Nascar

Two Denny Hamlin pit crew members suspended due to runaway wheel
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:09:01 +0000
At Bristol Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin had nothing to worry about as he was already locked into the Round of 12. Unfortunately, the race still had an impact on his future playoff races.
385 laps into the event, Hamlin's car shot up the track, collecting pole-sitter A.J. Allmendinger and causing significant damage to both cars. A replay showed that the right-front wheel disconnected from ...Keep reading

Ryan Blaney's radio hijacked by nephew during Bristol NASCAR race
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:36:11 +0000
Imagine being Ryan Blaney, participating in one of the wildest and most unpredictable races of the year on Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, when all of a sudden someone not on the Team Penske No. 12 crew comes over the radio.
?Hi Uncle Ryan ? win the race.?
There was immediate laughter over the radio as the 2023 Cup Series champion figured out what happened.
?Hey mom, get ...Keep reading

What NASCAR wants from tires for Bristol races, explained
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:10:07 +0000
The racing product at Bristol Motor Speedway during the NextGen era has been a bit of a philosophical tug-of-war and the races since 2022 reflect that back-and-forth.
The turning point was the spring race in 2024 where cold temperatures prevented rubber from being laid into the track, resulting in tire shredding from 30-to-40 laps, and one of the most fondly remembered races from this ...Keep reading

Hendrick crew chief says we won't get 1995 Bristol back by 'shredding' tires
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:46:46 +0000
On SiriusXM NASCAR Radio's 'The Morning Drive', Rudy Fugle, crew chief for the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet and driver William Byron, offered his thoughts on the return of Bristol's 'chaos tire' this past weekend. 
Hitting the 'magic track temperature,' the Bristol Night Race produced 36 lead changes (compared to just four in the spring race), but also 14 cautions.
Some members of ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin facing penalty in second round of NASCAR Playoff
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 22:28:59 +0000
Denny Hamlin enters the second Round of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs as the team seeded driver at 26 points above the cutline but may lose two of this over-the-wall crewmembers for the next two races at New Hampshire and Kansas.
This is due to an incident on Lap 385 of the Bristol Night Race on Saturday where Hamlin lost a right front wheel around the time he made contact with AJ Allmendinger ...Keep reading

Joe Gibbs' message for grandson Ty after bitter end to dominant Bristol run
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 21:31:16 +0000
While all eyes were on the playoff drivers in Saturday's elimination race, Ty Gibbs stole the show as he had the most dominant performance of his entire NASCAR Cup Series career.
Making his 116th career start and still searching for his first win, Gibbs led 201 of 500 laps, but an unforced error denied him a shot at the win. During a critical round of green-flag pit stops with less than 70 laps ...Keep reading

NASCAR legend Tony Stewart has "one hell of a headache" after scary NHRA crash
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:23:30 +0000
Tony Stewart, 54, is still racing long beyond the end of his Hall of Fame NASCAR career. Recently, he claimed the 2025 NHRA Top Fuel regular season crown as he competes in place of his wife,  Leah Pruett, as the couple welcomed their first son Dominic earlier this year.
On Sunday, the three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion was competing in the first round of NHRA's 'Countdown to the ...Keep reading

Brad Keselowski: Bump-and-run "didn't do anything" in Bristol loss
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:05:25 +0000
Brad Keselowski was leading the Bristol Night Race when the final caution flag flew -- an incident he was at the epicenter of as Cole Custer merged onto the track directly in front of him, leading to an incident that left Bubba Wallace wrecked.
However, the caution wasn't a bad thing for Keselowski, who pitted for fresh tires and chose the outside for the restart. That turned out to be a ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a jaw-dropping NASCAR Cup race at Bristol
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:19:38 +0000
Saturday's race featured 14 cautions and 36 lead changes, but it ended with another Joe Gibbs Racing driver in Victory Lane. Carson Hocevar, Zane Smith, and Ty Gibbs all had a chance at winning their first win, and several playoff drivers had to sweat as misfortune found them.
Christopher Bell's may seem predictable, but the race was anything but as there were constant plot twists and movement ...Keep reading


Windows Central

8 new features available in the Windows 11 Insider Program for the first half of September 2025
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:00:39 +0000
Windows 11 previews have introduced several changes during the first two weeks of September, including fluid dictation in Voice Access, a new hover menu in File Explorer, expanded Studio Effects support for secondary cameras, Click to Do changes, and more.

How to use DISM command tool to repair Windows 10 image
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:31:12 +0000
On Windows 10, you can use the DISM command tool to repair the local image, which you can use with the System File Checker (SFC) to fix problems with the installation. In this guide, I'll show you how.

How to check your PC's full specifications on Windows 10
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:57:30 +0000
Checking the tech specs can be handy when replacing a hardware component or troubleshooting a problem, and this guide will show you how to complete this process on Windows 10.

Valve blocks mature games from Steam Early Access ? what it means?
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:31:00 +0000
Valve has started blocking mature-themed games from Steam Early Access, continuing the debate over payment processor influence and what content should be allowed on the platform.

How to open the Settings app on Windows 11
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:14:05 +0000
On Windows 11, you have several ways to access the Settings app to configure features and personalization settings, and in this guide, I'll show you eight ways to complete this task.

How to reset to factory settings in Windows 11 or Windows 10
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:06:07 +0000
On Windows 11, you can use these steps to reset your computer to the factory default settings by removing everything or keeping your settings and files. In this guide, I'll explain how to complete this process.

Dell clears out XPS lineup with savings up to $650 ? Top XPS 13, 14, and 16 models discounted
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +0000
From Snapdragon X Elite-powered XPS 13 battery champs to XPS 16 creator display, Dell?s clearance makes high-end hardware suddenly affordable.

Google is testing its own official app on Windows that competes with my favorite PowerToys feature
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:48:49 +0000
The new, official Google app for Windows is here, or rather, it's being tested through the company's Search Labs. It's an interesting idea, and an alternative to Microsoft's own PowerToys Run.

This legendary game series just made its big return after 15 long years ? but I'm sorry to say there's bad news for Steam players
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:38:01 +0000
15 years after the series' last game, EA's beloved Skate franchise is finally back with a new entry. But it's not without a big caveat on Steam.

Microsoft announces $30 billion UK investment ? massive week for AI investment kicks off
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:34:22 +0000
Microsoft just announced a $30 billion investment in the UK. Around $15 billion will help expand AI infrastructure.

Atomfall's 2nd DLC Expansion is now available on Xbox, PlayStation and PC ? Explore a new zone, battle new enemies, and unlock new endings for the main story
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000
Rebellion has announced that Atomfall's 2nd DLC expansion, 'The Red Strain', is now available for download on Xbox and PC platforms. Here's what scientific mayhem you can expect to deal with in this DLC.

Nintendo tells Japanese court that mods don?t count as ?prior art? ? is the modding community at risk?
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:15:44 +0000
Nintendo tells Tokyo court mods don?t count as prior art, putting the future of fan-created game content at risk.

With the Xbox Ally exactly one month away, Lenovo kills Legion Go 2 preorders over shipping date debacle ? seemingly misjudging demand
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:07:04 +0000
My Lenovo Legion Go 2 preorder went from a September 16th shipping date to an October 26th shipping date with no explanation, and I'm not alone. Will the Xbox Ally suffer similar issues?

The second batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for September 2025 is confirmed ? Hades, Visions of Mana, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and more will join the line-up
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:11:00 +0000
Microsoft has announced the second batch of games being added to its Xbox Game Pass service in September 2025, including Hades and Modern Warfare 3.

I went hands-on with a Copilot+ mini PC ? MSI's Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG opts for Intel chips and some quirky features for Windows 11
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:01:00 +0000
MSI's Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG is a business-focused mini PC with Copilot+ certification that packs Intel's Lunar Lake processors and focuses its appeal on businesses.


Fox News Headlines

Mother of Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin describes radical shift in last year and more top headlines
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:56:59 GMT
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Major cruise line suspends Caribbean destination visits amid kidnappings, safety concerns
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:54:48 GMT
Royal Caribbean cancels all cruise stops at Labadee, Haiti, through April 2026 due to safety concerns after the U.S. issued a "do not travel" advisory.

Ex-ESPN host says messages 'more disturbing than ever' after mourning Charlie Kirk's death
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:46:17 GMT
Former ESPN broadcaster Samantha Ponder revealed on Tuesday that her direct messages "have been more disturbing than ever" after mourning Charlie Kirk's death.

FBI Pittsburgh field office targeted by driver in 'act of terror,' official says
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:36:02 GMT
A man drove a car into a metal gate at the FBI?s Pittsburgh field office early Wednesday in what authorities described as an intentional "act of terror."

White House unveils letter President Donald Trump will send to new US citizens
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:34:51 GMT
Following the naturalization ceremony, U.S. citizens will receive a congratulatory letter from President Donald Trump.

Hall of Famer Dan Marino backs struggling Chiefs after starting season 0-2: 'They?re going to be OK'
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:25:00 GMT
Hall of Famer Dan Marino expressed confidence in Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs despite their 0-2 start -- their first since 2014.

Inside Gavin Newsom's transgender volleyball crisis
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:21:46 GMT
Multiple athletes and parents have told Fox News Digital that they blame Gavin Newsom for California's current slew of trans volleyball player controversies.

?Fearless? tour takes Charlie Kirk?s free speech mission to colleges nationwide
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:21:29 GMT
Political commentator and journalist Cameron Higby launched free speech campus tour to honor Charlie Kirk's legacy after his killing, despite facing pushback.

Las Vegas becoming 'playground for the affluent' as 'everyday traveler' left behind
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:49 GMT
Reddit users and industry experts say Las Vegas has shifted its strategy intentionally to appeal to affluent visitors rather than budget-conscious travelers.

Mom of Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin describes radical shift in last year: 'More pro-gay and trans rights'
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:30 GMT
Utah college student Tyler Robinson allegedly killed conservative commentator Charlie Kirk in a politically motivated shooting at Utah Valley University.

Cruz slams UN's Israel ?genocide? charge, pushes for consequences
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:01 GMT
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz was highly critical of a new U.N. report accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, warning that those involved could face sanctions.

Country singer Gavin Adcock warns those who tried to silence Charlie Kirk have ?awoken? millions more
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT
Country singer Gavin Adcock honors Charlie Kirk after the conservative activist's assassination in Utah, telling critics their efforts have awakened millions more supporters.

Speed up B-21 Raider stealth bombers to counter China
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:00:51 GMT
The Air Force's B-21 Raider fleet expands as Spartan joins flight testing, addressing America's critical need for more stealth bombers amid global security challenges.

Squad member gives blunt response when asked why Dems are celebrating political violence after Kirk's death
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:00:51 GMT
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., denied Democrat voters have been celebrating Charlie Kirk?s assassination, even as professionals across various sectors are facing repercussions for doing so.

Defining fair play: Why swing-state Democrats are out of step on protecting women?s sports
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:00:34 GMT
Trump's executive order banning biological males from women's sports gains widespread support while Democrats risk losing suburban voters in 2026 midterm elections.


Indy Car Racing

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."

Josef Newgarden faces first winless season since 2014 if he doesn't win at Nashville
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:35:47 GMT
Newgarden has struggled, with only one podium finish since the season opener.

Colton Herta dodges questions on rumored move to F1 feeder system
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 02:23:02 GMT
Colton Herta three times Tuesday declined to address rumors he's leaving IndyCar for Formula 1's feeder system to pursue a super license.

Alex Palou and his boss dismiss Red Bull F1 rumors as 'clickbait'
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:25:32 GMT
Palou said there has been zero outreach from Red Bull to him or anyone within his management group.

IndyCar video game to be released in 2026
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:34:19 GMT
The standalone game will be released for PlayStation, Xbox and Steam.

Christian Rasmussen surges past champion Palou for first IndyCar victory at Milwaukee Mile
Sun, 24 Aug 2025 21:42:07 GMT
Rasmussen's fresher tires allowed him to make daring passes on the outside as he carved through a mixture of lead-lap and lap-down cars following a late restart.

Palou swipes Milwaukee IndyCar pole from Malukas as Rosenqvist crashes, Herta spins
Sat, 23 Aug 2025 21:36:50 GMT
Palou was the final car to set a qualifying lap, and in doing so, he knocked off Malukas, who was waiting anxiously to see if he'd earn his first career pole.

IndyCar announces Milwaukee grid penalties for Chip Ganassi Racing, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Sat, 23 Aug 2025 16:35:29 GMT
This is due to "unscheduled engine changes beyond the entry?s season allotment."

NASCAR Truck Series joining IndyCar during St. Petersburg race weekend in 2026
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:33:17 GMT
While the 2026 IndyCar schedule has not yet been released, NASCAR's announcement confirms IndyCar will race at St. Petersburg the weekend of Feb. 27-March 1.


ESPN Sports Headlines

Raleigh passes Mantle, ties Griffey with 55, 56
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:03:01 EST
Seattle's Cal Raleigh broke Mickey Mantle's record for homers by a switch-hitter then tied Ken Griffey Jr. for most home runs in franchise history in the next at-bat.

Fever leap another hurdle, stay alive in G2 rout
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:03:01 EST
The Fever proved their resilience yet again, proving they aren't done yet after a 77-60 throttling of the Dream on Tuesday to force a winner-take-all Game 3.

Storm halt Aces' 17-game win streak, force Game 3
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:03:01 EST
The Storm handed the Aces their first loss since Aug. 2, rallying from a 14-point deficit in the second half Tuesday night to win Game 2 of their first-round series 86-83 and force a deciding Game 3 on Thursday in Las Vegas.

Eagles LT: Tush push chatter makes 'blood boil'
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:03:01 EST
Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata has had enough of the media narrative that his team won Sunday's Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs because of the tush push.

Dodgers bullpen spoils Ohtani's 5 no-hit IP, 50th HR
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:04:21 EST
Shohei Ohtani threw five no-hit innings Tuesday night against an imposing Phillies lineup before exiting as a pitcher, only to watch the Dodgers' bullpen implode again in a 9-6 loss.

NFL: Brady didn't violate rules in Raiders booth
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:03:01 EST
Tom Brady did not violate any NFL rules by wearing a headset in the Raiders' coaching booth during Monday night's game, the NFL announced.

Source: Vikings RB Jones (hamstring) hits IR
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:03:01 EST
The Vikings placed running back Aaron Jones on injured reserve Tuesday because of a hamstring injury, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Gators' Juluke gets 3 games for role in LSU scuffle
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:03:01 EST
Florida suspended assistant coach Jabbar Juluke for three games for his role in an altercation before last Saturday's game against LSU.

? Fantasy pickups: Daniel Jones among options
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:03:01 EST
Highlighting available signal-callers after an injury-filled weekend, as well as other helpful options ahead of Week 3.

'It's a violent play': Why the rest of the NFL isn't using the tush push
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:55:21 EST
The Eagles have converted the tush push 96.6% of the time on fourth-and-1, so why don't all teams use it? Here's why.

CFP Bubble Watch: An early look at every Power 4 team
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:30:04 EST
Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

Indiana-Illinois and under-the-radar games in the College Football Playoff hunt
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:30:04 EST
The next-tier teams after the name brands are now part of the CFP picture.

Which NFL teams are rising -- and falling -- after two weeks? Here's our fresh 1-32 Power Rankings poll
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 01:59:02 EST
It's time for new NFL Power Rankings after two weeks! We stacked the best teams and named the biggest QB takeaway for each roster.

The biggest success -- and biggest failure -- for all 30 MLB teams this season
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:17:32 EST
Whether your favorite team is headed to October or headed home, all clubs have had something go right ... and wrong.

Four rivals, 13 days: Five things we learned from Yankees' key September stretch
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:17:32 EST
New York went 7-5 against Houston, Toronto, Detroit and Boston. Did it teach us anything for October?

Arsenal show at Athletic that they possess the depth to win UCL
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:37:37 EST
Subs Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard powered Arsenal past Athletic Club on Tuesday, showing off the depth needed to win the Champions League.

Champions League recap: 10-man Madrid defeat Marseille, Juve draw with Dortmund
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:37:37 EST
Here's how Tuesday's action unfolded. Real Madrid hung on, while Juventus and Dortmund provided entertainment.

How farming and family forged Eagles center Cam Jurgens
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:00:00 EST
Cam Jurgens led the Eagles to a Super Bowl title while playing with a herniated disc. If that sounds tough, wait until you hear about his dad and a scraggly barn cat.