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Xbox fans rally against Shift Up for 'Stellar Blade' ? which is now exclusively NOT on Xbox Series X|S
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:38:18 +0000
Popular hack n' slash Stellar Blade just got announced for Nintendo Switch, freeing it from PS5 console exclusivity. Xbox fans have something to say about it.

The latest Nintendo Direct had insane reveals for Nintendo fans ? but it also revealed some exciting new games coming soon to Xbox and PC
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:36:30 +0000
The June 2026 Nintendo Direct has presented a ton of new games that are not only coming out for the Nintendo Switch 2, but for Xbox and PC as well. Here are all the multiplatform games shown at the event.

"Couch co-op is back": Halo and Gears are bringing split-screen back, and I couldn't be happier
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:31:39 +0000
Halo: Campaign Evolved and Gears of War: E-Day will both feature two-player split-screen campaign co-op, marking the return of a fan-favorite Xbox feature that many players have missed for years.

I took a look at Windows 11?s new eye?strain reduction feature called 'Screen tint' ? here?s how it works
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:57:32 +0000
Microsoft introduces Screen Tint for Windows 11, offering color presets and custom overlays designed to make screen time easier on the eyes.

"Let us cook.": Xbox's Blade may be alive after all as Arkane puts cancellation rumors to bed
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:34:34 +0000
Arkane Lyon has responded to growing concerns over Marvel's Blade after the game was absent from the Xbox Games Showcase. A message from the game's Lead Concept Artist suggests development is continuing despite cancellation rumors.

3 features the Surface Laptop needs to borrow from the Surface Laptop Ultra
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:26:36 +0000
The Surface Laptop Ultra shows what Microsoft can achieve at the high end, and several of its features could make the standard Surface Laptop a stronger option for everyday users.

Nascar

NASCAR: Christopher Bell crash hardest impact in at least a decade
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:06:24 +0000
Christopher Bell endured the hardest impact in the four-plus-year history of the NextGen car during his crash on Lap 148 of the NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan International Speedway.
The incident transpired when Chase Elliott broke traction over a bump in Turn 3 and slid up into Bell while racing for second. The contact shot Bell into the wall, that impact resulting in a 21-minute SAFER Barrier ...Keep reading

Kyle Busch's father and son honor him with special tribute lap at Charlotte
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:29:56 +0000
As part of Charlotte Motor Speedway's annual Summer Shootout, there was a special tribute to NASCAR legend Kyle Busch on Tuesday evening. The 41-year-old icon of the sport died suddenly on May 21st, just before the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte.
There have been countless memorials to the two-time Cup Series champion, a driver who won 234 races across all three national NASCAR ...Keep reading

Christopher Bell diagnosed with left wrist fracture but cleared to race
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:30:31 +0000
Christopher Bell suffered a fractured left wrist during a vicious crash on Sunday in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway but has been cleared to compete this weekend at Pocono Raceway.
The incident happened on Lap 148 when Chase Elliott lost the figurative nose of his Chevrolet over a bump in Turn 3 and slid up into Bell while they were racing for second. The contact ...Keep reading

First look: Take a virtual lap around NASCAR's Naval Base Coronado street course
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:20:34 +0000
NASCAR is going racing on an active military base for the very first time with a brand-new street circuit, bringing all three national divisions.
The 3.4-mile (5.472 km) street course features 16 turns, and construction for the temporary Qualcomm Circuit  began in late May.
The race weekend is set to take place on the weekend of June 19-June 21 is NASCAR's way of contributing to the America ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin wanted to honor Kyle Busch's full history with Michigan flag
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:49:12 +0000
Up front: The flag and hat used to commemorate Kyle Busch by Denny Hamlin on Sunday after winning the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway will not be available for purchase.
As Hamlin said after his post-race press conference, this is a ?one-time use only? circumstance.
Hamlin matched Busch, who unexpectedly died last month at the age of 41, for ninth on the ...Keep reading

Fox News Headlines

Top takeaways from the primary elections in Maine and South Carolina: 'Movement about us'
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:00:36 GMT
Graham Platner cruises to Maine Democratic Senate nomination despite mounting controversies, setting up a key midterm battle against Sen. Susan Collins.

Judge blocks Alabama's nitrogen gas execution method, rules it is unconstitutionally cruel
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:44:02 GMT
A federal judge permanently blocked Alabama from using nitrogen gas for executions, ruling the method violates the ban on cruel and unusual punishment.

Trump-endorsed candidate will face top GOP target in Nevada House district
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:05:51 GMT
Michael Boris scores upset victory in Nevada's 1st Congressional District Republican primary, defeating Trump-backed state Sen. Carrie Buck. OR Trump-endorsed state Sen. Carrie Buck wins Republican primary to take on Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., in Nevada's first congressional district.

Gaming-world veteran who ripped ?woke? culture scores Trump-backed battleground primary win
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:58:05 GMT
Trump-endorsed Halo composer Marty O'Donnell advances in GOP primary to challenge Democratic incumbent Susie Lee in Nevada's 3rd congressional district.

Top GOP target Dina Titus fends off House primary challengers
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:55:45 GMT
Rep. Dina Titus wins the Democratic primary in Nevada's 1st Congressional District, defeating three challengers to secure her eighth term nomination.

Nevada?s top cop wins Dem primary, takes on Gov Lombardo
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:54:00 GMT
Nevada's Democratic primary for governor sets up a showdown with GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo in one of the nation's most competitive gubernatorial races.

Dem rep who went on expletive-laden anti-Trump rant wins primary
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:53:42 GMT
Rep. Susie Lee faced challengers in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary, one of the West's most competitive swing districts.
Indy Car Racing

Alex Palou survives carnage to win IndyCar Detroit GP from pole
Sun, 31 May 2026 20:59:05 GMT
Palou led 71 laps in a race that saw six full-course caution flags waive throughout the afternoon.

Palou earns pole for IndyCar race in Detroit as Indy 500 top-2 of Rosenqvist and Malukas fail to advance out of first round
Sat, 30 May 2026 20:09:57 GMT
It was Palou's third IndyCar pole in a row, having set the fastest time in qualifying for both the Sonsio Grand Prix and 110th Indy 500.

Renew, upgrade your Indy 500 tickets by June 15 before price increase
Mon, 25 May 2026 17:12:14 GMT
Fans who went to the 2026 Indy 500 have until Monday, June 15 to renew or upgrade their tickets for the best prices of the entire year.

'Nothing else I could have done' | David Malukas emotional after coming up short in closest Indy 500 finish
Sun, 24 May 2026 22:22:43 GMT
"I just don't know what else we could have done," Malukas said after the race. "We were driving 150% that whole race."

Super Swede | Felix Rosenqvist beats David Malukas in historic finish to win 110th Indianapolis 500
Sun, 24 May 2026 20:53:43 GMT
Rosenqvist beat Malukas by .0233 ? the closest finish in Indy 500 history ? after a one-lap shootout.

Indianapolis 500 live updates | Felix Rosenqvist passes David Malukas at the line to win 110th Indy 500
Sun, 24 May 2026 20:45:01 GMT
Keep it here all afternoon long for live updates of the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

Here are all of the wrecks from the 110th Indianapolis 500
Sun, 24 May 2026 17:12:46 GMT
Crashes are part of the tragic history of the Indianapolis 500.

Snake Pit styles | Here are the best looks from inside the 2026 Indy 500's EDM festival
Sun, 24 May 2026 13:41:58 GMT
Every year, thousands of festival-goers crowd the northeast corner of the infield at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Indy 500 for the Snake Pit.
ESPN Sports Headlines

Hurricanes even the series: Grades, big questions ...
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 23:56:44 EST
Hurricanes managed to hold off Golden Knights. Here's what it all means.

Staal nets wild winner as Hurricanes even series
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:07 EST
Jordan Staal scored his second goal of the game while stretched out on his stomach at 6:32 of the third period to put the Hurricanes ahead for good in their 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Golden Knights, evening the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2.

Wemby avoids flagrant foul for shoving Brunson
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:07 EST
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will not receive a flagrant foul for his shove to the upper body of Knicks guard Jalen Brunson in Game 3.

Messi scores in cameo in front of 88K in Alabama
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:07 EST
Argentine legend Messi, who is working his way back from muscle fatigue ahead of the start of the FIFA World Cup, came on in the 70th minute and scored from the penalty spot right after in his team's 3-0 win over Iceland.

USWNT gets scrappy win as Brazil sees 8 red cards
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:07 EST
Sophia Wilson forced an own goal in the second half for the United States in a scrappy 1-0 win over Brazil in Fortaleza on Tuesday night in which the home side finished with nine players and was shown a total of eight red cards.

Yanks' Chisholm quiets 'overrated' chants with HR
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:07 EST
Jazz Chisholm clapped back at chants of "overrated" in Cleveland on Tuesday night, homering in the eighth inning to lift the Yankees to a 3-2 win over the Guardians.

'Surreal': Montgomery hits walk-off HR in debut
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:07 EST
Braden Montgomery hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning of his rousing major league debut to rally the White Sox past the Braves 6-5.

Somali ref had suspected terror ties, official say...
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:07 EST
A United States official said Tuesday night that Omar Artan, the Somalian referee who was denied entry into the country ahead of the World Cup, was refused admission due to "association with suspected members of terror organizations."