Nascar

Connor Zilisch will race Action Express GTP entry in 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:19:47 +0000
19-year-old Connor Zilisch will be racing at Daytona next year a few weeks before his Daytona 500 debut. The Trackhouse star will take part in the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona for the third time in his young career,
Zilisch will drive the No. 31 Action Express Racing Cadillac V-Series.R as a co-drier to Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber, and Frederik Vesti.
The teenager won in his very first Rolex 24 ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin wants apology from SiriusXM NASCAR host over lawsuit criticism
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:57:17 +0000
After eight days of a bitter trial, NASCAR leadership finally settled and the lawsuit filed by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports was resolved. It was a highly contentious legal battle, and several eyebrow-raising comments were unsealed as a result of it.
But with the aforementioned settlement, teams can now expect better terms, a larger share of the profits, and it will lead to the ...Keep reading

Dale Jr. says settlement turns NASCAR charters into franchises
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:22:52 +0000
Dale Earnhardt Jr. hypothesized on Tuesday what would happen to the NASCAR Cup Series if the lawsuit brought by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports reached a settlement and by Thursday the frameworks of the ?what if? were made a reality.
Speaking with his sister and business partner Kelley Earnhardt-Miller on their podcast, Earnhardt said permanent charters would effectively make the Cup ...Keep reading

Dale Earnhardt Jr. 'surprised' NASCAR was threatened by SRX
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:11:43 +0000
Before the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v. NASCAR antitrust lawsuit was settled during the trial, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and sister/business partner Kelley Earnhardt-Miller took to their podcast studio to discuss some of their thoughts at the time.
One of those topics was the revelation that NASCAR felt threatened, to a certain degree, by the Superstar Racing Experience and even reacted to ...Keep reading

23XI, Front Row v NASCAR ends in settlement and focus on fans
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:37:15 +0000
I?m pleased to say we have positively settled this matter.
Representing 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in its antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR, lead attorney Jeffrey Kessler made the announcement to Judge Kenneth D. Bell at 10:03 a.m. in the Potter Courtroom on the second floor of the Western District of North Carolina.
There was still more work to be done to formalize the end of ...Keep reading

NASCAR, 23XI and FRM release joint statement as settlement is reached
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:38:24 +0000
After over a year of back-and-forth litigation and a trial that lasted nine days, a settlement has finally been reached in the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports vs. NASCAR antitrust lawsuit.
The two parties appeared outside the courthouse with 23XI co-owners Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin standing shoulder-to-shoulder with NASCAR CEO Jim France. A key pillar of the compromise will be ...Keep reading

All the key moments from the 23XI/FRM vs. NASCAR trial
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:58:16 +0000
The 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust trial is raging on as the two sides do battle inside a North Carolina courtroom with the future of the sport likely to be reshaped by the outcome.
Here, you can find a recap of some of the most important and interesting moments from each day of the trial, with links back to more in-depth stories from our Senior NASCAR Editor Matt ...Keep reading

23XI, Front Row rest case as NASCAR begins trial defense
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:39:37 +0000
In a timeline where the parties involved in the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR trial couldn?t agree on anything to the point they have ended up in court, it is no surprise that they could look at the same financial records and end up with two different interpretations.
That is the key takeaway from much of Wednesday, which is officially Day 8, of the trial that will determine ...Keep reading

'Outraged' Bass Pro Shops CEO writes scorching letter to NASCAR over Childress insults
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:49:18 +0000
Johnny Morris, the founder, majority owner, and and CEO of Bass Pro Shops, has published a fiery letter addressed to NASCAR and the France family, focusing on the insults leadership shared amongst themselves while talking about longtime team owner Richard Childress.
In text messages unsealed through discovery as part of the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust lawsuit ...Keep reading


Windows Central

This huge Call of Duty deal on Black Ops 7 is a great last-minute Christmas gift ? Xbox's new massive FPS makes a great holiday stocking stuffer
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:48:19 +0000
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 stands tall as one of 2025's biggest new games, and is on sale for a big discount. It's a great last-minute Christmas gift for gamers.

Final Fantasy 7 producer Yoshinori Kitase shares his top 3 Xbox games right now ? as FF7 free demo hits Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:35:27 +0000
Final Fantasy VII is finally coming to Xbox in a few weeks. To celebrate, Square Enix shared a video with us detailing some of the producer's favorite Xbox games.

Mozilla says Firefox will evolve into an AI browser, and nobody is happy about it ? "I've never seen a company so astoundingly out of touch"
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:35:44 +0000
Mozilla's new CEO has confirmed that Firefox will evolve into an AI browser over the next three years, and the internet is not happy about it.

Larian Studios' next Divinity game will be a turn-based RPG ? and the studio is using generative AI for ideation
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:35:13 +0000
In an interview, Larian Studios confirmed that the recently-revealed Divinity is a turn-based RPG, and the team is experimenting with generative AI workflows.

As Fallout Season 2 debuts, Todd Howard addresses a New Vegas misconception that Bethesda hates the RPG ? "Huge respect for the folks at Obsidian"
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:32:56 +0000
Does Bethesda hate Obsidian's Fallout: New Vegas? Many seem to think so, though Todd Howard has now addressed the misconception himself to deny that assumption.

We have a new update on Xbox's The Elder Scrolls 6 from Todd Howard and Bethesda devs ? "It?s progressing really well. The majority of the studio?s on VI"
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:53:11 +0000
Todd Howard and other Bethesda devs have given an update on The Elder Scrolls 6 development, saying "it's progressing really well" even though it's still "a long ways off."

Activision fires back at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 rumors ? "Don't believe everything you read on the Internet"
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:19:38 +0000
In an unexpected move, Infinity Ward, the Activision studio responsible for the 2026 Call of Duty release, has fired back against the latest round of rumors.

Microsoft 365 subscribers in the UK are frustrated as price hike reminders arrive with barely any time to cancel
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:55:04 +0000
Microsoft has reminded UK Microsoft 365 users of an upcoming price increase, leaving just enough time to cancel or explore cheaper alternatives.

Microsoft is building an actually good Copilot AI integration for one of the best Windows 11 tools ? and you can try it right now
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:24:04 +0000
Has Microsoft found an actually USEFUL way to integrate Microsoft Copilot into Windows? Say it ain't so.

Microsoft exec?s ?superhuman? praise of Musk highlights the outsized influence leaders wield in tech
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:05:07 +0000
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman revealed that he keeps close tabs and is in frequent contact with his peers in the AI space, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, and Google DeepMind's AI Chief Demis Hassabis.

Hyperkin is positioning its controller as the holiday underdog, offering Christmas discounts that challenge Xbox?s own gamepads
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:34:59 +0000
The Hyperkin Competitor, one of the best Xbox controllers I've played in years for its excellent performance and side-scroller-friendly control layout, is on sale at Amazon with a 15% discount.

In a crowded tablet market, Lenovo?s Yoga Tab Plus Gen 1 finds its niche ? but can an Android tablet actually replace my Windows laptop?
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:29:00 +0000
I've been using the Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus (Gen 1) instead of my usual laptop, and I've come away impressed by this hardware ? but I'm going back to my laptop.

Bluetooth 6 is about to be everywhere in 2026 ? What is it, how is it better, and do you really need it?
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Bluetooth 6 was introduced in September 2024, but it still remains a rare sight in our favorite tech. That's expected to change in 2026, and I have all the details you need to know right here.

Latest Windows 11 Canary build feels less like innovation and more like catch?up, as features already in testing in the Dev and Beta Channels finally arrive
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:27:50 +0000
Microsoft's latest Canary Channel build for Windows 11 Insiders brings forward a number of features that were already in testing in the Dev and Beta Channels.

Hollow Knight: Silksong has crossed 7 million copies sold, with "millions more" on Xbox Game Pass ? and a free expansion is coming in 2026
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:34:25 +0000
Hollow Knight: Silksong has crossed 7 million copies sold, with a free expansion coming in 2026.


Fox News Headlines

Senators Ted Cruz and John Fetterman agree on hating one 'evil' during bipartisan interview
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:46:40 GMT
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., united against antisemitism after the deadly Bondi Beach shooting in a bipartisan interview on 'Hannity'

Suspect arrested after Walmart customers report finding hidden razor blades in purchased bread
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:33:53 GMT
Texas woman Camille Benson arrested for placing razor blades in bread at Mississippi Walmart stores, charged with attempted mayhem in disturbing case.

Mike White, who coached Raiders and multiple college programs, dead at 89
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:57:53 GMT
Mike White, the former Los Angeles and Oakland Raiders head coach who also led multiple college football programs, has died at the age of 89.

Mexico City lawmakers throw punches and yank hair in heated congress brawl over transparency institute
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:50:47 GMT
Mexico City lawmakers erupted into a violent brawl during congress session, with hair-pulling and punches thrown over transparency institute debate.

Border Patrol commander returns to Chicago as agents deploy pepper balls in immigrant neighborhood
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:37:38 GMT
Operation Midway Blitz intensifies as Border Patrol deploys additional agents to Chicago despite local officials' opposition to federal immigration raids.

Mike McDaniel signals potential major shakeup as Tua Tagovailoa falters, Dolphins fall out of playoff race
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:10:13 GMT
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel suggested a major shift may be coming after Tua Tagovailoa struggled and the Dolphins fell out of playoff contention.

Stephen King recalls hugging Rob Reiner after watching 'Stand by Me' in tribute to director
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:00:54 GMT
Stephen King recalled his emotional reaction to watching director Rob Reiner's film "Stand by Me" for the first time in an essay for the New York Times.

SEE IT: Florida teen Anna Kepner captured on video dancing at cruise sail away party before mysterious death
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:58:13 GMT
Video shows Anna Kepner dancing at a Carnival Horizon party days before the 18-year-old was found dead in her cabin. The FBI is investigating the cruise ship death.

Pope Leo to appoint Bishop Ron Hicks as New York archbishop replacing Cardinal Dolan: source
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:57:25 GMT
Bishop Ronald Hicks could replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan as New York archbishop after Pope Leo XIV accepts Dolan's mandatory retirement request.

'Older' Brown building where shooting happened had no cameras as president?s even older home appears equipped
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:53:24 GMT
The Brown University building where two students were killed had no surveillance cameras, even as the school president?s home is equipped with security monitoring.

HHS probes Minnesota's use of billions in federal social service funds amid fraud concerns: report
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:26:27 GMT
The Department of Health and Human Services launches review of Minnesota's use of $8.6 billion in federal social service funding under Gov. Tim Walz's administration.

Oregon parents, teachers form networks to monitor ICE activity near schools
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:00:21 GMT
Oregon parents and teachers form ICE watch groups using social media to alert communities about immigration enforcement near schools and neighborhoods.

Trump support drove wedge between former Mets star teammates, says sports radio star Mike Francesa
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:55:41 GMT
Sports radio host Mike Francesa claimed political differences over President Donald Trump caused a feud between Mets players Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo.

Ex-US soldier gets consecutive life sentences for killing couple to fund Venezuela mercenary fighting plans
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:46:27 GMT
Ex-soldier Craig Lang was sentenced to life for murdering a Florida couple in a gun sale robbery tied to plans to join a paramilitary group in Venezuela.

Suspect charged in grisly murder of 93-year-old military veteran found stabbed to death in his home
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:45:59 GMT
Coy Thomas, 53, has been charged with murder in the brutal stabbing death of Lafayette Dailey, a 93-year-old military veteran in Philadelphia.


Indy Car Racing

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.

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.


ESPN Sports Headlines

Takeaways, highlights as Knicks defeat Spurs to win 2025 NBA Cup
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:46:02 EST
Here are the key highlights from New York's victory over San Antonio to win the 2025 NBA Cup.

Knicks clinch NBA Cup; Brunson named MVP
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:28:23 EST
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.

Silver: NBA expansion decision will be made in '26
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:28:23 EST
Adam Silver laid out a definitive timeline for expansion for the first time, saying a decision will be made sometime in 2026 on whether to add more NBA teams.

Boxer Crawford retires: 'Nothing else left to prove'
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:28:23 EST
Five-division champion Terence Crawford announced his retirement from boxing Tuesday, saying he was "walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove."

Kerr: Lacob email no big deal; Dubs all frustrated
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:28:23 EST
Steve Kerr acknowledged a leaked email exchange between Warriors owner Joe Lacob and a fan that illustrated frustrations with the team, but he maintained that he and Lacob still have a "great connection."

Dolphins' McDaniel opens door to benching Tua
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:28:24 EST
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel opened the door to a possible quarterback change Tuesday, saying "everything is on the table," after Tua Tagovailoa's performance in Monday night's loss to the Steelers.

ACC unveils 'transition' 2026 conference schedule
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:28:23 EST
Twelve of the ACC's 17 schools will play nine conference football games in 2026, while five schools, with already scheduled Power Four opponents, will play eight games.

NBA: 3 incorrect calls favored Nuggets in OT win
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:28:23 EST
There were three incorrect calls in the last two minutes of Denver's OT victory over Houston that all favored the Nuggets, according to the NBA's report.

Love heads to NFL draft after stellar Irish run
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:28:23 EST
Jeremiyah Love, the star Notre Dame running back and Heisman Trophy finalist, made it official Tuesday night and declared for the 2026 NFL draft.

? Choose your own adventure: You're the AD!
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:28:23 EST
The athletic director job has never been tougher in this era of NIL, paying players and the transfer portal. Guide your school to glory.

College football bowl season: MVPs for the first two bowl games of the season
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:38:35 EST
With bowl season underway, our college football experts provide their MVP picks for each bowl game.

Inside the ugly Chris Paul-Clippers divorce -- and a season on the brink of disaster
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:39:17 EST
A future Hall of Famer at the end of his career, looking for one final ride. Here's why the Chris Paul-Clippers reunion was doomed.

Which NFL teams are rising -- or falling -- after 15 weeks? Our new Power Rankings
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:59:36 EST
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings ahead of Week 16. We also looked at players who could get contract extensions this offseason.

Spinning Week 15 forward: Broncos and Rams clinched ... can they reach the Super Bowl?
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:59:35 EST
Sizing up the Broncos and Rams in their respective conferences, Philip Rivers' return to the NFL and more.

Updated Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NBA draft: Which top prospects are rising and falling?
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:58:25 EST
Which top prospects shifted the most on our first rankings update? Here's our 100 big board for the 2026 class.

Scouts, coaches weigh in on three-man race for No. 1 pick of 2026 NBA draft
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:58:25 EST
It's a tight race at the top of the 2026 draft. We talked to insiders to learn where things stand now.

A reason (or two) to watch every one of this season's bowl games
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:54:14 EST
With first-year success stories, redemption chances and general silliness, bowl season always delivers.

Ranking all 64 teams in College Football Playoff history
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:46:05 EST
How do this year's CFP entrants stack up with those of the past -- and how high could they climb?