Nascar

Greg Biffle's home burglarized by thieves weeks after fatal plane crash
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:46:59 +0000
NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their son Ryder and his daughter Emma were among seven killed in a tragic plane crash on December 18th in Statesville, North Carolina. Dennis Dutton, son Jack Dutton, and Craig Wadsworth were also killed in the the accident, which remains under investigation from the NTSB.
Weeks later, WCNC Charlotte and other local outlets report that the ...Keep reading

Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. set to make NASCAR Truck debut
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:16:38 +0000
Niece Motorsports has announced Ricky Stenhouse Jr. as the driver of the No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season-opener at Daytona International Speedway.
Stenhouse is a veteran of the NASCAR Cup Series with over 400 starts and four wins -- all at superspeedways. He won the summer Daytona race in 2017, but his crowning achievement came in 2023 as the winner of the ...Keep reading

The pros and cons of NASCAR's new championship format for 2026
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:05:17 +0000
NASCAR has a new championship format for 2026, and the overwhelming reaction has been positive. But what exactly has changed with this latest iteration and why is it such a good thing? Let's take a look:
Looking over the format, it is much better in regards to rewarding the best driver during each particular season. The eliminations and multiple rounds/resets are completely gone, replaced by a ...Keep reading

Cleetus McFarland considered quitting NASCAR after Greg Biffle's passing
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:10:37 +0000
Garett Mitchell, better known as the popular YouTuber Cleetus McFarland, began his stock car racing career last year in the ARCA Menard's Series. He did so under the guidance of NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, who became close friends with Mitchell over the past 1.5 years.
However, Biffle was among seven who lost their lives in December plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina. They were planning ...Keep reading

Tony Stewart to make surprise NASCAR return with first Truck start in 20 years
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:17:51 +0000
Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart is back, at least for one race at the national level of NASCAR.
Stewart, who is now 54 years old but still actively racing, will pilot the 'free agent' truck for Kaulig Racing and Ram in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season-opener at Daytona International Speedway. 'Smoke' hasn't started a NASCAR race since retiring from the Cup Series at ...Keep reading

NASCAR drivers, legends say new format is about legitimacy
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:30:56 +0000
The return of The Chase for the Championship has immediately been pitched to NASCAR fans as a return to civility.
This of course doesn?t mean a loss of intensity or consequence but those who were part of the announcement on Monday at NASCAR Productions believe that points racing will result in a product that is a little more professional.
And in the process, everyone involved ultimately ...Keep reading

The evolution of NASCAR's championship format over the years
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:56:16 +0000
NASCAR's championship format has just undergone its latest change, but it's far from the first time the Sanctioning Body has tweaked the way it crowns a champion.
Red Byron winning the inaugural season in 1949, The King earning his first crown in 1971, Dale Earnhardt winning his seventh in 1994, Jimmie Johnson's historic run of five in-a-row in 2010, and Kyle Larson's latest triumph in 2025 -- ...Keep reading

NASCAR reverts to the Chase for the Championship format in 2026
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:01:45 +0000
Starting in 2026, NASCAR will revert to a variation of the Chase for the Championship format it used to crown its champions from 2004-to-2013.
In other words, no more win and you?re in and no more multiple elimination rounds. Most importantly, the sample size to determine the champion is no longer a single race but a 10-race points race.
However, unlike NASCAR?s first version of a ...Keep reading

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


Windows Central

Valve's Steam Machine will have "fewer constraints" for games to be Verified than Steam Deck ? plus, an explanation for that weird Steam Controller puck
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:34:47 +0000
Valve's new Steam Machine will have "fewer constraints" for getting games Verified than the Steam Deck does, which is good news for game devs.

Windows 11?s newest must?have app just added Qualcomm laptop support in a major update ? and it?s still baffling Microsoft didn?t make it
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:15:48 +0000
A major update to this essential customization adds ARM64 support and lets you pick where flyouts appear.

Warhammer creator Games Workshop says it's banned its devs from using AI, but admits it's still "inquisitive" about the tech ? "None are thatexcited about it yet"
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:43:30 +0000
Games Workshop, the makers of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000, have banned its staff from using generative AI. Some senior managers are experimenting with it, though.

CoD sales fell 60% ? and Kotick says the collapse proves the Microsoft buyout was the right move. Does it?
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:51:56 +0000
Bobby Kotick claims Call of Duty sales are down more than 60% as he defends Activision?s $69B sale to Microsoft amid a lawsuit from Swedish pension fund AP7.

This 2025 laptop blew away our expectations in the best ways possible ? and it's now perfect for casual users thanks to this 38% price drop
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:40:09 +0000
We have found a special 31% discount for the HP OmniBook 5 14-inch laptop, one of our most pleasant surprise laptops of 2025 that's worth buying in 2026 for its sleek, portable-friendly design, dependable performance, and long-lasting batteries.

The final Ashes of the Damned Relic in Black Ops 7 Zombies has been found at last ? here's how to get Samantha's Drawing
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:35:05 +0000
The long search for the last Relic on Ashes of the Damned in Black Ops 7 Zombies is finally over. Samantha's Drawing is revealed and here's how to get it.

Oops! Microsoft possibly just leaked Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 release date with an in-game pop-up ? here's when the big open-world racer might come out
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:34:04 +0000
Microsoft and Xbox may have just accidentally shown Forza Horizon 6's release date in an in-game pop-up, if this leak is to be believed.

"The year ahead is shaping up to be extremely volatile" ? IDC adds another PC price alarm to a market already filled with noise
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:19:03 +0000
Expert analysts agree that 2026 will be anything but pleasant for those shopping for a new PC, and smaller brands will struggle the most.

Best Buy's Winter Sale is the antidote to rising PC prices ? Hundreds of deals are available, but I found the 13 best Windows laptop discounts
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:47:54 +0000
DRAM and NAND shortages, fueled by the AI buildout, are threatening to drive laptop prices through the roof in 2026. Best Buy's Winter Sale might be one of the last times to get a great Windows laptop without overspending.

Microsoft Copilot vulnerability allowed attackers to quietly steal your personal data with a single click ? this is the Copilot "Reprompt" exploit
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Varonis Threat Labs has published a report detailing a now-patched security exploit that it discovered in Microsoft Copilot, which allowed an attacker to silently steal data from users just by clicking a link.

What is Wi-Fi 8? Here's everything you need to know about the next generation of wireless internet.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:45:57 +0000
The evolution of wireless internet continues with Wi-Fi 8, but it might not be the upgrade you were expecting compared to Wi-Fi 7. Here's everything you need to know.

"What happened to my Start menu?" ? why Windows 11 users are waking up to a desktop they don't recognize
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:40:43 +0000
Confused by your PC's new look? The Windows 11 Start menu just got a major redesign. Here is why your apps moved and what you can actually customize.

Elon Musk says going to medical school will be pointless in 3 years: "Everyone will have access to medical care that is better than what the president receives right now."
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:20:00 +0000
Elon Musk recently indicated that medical care might soon be augmented with artificial intelligence, further claiming that attending medical school will be pointless in three years.

GOG's new owner brands Windows as poor quality while he ponders Linux support ? "I'm not surprised that people gravitate outside of the Windows ecosystem."
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:15:00 +0000
GOG?s new owner, Micha? Kici?ski, has criticised Windows as poor-quality software, as the DRM-free PC game store begins exploring stronger Linux support for the future.

Microsoft isn't deleting your Windows 11 files, but OneDrive's sync system is causing confusion and frustration: "I think they should have to go to jail for this."
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Microsoft hasn't deleted your files from your local folders; they have just been relocated and synced to OneDrive because the backup feature was enabled by default when upgrading to Windows 11, version 25H2.


Fox News Headlines

Former Disney star Matt Prokop seen in mugshot following Texas arrest on child pornography charges
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:26:25 GMT
Former Disney actor Matt Prokop's mugshot was released after his Texas arrest on child pornography and assault charges. The star faces multiple serious counts.

Republicans, Democrats say no to US military strike against Iran as Trump mulls action: poll
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:22:58 GMT
New poll shows 70% of Americans oppose U.S. military strikes against Iran amid ongoing protests, with bipartisan majority rejecting intervention.

Minneapolis mayor defends sanctuary stance after illegal immigrant allegedly kills woman while drunk driving
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:20:10 GMT
Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey defended sanctuary policies after illegal immigrant allegedly killed woman driving drunk, as ICE cooperation debate intensifies.

Forcing an early wake-up time could harm your health, sleep doctors warn
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:19:55 GMT
Experts say forcing a 6 a.m. wake-up isn?t healthy for everyone. Your chronotype affects sleep quality, mood and health more than waking early.

Oprah accepted being subject of jokes about her weight due to self-blame, says 'I felt they were right'
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:15:15 GMT
Oprah Winfrey revealed she accepted jokes about her weight because she felt she deserved them, sharing her journey of shame and self-blame in a candid interview on "The View."

Violent repeat offender accused of killing teacher as 911 call revealed her final moments: report
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:12:22 GMT
North Carolina teacher Zoe Welsh's final 911 call captured her alleged murder by repeat offender Ryan Camacho, who is accused of breaking into her Raleigh home.

New Dem bill would force schools to label Jan 6 Capitol breach as ?unprecedented, violent attack?
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:08:11 GMT
New legislation in Virginia would set strict language requirements for any classroom discussion of Jan. 6, requiring teachers to frame it as an attack on democracy.

University of Utah student charged with making gun gestures, threatening to shoot conservative debaters
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:01:43 GMT
A University of Utah student allegedly threatened to shoot conservative speakers "in the neck" during a debate on campus, leading to his arrest.

GOP senator's Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act would force Minnesota fraudsters to repay stolen taxpayer funds
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:00:20 GMT
Sen. John Cornyn's SOMALIA Act would impose permanent debarment and repayment requirements on childcare providers convicted of fraud in federal programs.

Maryland church to issue reparations grants to 'build up Black communities' due to ?systemic racism'
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:00:13 GMT
The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland launched a fifth round of reparations grants after the state established a Maryland Reparations Commission to assess cash compensation recommendations.

Omar, Dems demand Noem impeachment, paint Minnesota woman shot by ICE as 'poet' who chose 'love'
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:58:51 GMT
Democrats demand the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after the fatal ICE-involved shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota.

France condemns Iran protest crackdown, weighs satellite internet aid amid blackout
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:51:43 GMT
France condemns Iran's violent crackdown on protests as Paris considers satellite communications support to help Iranians bypass internet blackout.

Obama-era CNN segment resurfaces showing different ICE coverage compared to Trump years
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:47:57 GMT
Social media users uncover Obama-era CNN segment showing positive ICE coverage, highlighting a contrast in immigration reporting before President Donald Trump.

Trump told Iran has halted killings amid mounting protest pressure
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:45:06 GMT
President Donald Trump claims Iran's executions have ended as protests continue against the regime and reports of thousands who have allegedly died.

JD Vance fires back at ex-ABC journalist for suggesting Obama peacefully deported migrants
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:41:39 GMT
Vice President JD Vance slammed ex-ABC News correspondent Terry Moran for suggesting the Obama administration peacefully deported 3 million illegal immigrants.


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

Who deserves to make the NBA All-Star team: We made 25 picks
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:56:13 EST
Locks? Bubble watch? A bonus 25th player?! We're unveiling our 2026 rosters full of legends, first-timers and a few difficult cuts.

NBA Power Rankings: Suns on the rise, Celtics backslide
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:56:13 EST
The 2025-26 NBA regular season is almost halfway over. Where do all 30 teams stand?

Sources: Young to be out through All-Star break
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:31:38 EST
New Wizards star Trae Young is still recovering from MCL and quad injuries on his right leg and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break, sources told ESPN.

49ers' Warner not ruling out return vs. Seahawks
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:31:38 EST
49ers linebacker Fred Warner made it clear Wednesday that he hasn't ruled out returning from a fractured and dislocated right ankle as soon as Saturday night.

QB Moore opts against draft, returning to Ducks
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:31:38 EST
Oregon QB Dante Moore, who was projected as a top pick in the NFL draft, has decided to return to school for the 2026 season, he announced on ESPN's "SportsCenter."

Source: LHP Suarez, BoSox agree to 5-year deal
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:31:38 EST
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a five-year, $130 million deal with left-hander Ranger Suarez, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.

Biffle's home burglarized weeks after plane crash
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:31:38 EST
Sheriff's deputies are investigating an alleged break-in and theft last week at the North Carolina home of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, one of seven people who died in a plane crash last month.

Freeman: ND must 'leave no doubt' for '26 CFP
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:31:38 EST
Marcus Freeman said one of Notre Dame's goals for 2026 is to "leave no doubt" as to its candidacy for the College Football Playoff.

Two-time Pro Bowl WR Thielen retiring from NFL
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:31:38 EST
Wide receiver Adam Thielen announced his retirement after 12 seasons in the NFL on social media Wednesday.

NWSLPA: 'Rodman rule' violates CBA, federal law
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:31:38 EST
The NWSL Players Association has filed a grievance against the league arguing that the NWSL's creation of the new "High Impact Player" mechanism violates the CBA terms.

? Transfer portal: Teams that found best fits
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:31:38 EST
The portal closes soon, and many teams have landed their top targets. But which teams did it best?

Teams winning the MLB offseason so far -- and those that need to make a big move soon
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:59:11 EST
Which clubs are ruling the winter -- and which have work to do before spring training?

NL Central urgency ratings: How much work each team still needs to do
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:59:11 EST
It's been a busy winter in Chicago, Pittsburgh and St. Louis. The rest of the division? Not so much.

The two clear paths the Steelers can take as they figure out life post-Tomlin: Barnwell on what's next
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:12:57 EST
Mike Tomlin and the Steelers have parted ways. But will Pittsburgh now change its roster-building approach under the next coach? And who should replace Tomlin?

Ranking all 32 rookie classes in the NFL: There's the top four ... then everybody else
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:13:04 EST
How does every NFL team's rookie group stack up? Aaron Schatz ranked all 32 based on first-year production, starting with surprises up top.

Nine teams that need to turn around their seasons -- now
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:03:32 EST
From expected Final Four contenders like Kentucky and beyond, these teams have work to do in the final stretch.

Bracketology: Arizona is the new No. 1 overall seed
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:03:32 EST
The Wildcats are always there, always very good, yet somehow leave you wanting more.

Nine open NFL coaching jobs, nine predicted hires: Who will land in Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New York?
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:55:20 EST
Could three coaches who were just fired immediately find new NFL teams? With interviews taking place this week, we projected candidates to fill open jobs.