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

'Core Keeper' and its underground world keeps growing: What Xbox players should know about the ambitious, survival RPG before its next update
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:33:38 +0000
Developed by Pugstorm and Fireshrine Games, Core Keeper is a massive, procedurally generated world that takes place beneath the surface where up to eight players can build bases, battle big bosses, and engage in cozy co-op together.

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.


Fox News Headlines

Philadelphia sheriff rips ICE as 'fake, wannabe law enforcement,' threatening arrests: 'Don't want this smoke'
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:37:14 GMT
Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal slammed ICE as "madeup, fake, wannabe law enforcement" officers who violate both the "legal" and "moral" law.

Dem levels 'state-sponsored terrorism' accusation after Portland shooting: 'Stop f---ing with us'
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:33:13 GMT
House Democrat Janelle Bynum accused federal authorities of "state-sponsored terrorism" in a statement following a shooting in Portland on Thursday.

Ancient man survived brutal lion attack, suffered lifelong damage: 'Extremely rare'
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:53 GMT
Archaeologists discovered a 6,000-year-old skeleton showing healed lion attack wounds. The ancient man survived the brutal encounter as a teenager and lived for months afterward.

Ex-husband charged in Ohio dentist double murder to appear in Illinois court for possible extradition
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:42 GMT
Ohio dentist's wife and husband allegedly killed by her ex-husband, a vascular surgeon now facing extradition from Illinois. Double murder shocks Columbus.

Why political assassination cases aren't automatically death penalty eligible
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:38 GMT
Prosecutors struggle with charging alleged assassins Luigi Mangione and Tyler Robinson as U.S. law lacks clear penalties for political murders and assassinations.

US raid in Venezuela signals deterrence to adversaries on three fronts, experts say
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:13 GMT
U.S. capture of Venezuela's Maduro sparks international debate over whether bold action deters rivals like China and Russia or sets dangerous precedent.

'PBS News Weekend' airs final episode after Trump's public media spending cuts
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:01 GMT
"PBS News Weekend" was cancelled over the weekend with the network citing President Donald Trump and the Republican Party's spending cuts to PBS last summer.

As Trump urges deal, Cuban president warns that the country will defend itself 'to the last drop of blood'
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:59:20 GMT
As Trump pressured Cuba to strike a deal, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez asserted that the country will defend itself "to the last drop of blood."

Left seeks martyrs to fuel anti-Trump uprising as ICE enforcement operations ramp up nationwide
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:00:56 GMT
Trump administration faces escalating left-wing resistance to ICE's immigration operations as activists seek martyrs to fuel their radical agenda.

Refugee flood isn?t smart policy, it?s the gift that keeps on taking
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:00:02 GMT
Many immigrants cost taxpayers up to $400,000 per person lifetime, while 89% of Somali households are using welfare programs, new studies reveal.

I was told I was a boy. Supreme Court must destroy lies that harm women like me
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Supreme Court will debate science and truth and how to protect women in upcoming case that examines the problems of having transgender students in girls' sports.

Rand Paul says Trump's threat to bomb Iran 'is not the answer': Not the 'job of the American government'
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:45:43 GMT
Sen. Rand Paul warned against President Donald Trump's Iran bombing threats, citing constitutional concerns and questioning if it would rally protesters behind the Ayatollah.

San Antonio ends its abortion travel fund after new state law, legal action
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:16:46 GMT
San Antonio shut down its abortion travel fund after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit and new state law banning public funding for out-of-state abortions.

Los Angeles wildfire recovery enters second year as frustration and uncertainty linger
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:26:11 GMT
One year after massive wildfires devastated Los Angeles County, many families remain displaced, frustrated by slow rebuilding, permit delays and ongoing housing challenges.

Smithsonian replaces Trump portrait display, strips Jan 6 and impeachment references from accompanying text
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:17:37 GMT
Smithsonian replaces Trump portrait, removes impeachment text after president calls museums "woke" and threatens funding cuts in sweeping review.


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

Our early primer for the divisional round matchups: How every team could win next weekend
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:42:19 EST
Let's preview the divisional round matchups. How can each team win next weekend and advance? Here's what to know.

Overreactions from five wild-card games: Have the Pats still not beat a good team?
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:42:19 EST
We're sizing up every NFL playoff wild-card game.

49ers lose Kittle but carry his 'energy' to win
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:52:52 EST
Despite another devastating injury to a team captain, the 49ers embodied the spirit of George Kittle to help will themselves to a playoff win over the Eagles.

Maye 'didn't throw very well,' pins win on defense
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:52:52 EST
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye wasn't thrilled with his performance in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card victory over the Chargers. "Wasn't pretty, that's for sure," he said.

Sirianni defends Brown after drops, sideline spat
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:52:52 EST
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni defended wide receiver A.J. Brown after a pair of drops in Sunday's loss to the Niners and also downplayed an animated interaction the two had in the opening half.

Herbert takes blame for Chargers' latest ouster
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:52:52 EST
The Los Angeles Chargers' season ended Sunday with a loss to the New England Patriots, and Justin Herbert took responsibility for the poor performance, telling reporters after the 16-3 defeat, "I didn't play well enough and didn't make any plays."

QB Chambliss' eligibility fight heads to state court
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:52:52 EST
Lawyers for Trinidad Chambliss plan to file suit against the NCAA in Mississippi state court this week for a preliminary injunction that will aim to secure the quarterback's eligibility for 2026.

Ant sinks winner to cap wild Wolves rally vs. Spurs
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:52:52 EST
Anthony Edwards put the finishing touches on a wild, comeback win for Minnesota over San Antonio, a game they opened by trailing 16-0.

'Warrior' Allen helps get Bills over hump on road
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:52:52 EST
Fourth-quarter comebacks happen to be an important part of the team's success this season -- all behind quarterback Josh Allen -- and that continued Sunday as the reigning MVP led the Bills past the Jaguars in the AFC wild-card round 27-24.

Irish deny battery allegation against Freeman
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:52:52 EST
Notre Dame has denied that Marcus Freeman made physical contact with anyone after the football coach was accused of battery in a police report filed Jan. 3.

? Offseason guide for all eliminated NFL teams
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:52:52 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.

Drake Maye carries Patriots to wild-card win over Chargers
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:22:47 EST
In his playoff debut, the second-year QB guides New England to a convincing win against Los Angeles.

College football buzz: What we're hearing about playoff expansion
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:16:03 EST
Multiple playoff scenarios are on the table ahead of critical meetings this week.

Niners defeat defending champs for NFC wild-card win
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:23:44 EST
The victory sends the 49ers to Seattle for the NFC divisional round next weekend.

Josh Allen, Bills outlast Jaguars to advance to AFC divisional round
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:09:00 EST
The Bills win after intercepting a Trevor Lawrence pass in the last minute of the game.

'Not sure why they felt the need': NBA execs on the Trae deal and trade season's next move
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:22:25 EST
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league on the Young deal and what comes next for the Wizards and Hawks.

Ja Morant trade guide: Four proposals for Memphis -- if it can find a suitor
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:22:25 EST
Morant could be on the move. Here are four trades the Grizzlies should consider.

Everything to know about the U.S. Olympic figure skating team
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:22:31 EST
The U.S. Olympic figure skating team was named Sunday -- and could dominate at the Milan Cortina Olympics in less than a month.