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"Over 2 billion matches restored": I'm diving back into my Bungie-era Halo stats with this incredible fan-made 'Halo Archive'
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:12:39 +0000
Halo Archive has restored over 1.9 billion Halo 3 matches and hundreds of millions of Halo 2 records, bringing Bungie era stats back online through a dedicated community effort.

The quiet surrender: Why Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam all handed social to Discord
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:37:48 +0000
Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam have gradually stepped back from building and maintaining their own social features, leaving Discord to become the default platform for player communication.

5 more AWESOME Xbox April indies: Take a break from getting beat up in Hades 2
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:17:10 +0000
Manage a bookshop or break out as a hit content creator in these newly released games brought to you by ID@Xbox.

"If it continues like this WoW will inevitably die": World of Warcraft players beg Blizzard to slow down ? for all the wrong reasons
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:56:56 +0000
I recently alluded to this idea that World of Warcraft is losing control of its quality ... well, control. And this concept really came to ahead this week with Midnight's 12.0.5 patch, which introduced a mountain of new bugs.

Microsoft says Xbox Game Pass is getting more old Call of Duty games in 2026 after price drop, loss of day-one releases ? which ones do you want to see?
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:52:57 +0000
Following Xbox's Game Pass price cut and the loss of Call of Duty on day one, it's said more games in the series are coming to the service this year.

?Personally, I?d be open to a Halo extraction shooter? ? Halo Studios reportedly abandons battle royale and pivots to a different style. Here?s what that means.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:23:38 +0000
A new report claims Halo?s planned battle royale mode, Tatanka, was scrapped after failing to meet expectations, later evolving into an extraction shooter that may now be part of the next mainline Halo title.

Nascar

FOX leverages NASCAR Kansas TV audience to boost IndyCar Long Beach
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:21:39 +0000
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway on Sunday drew 2.926 million viewers on over-the-air FOX according to Nielsen?s Big Data + Panel metric.
Beyond just the factual number, there is not a straightforward comparison, since this race aired on FS1 last year. NASCAR boasted a 26 percent increase from Kansas last year but that race aired on FS1. An April Cup Series race would be over 3 ...Keep reading

NASCAR official explains overtime decisions at Kansas
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:54:01 +0000
It wasn't the loudest point of contention, but some in the NASCAR community did try to suggest after the Advent Health 400 on Sunday that race control should not have thrown the caution for a Cody Ware spin that set-up overtime and figuratively turning the race upside down.
Denny Hamlin was the leader at the time, having led the most laps and just retaken the lead from eventual winner Tyler ...Keep reading

Dale Earnhardt Jr. weighs in on Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch spat
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:57:55 +0000
Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes something was lost in translation in the back-and-forth between Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch.
The two-time Cup Series champion took exception to comments Hamlin made about him last week on the Actions Detrimental podcast. Specifically, Hamlin pondered if this is the end for Busch as a contender at the highest levels and suggested that Busch needs to consistently ...Keep reading

Shane van Gisbergen to run NASCAR Truck race at Watkins Glen
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:48:26 +0000
Niece Motorsports has announced that Shane van Gisbergen will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado at Watkins Glen International on May 8. He will be joined by Cup Series teammate Ross Chastain at Niece Motorsports for the event.
The three-time Supercars champion has six Cup wins, five O'Reilly wins, but no victories in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. His one and only start in the third level ...Keep reading

Ware's competition director shoulders blame for race deciding caution
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:38:18 +0000
The outcome of the Advent Health 400 at Kansas Speedway on Sunday was decided, in part, due to Cody Ware spinning with just over a lap to go and setting-up overtime in which Tyler Reddick outdueled Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell.
Hamlin led the most laps and had just retaken the lead from Reddick and was a quarter of a lap away from taking the white flag. Had the caution come ...Keep reading

Fox News Headlines

Who is Fernando Mendoza? The NFL Draft sensation no one could have predicted
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:32:59 GMT
Agent Leigh Steinberg says projected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza is an ideal franchise quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, on and off the field.

Mike Vrabel stepping away from Patriots indefinitely to seek counseling amid Dianna Russini controversy
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:15:13 GMT
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is stepping away from the team indefinitely to seek counseling amid the Dianna Russini controversy, missing final day of NFL Draft.

Lindsey Graham says blockade against Iran 'could become global soon'
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:05:42 GMT
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina says the United States blockade against the Islamic Republic of Iran "could become global soon."

Angry cruise passengers say frustrating issue should have been disclosed before booking
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:57 GMT
Royal Caribbean is under fire from travelers after reportedly closing water slides on Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas without alerting guests before sailing.

LOX & LOADED: Jewish gun group partners with NRA amid rising antisemitism
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:55 GMT
Lox & Loaded, a Jewish self-defense group, partners with the NRA to train first-time firearm owners amid rising antisemitic threats across the country.

Blue city's staggering 40% violent crime drop a 'blueprint for other cities,' law enforcement expert says
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:39 GMT
Memphis sees a dramatic 40% drop in violent crime in 2026, which a law enforcement expert says should serve as a "blueprint" for cities nationwide.

SPLC saw revenue surge after Charlottesville rally as DOJ alleges informant ties
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:34 GMT
The DOJ alleges the SPLC funded an organizer of the 2017 Charlottesville Unite the Right rally, sparking renewed scrutiny of the nonprofit group.
Indy Car Racing

INDYCAR names Scot Elkins managing director of officiating
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:43:42 GMT
Elkins will start this new role on Monday, May 11.

Jacob Abel entering 2026 Indianapolis 500 with Abel Motorsports
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:27 GMT
?The Louisville native will pilot the No. 51 Chevrolet for his family's team as he seeks his first Indianapolis 500 start.

Quick pit stop propels Alex Palou to maiden Long Beach Grand Prix victory
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:41:59 GMT
Palou also reclaimed the championship lead and now heads into the Month of May with a 17-point advantage over Kyle Kirkwood.

Felix Rosenqvist scores first pole position since 2024 in IndyCar qualifying at Long Beach
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:56:14 GMT
Rosenqvist will be joined on the front row by Pato O'Ward.

Colton Herta's Indianapolis 500 hopes blocked by Formula 2 calendar change
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:15:53 GMT
Now that Herta is not available, Andretti Global said Thursday it will focus on its current three-driver lineup for the Indy 500 and not enter a fourth car.

500 Festival event vehicles revealed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:06:55 GMT
Built by Hoosiers at the Fort Wayne Assembly Plant, the trucks will hit the streets with Indianapolis 500 graphics to remind everyone the Indy 500 is almost here.

Alex Palou wins at Barber after Lundgaard has slow final pit stop
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:13:17 GMT
Palou led all but 11 laps on Sunday, but it wasn't a guaranteed victory for the Spaniard like so many IndyCar races have been recently.

Alex Palou takes pole for IndyCar race at Barber
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:17:25 GMT
The pole was not only Palou's first of the season, but also the thirteenth of his career and second straight at Barber Motorsports Park.
ESPN Sports Headlines

Vrabel to seek counseling, miss Day 3 of draft
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:53:45 EST
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel won't be with the team for the third day of the NFL draft Saturday, as he plans to be with his family this weekend outside of Massachusetts.

OKC takes 2-0 lead, but loses Williams to injury
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:53:45 EST
Thunder star Jalen Williams grabbed his left hamstring after missing a contested layup and left the court in the third quarter of Wednesday's Game 2 win over the Suns.

Booker, Brooks rip refs after Suns' loss: 'Terrible'
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:53:45 EST
Suns star Devin Booker called crew chief James Williams out by name while saying Wednesday's officiating was "bad for the integrity of the sport."

Mets finally end skid, but see Lindor (calf) exit
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:53:45 EST
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was removed from Wednesday's game against the Twins with left calf tightness after scoring from first base in the fourth inning.

Pens on brink, sound off on game-changing melee
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:53:45 EST
A scrum that saw all 10 skaters in their respective penalty boxes helped the Flyers to a 5-2 win on Wednesday and drew the ire of the Penguins, who now find themselves in a 3-0 series hole.

Murakami ties rookie mark with HR in 5th straight
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:53:45 EST
White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami tied a Major League Baseball rookie record by homering in his fifth straight game.

Silver reaffirms NBA's commitment to Memphis
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:53:45 EST
NBA commissioner Adam Silver reaffirmed the league's commitment to Memphis but added he'd like to see the Grizzlies play occasional games in Nashville in an effort to widen the team's fan base.

Clothes call: 107 mph liner finds Gilbert's jersey
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:53:45 EST
A line drive clocked at 107.8 mph from the Athletics' Carlos Cortes was hit directly at Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert and somehow got lodged in his jersey.