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Things are looking worse for laptop prices, but not for Microsoft's ultimate Snapdragon X Elite laptop ? this 5-Star Copilot+ PC is now under $1,000
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:47:29 +0000
The Microsoft Surface Laptop's mid-range configuration with a Snapdragon X Elite CPU, 120Hz display, and other beneficial features for hardworking typists has had its high MSRP reduced, so its cost is now under $1,000.

Razer?s Orochi V2 is the best featherlight travel gaming mouse you can buy (and it's now 50% off)
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:47:51 +0000
The Razer Orochi V2, a lightweight gaming mouse that's perfect for both work and play, is enjoying one of the best discounts ever, as it's now on sale for a 50% discount

Highguard failed because it didn't use what made ARC Raiders great ? and if it did, it might have had a better chance
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Had the development team behind Highguard followed a few key steps that made ARC Raiders great, they might have had a chance.

After fan pressure on Xbox exclusives, new CEO says ? ?We hear you?
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:45:46 +0000
Asha Sharma posts a spree of viral responses on social media, as Xbox fans try to work out what the over-arching strategy might look like.

Newly named Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has shared her gamertag ? so what is she playing and why does it matter?
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:37:42 +0000
New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has shared her top three favorite games of all time and her gamertag, which looks to be little more than a month old, in hopes of earning some street cred among the Xbox community.

This Xbox controller can literally transform itself for shooters or fighters ? and I highly recommend it
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:33:28 +0000
The Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot, a controller that can transform its controls to optimally play 3D or 2D games, has seen its steep $139.99 MSRP cut down by 29% to a price that further justifies its advanced tech.

Microsoft claims "2026 is the moment" for AI PCs, but its essay-length beginner explanation only creates more confusion ? Is it any wonder adoption is slow?
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:08:20 +0000
Microsoft recently published an AI PC beginner's guide on its Learning Center blog, and it's a bit of a mess that will almost definitely confuse consumers rather than convince them to buy.

Xbox?s leadership shift proves it: the gamer era is over, AI runs the show now
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:39:21 +0000
As the former lead of CoreAI at Microsoft steps in to replace Phil Spencer, the question remains. What does the future of Xbox and its relationship with AI look like?

I tried Winhance to debloat and optimize my Windows 11 PC, and I wish I'd done it sooner
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000
I've tried different Windows 11 debloat tools in the past, but I think Winhance might be the best of the bunch. In part, because it's so simple to use.

Step aside, Battlefield 6 ? Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was January 2026?s best-selling game in the US on PlayStation
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:45:43 +0000
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 topped US PlayStation sales in January 2026, according to Circana data. Battlefield 6 remained competitive across platforms, while Xbox and PC charts showed varied results.

Former Xbox director Larry Hryb 'Major Nelson' has advice for the new Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma ? and what he said is absolutely right
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:42:51 +0000
Asha Sharma has replaced Phil Spencer Microsoft Gaming's CEO, and former Xbox director Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has shared some advice for her.

Oof, Roblox has as much player engagement as Steam, PlayStation, and Fortnite combined ? and now it's even nipping at Netflix's heels
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:29:09 +0000
A new report reveals that the free-to-play game Roblox has enough player engagement to match that of Steam's, PlayStation's, and Fortnite's combined.

Amazon's Fallout TV show writers wanted to do New Vegas right away, but Bethesda's Todd Howard said wait for Season 2 ? "there?s a million ways to f**k that up"
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:37:36 +0000
Bethesda's Todd Howard revealed the Fallout TV show was originally going to start in New Vegas, but he told the writers to wait to do it until Season 2.

Phil Spencer retires as Microsoft appoints Asha Sharma CEO of Microsoft Gaming; major Xbox leadership reshuffle announced
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:33:46 +0000
Xbox enters a new era as Phil Spencer retires and Asha Sharma takes over

This week in Call of Duty: Lunar New Year in Black Ops 7, Warzone LTM, 2XP, and more
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:28:59 +0000
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone has a constant stream of content and new events, so here's a roundup of everything you can play this week.


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  • Nascar

    Spire confirms hire of Chris Gabehart, who lawyers up after Gibbs lawsuit
    Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:57:25 +0000
    Spire Motorsports made it official on Saturday morning with a confirmation that it has indeed hired former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart to serve as Chief Motorsports Officer, a role that will oversee multiple disciplines.
    The hire, in part, has served as the basis for a lawsuit by JGR against Gabehart, whom the team alleges accessed proprietary information while ...Keep reading

    Recovering Brad Keselowski has road ace Joey Hand on standby for COTA
    Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:53 +0000
    Brad Keselowski continues to recover from a broken right femur, suffered while slipping on ice during a family skiing trip in December, but his first real test was positive as he experienced a crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500 without aggravating the injury.
    And he finished fifth, too. 
    Overall, last weekend did not provide any addition discomfort beyond getting in and out of the ...Keep reading

    Fatal Hamlin house fire ruled accidental; cause unknown
    Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:12:16 +0000
    The house fired that claimed the life of Dennis Hamlin, the father of NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin, has been ruled accidental with the precise cause of the December 28 incident remaining unknown.
    This is according to a final report in the aftermath of an investigation by the Gaston County Fire Services. The fire started in a bedroom but the report also stated that the heat source, type ...Keep reading

    Atlanta NASCAR Cup qualifying cancelled, Tyler Reddick on pole
    Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:32:51 +0000
    Unfortunately, rain showers and lightning prevented NASCAR from holding Cup Series qualifying on Saturday morning. Instead, the metric will set the starting lineup. The system was slightly altered for 2026, so now it's just an average of the car's place in the owner standings (30%), and the entry's finish in the most recent race (70%). 
    As a result, championship leader and Daytona 500 winner ...Keep reading

    Two NASCAR Cup car chiefs ejected after Atlanta inspection failures
    Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:26:22 +0000
    Following NASCAR Cup Series inspection at EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta), the Sanctioning Body has revealed that two Chevrolet teams failed pre-qualifying inspection multiple times.
    The first was Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet. Car chief Ryan Chism has been ejected and can take no further part in the race weekend from the track, and the team will lose pit stall ...Keep reading

    Chris Gabehart 'emphatically denies' Joe Gibbs Racing lawsuit allegations
    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:36:30 +0000
    One day after being sued by Joe Gibbs Racing over an alleged 'brazen scheme' to steal data from the organization while negotiating his employment separation and a job opportunity with Spire Motorsports, Chris Gaebhart responded with a statement that suggests he intends to challenge his longtime employer in court.
    ?Yesterday afternoon, Joe Gibbs Racing filed a lawsuit claiming - falsely - that ...Keep reading

    How to watch 2026 NASCAR Atlanta: Weekend schedule, weather, start time, TV
    Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:05:02 +0000
    Tyler Reddick leads the championship standings after winning the 68th running of the Daytona 500 for 23XI Racing, avoiding two last-lap crashes and surging from third to first in the final seconds of the race.
    NASCAR now heads to EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta) for a triple-header weekend. Christopher Bell is the defending winner of this event, while Chase Elliott is the most recent winner at ...Keep reading

    Joe Gibbs Racing seeks $8 million in damages from ex-competition director Chris Gabehart
    Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:45:34 +0000
    Until November 10, 2025, Defendant served as one of JGR?s most senior leaders with respect to all competitive aspects of the business. After his demands for additional authority were rebuffed by JGR?s owner, Defendant immediately embarked on a brazen scheme to steal JGR?s most sensitive information and use it for the benefit of a direct competitor in NASCAR?Spire Motorsports. In this ...Keep reading

    JGR files lawsuit against Chris Gabehart for 'brazen scheme to steal sensitive information'
    Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:43:17 +0000
    At the beginning of December, it was reported that Chris Gabehart had left Joe Gibbs Racing in a surprising exit. He worked at JGR for 13 years, and won 22 Cup races as a crew chief for Denny Hamlin between 2019 and 2024. Most recently, he worked as the Director of Competition for the elite organization. 
    Since his departure, there has been no word regarding why Gabehart left, or where he ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Greenland rejects Trump's hospital ship proposal citing existing free healthcare system
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:55:57 GMT
    Greenland's prime minister rejects Trump's hospital ship offer, saying the territory has free healthcare unlike America where "it costs money to go to the doctor."

    Chiefs' Marquise Brown reveals receiving message from Rondale Moore hours before his death: 'Ain't no way'
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:30:49 GMT
    As the NFL community mourned wide receiver Rondale Moore's tragic death, Chiefs receiver Hollywood Brown revealed receiving a message from him just hours before news broke.

    Keith Olbermann criticizes White House for dunking on Trudeau after US captures men's hockey gold medal
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:20:59 GMT
    Former ESPN broadcaster Keith Olbermann criticized the White House for dunking on former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after the Olympics.

    Newsom confronted on California being the 'highest cost of living' state in the US amid affordability crisis
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:00:45 GMT
    California Gov. Gavin Newsom was confronted on CNN about his state's affordability crisis as prices run 11% higher than national average.

    Coldplay kiss-cam's Kristin Cabot hits Miami beach in bikini before crisis conference keynote
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:00:33 GMT
    Coldplay kiss-cam's Kristin Cabot shows toned abs in Miami beach photos ahead of crisis communications keynote about overcoming viral scandal aftermath.

    AOC blames critics, Trump after Munich hiccup backlash
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:56:28 GMT
    AOC faces viral criticism after stumbling over Taiwan defense question, with fiancé's snoring heard during her lengthy Instagram response to critics.

    Lindsey Vonn fires back at critics who questioned Olympics spot amid devastating injury
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:54:54 GMT
    American Olympian Lindsey Vonn on Sunday snapped back at critics who said she should have given her spot on Team USA to someone else amid her injury.

    Tourists in Mexican seaside city told to stay on resort as government warns of ?clashes?
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:43:13 GMT
    Tourists were told not leave Puerto Vallarta resorts as officials warn of violent "clashes" following federal operation. Dark smoke was seen filling the skies over the vacation city.

    Eric Dane's wife Rebecca Gayheart breaks silence days after actor's death
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:40:50 GMT
    Rebecca Gayheart thanks community for overwhelming support after husband Eric Dane's reported death from ALS. Actress expressed deep gratitude for love.

    Iran announces test of new naval air defense missile in Strait of Hormuz as US military buildup continues
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:39:34 GMT
    Iran?s Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy launched the Sayyad 3-G naval air defense missile during exercises in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. naval forces build up in the Gulf.

    Israeli Olympic bobsled captain doubles down on loyalty to country after broadcaster condemned his team for it
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:34:56 GMT
    Israel Olympic bobsled captain AJ Edelman led the nation's first-ever Olympic bobsled team to Milan Cortina 2026 despite broadcaster controversy and adversity.

    Witkoff warns Iran is ?a week away? from 'bomb-making material' as Trump weighs action
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:29:11 GMT
    Special Envoy Steve Witkoff reveals Trump's "zero enrichment" red line violated as Iran nuclear program advances despite mounting U.S. pressure in region.

    President Trump tells Netflix to fire Susan Rice or 'pay consequences'
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:16:05 GMT
    Trump demands Netflix fire board member Susan Rice or "pay the consequences" after she warned corporations not to expect Democratic forgiveness for their actions.

    Rafter vanishes in Oregon wilderness, survives five-day ordeal before helicopter rescue
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:08:07 GMT
    The U.S. Coast Guard helped rescue missing rafter Gabriel Vaughn after he disappeared during a trip along Oregon's Illinois River last week.

    Team USA men's hockey honors Johnny Gaudreau after winning Olympic gold
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:02:14 GMT
    The U.S. men's ice hockey team honored Johnny Gaudreau on Sunday after winning the gold medal against Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Hughes, Hellebuyck magic net gold for U.S. in OT
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:08:58 EST
    Jack Hughes scored the golden goal in 3-on-3 overtime, and Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 shots as Team USA beat Canada to win the Olympic gold medal in hockey.

    U.S. includes Gaudreau's kids for golden moment
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:08:58 EST
    After winning the gold in men's hockey, Team USA skated with the No. 13 jersey of the late Johnny Gaudreau before bringing his kids to the ice for a golden moment.

    After winning gold, Gu told of grandma's death
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:08:58 EST
    Eileen Gu defended her Olympic halfpipe gold and then shared that her grandmother died.

    Former Purdue, NFL receiver Moore dies at 25
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:08:58 EST
    Former Purdue and NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore died Saturday at the age of 25, according to the Minnesota Vikings.

    McGregor teases return, open to fight 'no name'
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:08:58 EST
    In a social media post on Saturday, Conor McGregor, who is 22-6 but has been out of action since July 2021, once again teased the possibility of a return to competition, this time against a "no name" opponent, asking the UFC to "send the contract, lads."

    Behind Boozer, No. 3 Duke stuns No. 1 Michigan
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:08:58 EST
    Cameron Boozer scored 18 points, and the No. 3 Duke Blue Devils handed another neutral-site loss to fellow blueblood Michigan, knocking off the top-ranked Wolverines 68-63 on Saturday in a raucous possible Final Four preview in the nation's capital.

    Sources: Suns lose Brooks to broken left hand
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:08:58 EST
    Suns guard Dillon Brooks broke his left hand in Saturday's game against Orlando and is expected to miss an extended period of time, sources told ESPN.

    Newly discovered T206 Wagner sells for over $5M
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:08:58 EST
    A recently discovered 1909 Sweet Caporal T206 Honus Wagner card, considered the Mona Lisa of sports cards, has sold at auction for $5.124 million.

    ?? Shots of gold: USA hockey's win, in pictures
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:08:58 EST
    From Boldy's opener to Hughes' finish, the top photos capture every swing of a dramatic final.

    A gold medal 46 years in the making: Inside Team USA's epic win over Canada
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:43:39 EST
    Jack Hughes' goal in overtime sealed the victory. Here's what swung the game for both teams.

    Who is the best player in this NFL draft class? Could Vegas trade out of No. 1? We asked around the league
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:29:51 EST
    We asked NFL execs, scouts and players to weigh in on the Raiders' No. 1 pick and the best prospects in 2026.

    Ranking deepest, thinnest offseason positions: Good year to need ...
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:29:51 EST
    Teams seeking edge rusher help are in good shape, but what about the other 10 positions?

    How Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Houston should be ranked after Saturday
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:52:51 EST
    We rerank the top 4 teams after Duke and Arizona beat Michigan and Houston, respectively.

    Who makes Team USA in men's hockey at the 2030 Olympics?
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:56:09 EST
    While the 2026 roster returns home with medals, here's who could represent the U.S. in the French Alps Games.

    Arsenal answer title pressure with resounding derby win at Tottenham
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:32:22 EST
    Despite the growing pressure in the title race, Mikel Arteta's team responded with character to claim a 4-1 victory over their local rivals and deliver a message to their critics.

    Can red-hot Duke get to a No. 2 seed?
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:28:26 EST
    The Blue Devils have won 17 consecutive games. They're undefeated in ACC play. But they remain a 3-seed.

    MLB.TV on ESPN: Subscription cost, game coverage, more facts
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:55:00 EST
    ESPN is the home of MLB.TV! Learn how to sign up for a subscription, watch your favorite games and take full advantage of this exciting product now.

    Boxing is better when Ryan Garcia is on top of his game
    Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:44:29 EST
    The stakes have never been higher for Ryan Garcia, with Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney waiting in the wings.