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

A dual-screen gaming beast is born ? ROG Zephyrus Duo levels up for creators and gamers alike with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 L and versatile design
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:30:50 +0000
During CES 2026, ASUS not only announced its refresh for the Zenbook Duo, but also revealed a brand new Zephyrus Duo with an NVIDIA RTX graphics card. Here's how they compare.

Legion Pro gaming laptop concept is a shape?shifting OLED ? goes from 16 inches to 24 inches for an ultrawide experience
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:19:21 +0000
Lenovo has moved its rollable screen tech from ThinkBook to Legion, and those who wish their laptop had an ultrawide display will certainly want to check this one out.

Windows Wrap: Dell resurrects XPS, HP redefines mini PCs, and Lenovo steals Surface's lunch ? all at CES 2026
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:47:24 +0000
From the HP EliteBoard G1a to the return of the Dell XPS, CES 2026 delivered wild hardware. Meanwhile, Microsoft denied rumors of 22,000 layoffs.

This clever transforming controller is great for FPS and fighting games on Xbox ? but it's a different story on PC
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000
I have been given the opportunity to review the Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot Xbox Controller, and it's quickly turned into one of my biggest, pleasant surprises of 2026 despite being two years old for it's suberb swappable controls, strong build, latency-free connectivity, and more.

I'm finally playing Divinity: Original Sin 2 on my gaming handheld ? I didn't realize how much this would fill a Baldur's Gate 3 void and improve the co-op experience
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Baldur's Gate 3 was so amazing that it left a void in my life, but playing the developer's Divinity: Original Sin 2 has satisfied the same need. It's currently on sale and plays great on handhelds.

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.


Fox News Headlines

10 ways to protect seniors from email scams
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:00:55 GMT
Email scams are targeting seniors at alarming rates, threatening life savings with a single click. Discover how families can add digital guardrails today.

Kristi Noem fires back at Dems amid impeachment threat over fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:41:28 GMT
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fired back at Democratic critics amid an impeachment push following the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis.

Ilhan Omar kicked out of ICE facility after DHS requires week's advance notice
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:24:12 GMT
Reps. Ilhan Omar and Angie Craig were removed from Minneapolis ICE facility Saturday after the Trump administration imposed a new rule requiring a week notice.

Packers' head-coaching situation thrust into spotlight after playoff loss
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:23:11 GMT
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur may be on the hot seat after the team fell to the Chicago Bears in their wild-card playoff game.

Country star Russell Dickerson says small-town upbringing meant ?rodeos and tractor pulls,? not the movies
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:00:57 GMT
Country star Russell Dickerson lands dream RodeoHouston gig, calling it his "biggest show ever" as he prepares to share the special moment with his family.

Best and worst states to retire in 2026 based on affordability and quality of life
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:58:07 GMT
New study reveals Wyoming tops best retirement states while New Jersey ranks worst. Analysis examines costs, healthcare access, and quality of life.

Rose McGowan says 'Charmed' execs would scrutinize her weight between seasons
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:54:13 GMT
Rose McGowan allegedly faced shocking weight scrutiny on "Charmed" set ? executives would "circle around" to inspect her body between seasons, she claims.

Trump ultimatum to Cuba: 'Make a deal, before it is too late' or face consequences
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:33:07 GMT
Trump vows to cut all oil and financial support to Cuba, urging the island nation to "make a deal" as he reshapes regional energy flows and policies.

Ex-SNL star Bowen Yang, podcast co-host walk back comments criticizing Jasmine Crockett's Senate campaign
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:27:21 GMT
Ex-SNL star Bowen Yang and podcast co-host Matt Rogers apologized for their criticism of Jasmine Crockett on Saturday and promised to be "more thoughtful" going forward.

DAVID MARCUS: Impeding federal law enforcement is not protest, it's just crime
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:26:44 GMT
The death of activist Renee Good highlights the dangerous confusion between civil disobedience and criminal activity in modern ICE protests.

Bears lose key defensive player for rest of playoffs after brutal injury
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:26:10 GMT
Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edward will be out for the rest of the season after he suffered a broken fibula in their playoff win over the Green Bay Packers.

Grok AI scandal sparks global alarm over child safety
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:50:50 GMT
The Grok chatbot, part of billionaire Elon Musk's X platform, is facing backlash for creating an AI image depicting two young girls in a sexual manner.

Wild brawl erupts during youth hockey showcase at minor league game
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:49:36 GMT
A "Mites on Ice" game between youth hockey players during an intermission of an American Hockey League game on Saturday turned into a wild brawl.

Retired general urges Trump to give Iran 'one more warning' as US reportedly weighs intervention
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:37:17 GMT
Retired Gen. Jack Keane says the Trump administration should issue a final warning to Iran before acting against leaders he blames for violent crackdowns on protesters.

Trump responds to post suggesting Rubio as president of Cuba: 'Sounds good to me'
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:32:45 GMT
President Donald Trump responds to joke about Marco Rubio becoming Cuba's president, as viral memes poke fun at secretary of state's expanding roles.


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: Bills
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:03:28 EST
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Source: Stafford to have tests on injured finger
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:55:47 EST
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will undergo tests Sunday on an injured finger, a source told ESPN.

Bears' Johnson in viral speech: 'F--- the Packers!'
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:55:47 EST
A fired-up Ben Johnson yelled "F--- the Packers" during his postgame locker room speech after the Bears' historic comeback victory.

Deflated LaFleur deflects job talk after Pack loss
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:57:00 EST
Deflated after his team's stunning 31-27 loss to the Chicago Bears on Saturday night, Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur told reporters that he wants to remain Packers coach, but he declined to say whether he expected to return next season for an eighth year.

Sources: Bregman to Cubs on 5-year, $175M deal
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:55:47 EST
Third baseman Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a five-year, $175 million contract Saturday, sources told ESPN.

C's Brown rips refs after loss: 'I'll take the fine'
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:55:47 EST
Celtics star Jaylen Brown was furious with the officiating in his team's 100-95 loss to the Spurs, saying he's tired of not getting the same calls as the opponent.

Harbaugh to limit interviews to just a few teams
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:55:47 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.

Schroder suspended for trying to strike Doncic
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:55:47 EST
Kings point guard Dennis Schroder was suspended three games by the NBA for confronting and attempting to hit Luka Doncic after a loss to the Lakers on Dec. 28.

Milan opening ceremony to include Bocelli, Carey
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:55:47 EST
Crossover tenor Andrea Bocelli and pop star Mariah Carey will be among the headline performers for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Feb. 6.

? Offseason guide for all eliminated NFL teams
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:55:47 EST
The NFL offseason has arrived for 20 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026? We have outlooks, early buzz and predictions.

Our guide to three remaining NFL wild-card games: Matchup previews, bold predictions and X factors
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:06:44 EST
Niners-Eagles? Chargers-Pats? Texans-Steelers? We have picks, predictions and stats to know for every remaining wild-card game.

Two overreactions, two questions: Graziano, Solak make sense of Saturday's comebacks
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:06:44 EST
Is Caleb Williams a future MVP? That and more as we break down each game in the wild-card round.

Drake Maye and Josh McDaniels have sparked Patriots' playoff resurgence
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:58:06 EST
The young QB quickly formed a bond with the returning OC, and it took the Patriots to the playoffs (8 p.m. ET).

What's next for LaFleur, Brian Gutekunst after the Packers' wild-card loss?
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:58:39 EST
Green Bay's head coach and GM have one year left on their contracts.

Solak: The Bears are a second-half team, and you can never count them out
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:05:54 EST
Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised the Bears came back to beat the Packers. They've been doing this all season.

MLB offseason grades: Cubs nab Bregman on five-year deal
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:50:30 EST
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

Rams stave off Panthers in wild-card thriller to advance
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:25:06 EST
The Rams needed a late touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to get the playoff victory.

'Not sure why they felt the need': NBA execs on the Trae deal and trade season's next move
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:26:38 EST
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league on the Young deal and what comes next for the Wizards and Hawks.