Nascar

Front Row Motorsports shuffles personnel, names new crew chief for Gragson
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:49:53 +0000
On Friday, Front Row Motorsports announced some personnel changes to its organization. Of note, Noah Gragson and the No. 4 team will have a new crew chief this year.
Grant Hutchens will sit atop the pit box for Gragson this year, replacing Drew Blickensderfer, who moves into the role of Competition Director. Hutchens has worked as a Cup crew chief before, but only in a handful of races between ...Keep reading

Corey LaJoie to replace injured Brad Keselowski in Bowman Gray Clash
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:09:30 +0000
While Brad Keselowski continues his recovery, he will opt out of the pre-season exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium.
Keselowski suffered a broken leg while skiing with his family on December 18th, and underwent successful surgery soon after. The 68th running of the Daytona 500 follows takes place on February 15th, but The Clash is a full two weeks earlier.
While the 41-year-old ...Keep reading

Jimmie Johnson set to make first NASCAR Truck start in over 17 years
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:35:55 +0000
Seven-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will drive the No. 1 Toyota Tundra for Tricon Garage when NASCAR heads to Naval Base Coronado for a unique street race in San Diego, California. 
Johnson, a California native, will also be attempting doubly duty that weekend as he plans to run the NASCAR Cup Series race as well. Carvana will sponsor both efforts.
While Johnson has over 700 ...Keep reading

Jimmie Johnson will have a guaranteed spot in 2026 Daytona 500
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:36:43 +0000
Taking advantage of the Open Exemption Provisional, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will have a guaranteed spot in the 68th running of the Daytona 500.
The Open Exemption Provisional, which was created one year ago, can be utilized by a non-chartered team with a world-class driver to ensure them spot on the grid for any race where the field eclipses the maximum number of ...Keep reading

RFK Racing honors Greg Biffle with new museum display
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:42:44 +0000
Last month, NASCAR legend Greg Biffle was among seven killed in a tragic plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina. The veteran driver spent the majority of his career with RFK Racing, and in remembrance of him, they have put together new display at the team museum in honor of Biffle.
The new display includes the car Biffle won his 19th and final Cup race with at Michigan in 2013, which was ...Keep reading

NASCAR Driver Advisory Council reorganized for 2026 season
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:05:15 +0000
Longtime NASCAR executive, and formerly Daytona International Speedway president, Chip Wile is taking over as Drivers? Advisory Council executive director.
Wile assumes the position previously held by Cup Series veteran Jeff Burton, who is remaining with the group as an advisor.  From the press release announcing the organizational structure for 2026, ?the move is part of a broader effort ...Keep reading

Steve Phelps to resign as NASCAR Commissioner ahead of 2026 season
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:49:06 +0000
Steve Phelps became NASCAR's first Commissioner in March of 2025 after previously working as the president of NASCAR since 2018.
However, he will leave that position at the end of January, and NASCAR does not plan to replace the role of Commissioner for the time being. Instead, his duties will be shared by other existing executives. As for why there won't be someone else appointed to the role ...Keep reading

Legacy Motor Club reveals new crew chief for Erik Jones, other changes
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:35:17 +0000
Legacy Motor Club has made some personnel changes ahead of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season. They have named Justin Alexander as the new crew chief for Erik Jones and the No. 43 LMC Toyota Camry XSE, replacing Ben Beshore in the role.
Alexander has plenty of experience atop the pit box, winning five races with Austin Dillon at Richard Childress Racing, including the 2017 Coca Cola 600 and the 2018 ...Keep reading

NASCAR?s 50 most memorable moments of 2025
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:54:03 +0000
On the whole, the 2025 NASCAR season was a memorable one for a lot of reasons.
There was pretty good competition on the big tracks during the summer months, continued progress on short tracks with the fourth year NextGen and the culmination of a 15-month legal process that made it all the way to trial.
Kyle Larson emerged the champion for the second time in his career, while the entire ...Keep reading


Windows Central

Ubisoft confirms The Division 3 "is in production," and "it's shaping up to be a monster" ? its impact will rival the beloved original game, says dev
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:43:12 +0000
Ubisoft and Massive have confirmed that The Division 3 is in production, and that they're "working extremely hard" on the upcoming RPG shooter.

Windows Central's Best of CES 2026 awards: Our favorite devices announced this year
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:52:22 +0000
These are the very best devices shown at CES 2026 this year, from laptops and desktops to innovative new hardware.

Larian CEO Swen Vincke says it isn't using generative AI for Divinity art anymore, but it's still experimenting with it ? "We're trying things out across departments"
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:01:06 +0000
According to Larian CEO Swen Vincke, it's no longer using generative AI for Divinity concept art. That doesn't mean the studio isn't still experimenting with it, though.

Microsoft's first Windows 11 preview build of 2026 brings more Copilot+ PC features to everyone ? here's what's new
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:25:03 +0000
Microsoft's first new preview build of Windows 11 for 2026 is packing a handful of Copilot additions, along with a new mobile Resume feature and more.

Microsoft may integrate Copilot Chat directly into the File Explorer on Windows 11 next
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:55:45 +0000
A new Copilot button might be making its way to the File Explorer app on Windows 11, if a newly discovered hidden button is anything to go by.

Gmail?s new "AI Inbox" feature promises faster email triage ? Google still says it won't train Gemini on your emails
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:26:25 +0000
Google announced a host of AI-powered features rolling out to Gmail, including AI inbox, AI Overview conversation summaries, Help Me Write, and more.

How to edit text files directly from Command Prompt and PowerShell on Windows 11 ? using Microsoft Edit just like Linux's Nano
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:44:00 +0000
You can now use Microsoft Edit to create and edit text files directly in Command Prompt or PowerShell without switching apps, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Elon Musk pushed OpenAI into working with Microsoft and Azure from the early days ? new court papers reveal his dismissal of Amazon's Jeff Bezos as a "tool"
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:34:00 +0000
New court documents reveal that Elon Musk played a key role in orchestrating OpenAI?s partnership with Microsoft, urging CEO Sam Altman to strike an agreement with the tech giant in 2016.

Intel challenges AMD's handheld gaming dominance ? reportedly refers to its rival's chips as "ancient silicon"
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:04:00 +0000
During CES 2026, Intel showed off its latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips and explained that they are intended for several devices, including gaming handhelds.

Xbox's Towerborne sheds its free-to-play status, gains offline mode as it exits early access
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 02:20:13 +0000
Action adventure RPG meets side scrolling brawler gameplay in Stoic and Xbox Game Studios' Towerborne, which is finally expected to graduate from Game Preview to a full 1.0 launch in February.

South Park arrives in Fortnite ? an R rated TV icon colliding with a kid friendly juggernaut
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:26:29 +0000
South Park arrives in Fortnite with new gameplay items, Cartmanland, a free Pass , and a five player mode that shakes up the usual four player formula.

Avowed is coming to PS5 with new playable races, New Game Plus, and major updates
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:54:27 +0000
Obsidian confirms Avowed?s PS5 release alongside major updates, including New Game Plus, new races, and quality of life features aimed at improving repeat playthroughs.

Microsoft and PayPal's Copilot Checkout allows users to make purchases without leaving the AI chatbot ? and it's out now
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:36:17 +0000
Microsoft and PayPal have partnered to create Copilot Checkout, an agentic AI service that allows users to make "seamless, reliable transactions" directly in Copilot.

Crimson Desert, Avowed, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and more ? every Xbox and PC game shown during New Game Plus Showcase
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:09:09 +0000
45 new and upcoming games were shown during the New Game Plus Showcase. Here's a complete overview of everything announced for Xbox and PC during the event.

Fallout's most iconic gameplay system was almost cut from Bethesda's games ? "We only just got that working by the time we shipped"
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:41:43 +0000
One of Fallout's most iconic gameplay mechanics is VATS, but it almost wasn't included in Fallout 3 due to development struggles and doubts that players would like it.


Fox News Headlines

McDonald's bets on giant burgers, secret menus and nostalgia, with US rollout still uncertain
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:41:37 GMT
McDonald's reportedly plans its biggest burger ever, the Big Arch, plus an official "secret menu" featuring viral food hacks for 2026 traffic boost abroad.

Treasury secretary announces cash rewards for Minnesota fraud whistleblowers
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:10:47 GMT
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News there will be cash rewards for whistleblowers in Minnesota?s fraud scandal as the Trump administration investigates.

Preliminary autopsy reveals possible cause of death for missing 4-year-old Alabama boy Johnathan Boley
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:59:43 GMT
Preliminary autopsy findings reveal possible cause of death for 4-year-old Johnathan Boley who disappeared on New Year's Eve in rural Alabama community.

Federal judge blocks Trump from cutting childcare funds to Democratic states over fraud concerns
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:59:37 GMT
Minnesota, California, New York, Colorado and Illinois won a temporary victory Friday in a lawsuit over a federal funding freeze related to fraud concerns.

California driver allegedly kills 2 more people while out on bail for previous fatal crash
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:29:54 GMT
A Southern California driver is accused of a fatal hit-and-run and another crash that allegedly killed a bicyclist and two others. Video evidence allegedly linked the suspect to the crashes.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey dismisses new ICE shooting video, says agent 'walked away with a hop in his step'
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:24:09 GMT
In an interview with ABC News, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey shrugged off the new footage from the ICE-involved fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good.

Dem narrative challenged after DHS exposes identity of 'married couple' in CBP-related shooting
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:22:50 GMT
As new protests erupt over another shooting involving an immigration agent in Portland, DHS is setting the record straight on the two victims? suspected gang affiliation.

Former Colts RB Randy McMillan, known for historic debut, dies at 67
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:57:00 GMT
Former Baltimore and Indianapolis Colts running back Randy McMillan died at 67, leaving a legacy that included leading the team in rushing yards.

Washington National Opera to depart Trump-Kennedy Center amid reported financial difficulties
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:44:30 GMT
The Washington National Opera will terminate its affiliation agreement with the Trump-Kennedy Center due to ongoing financial challenges that predate current leadership.

Keane warns Iranian regime to take Trump 'dead serious' on protest killing threat amid ongoing demonstrations
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:16:50 GMT
Retired Gen. Jack Keane, a Fox News senior strategic analyst, said on "Special Report" another round of conflict between Israel and Iran is inevitable

Reagan-era iceberg once twice the size of Rhode Island now faces complete disintegration: NASA
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:10:40 GMT
A giant Antarctic iceberg that was twice the size of Rhode Island faces imminent collapse, turning blue with meltwater and spring leaks across its surface.

CNN host marvels at Colbert capturing 'feeling of society' as he condemns Trump admin over ICE shooting
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:05:39 GMT
CNN's Dana Bash heralded the comments made by "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert, who condemned the Trump administration's response to the ICE-involved shooting of Renee Good.

Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore's wife heard saying 'he said he is trying to kill himself' in 911 audio
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:53:31 GMT
Sherrone Moore. the former Michigan football coach, allegedly made suicidal threats to his wife after being fired in December, according to audio obtained by TMZ.

UAE cuts funding for citizens studying at UK universities over campus radicalization fears: report
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:47:09 GMT
The UAE is pulling scholarships from U.K. universities, citing fears Emirati students could be radicalized amid tensions over Britain and the Muslim Brotherhood.

Picking the right fight: Congressional tensions rise in wake of Minnesota ICE-involved shooting
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:15:35 GMT
Democratic divisions emerge over ICE appropriations after a shooting in Minnesota. Progressive lawmakers push for defunding while leadership resists.


Indy Car Racing

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.

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.


ESPN Sports Headlines

Sources: Mavs' Davis (hand) out, surgery possible
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 21:06:54 EST
The Mavericks said on Friday that Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, an injury that could require surgery that would sideline him for several months, sources told ESPN.

Ole Miss' Chambliss has waiver denied by NCAA
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 21:06:54 EST
The NCAA has denied Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss' waiver for sixth year of eligibility, the NCAA announced Friday afternoon.

Sources: Koepka seeking PGA Tour reinstatement
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 21:06:54 EST
Brooks Koepka applied for reinstatement of his PGA Tour membership Friday, sources told ESPN, the first step in the five-time major champion's potential return to the tour.

Young embraces 'opportunity' to help revitalize Wiz
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 21:06:54 EST
The Wizards expect change at the excitement, win and fan-participation levels once the newly introduced Trae Young dons their uniform at a to-be-determined time.

Sources: Grizzlies open to offers on Morant move
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 21:06:54 EST
The Grizzlies are entertaining offers to potentially trade Ja Morant, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Morant, 26, is eligible to sign up to a three-year, $178 million extension this summer.

Commanders promote Blough to OC, source says
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 21:06:54 EST
The Commanders have promoted David Blough to offensive coordinator after only two years as an assistant quarterbacks coach, a source told ESPN.

Kepler banned 80 games by MLB for failed test
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 21:06:54 EST
Free agent outfielder Max Kepler, who spent last season with the Phillies, has been suspended 80 games for violating Major League Baseball's drug program.

Wrexham hail 'special' cup win in front of Reynolds
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 21:06:55 EST
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson hailed their "special" FA Cup giant-killing triumph over the Premier League's Nottingham Forest and expressed his delight that the Welsh club's movie star owner Ryan Reynolds was there to see it.

? Kiffin shows support for Ole Miss after loss
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 21:06:54 EST
The former Ole Miss coach backed his former team on social media after Thursday's game.

'Not sure why they felt the need': NBA execs on the Trae deal and trade season's next move
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 20:32:37 EST
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league on the Young deal and what comes next for the Wizards and Hawks.

Ja Morant trade guide: Four proposals for Memphis -- if it can find a suitor
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 20:32:37 EST
Morant could be on the move. Here are four trades the Grizzlies should consider.

Six NFL wild-card games, six matchup previews: We have predictions, score picks and X factors
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 18:03:46 EST
Packers at Bears. Bryce Young's first playoff game. Justin Herbert vs. Drake Maye. We have picks, stats to know and more for every wild-card game.

Paths to victory for the six wild-card teams
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 18:03:46 EST
How can each lower seed win on the road? Let's find matchup advantages and rank each team's chances.

'That's what that $4 million is all about': Behind Carson Beck, Miami delivers a drive for the ages
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 19:31:09 EST
Carson Beck's touchdown scramble capped an epic ending for the Hurricanes.

Predicting conference winners -- and their biggest threats
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 17:55:08 EST
The ACC and Big East feature clear favorites, but competition is tighter in the Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC.

Men's: A weak nonconference slate could doom Georgia
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 17:55:18 EST
The Bulldogs are a few SEC losses away from the wrong side of the bubble due to a number of low-quality wins.

Women's: Why LSU's seed could be determined in the next two games
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 17:55:18 EST
LSU has work to do after its 0-2 start in SEC play, but opportunity arrives with the season's most crucial two-game stretch.

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's Olympic players
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 17:53:15 EST
The Lightning are up to No. 2 -- and are tops in players on Olympic rosters. Here's who each team will send.