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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 brings back fan-favorite multiplayer maps and modes in Season 3
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:09:02 +0000
Season 3 adds an array of new and returning maps and modes to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 when it launches on April 2.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 campaign's Endgame mode is going free to play for a limited time with the April launch of Season 3 ? plus new content and changes to Combat Rating are on the way
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Treyarch aims to release Black Ops 7 campaign's Endgame mode for free as part of Call of Duty: Warzone with the Season 3 update on April 2. Free-to-play access to Endgame is only for a limited time.

OneDrive has a new generative AI photo tool ? and it isn't called Copilot
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:16:07 +0000
Microsoft?s new AI Restyle for OneDrive reimagines photos into artistic styles.

Razer's new Blade 16 drops AMD Ryzen for Intel Panther Lake ? Brighter OLED display, faster RAM, and Thunderbolt 5 make it better than ever for mixed use
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Razer has taken the wraps off its Blade 16 for 2026, and it's a significant refresh that now builds on Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" chips. Here's what you need to know (and where you can buy it today).

Xbox ranked as the number 5 game publisher of 2025, trouncing Nintendo, PlayStation and other big hitters
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:29:38 +0000
Xbox has been ranked the 5th best game publisher of 2025 by Metacritic, beating Nintendo and PlayStation with strong review scores and consistent releases across its studios.

Kerbal Space Program 2 is the scam that won't die ? How this game is still allowed on Steam as "Early Access" is beyond me
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:22:08 +0000
How this game is still allowed to be on Steam as an Early Access title is beyond me.

Intel's vPro platform expands to Core Ultra Series 3 processors to keep your next work laptop safe ? with local AI and efficiency
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Intel's latest vPro upgrades on Core Ultra mean enterprise?ready laptops with the efficiency of Panther Lake, and a more secure PC for your job.

I want to see Dell's new feature on PCs everywhere ? its first Copilot+ mini PC supports five external monitors thanks to customizable ports
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Dell just announced its first Copilot+ mini PC running on Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 chips, and I'm in love with its customizable port selection that unlocks up to five external displays with a mix of 4K and 5K resolutions.

This trusted Geekom mini PC is 15% off ? and it avoids a common "no-name" disaster.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:45:26 +0000
Avoid the 2026 mini PC minefield with this 15% discount on the Geekom A6, a reliable office workhorse now down to $551.

Explaining Halo Studios' outsourcing ? a broader shift in leadership strategy and approach to game production revealed
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:26:52 +0000
A new report details how Halo Studios is approaching outsourcing on Halo Campaign Evolved, including Abstraction?s role and how leadership strategy is shaping development.

Lenovo's ultimate All-in-One PC for work and content creation is now 41% off ? and it comes with a bonus 3 months of PC Game Pass
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:20:46 +0000
Lenovo's hosting an exclusive 41% discount deal on its vaunted Yoga All-in-One PC, so the general public can get a hold of its solid performance, gorgeous QHD display that can rotate, and more for less.

One of the best and most iconic games I've ever played is only $1 on PC ? grab it as the entire Fallout universe goes on a huge sale
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:03:58 +0000
Fallout: New Vegas for a dollar. Seriously.

"We never got to finish": Ex-Windows chief reveals Microsoft could have already improved Windows 11 by now ? cutting memory and storage demands by 20%
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:52:05 +0000
A former Windows leader recently discussed a project that promised a 20% reduction in Windows 11?s memory and storage usage.

OpenAI shock as firm shuts down popular Sora AI video generation app in desperate bid to temper spending
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:29:23 +0000
Open AI has announced that it's shutting down Sora, its popular AI video generation app and model that also powers Microsoft's Bing video generation service.

This popular MMO is coming soon to Xbox consoles exclusively, at least for now ? it's free to play, and getting a big visual upgrade too
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:37:23 +0000
The popular sandbox MMO Albion Online is headed to Xbox Series X|S in April, and for the time being, it will be exclusive to Xbox in the console space.

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    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

    Official race results: NASCAR Cup 2026 Darlington I
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:44:49 +0000
    At Darlington Raceway, 23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick earned his 12th career win and his fourth in the first six races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.
    He was followed by Brad Keselowski in second, a driver who was hoping to end a two-year win drought, but had to settle for two stage wins and a runner-up finish. Ryan Blaney fought back from a loose wheel to finish third, Carson Hocevar led the way ...Keep reading

    Tyler Reddick fights through adversity to win Darlington Cup race
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:43:35 +0000
    Tyler Reddick may have started first and finished first, but there was a lot happening between it all. He struggled with electrical issues early and needed to shut off the fans, causing the temperature to rapidly rise in the car. He had to manually drain hot water from his broken cool suit, complained about possible brake problems, faced a green flag pit stop mishap, the team had to change a ...Keep reading

    Fox News Headlines

    White House warns Iran against balking at deal: Trump ready to 'unleash hell'
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:23:20 GMT
    President Donald Trump is prepared to "unleash hell" if Iran balks at a deal with the U.S., White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday.

    University of Oregon to offer abortion pills on campus this fall after student pressure campaign
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:18:16 GMT
    The University of Oregon will offer mifepristone and misoprostol to students this fall after a campaign by groups including UO Students for Choice.

    JD Vance's anti-fraud task force 'ramps up' identifying fraud across US after suspending 70 providers in LA
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:17:03 GMT
    VP JD Vance's anti-fraud task force is expanding nationally, using AI to detect Medicaid fraud after suspending 70 LA providers flagged as high risk.

    Bill Belichick downplays Hall of Fame controversy, says focus remains on North Carolina football
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:14:39 GMT
    Just under two months after falling short of the Hall of Fame voting threshold, Bill Belichick said he is focused on coaching North Carolina, dismissing things outside his control.

    Taylor Frankie Paul under investigation for third alleged domestic violence incident with ex-boyfriend
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:03:52 GMT
    "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Taylor Frankie Paul is under investigation for a third alleged domestic violence incident involving ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.

    Iran-linked influence campaign pushes anti-Israel messaging disguised as US voices: report
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:01:16 GMT
    Foreign accounts allegedly mimic American voices online, with Argyle research claiming 60% of Operation Epic Fury discourse originates outside the U.S.

    290 US service members injured during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, CENTCOM says
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:55:30 GMT
    Around 290 U.S. service members have been injured during Operation Epic Fury, a CENTCOM spokesperson said, and more than 255 of those have already returned to duty.

    American worker shot, killed in Bahamas as police launch criminal investigation: report
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:45:00 GMT
    Florida man Cody Castillo, 31, was fatally shot in Nassau, Bahamas, after an alleged altercation with an off-duty Royal Bahamas Police Force officer.

    UK arrests 2 over 'antisemitic arson attack' as police investigate possible Iran link
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:34:57 GMT
    U.K. police arrested two men allegedly behind an antisemitic arson attack on Jewish ambulances in London that Prime Minister Keir Starmer called "horrifying."

    California governor candidate warns of 'MAGA-like' state movement unless Dems 'wake up'
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:32:18 GMT
    California gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan warned that the state could see a "MAGA-like" movement if the Democratic Party failed to deliver on issues.

    Repeat offender with long rap sheet allegedly guns down man while free on probation, bonds despite violations
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:29:53 GMT
    Johnnie Lillie, 19, allegedly killed a man while free on three bonds and probation in Houston, and an advocate said the system failed to stop him.

    Victor Wembanyama builds MVP case as Spurs clinch division, end playoff drought
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:29:44 GMT
    San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama made a three-part case for why he should lead the NBA MVP race, adding he plans to eliminate any debate by season?s end.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale: 14 household essentials up to 47% off
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:08:15 GMT
    Stock up for less during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Everyday essentials like sunscreen trash bags and batteries start at just $3.

    Whoopi Goldberg's voter ID claim draws correction from co-hosts during SAVE Act discussion
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:01:36 GMT
    Whoopi Goldberg said during "The View" on Tuesday that she shows her driver's license to vote, but her co-hosts corrected her, saying New York has no voter ID requirement.

    Biden political priorities impeded Iran negotiations, former secretary of state admits
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:58:28 GMT
    Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken admitted that midterm elections complicated the Biden administration's push for a stronger Iran nuclear deal.
    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

    Predicting the 2026 MLB season, from the playoffs and World Series to MVP and Cy Young
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:17:51 EST
    Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions for the 2026 baseball season.

    Why it's the Dodgers' world -- and the rest of MLB is just living in it
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:17:50 EST
    From a rare three-peat quest to the looming labor war, the 2026 season revolves around Los Angeles.

    NBA votes to mull Vegas, Seattle expansion bids
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:31:30 EST
    The NBA's board of governors has approved a vote for the league to explore bids and applicants for expansion teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle.

    Flacco: Teams 'dumb' for not signing me to start
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:31:31 EST
    Joe Flacco is back with the Bengals as Joe Burrow's backup, but he isn't shy about voicing his belief that teams made a mistake by passing on him to be their starting quarterback.

    LIV sued by distillery for trademark infringement
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:31:30 EST
    A Long Island-based distillery sued LIV Golf in federal court on Monday, alleging the golf league's use of "LIV" branding for alcoholic beverages and apparel infringes on its registered trademark.

    KU's Self denies retirement rumors as 'bad info'
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:31:30 EST
    Kansas coach Bill Self denied rumors that he is planning to retire, telling the Kansas City Star that he remains undecided on his future with the Jayhawks.

    Phils' Crawford, son of ex-major leaguer, to start
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:31:31 EST
    Rookie Justin Crawford, the son of ex-major leaguer Carl Crawford, will be the starting center fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies as this season gets underway.

    UNC fires coach Davis after early tourney exit
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:31:30 EST
    North Carolina men's basketball coach Hubert Davis was fired by the school after another early exit in the NCAA tournament.

    Butler names ex-Bulldogs player Nored as coach
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:31:30 EST
    Butler has named former Bulldogs player Ronald Nored to succeed Thad Matta as head coach, the school announced Wednesday.

    Yanks' Cole to start season on 15-day IL, not 60
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:31:30 EST
    Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was placed on the 15-day injured list before Wednesday's season opener against San Francisco rather than the 60-day IL.

    ? Fantasy baseball draft guide: Rankings, more
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:31:30 EST
    All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.

    Ranking all 32 NFL free agency classes: Which teams most improved their rosters?
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:18:36 EST
    How did all 32 NFL teams fare in March, taking into account free agent signings, trades, extensions and departures? We stacked each class.

    March Madness 2026: Bilas' path to the men's Final Four for every Sweet 16 team
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:12:59 EST
    This tournament has given us basketball at its best. Here's what to expect from a Sweet 16 that will be just as electric.

    From Arizona to Texas: Ranking the men's Sweet 16 teams
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:12:59 EST
    Here's how the Sweet 16 teams stack up.

    'He's everywhere at once': New manager Tony Vitello gets Giants to buy in
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:59:18 EST
    The first skipper to jump from college to MLB bounds into the season opener tonight vs. the Yankees.

    NBA Power Rankings: The Thunder reign while East teams rise
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:34:41 EST
    Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams as the regular season reaches the home stretch.

    The balancing act facing Jayson Tatum and the Celtics
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:34:41 EST
    Boston and its superstar wing represent perhaps the biggest wild card of the 2026 NBA playoffs.

    Predicting Rounds 1-2 of the NFL draft: Yates finds landing spots for 64 top prospects
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:20:27 EST
    Field Yates unveils his latest NFL mock draft, projecting two full rounds. Which top prospects could go in the opening 64 picks?