Nascar

NASCAR industry considers taking some spec out of the NextGen
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:41:07 +0000
Even before the NASCAR Cup Series began utilizing the single source supplied NextGen car, Chase Elliott was waving a red flag urging the community to consider the perils of spec racing.
He said that passing in the previous generation car became an increasingly more challenging proposition because the tighter rule book kept teams in a tighter box. In short, the more cars are the same, the closer ...Keep reading

Good but not great, says Chase Elliott of 2025 NASCAR campaign
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:49:23 +0000
Chase Elliott basically says his 2025 season was good but not great.
Two wins 11 top-5s19 top-5s
While Elliott finished eighth in the current championship format, he did score the fourth most points overall from Daytona in February to Phoenix in November, a testament to the season-long consistency the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports team is known for over the course of the past three ...Keep reading

Hendrick Automotive sold SUV inventory to ICE in August
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:16:18 +0000
Hendrick Automotive Group inked a $2.25 million contract with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement in August.
The story was first reported by The Washington Post with a follow-up report this week by Charlotte, North Carolina television station WBTV. According to the contract, the agreement was for the sale of 25 Chevrolet Tahoes.
Hendrick Automotive Group is owned by NASCAR ...Keep reading

Authentic NASCAR documentary spotlights Hocevar, Love and Caruth
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:03:48 +0000
Carson Hocevar simply wants to be the kind of driver he grew up watching while NASCAR itself is working diligently to create content that spotlights these kinds of personalities.
This is the kind of process that led to the creation of RISING, a documentary series releasing on YouTube with a new episode at 7 ET every night this week, that spotlights young guns Hocevar, Jesse Love and Rajah ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin confirms 2026 status, addresses championship loss
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:03:46 +0000
Will Denny Hamlin race in the NASCAR Cup Series next season after yet another championship heartbreak?
The answer is ?yes.?
However, had Hamlin closed out on that elusive championship earlier in the month at Phoenix Raceway, he would have 'begged' team owner Joe Gibbs to let him drop the figurative mic and set sail into retirement. It wouldn't have mattered that he still had two more ...Keep reading

JR Motorsports to attempt 2026 Daytona 500 with Justin Allgaier
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:19:30 +0000
JR Motorsports (JRM), co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. and sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller, is going Cup racing again next year.
The highly successful NASCAR Xfinity Series team (soon to be rebranded as the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series) made its Cup debut in the 67th running of the Daytona 500, earlier this year.
Justin Allgaier, who won the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series ...Keep reading

NASCAR sets parameters for new Cup OEMs in rules update
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:21:28 +0000
NASCAR issued a series of technical changes in a scheduled rule book update on Friday afternoon that included which tracks would formally utilize the 750-horsepower tapered spacer and language that paves the way for an additional manufacturer.
This was previously announced but Bristol Motor Speedway, Darlington Raceway, Dover Motor Speedway, Nashville Superspeedway and World Wide Technology ...Keep reading

23XI, Front Row motion to exclude Hendrick as NASCAR witness
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:40:22 +0000
Update: Judge Kenneth D. Bell is ordering Hendrick to find time for deposition.
"The Court will not require Plaintiffs to depose Mr. Hendrick after the trial begins but will not exclude his testimony at this time. The Parties and witness are directed to work cooperatively to find a time prior to trial for a 2.5-hour deposition of Mr. Hendrick. So Ordered."
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After a court decision forced ...Keep reading

Chevrolet reveals new NASCAR Cup body for 2026
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:34:43 +0000
Chevrolet has unveiled its new body for the 2026 NASCAR Cup season. They have been utilizing the Camaro ZL1 since 2018, which succeeded the Chevy SS, and will continue to do so with an updated design for next season.
In a release, Chevrolet explained that they wanted to align it with their recently released Camaro ZL1 Carbon Performance Package accessories kit. The changes include a larger hood ...Keep reading


Windows Central

DOOM: The Dark Ages's take on Horde mode just got a huge update ? and players can now share favorite encounters with friends
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:40:18 +0000
DOOM: The Dark Ages' Horde-like Ripatorium mode gets expanded heavily with Update 3, letting players share their favorite encounters with each other.

Cancelled by Riot ? Hytale?s creator revives the game fans thought was dead
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:30:00 +0000
After getting acquired and cancelled by Riot, Hytale's original creators once more own the game and are working on developing it.

Xbox Game Pass gets Marvel Cosmic Invasion and more as November ends ? but grab these departing games, too
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:15:00 +0000
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles are on the way, with Marvel Cosmic Invasion announced a surprise addition for November's second batch.

Hold up, Battlefield 6's new Eastwood map in California Resistance is actually awesome ? but it shares one big issue with all the rest
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:07:38 +0000
Battlefield 6's California Resistance update added the Eastwood map, and after playing it, it's quickly become one of my favorites in the entire game.

Unlock the full power of your Xbox Ally ? this system update unlocks more performance
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:39:23 +0000
Armoury Crate SE update version 2.1.15.0 is rolling out to ROG handheld gaming PCs, and it's bringing some excellent performance improvements.

Microsoft doubles down on agentic AI ? Agent 365 prepares for a future with over 1 billion agents
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:15:39 +0000
Microsoft revealed Agent 365 during Ignite, launching a central hub that was designed for creating, deploying, and securing AI agents across Microsoft 365.

Microsoft is making a major change to BitLocker encryption with new PCs in 2026 ? here's what you need to know
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Windows 11 is gaining anew, hardware accelerated BitLocker encryption capability on new devices starting next year.

AI video goes corporate ? Microsoft 365 Copilot adds OpenAI?s viral Sora 2
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Microsoft just integrated Sora 2 into Microsoft 365 Copilot, giving users access to advanced AI video generation with improved realism and control.

Windows 11's Taskbar and search box is about to get an agentic upgrade with AI agent integration
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Microsoft has announced a new capability coming soon to the Taskbar that will let AI agents appear as app icons offering glanceable information about automated tasks.

Windows 11 is getting a new point-in-time restore feature and other advanced recovery tools
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Microsoft has unveiled new recovery methods for Windows 11 PCs in the event where a PC is no longer able to boot, or data has become corrupted.

Microsoft is "raising the bar" and making major changes to how drivers are built and verified on Windows 11 ? here are the important details
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Windows 11 is raising the security and resiliency bar when it comes to driver signing, and is trying to move peripheral drivers out of the kernel.

Windows 11 is gaining a powerful set of new AI productivity features in 2026 ? here's what to expect
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Microsoft is adding the ability to generate text in ant text box, dictate and transcribe speech using natural language, and summarize emails using AI to Windows 11.

NVIDIA joins Microsoft?s push on Claude ? piling billions into Anthropic?s future
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:46:18 +0000
Anthropic is partnering with Microsoft and NVIDIA in a deal that brings Claude to Azure, expands engineering collaboration, and includes billions in new investments.

You're not alone, X / Twitter is down due to major Cloudflare outage ? here's what you need to know
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:58:00 +0000
A major Cloudflare outage has caused hundreds of websites to go offline, including X. Here's what that means.

Keys like pebbles and an ultra-low price ? what more could I want from my jack-of-all-trades wireless keyboard?
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:58:00 +0000
I've been using the Logitech Pebble Keys 2 (K380s) wireless Bluetooth keyboard, and it's exactly what I expected from one of the most popular sub-$50 options.


Fox News Headlines

Trump admin pours $1B into massive effort to restart nuclear reactor at historic meltdown site
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:54:21 GMT
The Trump administration provides a $1 billion loan to Constellation Energy to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor, potentially powering 800,000 homes.

Chiefs' Super Bowl champion lineman refuses to hit panic button despite team's uphill climb to playoffs
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:54:13 GMT
The Chiefs have an uphill climb to reach the playoffs this season, and though it's a shocking storyline, center Creed Humphrey says the team won't be hitting the panic button.

UN ambassador explains how 'unlikely' team-up with Nicki Minaj came together for global religious freedom push
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:49:04 GMT
U.S. Amb. to the United Nations Mike Waltz discusses his partnership with rapper Nicki Minaj to address Christian persecution in Nigeria on "The Faulkner Focus."

?Real Housewives? stars Kathy Hilton, Sutton Stracke targeted in separate home burglaries
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:35:51 GMT
Celebrity home burglaries continue as "Real Housewives" stars Kathy Hilton and Sutton Stracke join Brad Pitt and Lionel Richie as recent victims of break-ins.

Fox News Politics Newsletter: House votes to release Epstein files
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:32:57 GMT
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.

Ohio police address Browns QB Shedeur Sanders' home invasion that resulted in $200K in stolen items
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:29:06 GMT
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders' home was burglarized by three masked suspects who stole $200,000 in property while he played in his NFL debut Sunday.

Senate unanimously agrees to send bill demanding Epstein file release to Trump's desk
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:28:19 GMT
Senate Republicans don't object Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's, D-N.Y., push for Jeffrey Epstein files release vote, follow House's lead after landslide vote to dump the documents.

Former Obama staffer, ex-congressman among candidates in crowded Democrat primary for Mikie Sherrill's seat
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:15:36 GMT
Nearly a dozen Democrats will vie for Mikie Sherrill's New Jersey House seat when she resigns, including former Rep. Tom Malinowski, as a special election looms.

Biden?s Saudi fist bump drew heat in 2022 ? Trump just rolled out the red carpet
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:54:38 GMT
President Donald Trump shook hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, a contrast from former President Joe Biden's 2022 fist bump.

The best sales to shop this week ? up to 50% off Bose, Ulta, Jackery and more
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:50:50 GMT
This week?s best sales include something for everyone. Get discounts on mattresses, pet products, beauty items and power banks.

CJ Stroud ruled out with concussion ahead of Texans' pivotal showdown vs Bills
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:42:36 GMT
The Houston Texans will be without star quarterback C.J. Stroud when they take on the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, as the 24-year-old remains in the concussion protocol.

Trump defends Saudi crown prince, rips 'fake news' ABC reporter for question on Jamal Khashoggi's murder
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:39:09 GMT
During a tense exchange in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump slammed ABC News' Mary Bruce for pressing Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Jamal Khashoggi's murder.

Mexican man who illegally entered US five times arrested after child abduction conviction in Illinois
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:37:10 GMT
Authorities say the case of a Mexican man who illegally entered the U.S. multiple times highlights the dangers of repeat border crossers and sanctuary city policies.

Ex-fiancé accuses former NY Magazine journalist Olivia Nuzzi of affair with Mark Sanford
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:35:11 GMT
Ryan Lizza accused ex-fiancé Olivia Nuzzi of having a romantic relationship with former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, whom she profiled in 2019 for New York Magazine.

Las Vegas buffet binger on the Strip wanted for unusual $2K Thanksgiving eating gig
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:24:58 GMT
From buffet decline to $2,000 food tester jobs: Here's how the Las Vegas dining scene is evolving amid tourism challenges and changing visitor preferences.


Indy Car Racing

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.

Will Power's emotional reflection: Is this the end of his time with Team Penske?
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:40:24 GMT
He still doesn't know if he'll get a new contract for an 18th season or if he can start negotiating with other teams.

Josef Newgarden salvages IndyCar season at his home track with his first win
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:33:39 GMT
This victory ends a tough year for Newgarden and Team Penske, who have struggled throughout the season.

IndyCar announces Nashville grid penalties for Ed Carpenter Racing, Prema Racing, Arrow McLaren
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:06:49 GMT
This is due to "unscheduled engine changes beyond the entry?s season allotment."


ESPN Sports Headlines

'We've proven you can win this way': Why Duke is running it back with freshmen?
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:48:39 EST
Can Duke's freshman class live up to last season's success? Jon Scheyer thinks Cameron Boozer & Co. can do it.

Your Champions Classic guide: Keys to Kansas-Duke, Michigan State-Kentucky
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:48:39 EST
Can Kansas keep it close against Duke? Will Kentucky match Michigan State's defensive power?

Sources: Giannis out 1-2 weeks with groin strain
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:48:27 EST
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sustained a low-grade left groin strain and will miss one to two weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Deion: Need more time, but Buffs have 'right man'
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:48:27 EST
Deion Sanders, who will post his second losing season in three years in Colorado, insisted he is "the right man" to lead the Buffaloes but said he needs more time.

Kiffin denies ultimatum by Ole Miss: 'Not true'
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:48:27 EST
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin on Tuesday denied he has been given an ultimatum from the administration to make a decision about his future with the Rebels.

Grisham, Torres, Imanaga, Woodruff accept QOs
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:48:27 EST
Trent Grisham, Gleyber Torres, Shota Imanaga and Brandon Woodruff all accepted the $22.025 million qualifying offers, electing to remain with their clubs for next season instead of entering free agency.

Tomlin: Rodgers doesn't need surgery, status TBD
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:48:27 EST
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not need surgery to repair a fracture to his left wrist, coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday.

Belgium, Spain seal WC spots on dramatic last day
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:48:27 EST
European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finished Tuesday with Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria securing the region's remaining automatic spots.

Police say $200K stolen from QB Sanders' home
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:48:27 EST
Approximately $200,000 in property was stolen from the home of Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders during a break-in Sunday, according to police.

OL recruit Brown caps WVU pick by burning couch
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:48:27 EST
Kevin Brown, the third-ranked offensive tackle in the SC Next 300 for 2026, said he's heading to West Virginia after decommitting from Penn State.

? NWSL survey: Are teams still breaking rules?
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:48:27 EST
ESPN's NWSL GM survey returns as execs dish on the worst front offices, tensions with USWNT, breaking the rules, their player wish list and more.

CFP Bubble Watch: Who's in? Who's out? Who's close before the third ranking?
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:48:22 EST
Trying to make sense of the constantly evolving playoff picture, conference by conference.

Projecting Tuesday's CFP top 12: Where do the Sooners and Tide land?
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:48:22 EST
We assess how the committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 12.

Woo's debut 2026 mock draft: Where Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer could land
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:26:45 EST
Early injuries scattering the No. 1 pick race? Only two guards in the top 10? Let's project all 30 picks for the 2026 first round.

Week 12 NFL Power Rankings: Bengals and Vikings drop, plus who is under the most pressure on each team
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:46:59 EST
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings ahead of Week 12. Plus, who is under the most pressure for each team over the rest of the 2025 season?

Solak: Let's rank the best coaching hires and find the good in the Seahawks' loss
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:46:59 EST
Ben Solak sizes up the offseason coaching hires of Mike Vrabel, Liam Coen and Ben Johnson.

Who are the favorites for Tucker? Which teams will go all-in this winter? Passan's MLB offseason preview
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:59:44 EST
From the big-name signing to the could-be trade, Jeff Passan breaks down the winter to come.

Offseason grades: Mariners re-sign Naylor in winter's first big move
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:31:42 EST
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.