Nascar

Ranking NASCAR's rising stars to watch in 2026
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:52:55 +0000
The next Cup Series star in the making is already waiting in the wings, and in stock car racing, the final two steps before the big show on Sunday are the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS)
Last year, we named Connor Zilisch as our No. 1 prospect, and it should surprise no one that he went on to dominate the season as an Xfinity Series driver ...Keep reading

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


Windows Central

The chip that actually matters ? Snapdragon X2 Plus brings real disruption to the mainstream Windows PC market
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:09:51 +0000
Qualcomm?s newest chip targets the mid?range Windows segment with the same NPU found in the X2 Elite, offering a huge boost for Copilot+ PCs heading into 2026.

The Fallout event in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has a set a precedent ? and leaves last year's shenanigans a distant memory
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Whatever you think of Call of Duty from the outside, from the inside, the new Fallout event is how these should be done. With actual content.

Steam Deck faces a new rival ? SteamOS Legion Go 2's premium hardware should run games Valve's gaming handheld cannot
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:51:55 +0000
A SteamOS variant of Lenovo's flagship Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC is launching this year. It offers premium specs compared to the Steam Deck to play some games Valve's devices cannot handle.

Minecraft is getting cuter with its first update of the year, and you can already try out the new baby mobs
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Mojang Studios has already begun testing the first new features included in Minecraft's first 2026 update, with adorable baby versions of our favorite mobs.

Diablo 4 drops its biggest skill check to all players soon ? can you beat your friends?
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:15:19 +0000
Diablo 4 Season 11 introduces the Tower, a new timed dungeon and leaderboard challenge arriving with Patch 2.5.2 on January 12

This year's gaming handheld war rages over premium hardware ? but what we really need are weird and affordable devices
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000
I'd argue that gaming handheld PCs finally hit their stride and became mainstream in 2025. Now, as we start the new year, I want to see some fun and weird handheld designs to shake things up.

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.


Fox News Headlines

Mississippi man charged with murder after 6 killed in overnight shootings, including 7-year-old
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:18:26 GMT
Mississippi man facing murder charges after allegedly killing six people, including four family members, in shootings across three locations in Cedarbluff.

Grateful Dead legend Bob Weir dies at age 78 surrounded by family after cancer battle
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:05:24 GMT
Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir dies at 78 following lung problems and a cancer battle. His 60-year musical journey reshaped American rock music.

John Harbaugh reportedly not planning to interview for certain head coach openings
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:36:22 GMT
John Harbaugh reportedly plans to meet with only three or four NFL teams despite eight head coaching vacancies, as President Donald Trump endorses him for the New York Giants job.

Coalition of 207 women lawmakers file amicus brief in support of protecting female athletes for SCOTUS review
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:32:20 GMT
Competing amicus briefs filed in Supreme Court transgender sports cases include 207 Republican state lawmakers and 130 Democrat US representatives with opposing views.

Aurora terrorized by Venezuelan gang as dictator Maduro let Tren de Aragua seize power
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:00:41 GMT
How government failure in Venezuelan prison system created transnational criminal organization now facing federal charges in multiple U.S. states.

ICE arrests in Minnesota surge include numerous convicted child rapists, killers
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 22:59:53 GMT
ICE arrests convicted criminals in Minnesota including alleged child rapists and killers with decades-old deportation orders still roaming free.

Study reveal why chewing gum might actually help with focus and stress relief
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 22:46:41 GMT
Brain imaging studies shed light on why humans have chewed gum for 8,000 years with research showing chewing activates regions tied to attention and stress regulation.

Whitney Cummings calls out liberal hypocrisy on climate change and vaccine mandates
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 22:25:30 GMT
Whitney Cummings calls out woke hypocrisy on Joe Rogan's podcast, citing contradictions in liberal ideology from gender beliefs to climate change actions.

Armed Iran protesters battle police in Tehran streets as Trump warns of forceful US response
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 22:18:37 GMT
Iran protests turn more violent with 65 reportedly killed by Friday and over 2,300 arrested as authorities imposed an internet blackout amid nationwide anti-regime unrest.

Protester scales Iranian Embassy in London, tears down regime flag, hoists pre-revolution symbol
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 22:03:25 GMT
Dramatic scenes in London as protester reportedly scales Iran's embassy, tears down regime flag and replaces it with pre-1979 one.

US warns Americans to leave Venezuela immediately as armed militias set up roadblocks
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 22:00:50 GMT
U.S. government issues urgent security alert for Americans in Venezuela to leave immediately due to safety concerns and inability to provide continued assistance.

Washington Post rips Chicago Teachers Union for pursuing social justice initiatives as students struggle
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 22:00:34 GMT
The Washington Post editorial board criticized the Chicago Teachers Union for pursuing social justice initiatives while student reading and math proficiency continues to decline.

Trump urges John Harbaugh to take the Giants head coaching job following stunning Ravens firing
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:53:01 GMT
President Donald Trump said the New York Giants should "without question" hire former Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh, adding that the 63-year-old should take the job.

Arnold Schwarzenegger gave son-in-law Chris Pratt a giant bizarre Christmas gift
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:13:23 GMT
Arnold Schwarzenegger's gift-giving goes viral as Chris Pratt shares details about his father-in-law's over-the-top Christmas presents.

Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson gives early analysis for 2028 US team
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:03:25 GMT
Shawn Johnson believes the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team can win at the 2028 Los Angeles Games even without Simone Biles, citing the country's historical dominance in the sport.


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

Follow live: Rams, Panthers battling for spot in divisional round
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:21:12 EST
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Harbaugh to limit interviews to just a few teams
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:43:15 EST
Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh will narrow his options to just a few NFL teams before starting to take interviews for his next potential job, he told Fox Sports.

Sources: Yankees, Bellinger talks at an impasse
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:43:15 EST
Contract negotiations between the New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger are at an impasse, league sources tell ESPN.

Wisconsin hands No. 2 Michigan first loss of year
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:43:15 EST
John Blackwell, Nick Boyd and Aleksas Bieliauskas combined for 65 points to lead Wisconsin to a 91-88 upset of No. 2 Michigan, the Wolverines first loss of the season.

Stafford, Garrett, Nacua top NFL All-Pro Team
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:43:15 EST
Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett, Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba headline the 2025 Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team.

USMNT's Pepi suffers broken arm scoring for PSV
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:43:15 EST
United States striker Ricardo Pepi suffered a broken forearm while in action for PSV Eindhoven on Saturday and and is set to be sidelined for two months, the Dutch club has confirmed..

Vandy (16-0) matches best start in school history
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:43:15 EST
Tyler Nickel's 19-point,10-rebound effort helped Vanderbilt beat LSU on Saturday and improve to a perfect 16-0 on the season, matching the best start in program history.

Rockies acquire McCarthy in trade with D-backs
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:43:15 EST
The Rockies have acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league pitcher Josh Grosz.

Houston wins school-record 16th straight on road
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:43:15 EST
No. 7 Houston topped Baylor 77-55 on Saturday as the Cougars set a school record with their 16th consecutive road win.

? CFB transfer portal: Teams off to hot starts
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:43:15 EST
These programs are already positioning themselves well for the 2026 season

Our guide to the NFL wild-card games: Matchup previews, bold predictions and X factors
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:13:38 EST
Packers at Bears? Texans at Steelers? Niners at Eagles? We have picks, predictions and stats to know for every wild-card game.

Barnwell predicts the NFL playoff bracket: Could two lower seeds go to the Super Bowl?
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:13:37 EST
Four road teams winning in the wild-card round? Let's project the full playoffs.

Inside the day the Ravens moved on from Harbaugh, and what's next for Baltimore
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:11:20 EST
How it fell apart for John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons.

The inside story of the Bears' 'Good, better, best!' craze
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:55:40 EST
After each win, Ben Johnson leads the Bears in a chant they hope to keep alive after Saturday night's game vs. the Packers.

Is Jordan Love on the same SB path as Favre, Rodgers?
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:55:40 EST
Love has much in common with Favre and Rodgers, but he'll need a deep playoff run for the next step.

FA Cup biggest shock ever: Macclesfield stun holders Palace
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:10:43 EST
In a competition known for shocking results, the FA Cup produced its biggest Saturday in its 154-year history.

CFP National Championship first look: Previewing Miami-Indiana
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:13:34 EST
How either Miami or Indiana can win the title, plus X factors for both teams.

Semifinal takeaways: Utter dominance has become the norm for Indiana
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:13:33 EST
The Hoosiers (somehow) keep getting better. How can Miami slow them down?