?atrocity,? criticizes 'losing' political strategy
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:11:46 GMT
    Obama called Los Angeles homelessness an "atrocity" despite billions spent, warns current approach is "losing political strategy" for addressing crisis.

    Rihanna suffers wardrobe malfunction at New York Fashion Week
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:02:54 GMT
    Rihanna suffers wardrobe malfunction at A$AP Rocky's AWGE fashion show during New York Fashion Week. The back slit in the singer's jacket opened wider than intended, exposing her backside.

    Largest measles outbreak in recent history reported on southwestern Florida college campus
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:01:27 GMT
    A historic measles outbreak has hit Ave Maria University in Florida with over 40 infections, marking the largest wave of college campus infections in recent history.

    Sharia law victim who fled Somalia issues endorsement in critical Senate race
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:01:22 GMT
    Ayaan Hirsi Ali, who fled Sharia law, has endorsed Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, for re-election in a critical Senate race that could determine whether the GOP retains its majority.

    Rubio shines on global stage while AOC, Whitmer, and Newsom take heat
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:56:49 GMT
    Democratic 2028 hopefuls face criticism after Munich Security Conference appearances, with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez drawing scrutiny for foreign policy stumbles.

    Maduro raid questions trigger Pentagon review of top AI firm as potential ?supply chain risk?
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:55:43 GMT
    Pentagon reviews Anthropic partnership over alleged AI use concerns in Venezuela operation, citing potential "supply chain risk" from company practices and policies.

    Stephen A Smith says Trump right to secure border, says 'emergency efforts were necessary' after Biden's term
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:54:23 GMT
    Stephen A. Smith said he begrudgingly understands President Donald Trump's extraordinary methods to enforce immigration after former President Joe Biden's mishandling of the border.

    Obama clarification on aliens comment came at urging of podcast host after online backlash
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:38:42 GMT
    Podcast host Brian Tyler Cohen defended his questioning of Barack Obama on Monday, and said he asked the former president to make a statement to clarify his alien remarks.


    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 11 trades we want to see this NFL offseason: Barnwell finds new homes for 15 players
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:48:05 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 14:33:13 EST
    Miami cut ties with the receiver, but questions remain for the franchise and Tyreek Hill. Here's what we know.

    Star WR Hill released as Dolphins clean house
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:21:41 EST
    The Dolphins released Tyreek Hill in a flurry of roster moves that will clear significant salary cap space.

    U.S. women blank Sweden, roll into hockey final
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:21:41 EST
    The Americans continued their dominant run through the women's hockey tournament, routing Sweden 5-0 to reach the gold medal game. The U.S. team has outscored its opponents 31-1 in Italy.

    Michigan tops AP men's poll for 1st time since '13
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:21:41 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.

    Browns' Hickman assaulted at New York hotel
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:21:41 EST
    Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted in the lobby of a New York City hotel early Monday morning, the team said.

    Cohen: Will never be a captain while I own Mets
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:21:41 EST
    Steve Cohen said he will never name a captain as long as he owns the Mets, ceasing speculation that the team would one day bestow the title upon Francisco Lindor.

    Trout plans on returning to center field for Angels
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:21:41 EST
    Mike Trout plans on returning to play center field for the Angels this season, saying it wouldn't be as physically demanding as the corner outfield spots.

    Geno ties VanDerveer for most weeks in Top 25
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:21:41 EST
    Geno Auriemma tied Tara VanDerveer for most appearances in the AP Top 25 women's basketball poll when UConn remained No. 1 on Monday.

    FA Cup: Wrexham to host Chelsea in fifth round
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:21:42 EST
    Wrexham will host Chelsea in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

    ? Men's NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:21:42 EST
    Seton Hall is still fourth in a Big East expected to send three teams to the NCAA tournament.

    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.

    Olympic updates: USA rolls over Sweden, will play for the gold medal next
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:36:37 EST
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    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.

    What we learned at NBA All-Star Weekend
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:31:22 EST
    NBA All-Star Weekend delivered -- on and off the court. Let's unpack everything we saw (and heard) in Los Angeles.

    The top 10 women's college basketball games left in the regular season
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:16:27 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 13:16:27 EST
    The top five stayed the same, Duke entered the top 10, and Maryland and TCU were the biggest climbers.

    Men's AP Top 25 poll reaction: Michigan is the new No. 1
    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:16:14 EST
    After nine straight weeks at the top, the Wildcats fall after back-to-back losses, making way for the Wolverines.