The memory shortage crisis continues to fuel nightmares for hardcore PC builders, but even the biggest players like Valve are feeling the squeeze. In a recent talk at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2026, Valve revealed that the company is actively “in the market” for RAM supply as it plans for the triple hardware launch this year.
After sharing the current statistics on the state of Steam at the conference and talking about the Daily Deals program, Valve admitted to the challenges of building new hardware equipment. Reportedly, the company representatives even joked that there would be no new hardware announcements unless they get more RAM.
“If you have a line on a bunch of RAM, we are in the market and would like to buy it.”
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Valve’s 3 new gaming hardware still set for a 2026 release
Despite the limited availability of RAM and the growing prices of components, Valve is showing no signs of slowing down. While the launch of the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller has been delayed from the original ‘early 2026’ to now, just ‘2026’ the company hinted that its hardware launches are still on track.
The casual joke about the lack of RAM is worrisome for consumers who are excited to get their hands on the new equipment. Moreover, the hunt for RAM from the consumer market just underscores how serious Valve is about expanding its hardware lineup.
For now, there hasn’t been any official word on when we can get hold of the first-party hardware by Valve, and we have yet to see how competitive the component market can become behind the scenes.
Malik Willis has only thrown 155 passes over the course of his NFL career, but the last 89 of them came in front of Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley and General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and they helped convince Miami to sign him to a three-year contract this week.
Willis delivered most of those passes in three Packers starts — Hafley and Sullivan were in Green Bay before being hired this January — in place of Jordan Love and his success in that role gives Willis a shot at a longer stay in the starting lineup. Willis’s first chance in that role came with the Titans as a rookie and his results were not as good as they were the last two years.
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Willis was asked at a Thursday press conference about waiting for another chance in that role and why he thinks he’s better suited for it this time.
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“I don’t think I put a timeline on it,” Willis said, via Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald. “It happened when I was prepared. I think when I came into the league I wasn’t prepared. That’s not a knock towards my coaches or myself, that’s just what it was coming from the system I came from. I’ve had a chance to learn the last four years since I’ve been in the league — been through four different offenses, seen a bunch of different defenses and think I’ve grown a lot. Grateful for the opportunity once again.”
The Dolphins are betting that Willis’s production will translate from a sample size to a full serving well enough to make him the latest quarterback to blossom after making multiple moves around the league.
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi will once again miss out when Nottingham Forest face FC Midtjylland in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.
Forest will aim to take a step closer to the quarter-finals when they host the Danish side in the first leg at the City Ground. The English club will be hoping to gain an early advantage before the return leg.
The Premier League side have two Nigerian players in their squad — Awoniyi and Ola Aina — but only Aina is expected to feature in the match.
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Awoniyi has not played in Forest’s Europa League matches this season. During the league phase of the competition, the Nigerian forward missed all the games because of injury problems.
Although he regained full fitness earlier this year and was available around the time of the round of 16 play-off against Fenerbahce, he was not included in the squad.
Ahead of the clash with Midtjylland, it has now been confirmed that Awoniyi will again be unavailable.
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Checks on the club’s official squad list on the UEFA website show that the Nigerian striker was not registered for the Europa League for the rest of the season. Instead, Forest included other attacking options such as Chris Wood, Igor Jesus and Lorenzo Lucca.
Under UEFA regulations, clubs are not allowed to add new players to the competition squad at this stage of the tournament, meaning Awoniyi cannot take part for the remainder of the campaign.
Since the arrival of Forest manager Vitor Pereira in mid-February, Awoniyi has struggled for playing time and has featured for only about 20 minutes.
The Nigerian forward will hope his situation improves soon, but if he continues to find opportunities limited, a move away from the club during the summer transfer window could become a possibility. ⚽
Kavya Maran, co-owner and head of SunRisers Leeds (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI: Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed was bought by SunRisers Leeds for £190,000 at the Hundred Player Auction 2026 on Thursday, putting an end to speculation that teams linked to the Indian Premier League (IPL) might avoid signing Pakistani players. The franchise, co-owned by Kavya Maran, competed strongly in the bidding and beat Trent Rockets to secure the mystery spinner.Earlier in the auction, Usman Tariq became the first Pakistani player to be picked when Birmingham Phoenix signed him for £140,000.
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However, several other Pakistan stars did not find buyers. Fast bowler Haris Rauf and all-rounders Shadab Khan and Saim Ayub remained unsold at the time of writing.Meanwhile, Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi had already withdrawn from the auction before bidding began. The ECB confirmed that Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, AM Ghazanfar, and Peter Siddle also pulled out. The likely reason was scheduling clashes with the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and other international commitments.Afridi’s withdrawal still left 13 Pakistani players available in the men’s auction pool. The situation had drawn attention after speculation that franchises with IPL links might avoid picking Pakistani players.Responding to the debate, the ECB and the eight franchises issued a joint clarification, saying selections would be based on “performance, availability, and the needs of each team.”Pakistan also had a disappointing outcome in the women’s auction held a day earlier. None of the Pakistani women players were selected. Muneeba Ali, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal, and captain Fatima Sana had all entered the auction with a base price of £15,000, but they did not receive any bids.
Wohdooh (5/6 favourite) and Jack Kennedy finally got Gordon Elliott off the mark at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival this afternoon.
Last year’s Martin Pipe winner over course and distance stepped up in grade to win the Grade 1 Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle at the expense of 2025 runner-up Jade De Grugy (2/1) and Paul Townend.
🗣️ “She’s the horse of a lifetime. She gets me out of trouble all the time.”@gelliott_racing on the scoresheet at the 2026 Festival & a really honest interview about the week so far 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/nzUTRisnNG
Prominent throughout the 2 mile 4 furlong and 56 yards contest, the six-year-old daughter of Le Havre took command approaching the final flight of hurdles.
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For a moment, it looked as though the Willie Mullins-trained Jade De Grugy might pose a serious challenge, but it was not to be, as The Sundowners Partnership-owned mare held the runner-up off by a comfortable length.
Paul Nolan’s Feet Of A Dancer (8/1), under Seán O’Keeffe, was third, a further five lengths back, and ensured an Irish trifecta in the first Grade 1 contest of St Patrick’s Thursday.
It was a 16th success in 19 editions of the race for Irish handlers following victories for Quevega (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014), Glen’s Melody (2015), Vroum Vroum Mag (2016), Apple’s Jade (2017), Benie Des Dieux (2018), Honeysuckle (2020 & 2023), Black Tears (2021) and Lossiemouth (2024 and 2025).
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was reportedly given an ultimatum by his former fiancée before the two called off their wedding a month before it was set to take place.
Sarah Jane Ramos had a “serious conversation” with Prescott in January about being monogamous for the sake of their family before the situation allegedly exploded during their joint bachelor and bachelorette parties, Page Six reported Wednesday.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos pose on the NFL Honors Red Carpet before Super Bowl LX at Palace of Fine Arts on Feb. 5, 2026.(Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
Ramos was reportedly aware that Prescott was allegedly talking to other women and using incognito mode on social media to communicate over the course of their relationship but wanted to stay because they have two children together.
Fox News Digital reached out to reps for Prescott and Ramos for comment.
Ramos called off the wedding over his alleged “ongoing infidelity issues,” a source familiar with the situation told Page Six. Ramos reportedly believed that Prescott talked to other women during their relationship and stayed with him hoping he would change his ways.
Sarah Jane Ramos and Dak Prescott pose before his Faith Fight Finish Foundation gala on May 17, 2024, in Dallas, Texas.(Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images for Faith Fight Finish Foundation)
She confronted Prescott with the allegations and the two decided to call off the wedding, according to the report. TMZ Sports reported things came to a head during their joint bachelor and bachelorette parties. Ramos posted photos from her party, and Prescott was not included.
A rep for Ramos told People that the two were “heartbroken that they’re not getting married.”
“There wasn’t any rockiness in the lead up, and there was no big argument or blow up. It was a mutual decision,” the rep told the magazine.
The two were engaged in October 2024.
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“They love their girls, and they’re committed to raising their children together in the most loving and positive way,” Ramos’ rep added. “It’s still shocking for them since this happened so recently, and they ask for privacy while they sort everything out.”
Prescott and Ramos sent a joint note to their wedding guests announcing the cancellation of their wedding.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott walks off the field after a game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, California, on Oct. 27, 2024.(AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
“As many of you know, our wedding is currently scheduled to take place in Lake Como, Italy, on Friday April 10, 2026. It is with heavy hearts that we have made the very difficult decision to cancel our wedding,” the note read, according to TMZ Sports. “We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and we welcome your prayers.”
Former Super Eagles captain Jay-Jay Okocha has said the main difference between Nigerian and South African footballers playing in Europe is ambition and the willingness to leave one’s comfort zone.
Nigeria has produced many players who have made a name for themselves in Europe’s top leagues, including England, Spain, Germany and Italy. Nigerian footballers continue to perform for several clubs across the continent.
One of the most prominent examples is Victor Osimhen, who has played for Lille OSC, SSC Napoli and Galatasaray, establishing himself as one of the most dangerous strikers in modern football.
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Another Nigerian star attracting attention in Europe is Ademola Lookman, who is currently performing well at Atletico Madrid after previously shining for Atalanta, where he helped the team win the UEFA Europa League in 2024.
Despite the strong presence of Nigerian players in Europe, footballers from South Africa are less visible in the continent’s top five leagues.
Speaking during a radio programme in South Africa, Okocha explained that ambition and determination are important for players who want to succeed at the highest level.
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“First of all, you must have the desire to become the best version of yourself,” Okocha said.
“For you to make a name for yourself globally, you must get out of your comfort zone, and this is the problem.”
The Nigerian legend, who played club football in Germany, Turkey, France and England during his career, also spoke about the challenges players face when moving abroad.
“It is my opinion that South African players are too comfortable at home. That drive is not really there,” he said.
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“But we Nigerians, we’re very ambitious people. We like to challenge ourselves. Of course, when you come to a country like Germany, you have to try to socialise and understand the culture of the people.”
He added that adapting to a new environment is important for footballers who want to succeed in Europe.
“You have to be willing to learn the language and just learn in general. It’s a lot easier if you have people who mentor you, but it’s also about how you present yourself.”
“If you show that you’re willing to learn, then your stay will be a lot easier. My advice is just to be open and make sure you have that hunger and desire to become the best version of yourself.”
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Okocha also praised the development of South African football, especially the strength of the country’s domestic league.
He said strong investment in the Premier Soccer League has helped the country produce competitive players for the South Africa national football team.
“It’s happy days for South African football, and it’s well deserved because they worked for it,” Okocha said.
“They invested in the local league, and they are reaping the rewards of it because most of these players are playing in the local league.”
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He added that the strength of the South African league deserves recognition, even though he believes more players should consider moving abroad.
“That’s the impressive part of it because it shows how strong the South African league is, even though I think that you need to have more players playing in Europe. But of course, you have to appreciate the work and the way things have worked out for South African football.”
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — High school senior hockey player Colin Dorgan, wearing a patch on his jersey honouring the three family members he lost in a Rhode Island ice rink shooting last month, scored a game-winning goal in double overtime Wednesday that advanced the Blackstone Valley Co-op team out of the semifinals.
Colin Dorgan was on the ice with his teammates when his mother and brother, Rhonda Dorgan and Aidan Dorgan, were killed in a targeted attack during a Feb. 16 hockey game in Pawtucket, R.I. A third victim, Colin Dorgan’s grandfather Gerald Dorgan, later died from his injuries, and two others were severely injured.
Police have identified the shooter as Robert Dorgan, who died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Robert Dorgan also went by the names Roberta Esposito and Roberta Dorgano, authorities said.
After the shooting, all Rhode Island high school sports were postponed for a week. However, Blackstone Valley returned to the ice for the first time since the fatal attack earlier this month, with players donning hearts stitched on the front of their jerseys with the initials of all three who died.
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After securing a playoff victory on March 7, Blackstone Valley defeated Portsmouth 3-2 on Wednesday with Colin Dorgan scoring on a breakaway in double overtime.
“It was the greatest moment of my life,” Dorgan told WPRI-TV.
Officials have said the shooter was specifically targeting family members.
Law enforcement have credited several people who intervened and quickly stopped the attack. At least three bystanders were able to contain the shooter in the middle of the stands as the crowd fled and ran around them.
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Rhonda Dorgan’s mom, Linda Dorgan, and a family friend, Thomas Geruso, were also wounded.
Manchester City had big ambitions in Europe after winning the Champions League but look set to fall well short again.
Manchester City bosses were determined to make their Champions League victory in 2023 a beginning rather than an ending. Talks with Pep Guardiola in Abu Dhabi concluded that while their Istanbul triumph had completed their collection of trophies, the ambition was to use it as a springboard for more European success: having bent English football to their will, why not the whole continent?
It was a team on the wane though, and while they were still good enough the following year to make history with a record fourth English league title, they lost at home to Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final to miss out on the opportunity to move towards a third final in four years. It wasn’t disastrous, but what has followed since has been.
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The expansion of the tournament to include more teams and more games is supposed to make more money for teams, and part of the money being weighted towards the UEFA coefficient (aka performances over recent years in Europe) and TV money depending on national splits put City in an even stronger position. Their performance on the pitch, however, saw them waste that advantage last year and the same appears true for this season.
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Having claimed around £116m in prize money for winning the Champions League in 2023, City took home just £65m last year. Their payment for ‘value’ to the competition was second only to eventual winners PSG, but an awful performance in the group stage was followed up by an exit at the hands of Real in the play-off to mean they only mustered £10.7m for performance – a third of what Liverpool got for lasting just one more round and even less than Celtic.
An improvement this season meant they claimed around £71.6m from the group stage alone and will be rewarded for a top-eight finish as well as participation in the last-16. But as they stare at another last-16 exit with a 3-0 deficit heading into their second leg with Real, City face losing out on considerable sums again.
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UEFA hand out €12.5m to any team reaching the quarter-finals, €15m more for semi-finalists, €18m more for making the final and an extra €6.5m for winning the competition. That is an extra £44.9m (€52m) alone that will add to the reputational pain of another early exit from a club that expects so much more.
City announced a loss of £9.9m in their annual report that was published recently and there are a lot of transfer arrivals that will be added to that over the next financial year. Some of that can be offset by player sales but the lack of extra Champions League revenue will hit City’s books; it is no coincidence that their greatest years for revenue came when they won the most.
There is nothing that can be done now, just as there is little that can change about drawing Real every year. However, barring a miracle next week at the Etihad, the consequences for City’s poor performance in Europe will go well beyond not meeting their personal ambitions.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Hello friends and welcome to this edition of the Rogers Report! I’m covering my first PGA Tour event of the year at the Players Championship, and it’s always one of my favorite events. I’ve been coming here since 2022 and I always think of the event as a golf homecoming, because just about all of my media pals cover this tournament every year. It’s the first time we’re all truly in one spot and it feels like the big season kickoff before major season begins. When people are heading out on Sunday night, they always greet you with a fun goodbye: “See you at Augusta!”
It’s already been a busy week here on site, so let’s get right into it.
First timers
The PGA Tour hosts a “Players Championship rookie” media day every year at the Players, and this year did not disappoint. My coworker and pal Emma Devine and I went over with mics and asked the rookies some rapid-fire questions. There are 14 newcomers in the field this year, and while all of the guys we spoke to were great, Michael Thorbjornsen and Zach Bauchou stood out to me as two guys with big personalities.
Bauchou was college teammates (and roommates!) with Viktor Hovland, so it’s no wonder he had some fun with his ‘hot take’ question during our chat. You may recognize Bauchou as the player Hovland caddied for in a U.S. Open qualifier less than 24 hours after winning the 2023 Memorial Tournament.
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I actually knew Michael Thorbjornsen before he arrived at rookie day. I’ve interviewed him and his Boston Common teammates a few times at TGL this winter, but his personality really came out on Wednesday morning. I was very pleasantly surprised by how silly he was willing to be when answering our questions, and he was a breath of fresh air on an early morning.
The best merch on the PGA Tour
I know, I know. The Masters is second to none when it comes to merchandise, but the Players deserves some respect of its own. The best part at Sawgrass each year? The women’s section is just as big as the men’s. Check out my tour of the place from earlier this week.
I’m currently sporting my new Players pullover as I type, and I’m very happy with the little sweater I got for a baby in the family. My merchandise shopping game is in solid form and I’m looking forward to it peaking at the Masters next month.
Golf’s free agents
I’ve spent far too much time over the last few years thinking about who I’d want my clothing sponsor to be if I were a professional golfer. Nelly Korda always looks spectacular in Nike. Billy Horschel‘s RLX lineup is second to none every year at the Masters. Adam Scott’s Uniqlo outfits are always nice, and I’m a big fan of their everyday clothing. In all the time I’ve spent considering this hypothetical situation, it never occurred to me that the biggest sponsor flex might be having none at all. Right now, that’s the case for two of the top 15 players in the world — who told me they’re in no rush to sign with a new clothing sponsor.
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No sponsor, no problem.
Justin Thomas and Tommy Fleetwood are apparel free agents and enjoying creative control of their outfits.
I’m sure both Fleetwood and Thomas will partner up with new companies eventually, but it’s been fun to see all their looks lately. Especially because Fleetwood has been rocking hats from some of his favorite Tour stops since parting with Nike.
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Adam Scott who?
Long before Adam Scott was a Masters champion and a face of longevity on the PGA Tour, he was …. a ‘no-name’? At least that’s what he said earlier this week, when the 14-time PGA Tour winner revealed a story from his time as a wee lad at the 2004 Players Championship.
“Some expletive no-name.”
Adam Scott is one of the most recognizable golfers in the world, but it wasn’t always that way. He shared a hilarious story from his 2004 Players Championship win during his press conference. pic.twitter.com/HhqsMAjSra
The good news is Adam Scott went on to win that week, and many more times after that. Twenty-two years later, he’s still contending on Tour so it’s safe to say he got the last laugh here.
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A fiery competitor, Jake Browning has had a nice NFL career. The former Vikings QB (the position is the subject of some focus lately) got added as an undrafted talent. Pretty quickly, he showed promise. Settling into Minnesota didn’t materialize but he has nevertheless done well for himself as a depth option.
Browning’s next opportunity has arrived. Consider what ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler had to say: “The Bucs found their backup to Baker Mayfield on Wednesday, agreeing to terms with Jake Browning on a one-year deal. Browning has 10 career starts in relief of Joe Burrow in Cincinnati.”
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Most obvious is the need to raise the ceiling. Put a passer onto the field and then see that passer carve up a defense like granddad carves up the Thanksgiving turkey. Fair, reasonable, and needed.
However, what’s also needed is a sturdier low-end of quarterback play. When a quarterback is having a bad game, how bad does it get? Sometimes, the Vikings could accomplish next to nothing on offense due to having such abysmal quarterback play. That needs to change. Give the team a chance, however remote, even on the days when things go poorly.
Sep 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brett Rypien (11) fist bumps quarterback Jake Browning (6) prior to a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
The point, folks, is that Browning made at least some sense to add even if he’s not akin to Kyler Murray by being a clear upgrade at QB1.
Instead, he’s going down to Tampa Bay. Head coach Todd Bowles — he’s very good — will move ahead with scrappy, competitive passers. Not a perfect pair, Baker Mayfield alongside Browning does have some appeal.
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Mr. Browning, 29, comes in at 6’2″ and 209 pounds. Not formidable size, but not tiny. His career has involved going 4-6 within his starts. More broadly, the completion rate comes in at 68.5% across his career for 2,707 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. As a QB2, Jake Browning isn’t too bad of an option.
The quarterback got into the NFL back in 2019, which feels like a lifetime ago. At the time, Kirk Cousins was still settling in as Minnesota’s (highly-paid) passer. Developing a young fella to function as cheap depth made a lot of sense.
Browning was eventually shown the door, leading to chance with Cincinnati. From 2021 through to 2025, Browning was a Bengal. Not a bad gig.
The emphasis now shifts to the Bucs. The NFC South team isn’t a favorite to win it all, but they’re a dark horse contender.
The backup’s job will be to support the starter, working as a coach in shoulder pads while decoding what the defense is doing. If there’s an injury, step onto the field and give the fellas a chance. Nobody expects the QB2 to move mountains; instead, give the roster a chance to climb up the steep incline.
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In 2026, the Vikings and Buccaneers are scheduled to play each other. Maybe a former Vikings QB is the one who lines up under center.
