Windows Central

The Call of Duty Black Ops ports on PS4 and PS5 are about as much of a mess as any Xbox player could have said they'd be
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:51:14 +0000
Activision has disabled some playlists in the new Call of Duty: Black Ops port on PS4 and PS5 because hackers have, predictably, made it awful.

"We are expanding opportunities to collaborate": Former Xbox studio Compulsion Games hopes to team up with other devs following layoffs and divestment
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:36:55 +0000
After suffering layoffs and divestment from Microsoft and Xbox, Compulsion Games wants to collaborate with other studios in the gaming industry.

"The business side ... always gets the last remark": Warframe director says Destiny 2 dying is "existentially threatening" for all game developers
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:21:21 +0000
Warframe creative director Rebecca Ford says that the sudden death of Bungie's looter shooter Destiny 2 is "horrible news" for game devs in the industry.

Microsoft announces major Windows 11 search overhaul that prioritizes clearer, local results, and removes ads: Huge effort to fix search on Windows is finally happening
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:24:08 +0000
Windows 11's search user experience is getting a big update, with Microsoft moving to prioritize local results, remove promotional content, and much more.

DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations Review round-up ? This DLC recaptures the speed and challenge of DOOM: Eternal, making the game more awesome than ever
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:10:30 +0000
id Software recently released DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations, a DLC expansion to DOOM: The Dark Ages that's being highly praised by critics and fans for its new campaign and improved combat that brings back the faster-paced gameplay of previous DOOM games like DOOM: Eternal.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's offline mode failure proves Ubisoft doesn't actually know what an offline mode is supposed to be
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:09:21 +0000
Ubisoft Connect went down over the weekend, and with it, the offline mode in the newest Assassin's Creed game. Which is bad.

Nascar

Shane van Gisbergen says "nothing" in his career prepared him for NASCAR at Atlanta
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:17:34 +0000
Shane van Gisbergen backed up his February showing at Atlanta with yet another sixth-place finish at the drafting track, leading the way for Trackhouse Racing.
Van Gisbergen now has four oval top tens in his Cup career, and three of those have been during the 2026 season. At Atlanta this past weekend, he was in contention for the win in overtime, and was three-wide for second with eventual race ...Keep reading

History was made in the NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:58:53 +0000
In a three-wide battle for the win, Ryan Blaney surged ahead in the final moments to win a marathon NASCAR Cup race at EchoPark Speedway. The victory was a special one, for two primary reasons.
With a helpful push from Christopher Bell in a Toyota, Blaney earned Ford its 750th NASCAR Cup win. Jimmy Florian secured the manufacturer its first victory at Dayton's half-mile asphalt oval, all the ...Keep reading

Todd Gilliland advances into semi-finals of $1 million In-Season-Challenge
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:15:34 +0000
Todd Gilliland finished the Atlanta NASCAR Cup race in 19th place, and Alex Bowman was right on his bumper as they crossed the checkered flag. However, Gilliland did just enough to stay ahead, vaulting himself into the semi-finals of the In-Season Challenge as one just four drivers left in the five-week tournament with a $1 million prize awarded to the winner.
Gilliland, the No. 25 seed in the ...Keep reading

Bubba Wallace argues against costly penalty that stripped him of runner-up finish
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:50:33 +0000
Upon crossing the finish line on Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bubba Wallace thought he had secured a much-needed second-place towards his chances of making the Chase for the Championship.Instead, NASCAR penalized him, sending the No. 23 to the tail-end of the lead lap (29th) for crossing below the 'out of bounds' line to improve his position. It's an infraction that he strongly disagreed with ...Keep reading

Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Atlanta II 2026
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:48:40 +0000
Tyler Reddick made up a little bit of ground on Denny Hamlin in the fight for the regular season championship lead, closing from 44pts behind to 24pts back after Atlanta. There are now just six races until the Chase grid is set.
After Atlanta, both Hamlin and Reddick also mathematically clinched a spot in the 2026 Chase field. Race winner Ryan Blaney is close, and will likely clinch next ...Keep reading

Fox News Headlines

Jennifer Lopez's bold Wimbledon hat divides fans over Royal Box etiquette
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:36:50 GMT
Jennifer Lopez faced backlash for her wide-brimmed hat at Wimbledon's Royal Box, with fans saying it blocked views during the men's singles final.

Newsom blasted by sheriff in his own backyard over California crime as victims cry foul
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:28:39 GMT
Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper accuses Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers of putting criminals ahead of victims and failing to fund Prop 36.

Stephen Miller's unlikely friendship with Lindsey Graham revealed in heartfelt White House tribute
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:18:51 GMT
Stephen Miller called Lindsey Graham a personal friend and the most effective, consistent advocate for the president's agenda in the Senate.

Brad Pitt faces fresh family blow as daughter clears major hurdle to drop his last name
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:14:46 GMT
Zahara cleared a key legal hurdle in her bid to drop Pitt from her surname, with a court hearing scheduled for Sept. 28 and no objection filed so far.

James Carville blames Bernie Sanders for Trump being president in fiery rant
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:01:59 GMT
James Carville blasted insurgent democratic socialists as "useful idiots," arguing the far left paved the way for President Donald Trump getting elected.

United passenger says crew ordered him to change controversial T-shirt before he could travel
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:56:23 GMT
Sam Saadeh says a United Airlines flight attendant found his anti-war shirt offensive, forcing him to change before boarding his flight to Newark.

Robberies, assaults and rapes spur new US travel warning for popular Caribbean getaway
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:44:24 GMT
The U.S. State Department warns that American citizens have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary and rape on a popular Caribbean island destination.
Indy Car Racing

First standalone IndyCar video game in over 20 years delayed again
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:43:21 GMT
The game is now set to be launched in the countdown to the 2027 Indianapolis 500.

Indy 500 winners Dixon, Rosenqvist sign multiyear deals to begin racing for Arrow McLaren in 2027
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:27:44 GMT
The team also announced 2014 Indy 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay will drive in the 111th Running of the Indianapolis 500 next May.

Meyer Shank Racing extends Marcus Armstrong's contract; will drive No. 60 car in 2027
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:25:58 GMT
Meyer Shark Racing announced Friday Armstrong has signed a multi-year contract extension that will keep him with the racing team.

REPORT: Indy 500 winners Felix Rosenqvist, Scott Dixon heading to Arrow McLaren
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:06:25 GMT
Felix Rosenqvist, who won his first Indy 500 in thrilling fashion this May, and 2008 winner Scott Dixon will join Arrow McLaren in 2027, ESPN reported Wednesday.

Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist leaving team at end of IndyCar season
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:07:14 GMT
Just a month after winning the Indy 500, the driver announced he will be leaving his team at the end of the season.

Christian Lundgaard goes from last to first to win at Road America for 3rd career IndyCar victory
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:08:12 GMT
Lundgaard damaged his front wing at the start of the race, but he fought back to earn his second win of the season.

Alex Palou earns 5th straight IndyCar pole in Road America qualifying
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:31:51 GMT
The last time there was an IndyCar race that did not have Alex Palou on the pole was the Long Beach Grand Prix ? in April.

'It's pathetic' | IndyCar driver Graham Rahal calls Indianapolis a 'complete dump' on social media
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:38:34 GMT
Rahal complained of security concerns at a recent event he said he hosted in Indianapolis.
ESPN Sports Headlines

It's MLB Home Run Derby Day! Predictions, live upd...
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:39:34 EST
Ready to watch sluggers swing for the fences? We have your one-stop shop for the most power-packed day of the baseball calendar.

Olney: Breaking down the Home Run Derby contestant...
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:39:33 EST
What you need to know about this year's hitters -- and the coaches and fathers they chose for their big moment.

Reaves likes Lakers' 'pieces' in post-LeBron era
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:24:24 EST
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, fresh off signing the most lucrative contract in NBA history for an undrafted player, spoke Monday about his new-look franchise, and how it moves forward amid the departure of LeBron James in free agency.

Harper denies giving FanDuel consent for fan video...
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:24:24 EST
Phillies star Bryce Harper said Monday that he did not know how FanDuel would use a personalized video he made for a customer, who has since accused the sportsbook in a lawsuit of taking advantage of his gambling addiction.

Ex-Kansas player charged with attempted murder
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:24:23 EST
Lagerald Vick, a member of the Kansas Jayhawks' Final Four basketball team in 2018, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee.

McGregor to have surgery, plans to fight again
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:24:24 EST
Conor McGregor will undergo surgery following his first-round loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329, and then he will fight again.

Rams' Jackson won't face felony charge for arrest
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:24:24 EST
The Rams' Alaric Jackson will not face a felony charge after he was arrested on a domestic violence charge in June, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office confirmed to ESPN.

NCAA sued by 11 athletes over eligibility rules
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:24:23 EST
Eleven Division I athletes -- all who depleted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season, have filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging that the NCAA's new eligibility rules adversely affected their ability to extend their college careers.