Nascar

Dale Earnhardt Jr. 'surprised' NASCAR was threatened by SRX
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:11:43 +0000
Before the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v. NASCAR antitrust lawsuit was settled during the trial, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and sister/business partner Kelley Earnhardt-Miller took to their podcast studio to discuss some of their thoughts at the time.
One of those topics was the revelation that NASCAR felt threatened by a certain degree by the Superstar Racing Experience and even reacted to ...Keep reading

23XI, Front Row v NASCAR ends in settlement and focus on fans
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:37:15 +0000
I?m pleased to say we have positively settled this matter.
Representing 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in its antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR, lead attorney Jeffrey Kessler made the announcement to Judge Kenneth D. Bell at 10:03 a.m. in the Potter Courtroom on the second floor of the Western District of North Carolina.
There was still more work to be done to formalize the end of ...Keep reading

NASCAR, 23XI and FRM release joint statement as settlement is reached
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:38:24 +0000
After over a year of back-and-forth litigation and a trial that lasted nine days, a settlement has finally been reached in the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports vs. NASCAR antitrust lawsuit.
The two parties appeared outside the courthouse with 23XI co-owners Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin standing shoulder-to-shoulder with NASCAR CEO Jim France. A key pillar of the compromise will be ...Keep reading

All the key moments from the 23XI/FRM vs. NASCAR trial
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:58:16 +0000
The 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust trial is raging on as the two sides do battle inside a North Carolina courtroom with the future of the sport likely to be reshaped by the outcome.
Here, you can find a recap of some of the most important and interesting moments from each day of the trial, with links back to more in-depth stories from our Senior NASCAR Editor Matt ...Keep reading

23XI, Front Row rest case as NASCAR begins trial defense
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:39:37 +0000
In a timeline where the parties involved in the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR trial couldn?t agree on anything to the point they have ended up in court, it is no surprise that they could look at the same financial records and end up with two different interpretations.
That is the key takeaway from much of Wednesday, which is officially Day 8, of the trial that will determine ...Keep reading

'Outraged' Bass Pro Shops CEO writes scorching letter to NASCAR over Childress insults
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:49:18 +0000
Johnny Morris, the founder, majority owner, and and CEO of Bass Pro Shops, has published a fiery letter addressed to NASCAR and the France family, focusing on the insults leadership shared amongst themselves while talking about longtime team owner Richard Childress.
In text messages unsealed through discovery as part of the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust lawsuit ...Keep reading

Lionel reveals the best-selling NASCAR diecasts of 2025
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:06:19 +0000
Lionel Racing has revealed the ten best-selling diecasts from the 2025 NASCAR season, counting them down throughout the day on Wednesday.
In 2024, Dale Earnhardt Jr. reminded everyone just how popular he is when his Budweiser-backed Late Model car beat all other diecasts from the year. In 2023, Kevin Harvick's return to the No. 29 for the All-Star Race with a recreation of his 2001 scheme on ...Keep reading

Childress blindsided, France evasive in NASCAR trial
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 02:04:17 +0000
There has been a constant theme over the past week as it pertains to the testimony of senior NASCAR officials under examination from 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports lead attorney Jeffrey Kessler.
The official is asked a series of specific questions about their knowledge of something that should fall under their authority. The official then deflects with a ?I don?t know? or ?I ...Keep reading

Rick Ware Racing to switch manufacturers for 2026 NASCAR Cup season
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:26:22 +0000
On Monday, Rick Ware Racing (RWR) confirmed that they will change manufacturers, moving from Ford to Chevrolet ahead of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.
One of the few one-car teams remaining with a charter, RWR will also form a technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing and ECR engines. It is reportedly a multi-year partnership.
Ware's team finished last in points among charters teams this ...Keep reading


Windows Central

'Death Howl' is an evocative Xbox indie that combines turn-based tactics, retro-horror pixel art, atop a powerful story
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:49:28 +0000
From the publishers behind emotional narratives like This War of Mine and Indika, Death Howl offers a gut-wrenching story about a mother who travels to the spirit realm in search of her lost son only to face restless spirits in tactical combat.

Windows 11 lets you shrink taskbar icons for a cleaner, more compact look ? here?s how to enable smaller icons easily
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:56:52 +0000
On Windows 11, you can make the app icons small in the Taskbar right from the Settings app, and in this guide, I'll show you the easy steps to complete this configuration.

7 games from The Game Awards 2025 I'm looking forward to most ? Wishlist now or check them out ahead of launch
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:38:13 +0000
We got a look at several upcoming games during The Game Awards 2025, but seven, in particular, stood out to me the most. These are the games I personally cannot wait to play.

The Best Games of 2025 ? The Windows Central team ranks our favorite titles across Xbox and Windows PC
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:24:43 +0000
The Windows Central team has come together to vote and rank on our favorite games of 2025 launching on Xbox and PC, with a few honorable mentions on top!

Microsoft?s AI chief Mustafa Suleyman has warned that the odds of existential doom are ?nearly absolute? ? the company could walk away from AI if risks escalate
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:24:13 +0000
Even as Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman advocates for humanist superintelligence, the executive recently indicated that the company will pull the plug on the technology if it becomes a threat to humanity.

WhatsApp is logging out native app users ? and forcing them onto a slower, resource-heavy web wrapper, sparking outrage
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:09:28 +0000
WhatsApp is pushing Windows users toward a new wrapped web app that uses significantly more RAM, raising concerns about performance on lower-end PCs.

My top 17 Windows 11 features introduced in 2025 ? personal picks from cleaner UI experiences to major PC gaming upgrades
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000
As 2025 comes to an end, explore the top Windows 11 features released in 2025, including Start menu changes, Quick Machine Recovery, Xbox FSE, Battery Percentage in Taskbar, Administrator Protection, widgets, and more.

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson promises release date before 2030 ? ?I?m not getting any younger!?
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:02:37 +0000
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson of KOTOR and Mass Effect fame says the game will come out before 2030.

Expedition 33 absolutely robbed this The Game Awards nominee of a win ? it didn?t deserve this award
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 23:31:04 +0000
To nobody's surprise, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Game of the Year at The Game Awards. But it also won Best RPG ? and it shouldn't have, against Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

iPad Air deal highlights a tough truth ? Microsoft still can?t match Apple?s tablet experience
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:20:00 +0000
A big iPad Air discount underscores how Apple still leads in tablet usability, even as Microsoft?s Surface Pro offers stronger productivity features.

"We have officially been robbed" ? Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 devs react to Expedition 33 beating the huge medieval RPG at The Game Awards
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:10:13 +0000
The developers of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 have reacted to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 beating the RPG in three categories at The Game Awards.

I finally looked up translations for Expedition 33's main songs ? I had no idea how much they gave away the plot this whole time
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:08:21 +0000
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won 9 awards, including Game of the Year, during The Game Awards 2025. I finally decided to look up the translation to its hauntingly beautiful music, and I'm happy I only did so after beating it.

2025's ultimate portable AI laptop is now on sale for less than $550 ? it's the perfect Christmas gift for travelling typists and students
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:02:09 +0000
The latest entry in Microsoft's critically-acclaimed Surface Pro laptop series has gotten an early Christmas 31% discount for a limited time, just in time for professionals looking for an affordable laptop to take on 2026.

Xbox leadership gets a shake-up in 2026 ? current CFO Tim Stuart transitions to COO of ZeniMax Media
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:33:03 +0000
Microsoft Gaming CFO Tim Stuart is transitioning to ZeniMax Media COO in 2026, while Xavier Pokorzynski takes over his old role.

Blizzard announces new Diablo IV merch in celebration of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred's reveal at The Game Awards ? here's what they're selling
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:03:51 +0000
Hot off the heels of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred's cinematic reveal at the 2025 Game Awards, Blizzard has revealed a line-up of new merchandise to commemorate it, from apparel to figures.


Fox News Headlines

Australian authorities: Bondi Beach shooting was 'terrorism ... designed to target Sydney's Jewish community'
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:43:32 GMT
An investigation is underway after a deadly attack on a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday.

Person of interest in custody following deadly shooting at Brown University
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:41:28 GMT
Providence Chief of Police Colonel Oscar L. Perez Jr. confirmed that a person of interest in the Brown University mass shooting is now in custody.

How fears of being labeled 'racist' helped 'provide cover' for the exploding Minnesota fraud scandal
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:40:00 GMT
Minnesota fraud investigators faced racism accusations that effectively shielded billions in stolen funds from proper scrutiny in the massive 'Feeding Our Future' scandal.

Inside Alex Clark?s push to heal a ?sick culture? and why the right can?t stop listening
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:00:26 GMT
Former radio host Alex Clark transformed her career to become a conservative wellness advocate, hosting the 'Culture Apothecary' podcast for Turning Point USA.

Chuck Schumer knows how to fix Somali fraud. He should just ask ? Chuck Schumer
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:00:12 GMT
Chuck Schumer remains silent on Minnesota fraud case involving Somali constituents, despite his 2013 immigration reform proposals.

At least 2 students dead, 9 wounded after mass shooting at Brown University; manhunt underway for gunman
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 08:38:08 GMT
At least two people are dead and nine others are wounded after a mass shooting at Brown University. A manhunt is underway for the suspected gunman.

Iowa National Guard soldiers identified as victims in deadly Syria ISIS attack
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:13:56 GMT
Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in ISIS ambush attack in Syria as Trump vows "very serious retaliation" against the terrorist group in response.

Law enforcement expert warns early details ?often change? as manhunt intensifies at Brown University
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:59:12 GMT
A retired FBI agent expert explains why the Brown University shooter search takes time as officers clear buildings. Early information often changes during active investigations.

Elite Ivy League campus latest to grapple with mass shooting as violence erupts at Brown University
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:39:04 GMT
The Brown University community was devastated after a deadly shooting at an engineering building left two people dead and eight others wounded.

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza wins 2025 Heisman Trophy
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:27:14 GMT
Fernando Mendoza became the first Indiana Hoosier to win the Heisman Trophy, leading the undefeated team to the top College Football Playoff seed.

FBI ousts reinstated whistleblower over unauthorized media talks, ?poor judgment?
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:53:26 GMT
FBI agent and COVID-era whistleblower Steve Friend was fired for "unprofessional conduct" just months after being reinstated by the Trump administration.

Navy tops Army with late touchdown; Trump's attendance in Baltimore sparks protests
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:06:57 GMT
Navy edged Army in a dramatic win while President Donald Trump?s appearance drew protests throughout Baltimore, adding political friction to the storied Army-Navy matchup.

Notre Dame star 'already over' playoff snub, defends bowl opt-out as he hopes for Heisman Trophy win
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 23:04:05 GMT
Heisman finalist Jeremiyah Love said he has already moved past Notre Dame?s playoff snub and is focused on his next football opportunity.

Adrian Grenier calls out 'woke liberal college kids' trying to tell farmers how to do their jobs
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 22:35:50 GMT
"Entourage" star Adrian Grenier discusses his transition from Hollywood to sustainable farming, defending agricultural practices and environmental advocacy.

MIKE DAVIS: Why DC's Trump-hating Judge Boasberg must be impeached
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 22:05:59 GMT
House urged to impeach Judge James Boasberg over partisan rulings and dangerous orders that allegedly undermine national security and judicial integrity.


Indy Car Racing

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.

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.


ESPN Sports Headlines

Way-too-early 2026 Heisman watch: 15 players who could win the award
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:04:12 EST
We size up next year's most likely candidates for college football's highest individual honor.

'Just getting started': Wemby, Spurs take out OKC
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:34:33 EST
Finally whole with the return of Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs took a big step forward in showing they're title contenders in a 111-109 win over the defending champion Thunder.

QB Mendoza first Hoosier to win Heisman Trophy
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:34:33 EST
Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, who guided the Hoosiers to their first No. 1 ranking and the top seed in the 12-team CFP bracket by throwing for 2,980 yards and a national-best 33 touchdown passes, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night.

Gottlieb on Brown shooting: 'We can all be better'
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:34:33 EST
An emotional Lindsay Gottlieb said, "It doesn't need to be this way" in response to a deadly shooting at her alma mater, Brown University.

OKC shrugs off loss, 'excited' to have challenge
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:35:09 EST
Far from despondent, the Thunder said Saturday's 111-109 loss to the Spurs was an "exciting" test and a chance for the team to grow from its mistakes.

Source: Colts expected to start Rivers vs. Seattle
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:34:33 EST
Philip Rivers, who came out of retirement this week to help the Colts address their void at quarterback, is expected to start Sunday against the Seahawks, a source told ESPN.

Cena retires from wrestling after submission loss
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:34:33 EST
Before a stunned crowd, John Cena signaled to fans that his time is finally over, tapping out on a sleeper hold from Gunther at "Saturday Night's Main Event."

49ers place injured Aiyuk on reserve/left team list
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:34:33 EST
The 49ers placed Brandon Aiyuk on the reserve/left team list on Saturday, likely ending the receiver's tenure in San Francisco.

Navy goes for it, beats Army on 4th-and-goal TD
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:34:33 EST
Trailing 16-10, Navy went for it on fourth down and scored the winning touchdown when Blake Horvath found Eli Heidenreich in the end zone to lift the Midshipmen past Army 17-16.

?The many shirts of John Cena's WWE career
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:34:33 EST
Before John Cena's final match, take a look back at his legendary career through the lens of his iconic shirts.

Last-minute prep on NFL Week 15: We have sleepers, QB questions, trends to watch and more
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:17:02 EST
Big day for Ladd McConkey? Fantasy upside for Isaiah Likely? An advantage for Drake Maye? Lofty stat predictions for Christian Watson? Let's look at Week 15.

Patriots or Broncos: Breaking down the race for the AFC's No. 1 seed
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:17:02 EST
The Patriots and Broncos are riding 10-game win streaks and have separated themselves.

Week 15 inactives: Status of Rome Odunze, Christian McCaffrey and others
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:18:49 EST
Updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.

Don't be surprised if ... Brock Purdy, Chase Brown are league winners down the stretch
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:18:49 EST
With the upcoming schedule, Purdy and Brown are primed for big performances.

John Cena takes his last bow at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:46:56 EST
After sending John Cena out on a loss, Gunther has a new 'legend killer' nickname, and young talent shines.

A reason (or two) to watch every one of this season's bowl games
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:47:53 EST
With first-year success stories, chances at redemption and general silliness, college football bowl season always delivers.

We made score picks for every postseason college football game
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:12:18 EST
See our predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup, and check back to see how we fared.

College football bowl season: MVP picks for all 36 matchups
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 23:56:29 EST
With bowl season underway, our college football experts provide their MVP picks for each bowl game.