Nascar

Remembering Greg Biffle: NASCAR champion and Hurricane Helene hero
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:28:14 +0000
Greg Biffle was just days away from his 56th birthday when he died in a tragic plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina, which occurred on Thursday morning. Among the passengers were Biffle's wife Cristina, daughter Emma, and son Ryder, as well Craig Wadsworth, Dennis Dutton, and his son Jack Dutton.
?The Biff? is being remembered by the NASCAR community in an outpouring of tributes, but ...Keep reading

NASCAR world pays tribute to Greg Biffle after tragic plane crash
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:06:02 +0000
Unfortunately, NASCAR has been rattled by another tragedy involving aircraft. On Thursday morning, Greg Biffle and his family were among those killed in an accident at the Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina.
A champion in both the Craftsman Truck and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, achieving double-digit victories at all three national levels of the sport, Biffle was a true legend of ...Keep reading

NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and family killed in plane crash
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:14:05 +0000
Retired NASCAR star Greg Biffle alongside wife Cristina Grossu Biffle, daughter Emma, son Ryder and three others were killed in an aviation crash on Thursday morning at Statesville Regional Airport north of Charlotte, North Carolina.
First Sergeant Chris Knox of the North Carolina Highway Patrol first confirmed the death of the Biffle family and added it was 'one of the worst crashes' he had ...Keep reading

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

Windows Central

Don't fall for this Surface Pro 11 'deal' ? I found three ways to get a Surface Pro for less
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:58:50 +0000
Don't be misled by "record low" labels. We found the Surface Pro 11 for significantly less than the prices being touted as all-time lows elsewhere.

2026 will be a huge year for Obsidian fans, as Avowed, Grounded 2, and The Outer Worlds 2 all receive major updates
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:30:34 +0000
From Avowed?s Anniversary Update to Grounded 2?s evolving roadmap and The Outer Worlds 2 DLC, Obsidian has plenty planned for fans heading into 2026.

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy launches Alpha Test ? Owlcat Games celebrates by releasing a new gameplay trailer to give players a sneak preview of it
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:09:47 +0000
After being slightly delayed, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy's Alpha Test is now available for players who pre-ordered the Developer's Digital Pack or Collector's Edition, and Owlcat Games has released a new gameplay trailer to celebrate.

Surprise update breathes new life into Just Cause 3, proving the chaotic sandbox still has tricks up its sleeve
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:47:10 +0000
Ten years after release, Just Cause 3 has made a quiet but significant change on PC that could improve performance while disrupting parts of its modding scene.

How to play all Fallout games on handhelds like Xbox Ally X ? the best settings to maximize performance and battery life
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:43:46 +0000
From Fallout 1 to Fallout 76, this guide breaks down the exact steps, fixes, and settings needed to get every Fallout game running smoothly on Windows handhelds.

Your Android phone can now lock your Windows 11 PC ? but it still can't unlock your computer
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:37:11 +0000
Link to Windows now lets Android users lock their Windows 11 PC remotely, track recent activity, and share files both ways.

Gears of War: E-Day is The Coalition's "most ambitious game yet," says studio head ? and the upcoming Xbox sequel will be the "best place to jump into the Gears universe"
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:30:37 +0000
The Coalition studio head Mike Crump says Gears of War: E-Day is the team's "most ambitious" game yet, and it's launching in 2026.

FFXIV Patch 7.4 added a glitched level 1 "nothing" antelope deer mob ? naturally, it's being worshipped cult-style, and even the devs are in on it
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:08:15 +0000
Following the release of Patch 7.4 for FFXIV, players have encountered ? and are now worshipping ? bizarre "nothing" versions of level 1 antelope mobs that don't have names.

Larian CEO Swen Vincke responds to backlash against AI use while making its new RPG Divinity ? "It would be irresponsible for us not to evaluate new technologies"
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:42:44 +0000
The CEO of Baldur's Gate 3 dev Larian has responded to blowback against the studio for using AI while making its new Divinity RPG.

Season 2 of the Fallout TV show is breaking records on Rotten Tomatoes ? could it set more as new episodes release?
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:26:57 +0000
Following the recent premiere of Fallout Season 2, the show has broken Rotten Tomatoes records, and could set more soon, too.

Where's the Spotify-style Xbox Wrapped for 2025? It's not coming this year, but there might be a good reason.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:23:08 +0000
Some of you have been asking if Xbox is doing its own "Wrapped" this year, akin to Spotify. The answer is no, but there is good stuff on the horizon.

"Imagine if Microsoft did this" ? Fortnite has been blocked on iOS in Japan by Apple, leveraging new "junk fees"
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:03:56 +0000
Apple is once again arbitrarily blocking Fortnite with a wave of new "junk fees" in iOS, and Epic CEO Tim Sweeney raised a good point ... imagine the uproar if Microsoft tried to do this with Windows.

"Unprecedented high demand from the AI industry" ? G.Skill succinctly addresses the cause of the DRAM shortage and spiking consumer prices
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:41:34 +0000
Consumer RAM prices have reached orbit of late due to rising DRAM costs, and G.Skill has addressed its community with an update as to exactly why its products are now so expensive.

Missed Black Friday? The SteamOS Legion Go S is still $150 off ? plus 4 deals on essential accessories
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:09:35 +0000
The Lenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme) is $150 off for the holidays. If you missed Black Friday, this is your best chance to grab the 32GB SteamOS handheld.

ChatGPT parent company OpenAI is in talks for a $100 billion funding round ? setting the stage for a $1 trillion IPO filing in 2026
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:45:00 +0000
OpenAI is reportedly in initial talks with investors to raise funds, which could push its market valuation to approximately $750 billion.

Fox News Headlines

Milwaukee County judge found guilty of obstructing federal immigration agents in courthouse incident
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:26:01 GMT
Milwaukee County judge Hannah Dugan found guilty of federal obstruction for helping man evade ICE agents at courthouse, faces up to 5 years in prison.

Ben Shapiro denounces Tucker Carlson as conservative fraud at AmericaFest conference
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:25:08 GMT
Ben Shapiro criticized Tucker Carlson and some other conservative figures as "frauds and grifters" during his AmericaFest 2025 speech at the Turning Point USA conference.

Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente identified as Brown University shooting suspect, found dead
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:21:14 GMT
Authorities identified the Brown University shooting suspect as Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente. Two students were killed and nine were injured in the campus attack.

Former NBA star Penny Hardaway suggests league lacks element of fun
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:21:07 GMT
Penny Hardaway says the NBA is ?not fun to watch anymore." The Memphis men's basketball coach argue college hoops plays the game ?the right way."

Erika Kirk welcomes attendees to first AmericaFest since husband's death, endorses JD Vance for president
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:19:02 GMT
Erika Kirk paid tribute to her late husband Charlie and also offered an endorsement of Vice President JD Vance to be the next president as she opened AmericaFest.

US military strikes narco-terrorist vessels in latest Eastern Pacific drug trafficking operation
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:07:57 GMT
U.S. forces kill five narco-terrorists in Eastern Pacific strike as Joint Task Force targets drug trafficking vessels in latest military operation.

Maria Shriver slams Trump over Kennedy Center name change decision: 'Beyond comprehension'
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:55:30 GMT
Maria Shriver blasts Trump's decision to rename Kennedy Center as 'Trump-Kennedy Center,' calling it unacceptable attack on JFK's legacy and memorial.

Minneapolis police chief blasts ICE after agent seen dragging woman through street, kneeling on her back
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:54:16 GMT
Minneapolis' police chief condemns "disturbing" incident where an ICE agent was caught on video kneeling on pregnant woman's back and dragging her through the street.

Sylvester Stallone breaks down over painful Oscar night memory despite monumental 'Rocky' success
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:34:39 GMT
Sylvester Stallone opens up about his parents missing his Oscar win for "Rocky" and reflects on receiving a Kennedy Center honor at age 79 this year.

Nets honor Australia Hanukkah attack victims, light menorah during game
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:28:58 GMT
The Brooklyn Nets honored the victims of the Australia Hanukkah victims, and lit a menorah during their game against the Miami Heat on Thursday night.

Trump quietly signs sweeping $901B defense bill after bipartisan Senate passage
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:17:59 GMT
Trump approves massive defense bill with $800 million for Ukraine and restrictions on reducing U.S. forces in Europe and South Korea below specified levels.

Justice Department prepares to drop trove of Epstein files as deadline looms
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:03:39 GMT
The DOJ is preparing a massive release of Jeffrey Epstein records by Friday, though large portions may be redacted under Epstein Files Transparency Act provisions.

Trump officials push back on Minneapolis police chief comparing ICE raids to Nativity story
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:00:17 GMT
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara faced criticism from Trump administration officials after comparing illegal immigrants to Mary and Joseph from the Nativity.

Top Mamdani appointee dramatically quits after antisemitic posts resurface
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:31:42 GMT
Zohran Mamdani's newly appointed director, Catherine Almonte Da Costa, stepped down following resurfaced posts containing antisemitic remarks about "money hungry Jews."

Trump gets 417 nominees confirmed by Senate in 2025, surpasses Biden's first-year total in record pace
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:26:49 GMT
Senate Republicans confirmed 417 of President Donald Trump's nominees this year after changing Senate rules in a bid to blast through Senate Democrats' obstruction of the process.
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

Follow live: Rams pulling away from Seahawks in fourth quarter
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:36:19 EST
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Ex-NASCAR driver Biffle, family die in plane crash
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:10:59 EST
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family were among seven people killed in a plane crash Thursday in Statesville, North Carolina.

Ohio: Smith fired over affair with student, drinking
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:10:59 EST
In an intent to terminate letter, Ohio University's president wrote that football coach Brian Smith's "extramarital affairs," including one with a student, brought "disrepute, scandal and ridicule," which violated his employment agreement.

Paul predicts knockout in 'biblical' upset of Joshua
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:10:58 EST
Jake Paul predicted he would knock out Anthony Joshua in an upset that would be "biblical, like reimagining David beating Goliath."

TCU QB Hoover to enter portal, miss Alamo Bowl
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:10:58 EST
TCU quarterback Josh Hoover intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal, he told ESPN on Thursday.

Nacua apologizes, 'had no idea' gesture offensive
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:10:58 EST
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua issued a statement apologizing for performing a gesture on an internet livestream that was "antisemitic in nature and perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people."

Sources: Jaguars, Meyers agree to $60M extension
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:10:58 EST
The Jaguars agreed to a three-year, $60 million extension with wide receiver Jakobi Meyers that ties him to Jacksonville through the 2028 season, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

'Locked in' Giannis says agent talk out of his hands
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:10:59 EST
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said he was "locked in" on getting healthy and told reporters on Thursday afternoon that he can't control reports about his future with the Bucks.

Muschamp returns as Horns fire DC Kwiatkowski
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:10:58 EST
Will Muschamp is returning to Texas as defensive coordinator after coach Steve Sarkisian fired DC Pete Kwiatkowski and defensive passing game coordinator Duane Akina.

? LeBron vs. Father Time: Like no other player
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:10:59 EST
LeBron James might be mortal. Zach Kram examines how the future Hall of Famer looks different compared to the past two decades.

Coveted head coaching jobs that might come open this offseason
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:43:19 EST
Which opening would be most attractive? Let's sort eight possible openings, starting with Cincinnati.

Who will squeeze into the NFL playoffs? Let's simulate the rest of the season to find out
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:43:19 EST
We used the ESPN Football Power Index's most likely simulation to project Weeks 16, 17 and 18.

On the racetrack or in the air, Greg Biffle will be remembered as a hero
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:11:10 EST
Greg Biffle died in a plane crash Thursday in North Carolina, where he'll be remembered not only as a NASCAR star, but as a humanitarian, too.

Ranking the top 10 freshmen by impact
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:45:04 EST
USC's Jazzy Davidson tops our rankings also featuring Oklahoma's Aaliyah Chavez, UConn's Blanca Quiñonez and more.

Power Rankings: Louisville in, UNC out of top 16
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:45:04 EST
The Cardinals break into the poll ahead of Saturday's clash with Tennessee.

Texas A&M knocks off Pitt, makes first volleyball final
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:59:47 EST
Texas A&M's sweep puts the Aggies in the national championship match for the first time in program history.

How Wallstedt, Bussi and five other NHL goalies leveled up their play this season
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:43:43 EST
A new wave of netminding talent is taking the league by storm, coming from a variety of backgrounds.

Geek and destroy: How Bruins winger Morgan Geekie has defied goal-scoring regression
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:43:43 EST
Many expected the 27-year-old to take a step back from his 33 goals last season. Instead, he's on pace for 58.