Nascar

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

NASCAR world shares condolences for Denny Hamlin after tragic house fire
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:16:59 +0000
Denny Hamlin's father, Dennis Hamlin, has died after injuries sustained in a house fire in Stanley, North Carolina, on Sunday. Hamlin's mother, Mary Lou, 69, is currently being treated at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Burn Center and is listed in critical condition.
The fire's cause is still under investigation. Still reeling from a tragic December 18th plane crash that claimed the life ...Keep reading

Kohr Motorsports to honor Greg Biffle with tribute paint scheme at Daytona
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:23:17 +0000
Kohr Motorsports will have a special paint scheme on its No. 60 Ford Mustang GT4 in the 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season-opener at the Daytona Road Course.
Biffle, who was named one of NASCAR's 75 greatest drivers and a winner of 56 races across all three national divisions of the sport, was tragically killed in a plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina, earlier this month. He was ...Keep reading

Dennis Hamlin, father to NASCAR racer Denny Hamlin, dies in house fire
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:23:04 +0000
Dennis Hamlin, the father to NASCAR Cup Series veteran Denny Hamlin, died on Sunday evening when the house he shared with wife MaryLou in Stanley, North Carolina.
The elder Hamlin was 75-years-old.
Both Dennis and MaryLou were outside of their still burning home when the Lucia-Riverbend Fire Department and other safety crews arrived to extinguish the flames. At this point, roughly 45 percent ...Keep reading

Brad Keselowski released from hospital after surgery
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:05:32 +0000
On Thursday of last week, 2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion and RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski suffered a broken leg while on a skiing trip with his family.
Keselowski underwent successful surgery and after a few days in the hospital, he has been released. He promised to "work relentlessly" in order to be ready to compete at the highest level of stock car racing in 2026.
"Rolling out of ...Keep reading

NASCAR champion Kyle Larson open to Rolex 24 return
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:26:43 +0000
Kyle Larson is ready to go back to Daytona for the Rolex 24 Hours. 
The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion has three starts in IMSA?s season-opening crown jewel event, but none since 2016. He took overall victory with Chip Ganassi Racing in 2015, co-driving with Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan, and Jamie McMurray. 
On a recently-released episode of Dinner with Racers, a podcast co-hosted by ...Keep reading

Cleetus McFarland memorializes Greg Biffle and family in emotional video
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:48:53 +0000
Garrett Mitchell, a popular YouTuber more commonly referred to as Cleetus McFarland, had only known Greg Biffle for about 1.5 years, but they had quickly become close friends, and they were planning to spend the day together when the fatal plane crash occurred. 
Biffle, his wife Cristinia, their son Ryder, and his son Emma were among seven killed in a tragic plane crash last week. The accident ...Keep reading

NTSB working to verify pilot in fatal Greg Biffle plane crash
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 20:54:39 +0000
A Saturday press conference offered just a brief update from the National Transportation Safety Board concerning the aviation incident on Thursday morning that claimed the lives of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family, and three others.
By Friday, the NTSB had formally begun its investigation into the incident that took place at the Statesville Regional Airport but had scant details as ...Keep reading

Brad Keselowski suffers broken leg in skiing accident
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:04:59 +0000
While noting the news is 'untimely' as RFK Racing and the NASCAR community are still coming to terms with the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of Greg Biffle and six others, the team has confirmed that Brad Keselowski suffered a broken leg on Thursday.
Keselowski, who drives the No. 6 RFK Racing Ford and is a co-owner at the race team, was skiing with his family when the accident took ...Keep reading


Windows Central

These 8 targeted Microsoft Teams updates close out the year ? but some features feel like overdue fixes
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:25:41 +0000
Microsoft Teams ended the year with eight targeted updates, including smarter interpreter behavior, new call queue recording options, and domain-spoofing protection.

If you ditched Xbox for PC in 2025, this Hall Effect gamepad is the first accessory you should grab
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:39:51 +0000
Transitioning from Xbox to PC gaming? The GameSir Super Nova is the perfect bridge, expecially at its discounted price.

Minecraft?s 2025 end?of?year stats prove the game is still a global phenomenon with numbers most franchises can only dream of
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:39:05 +0000
Now that 2025 is nearly over, many are looking back at the last year of gaming fun. That includes Mojang, which just shared some fun Minecraft community stats.

Rising hardware costs, publisher incentives, and platform strategy shifts all point to 2026 becoming the year cloud gaming takes over ? whether players want it or not
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000
RAM prices are so high that 2026 being a year cloud gaming finally breaks out into the big time might not be a crazy idea.

3 Windows 11 and Microsoft features you'll love in 2026 ? and 1 you'll hate
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:40:25 +0000
As 2025 wraps up, we look ahead at the Windows 11 and Microsoft features arriving in 2026.

Dispatch is one of my favorite superhero stories in years ? between the great characters, humor, and romance, I'm already hungry for a Season 2
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
AdHoc Studio's Dispatch is one of the best narrative-focused games in years, cutting through superhero malaise to deliver a funny, hopeful story.

2025 has been a disaster for Windows 11 as frustrating bugs and intrusive features continue to erode trust in Microsoft?s flagship OS ? something desperately needs to change
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0000
From broken updates to forced features, Windows 11?s 2025 problems show a platform in crisis ? and users deserve better.

Xbox and Double Fine's Keeper on Game Pass is filled to the brim with strange little guys ? I just think they're neat!
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000
Keeper is the latest game from Double Fine Productions under Xbox Game Studios, and it's filled with adorable little guys.

PowerToys and Files devs teaming up might be the biggest quality?of?life win Windows 11 has seen in years ? and macOS should pay attention
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:03:49 +0000
The Files app now supports PowerToys Peek, bringing a seamless macOS-style preview experience to one of the best file managers on Windows 11.

Minecraft?s new Stranger Things DLC lets you play through Seasons 1?4 with Hawkins, the Upside Down, and even a blocky Mind Flayer faithfully recreated
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:37:37 +0000
Minecraft's latest DLC is an official tie-in with the global phenomenon, Stranger Things, featuring content from the first four seasons of the Netflix show.

Halo: Campaign Evolved is bringing some new weapons ? here's my informed speculation about what they could be
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000
Halo: Campaign Evolved is introducing several new weapons, and while a few are know, there are still some mysteries remaining. Let's speculate.

Diablo 4 is in the best place it?s ever been ? which is exactly why I?m worried for Lord of Hatred and its risks of overcomplication
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Diablo 4 is at its peak in Season 11, which makes the massive changes coming in Lord of Hatred feel exciting and terrifying.

This ridiculously cool Xbox-themed retro keyboard just hit its lowest ever price at a nice $69
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:40:58 +0000
8BitDo?s Retro 87 Xbox mechanical keyboard is down to $69.99 at Woot!

Cyberpunk 2077 gets nostalgic with this user-made VHS filter and has me yearning for a simpler time ? are CRT TVs cool again?
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:32:53 +0000
Cyberpunk might be set in 2077, but some gamers are still clinging to the warming glow of CRT TVs as this fan-made VHS filter for Windows PCs proves.

Microsoft's canceled dual-screen version of Windows Phone has leaked, and you can now try it on a Surface Duo
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:14:00 +0000
Andromeda OS was Microsoft's dual-screen version of Windows designed for the Surface Duo that was scrapped in 2018, and for the first time ever you can now try it on a real device.


Fox News Headlines

SBA suspends nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400M pandemic loan fraud
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:54:08 GMT
SBA suspends 6,900 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400 million fraud scheme involving PPP and disaster loans during COVID-19 pandemic response.

Pope Leo XIV opens 2026 urging world to reject violence in powerful New Year's Day message
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 02:44:34 GMT
Pope Leo XIV delivered a message of peace to 40,000 gathered in St. Peter's Square on New Year's Day, calling for disarmed hearts and an end to all forms of violence in 2026.

Kim Jong Un appears with daughter at mausoleum, fueling succession speculation
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 02:36:53 GMT
Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, appeared at a sacred mausoleum, fueling speculation about North Korea's succession plan as analysts debate her role.

Women's tennis legend Martina Navratilova defends JK Rowling in debate over males in women's spaces
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 02:01:41 GMT
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova entered a transgender debate, supporting J.K. Rowling's comments about biological males in women's spaces.

Hours after taking office, NYC Mayor Mamdani targets landlords, moves to intervene in private bankruptcy case
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 01:52:44 GMT
New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, tackles the housing crisis on day one with executive orders targeting landlords and bankruptcy case intervention.

Catholic influencer's 5-year-old son dies after 11-day flu battle followed by thousands
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 01:36:17 GMT
Paul J. Kim announced his 5-year-old son Micah died after severe flu that turned septic and caused seizures after an 11-day hospital battle documented on social media.

Indiana hands Alabama worst postseason loss in program history in Rose Bowl beatdown
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:46:11 GMT
Indiana dominated Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl, the most lopsided postseason defeat in Crimson Tide history after backup Austin Mack replaced Ty Simpson.

Will Smith sued for sexual harassment, accused of 'deliberately grooming' tour violinist
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:55:49 GMT
Will Smith faces sexual harassment allegations from professional violinist Brian King Joseph, who found disturbing items in a hotel room during the rapper's tour.

Golf legend Phil Mickelson weighs in on alleged fraud in California
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:39:29 GMT
Phil Mickelson opposed California's proposed billionaire tax amid alleged fraud claims, saying there should be no new taxes until the government addresses fraud issues.

Bernie Sanders ditches iconic mittens look while swearing in socialist Zohran Mamdani as NYC mayor
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:06:38 GMT
Bernie Sanders swears in NYC's new democratic socialist mayor without his famous viral mittens from Biden's 2021 inauguration, marking a visual departure.

Fox News ?Antisemitism Exposed? Newsletter: You won't believe what TikTok was selling
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 22:47:38 GMT
Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.

Micah Parsons mocks Cowboys, Jerry Jones in social media tirade
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 22:30:08 GMT
Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons responded to the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator's comments about the team's decline, targeting owner Jerry Jones with allegations.

CBS' Tony Dokoupil urges viewers to hold him accountable ahead of new hosting gig
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 22:25:30 GMT
"CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil urged viewers to hold him accountable after years of distrusting the media in a preview ahead of his debut show Monday.

Independent journalist says he's gotten death threats, told he'll be 'Kirked' over Minnesota fraud viral video
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 21:48:40 GMT
Nick Shirley faces escalating harassment over Minnesota daycare fraud investigation as federal officials halt childcare payments following his viral video.

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers keeps retirement options open ahead of must-win Ravens game
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 21:39:16 GMT
Aaron Rodgers hints he may return for 22nd NFL season despite earlier retirement talk. The Steelers QB opened the door to playing beyond 2025 as his team faces the Ravens.


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

Golding, Ole Miss edge Georgia, will meet Miami
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 00:01:47 EST
With a field goal and a safety in the final minute of the fourth quarter, the Ole Miss Rebels defeated the Georgia Bulldogs, 37-34, in the Sugar Bowl, gaining a bid in the College Football Playoff semifinals, where they will take on the Miami Hurricanes.

IU tops Tide in 'dream come true'; Ducks up next
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 00:01:47 EST
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza and the top-seeded Hoosiers won the Rose Bowl Thursday in convincing fashion, authoring a 38-3 victory over No. 9 Alabama to secure a berth in the College Football Playoff semifinals, where they will meet No. 5 Oregon.

DeBoer: 'Fine line' between Alabama, greatness
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 00:01:47 EST
Alabama Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer said there is "a fine line" between his team's historic 38-3 loss to Indiana in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl and where it wants to be.

Ducks' defense blanks Tech to reach CFP semis
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 00:01:47 EST
Matayo Uiagalelei caused a fumble to set up a touchdown as the Ducks silenced Texas Tech 23-0 in the Orange Bowl to reach the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Kiffin skips Sugar, attends LSU women's hoops
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 00:01:47 EST
New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin attended the Tigers' women's basketball game as his former team, Ole Miss, was taking on Georgia in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal.

Sources: Aikman to advise Fins on GM search
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 00:01:47 EST
The Dolphins have brought on Hall of Fame quarterback and ESPN analyst Troy Aikman as a consultant to advise the organization on its general manager search process, according to sources.

Lamar: I'm playing, have never quit on Ravens
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 00:01:47 EST
Lamar Jackson says he's expecting to play when the Ravens take on the Steelers in Pittsburgh for the AFC North title Sunday night.

Venus gets wild-card invite to play Australian Open
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 00:01:47 EST
Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne.

? Barnwell names his annual All-Pro team
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 00:01:47 EST
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua were clear WR picks, but the CB group was hard to sort out. Which 50 players made Bill Barnwell's list?

CFP semifinal first look: Previewing the penultimate round
Thu, 1 Jan 2026 22:18:03 EST
How each team can win its semifinal game, plus key players and what we learned from the quarterfinals.

CFP quarterfinal takeaways: Indiana asserts its dominance in rout of Bama
Thu, 1 Jan 2026 20:46:17 EST
The Hurricanes, Ducks and Hoosiers are off to the semifinals. We're going inside every CFP game.

Ravens vs. Steelers: Answering six questions ahead of Sunday's AFC North showdown
Thu, 1 Jan 2026 22:18:49 EST
For years, this feud has become must-watch TV, and Sunday won't be any different in a "winner-takes-all" game.

16 teams in the NFL playoff mix, 16 potential downfalls: Let's find each roster's fatal flaw
Thu, 1 Jan 2026 18:24:11 EST
We found fatal flaws for all 12 clinched teams in the playoff field, plus the AFC North and NFC South teams trying to join them entering Week 18.

NFL playoff schedule, projected bracket: Here's what to know in both conferences
Thu, 1 Jan 2026 18:24:11 EST
The playoffs begin on Jan. 10 with three full rounds before Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.

2025-26 College Football Playoff: What's next for Georgia?
Thu, 1 Jan 2026 20:43:08 EST
As each team is ousted from the College Football Playoff, we look at its offseason storylines and personnel priorities.

26 QBs to watch in the college football transfer portal
Thu, 1 Jan 2026 20:43:08 EST
From top targets to top backups, we've tiered QBs ahead of the transfer portal officially opening Jan. 2.

Why Pilates is more than a New Year's resolution for some of the NFL's best
Thu, 1 Jan 2026 22:19:13 EST
Stefon Diggs, Nik Bonitto, Will Anderson and more players are utilizing Pilates to activate core muscles.

What we're hearing on the NFL coaching carousel: Latest buzz on top candidates, potential openings
Thu, 1 Jan 2026 22:15:12 EST
Which teams will make coaching changes? Could Jeff Hafley or Chris Shula land an open job? Here's our coach movement intel ahead of Week 18.