Nascar

Video: The ten closest finishes of the 2025 NASCAR season
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:11:26 +0000
As Motorsport.com does at the conclusion of every NASCAR season, it's time to take a look back at the ten closest finishes of 2025 in the Cup, Xfinity, and Craftsman Truck Series. Stock car racing is known for its action-packed events with no shortage of dramatic finishes.
But surprisingly, the closest finish of the year would have only been good enough for fifth on 2024's list. Even still ...Keep reading

NASCAR reveals where to watch and start times for 2026 season
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:34:36 +0000
NASCAR has revealed the official start times for the 2026 NASCAR Cup, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Craftsman Truck Series seasons.
The complete schedule was officially in August, and details on the 2026 changes can be found HERE. But on Wednesday, NASCAR finally announced when these races will air and which networks will broadcast them (all times EST). 
The Cup season will feature nine ...Keep reading

NASCAR still working on new championship format details
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 03:57:32 +0000
NASCAR is not yet ready to divulge details of its new championship format, mostly because they haven?t made the final decisions on it yet.
What is all but confirmed is that the 2025 season was ultimately the last to use the version of a playoff that culminates with a ?final four? chasing the championship in a one-race best finisher take all season finale.
This format was used from 2014 ...Keep reading

2026 short track testing begins this week for NASCAR
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:03:07 +0000
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season begins now in a manner of speaking.
There will be two days of tire testing on Wednesday and Thursday for Goodyear to continue refining its tire combinations for the high-speed half-mile following drastic racing product swings that range from traditional racing to extreme tire wear.
The swing is largely believed to be a byproduct of temperatures, with cooler ...Keep reading

Judge orders Penske and Hendrick to give full depositions to 23XI, Front Row
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:54:54 +0000
Judge Kenneth D. Bell, overseeing the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust trial, has ordered Roger Penske and Rick Hendrick to subject themselves to a full pre-trial deposition, in person and with no restrictions as it pertains to this legal matter.
The two motorsport mainstays has motioned to the court a means to limit the questions asked regarding their financials and ...Keep reading

Michael McDowell on when retirement will come
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 01:41:55 +0000
On one hand, Michael McDowell didn?t win a race this season, in his first season with Spire Motorsports so that was a mission unaccomplished but there is also a privilege in that pressure that motivates him.
For example, at 40-years-old, some in NASCAR would start pondering what comes after driving and that is especially true for a devout family man that has a wife and five children at ...Keep reading

23XI, Front Row ask court to force full Penske, Hendrick deposition
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:25:45 +0000
In a Monday legal filing, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports is asking the Western District of North Carolina court to force Rick Hendrick and Roger Penske to subject themselves to a thorough deposition in advance of NASCAR putting them on the witness stand during the antitrust trial next month.
The two tenured team owners were placed on a witness list last month by the Sanctioning Body. In ...Keep reading

Roger Penske, Rick Hendrick push back on deposition court order
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:07:39 +0000
Rick Hendrick and Roger Penske, just two days after they were motioned for deposition over the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust lawsuit have motioned back to limit the scope of such conversations.
?Movants find themselves, quickly and without much warning, in the unenviable position of being forced to give expansive and unnecessary deposition testimony as a result of ...Keep reading

Trackhouse reveals 2026 car number for Shane van Gisbergen in emotional video
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:50:31 +0000
Trackhouse Racing put together a video announcing the car number for each its of 2026 Cup Series drivers. The team is putting aside its original number, the No. 99, which Daniel Suarez drove for five seasons before parting ways with the organization at the end of this year.
Unsurprisingly, Ross Chastain will continue to pilot the No. 1 he has driven to all six of Cup victories, including the ...Keep reading


Windows Central

Ride into the sunset at 60 FPS: Everything you need to know about the native current-gen ports of Red Dead Redemption coming to all consoles and mobile devices on December 2
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:02:00 +0000
Get ready for one last ride with John Marshton.

SanDisk's latest USB-C flash drive is available for purchase ? with 1TB of storage and 400MB/s transfer speeds for less than $120, you'll never want to replace it
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:30:00 +0000
SanDisk has recently launched the SanDisk Extreme Fit USB-C Flash Drive, a new storage device that can reach up to 1TB of storage and 400MB/s transfer speeds for a somewhat modest price.

Sony?s shock announcement: Horizon Steel Frontiers is a major MMORPG for mobile and PC, mystifying fans by officially skipping a PlayStation 5 release
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:17:14 +0000
Horizon Steel Frontiers is a new MMORPG spin-off set in the world of PlayStation's Horizon Zero Dawn, and it's coming to mobile and PC.

Can Valve's new Steam Machine with 8GB of VRAM actually keep up with the graphics capabilities of the Xbox Series X and PS5?
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:56:33 +0000
The Steam Machine's specs aren't exactly jaw-dropping, but Valve says it can hit 4K at 60Hz. Let's explore exactly what that means and how it compares to current consoles.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone just made some big aim assist nerfs at launch ? here are the changes (and why I'm a fan)
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:55:28 +0000
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is finally here. However, its launch patch notes include some sizable aim assist nerfs, and not everyone is happy about them.

Don't wait for Black Friday: The best microSD card for maximizing your ROG Ally's or Steam Deck's transfer speeds and storage is currently enjoying its steepest discount
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:46:17 +0000
The 256GB variant of the Lexar Professional Gold microSD card is having a stupendous 31% early Black Friday sale at Amazon for a limited time.

Microsoft takes out the trash: Why the permanent blocking of a popular Windows 11 activation hack is a major win for system integrity and security
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:37:30 +0000
Microsoft has blocked the Massgrave activation tool used to pirate Windows 11, ending a persistent workaround.

Mojang's Latest Spin-off: Everything you need to know about Minecraft Blast, the upcoming mobile puzzle collaboration with King that?s entering early testing.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:25:42 +0000
Xbox has revealed Minecraft Blast, an upcoming match puzzle mobile game developed by Mojang Studios and King, and early playtests are kicking off soon.

The ARC Raiders community is unmatched ? Embark nerfs event progression because the community was doing it too quickly
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:17:24 +0000
Hold onto your pods, Raiders, we're going to Stella Montis

You NEED to change this setting in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 to instantly master the Wall Jump
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:02:56 +0000
The Wall Jump brings some advanced movement friendship to Omnimovement, making Black Ops 7 faster and more chaotic than its predecessor. But you want to change this setting to really master it.

The 2?minute guide to finding the perfect joystick for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:57:55 +0000
Here are my no-nonsense recommendations for MSFS, featuring my favorite flight sticks and yokes that are still compatible with practically any other flight sim.

At last, my favorite Xbox controller of all time is back, and cheaper than ever ? this may be your last chance to buy it before it's phased out by Razer's successors
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:23:16 +0000
Amazon has procured refurbished stock of the critically acclaimed Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma controller for Xbox and is offering it at one of its lowest discounts yet, ahead of Black Friday.

Your PC won?t lie anymore: Windows 10 ESU bug fixed, free updates now available
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:19:23 +0000
Two Windows 10 bugs caused headaches for users enrolling in the ESU program. Microsoft has now fixed both, restoring peace to PCs everywhere.

Lenovo says upcoming Android PCs will have "limited desktop features, app compatibility issues" and more problems when compared to Windows PCs
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:18:54 +0000
We now know more about Google's upcoming Android PC platform, thanks to a Q&A posted by Lenovo that reveals what Android for PC will be good at, and what it won't be good at.

Silicon?carbon batteries explained: faster charging, bigger capacity, and why they matter for PCs
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:09:00 +0000
Silicon-carbon batteries are becoming a big deal when it comes to improving the endurance of your technology, so here's everything you need to know.


Fox News Headlines

California woman charged in connection with disrupting April Turning Point USA event on a college campus
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:50:37 GMT
A California woman is facing charges for allegedly joining a protest that disrupted a Turning Point USA event at UC Davis, reigniting free speech debates.

Organized crime member, relatives face racketeering charges in massive sports gambling scheme
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:50:34 GMT
New Jersey authorities charged 14 people in an organized crime sports betting ring led by a Lucchese family member and his relatives in a multimillion-dollar operation.

Sen. John Kennedy ridicules Democratic Party divide between Schumer and 'socialist' wing' led by AOC
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:46:21 GMT
Senator John Kennedy discusses the Democratic Party divide, defends the filibuster, and warns about Chinese influence threats during interview on government shutdown fallout.

Arizona Dem tears into her own party over trend that she deems antisemitic: 'Sick and tired'
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:40:11 GMT
Democrats rejecting money from pro-Israel group AIPAC face intraparty backlash as Arizona state Rep. Alma Hernandez calls the trend antisemitism disguised as virtue.

New film leaves no doubt: Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass abandoned LA as it burned
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:36:38 GMT
New documentary "Paradise Abandoned" reveals how Newsom and Bass toured burning Palisades with firefighters who could have been battling the deadly blaze instead.

Colorado athletic director who hired Deion Sanders to step down
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:29:06 GMT
Colorado athletic director Rick George will leave his position after the academic year ends and after the football team's disappointing 3-7 season under Deion Sanders.

K-pop star collapses mid-performance, sparking concern over recent weight loss
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:16:08 GMT
K-pop star HyunA collapsed during her performance at a Macau music festival, sparking widespread fan concern about the singer's health and well-being.

Illegal gangster with demonic face tattoo wanted for homicide arrested on US soil: feds
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:00:39 GMT
ICE arrested a suspected 18th Street Gang member wanted for aggravated homicide and drug crimes in El Salvador. The suspect was caught driving without a license in Maryland, DHS said.

Army officer-turned-creator ?MandatoryFunDay? rises above Veterans Day backlash: 'I choose to laugh'
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:52:47 GMT
Military humor creator MandatoryFunDay shares Veterans Day message focused on supporting veterans regardless of political party affiliation.

Observers stunned as Nikki Haley takes harder line than Trump on Chinese student visa plan
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:45:32 GMT
Nikki Haley slammed Trump's plan for 600,000 Chinese students at U.S. universities, calling it a "massive mistake" and surprising conservatives with her tough stance.

DOJ joins lawsuit against Newsom over 'racial gerrymander' of California map
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:26:34 GMT
DOJ lawyers argue California's congressional map redrawing violated the Constitution through racial gerrymandering to create Democrat-favorable districts.

NBA champ, 37, discusses playing an 18th season and why longer careers may become more popular
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:14:31 GMT
Kevin Love is now in his 18th NBA season with the Utah Jazz, predicting longer careers will become the norm thanks to advanced sports science and wellness innovations.

Fundraiser for Dave Portnoy?s alleged student harasser raises over $36K after antisemitic rant
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:07:53 GMT
Fundraiser for Mississippi State student charged with antisemitic slur against Dave Portnoy raises over $36,000 after disturbing the peace arrest.

Vance faults Dems for previously rejecting 'exact deal' that reopened the government: 'All for nothing'
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:04:15 GMT
Vice President JD Vance told Sean Hannity on "Hannity" that the government shutdown inflicted needless pain on Americans and achieved "nothing."

NYPD searches for suspect in nearly $10K robbery at Tom Brady's CardVault store in New York
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:00:04 GMT
Tom Brady's CardVault store in NYC was robbed of nearly $10,000 in collectible cards, and NYPD is seeking the public's help identifying the suspect.


Indy Car Racing

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.

McLaren vs. Palou: A $20.7M lawsuit over broken promises and disappearing messages
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:18:07 GMT
Closing arguments have been presented in McLaren's lawsuit against IndyCar champion Alex Palou.

2026 Indy 500, Brickyard 400 tickets on sale now
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:45:00 GMT
Tickets for 2026 marquee events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are now on sale online. Here's what you need to know.

Formula One driver Mick Schumacher returns to Indianapolis to turn laps on road course in an IndyCar
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:10:02 GMT
Mick Schumacher got a glimpse of the Indianapolis 500 in May. Whether he makes this area his next racing home is still to be decided.

Officials explore bringing IndyCar race back to Cleveland
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:30:16 GMT
The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission confirmed it is exploring the potential opportunity to bring an IndyCar race to the streets of downtown Cleveland in 2028.

Andretti Global hires Ron Ruzewski as team principal, reuniting him with driver Will Power
Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:00:06 GMT
Ruzewski, a former Team Penske executive, will start in January. He replaces Rob Edwards, who will become chief performance officer for TWG Motorsports.

David Malukas joins Team Penske as new driver of No. 12 IndyCar entry
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:53:44 GMT
Malukas replaces Will Power, who announced he had signed with Andretti Global to drive the No. 26 car for 2026.

IndyCar announces 2026 schedule with new races in Phoenix, Arlington
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:56:05 GMT
Start times for the 2026 events will be announced at a later date, officials said.

IndyCar says no Mexico City race for 2026 due to World Cup impact
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 22:08:17 GMT
The news also comes less than a month after NASCAR announced it would be one-and-done in Mexico City.

Chip Ganassi Racing's 17th title: A record-breaking journey
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 01:41:22 GMT
Ganassi's 17 IndyCar Series titles ties him with Team Penske, but Ganassi did it in his 35th season while Penske has been racing for nearly two decades longer.

Will Power leaves Team Penske after 17 years to join Andretti Global
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:02:14 GMT
The two-time IndyCar champion and former Indianapolis 500 winner will drive the No. 26 Honda for Andretti.

Colton Herta's next big move: From IndyCar to Cadillac's Formula 1 team
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:06:30 GMT
This move brings the first American driver to the program and transitions Herta from IndyCar to the global series.

Will Power out at Penske: Team confirms Australian will not return for 18th season
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:32:31 GMT
As the season dragged on without any movement from Penske, Power?s departure became more and more obvious.

Will Power's emotional reflection: Is this the end of his time with Team Penske?
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:40:24 GMT
He still doesn't know if he'll get a new contract for an 18th season or if he can start negotiating with other teams.

Josef Newgarden salvages IndyCar season at his home track with his first win
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:33:39 GMT
This victory ends a tough year for Newgarden and Team Penske, who have struggled throughout the season.

IndyCar announces Nashville grid penalties for Ed Carpenter Racing, Prema Racing, Arrow McLaren
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:06:49 GMT
This is due to "unscheduled engine changes beyond the entry?s season allotment."


ESPN Sports Headlines

Love the Drake: Five things that make Patriots QB Drake Maye an MVP favorite
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:00:04 EST
The former No. 3 pick has impressed with accuracy, mobility and deep passes this season.

MLS switching schedule to align with world soccer
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:55:49 EST
The MLS board of governors voted Thursday to align with the international soccer calendar by shifting the regular season to a summer to spring campaign beginning in 2027.

14 charged in betting ring involving athletes
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:55:48 EST
Fourteen men were charged for their roles in a multimillion-dollar illegal sports betting ring that involved college athletes and had links to organized crime, New Jersey authorities announced Thursday.

Documents: NFL wants union to stop report cards
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:55:48 EST
The NFL filed a grievance against the NFL Players Association, asking the union to stop its annual team report cards, according to documents obtained by ESPN.

Sources: No effects for LeBron after practices
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:55:49 EST
LeBron James practiced with the G League's South Bay Lakers again Thursday, sources said.

Warriors' Curry, Under Armour ending partnership
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:55:49 EST
Stephen Curry and Under Armour are ending their long-standing partnership, and sources told ESPN that Curry is expected to have freedom to wear other brands over the next year and pursue new partnership deals.

Sources: N.Y.'s Brunson has Grade 1 ankle sprain
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:55:49 EST
Knicks star Jalen Brunson will be evaluated daily moving forward, sources said, but he has officially been ruled out for Friday's game against the Heat.

Jets place star WR Wilson on IR with knee injury
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:55:49 EST
The Jets and their 32nd-ranked passing offense will be without star wide receiver Garrett Wilson for at least the next four games, as he was placed on injured reserve Thursday for the first time in his career.

Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:55:49 EST
Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for at least the first game of the 2026 World Cup after receiving a first red card with Portugal.

? 2026 NFL draft: Five-team race for top pick
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:55:48 EST
Five NFL teams have at least 5% odds to land the No. 1 pick in 2026, per our Football Power Index -- the Titans, Browns, Jets, Saints and Raiders.

Should Judge or Raleigh win AL MVP? We weigh every type of debate -- and what it means for this year's race
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:48:59 EST
The way voters see the MVP award has changed throughout MLB history. Here's how it might apply to 2025.

MLB Awards Week predictions, results: Who will win MVP tonight?
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:49:00 EST
Baseball's best are collecting their hardware this week. Tonight, the grandest awards are handed out.

Barnwell's early preview of the 2026 quarterback carousel: Which teams might need a new QB1?
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:03:58 EST
Will Arizona move on from Kyler Murray? Is the Tua Tagovailoa era over in Miami? And has time already run out on Bryce Young in Carolina?

Top 25 free agents for 2026: Ranking players in line to get PAID this offseason
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:03:59 EST
We listed the NFL's top 25 pending free agents and gave intel on who might return to their current team.

Men's Power Rankings: Biggest early-season risers
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:48:51 EST
Five teams improved their standing by at least seven spots through the first 10 days of the season.

Women's Power Rankings: The 16 best teams so far
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:48:51 EST
UConn, USC and 10 more unbeaten squads help make up our list of the top 16 teams in the country.

Area 51, an alien and the most fearsome young duo in the NBA
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:42:54 EST
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle are taking San Antonio to new heights this season on both ends of the floor.

NBA rookie rankings: Where do Flagg, Edgecombe and more land early this season?
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:42:54 EST
From top-10 picks to late first-round draft steals, who are the top rookies that have impressed so far?