Nascar

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

Video: The ten closest finishes of the 2025 NASCAR season
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:11:26 +0000
As Motorsport.com does at the conclusion of every NASCAR season, it's time to take a look back at the ten closest finishes of 2025 in the Cup, Xfinity, and Craftsman Truck Series. Stock car racing is known for its action-packed events with no shortage of dramatic finishes.
But surprisingly, the closest finish of the year would have only been good enough for fifth on 2024's list. Even still ...Keep reading

NASCAR reveals where to watch and start times for 2026 season
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:34:36 +0000
NASCAR has revealed the official start times for the 2026 NASCAR Cup, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Craftsman Truck Series seasons.
The complete schedule was officially in August, and details on the 2026 changes can be found HERE. But on Wednesday, NASCAR finally announced when these races will air and which networks will broadcast them (all times EST). 
The Cup season will feature nine ...Keep reading

NASCAR still working on new championship format details
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 03:57:32 +0000
NASCAR is not yet ready to divulge details of its new championship format, mostly because they haven?t made the final decisions on it yet.
What is all but confirmed is that the 2025 season was ultimately the last to use the version of a playoff that culminates with a ?final four? chasing the championship in a one-race best finisher take all season finale.
This format was used from 2014 ...Keep reading

2026 short track testing begins this week for NASCAR
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:03:07 +0000
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season begins now in a manner of speaking.
There will be two days of tire testing on Wednesday and Thursday for Goodyear to continue refining its tire combinations for the high-speed half-mile following drastic racing product swings that range from traditional racing to extreme tire wear.
The swing is largely believed to be a byproduct of temperatures, with cooler ...Keep reading


Windows Central

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is now desperately trying to stop you from rage-quitting those super sweaty lobbies
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 21:21:55 +0000
Treyarch has quietly added a message to its Multiplayer mode lobbies that pops up if you try to leave the match before the end, but nobody will pay any attention, I'm sure.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has gone live for Xbox ? Here are the best discount deals we can find for it
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:31:01 +0000
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, one of the most anticipated games of the year, has finally launched on consoles and PC. We have searched the web for discounts to help players get their hands on this title for less, and this is what we have found.

MSI's Raider A18 HX has the most powerful gaming hardware possible ? does that outweigh the poor battery life and loud fans?
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000
I got my hands on MSI's Raider A18 HX gaming laptop featuring the most powerful CPU and GPU combo on the market today. Does the raw power sell the device alone, or could MSI have done more elsewhere?

Windows president addresses current state of Windows 11 after AI backlash ? "We know we have a lot of work to do"
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 23:50:25 +0000
Pavan Davuluri has addressed recent negative feedback about the future of Windows becoming an agentic OS, and says the team is listening and wants the platform to be great for developers and power users too.

The absolute best Microsoft Surface deals for Black Friday 2025: Save hundreds on the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop lineup
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:23:05 +0000
Looking to get your hands on a new Surface PC or some Surface accessories? Black Friday is a great time to save, and the deals have already begun.

Xbox studio Obsidian Entertainment doesn't use generative AI for its games like The Outer Worlds 2 ? "We haven't been using it at all."
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:50:39 +0000
While many game publishers are leaning more and more on generative AI, Xbox studio Obsidian Entertainment is not using it at all.

Why Microsoft is automatically upgrading certain Windows 11 PCs to version 25H2 and why you shouldn't try to block it
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:27:12 +0000
Microsoft has ended support for Windows 11 23H2 and will automatically upgrade most PCs to the latest version of Windows to keep devices secure and updated

The 15-Hour gauntlet ? I hit Prestige in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 only using Multiplayer (and here's why I'm broken)
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:24:08 +0000
I started playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 when it launched in New Zealand, and over the course of the next day and a half spent 15 hours in-game hitting prestige. Here's what that looks like.

Fortnite Crew subscription joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate later in November ? and Fortnite gets Xbox Play Anywhere support, too
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:16:39 +0000
Fortnite Crew is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on November 18, giving subscribers the battle pass, while the full game gets Xbox Play Anywhere support.

You don't need a flagship GPU for 4K gaming anymore: Here is the early Black Friday deal that gets you the performance for under $850
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:02:23 +0000
Multiple retailers have begun hosting 15% discounts for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TI, giving PC players a rare chance to upgrade their PC rig for less.

Baffling Microsoft ad shows Copilot AI incorrectly identifying Windows 11 setting ? then pretending it was working as intended
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:15:36 +0000
Microsoft's obsession with AI in Windows 11 is becoming so toxic that its latest ad campaign shows Copilot failing to help a user in their quest to change a setting, while pretending it worked as intended.

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 campaign has some ridiculous limitations ? I can't believe the devs released it like this
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:34:10 +0000
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has arrived with its story campaign, but players have come to realize it's got some absurd limitations to deal with.

Microsoft's biggest mobile regret: stunning Windows Astria concept shows how Windows Phone could have won with Fluent Design and Android apps
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:25:01 +0000
A visionary designer recently shared a stunning concept inspired by Microsoft's Windows Phone dubbed Windows Astria, which ships with Microsoft's modern Windows 11 Fluent Design language, Live Tiles, and future-proof UX.

4K gaming just got cheaper: early Black Friday deals on NVIDIA RTX 5000 and AMD RX 9000 GPUs are slashing prices for PC builders
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:39:03 +0000
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just over the horizon, and I'm already seeing some tasty deals on the latest NVIDIA and AMD GPUs. Here are the best I could find so far.

Don't pay full price again: Stack up to 5 years of Microsoft 365 access at a steep pre-Black Friday discount?up to 30% off Personal
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:11:01 +0000
Before Black Friday arrives, Microsoft 365. If you rely on Word, Excel, and OneDrive, now?s the time to lock in lower prices.


Fox News Headlines

Kylie Jenner posts nude photos on Instagram weeks after attending sister's birthday trip
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:45:35 GMT
Kylie Jenner posts stunning nude photos on Instagram, sharing shots with pink rose alongside glamorous outfits in latest social media update.

?Golden toilet? scandal: Zelenskyy faces deepest crisis yet as allies accused in $100M wartime scheme
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:36:47 GMT
A corruption scandal involving President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's associates and golden-toilet luxury threatens Ukraine's leadership amid ongoing war efforts.

NFL official collides with Broncos' Sean Payton, head coach receives penalty
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:30:55 GMT
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton collided with an NFL official during the team's game against the Kansas City Chiefs and received a penalty.

Broncos take commanding lead of AFC West with win as Chiefs' playoff hopes receive huge hit
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:28:35 GMT
The Denver Broncos picked up their ninth win of the season and it came at the expense of their AFC West rival Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday evening.

Charlie Kirk honored in Jerusalem as hundreds gather, including officials, clergy and Christians
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:04:07 GMT
Hundreds gathered in Jerusalem for memorial honoring slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, vowing to continue his mission of defending truth and supporting liberty.

Socialist wave reaches West Coast as Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass gets a Mamdani-like challenger
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:00:15 GMT
Democratic socialist community organizer Rae Huang launched her campaign for Los Angeles mayor on Saturday, challenging incumbent Democrat Karen Bass.

Ex-Giants star Brandon Jacobs sends blunt warning to Jaxson Dart after concussion: 'Learn how to slide'
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:55:38 GMT
Brandon Jacobs, who spent eight seasons with the New York Giants, encouraged Jaxson Dart to slide more often whenever he scrambles to avoid more hard tackles.

Ravens star fools Browns' defense with fake tush push, go-ahead TD run
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:50:30 GMT
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews faked out the Cleveland Browns' defense with a fake tush push and scored the go-ahead touchdown.

Marco Rubio says Nicolás Maduro?s Cartel de los Soles to be designated a terrorist organization
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:43:48 GMT
Marco Rubio confirms the Cartel de los Soles designation under Section 219, citing the group's corruption of Venezuelan institutions and drug trafficking.

Justin Trudeau's ex admits Katy Perry romance 'affects' her emotionally in candid interview
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:23:01 GMT
Sophie Grégoire opens up about handling emotions as ex-husband Justin Trudeau dates Katy Perry, choosing to "listen to music instead of noise" amid public scrutiny.

The Speaker?s Lobby: Happy New Year as shutdown showdown draws to a close
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:08:14 GMT
Senate passed spending bill to end government shutdown after complex procedural hurdles and negotiations involving multiple Republican senators.

'Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison backs Trump on America's deadly fentanyl epidemic, fighting 'terrorist' dealers
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 23:47:58 GMT
"Pawn Stars" boss Rick Harrison calls for action against fentanyl crisis after losing son Adam to overdose, praising Trump's border policies to combat drug epidemic.

Josh Allen's six touchdowns push Bills past Buccaneers in thriller
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 23:38:25 GMT
Reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen accounted for six touchdowns as the Bills outgun the Buccaneers in a 44-32 shootout, handing Tampa Bay another tough loss.

Dolphins star pitches Jerusalem for possible NFL international game
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 23:36:29 GMT
Miami Dolphins star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa named the international destination he would like to play a regular-season game in after playing in Spain on Sunday.

Eddie Murphy claims Yul Brynner made sexual proposition at his 21st birthday party at Studio 54
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 23:03:05 GMT
Eddie Murphy reveals shocking celebrity encounter with Yul Brynner at his 21st birthday party in new Netflix documentary, sharing details about an unexpected invitation.


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

Follow live: Eagles host Lions in NFL clash
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:44:12 EST
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Sanders makes debut as Gabriel concussed in loss
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:51:38 EST
Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders made his NFL debut Sunday against the Ravens, coming on after fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel was concussed.

Source: Concern Rodgers has break in left wrist
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:51:39 EST
The initial concern is that Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has "a slight break" in his left wrist, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Sources: Naylor, Mariners reunite on 5-year deal
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:51:39 EST
First baseman Josh Naylor and the Mariners are in agreement on a five-year contract, sources told ESPN, reuniting one of the best free agent bats available with the team that made re-signing him its top offseason priority.

Ramsey ejected for punch, says Chase spit on him
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:51:38 EST
Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey was ejected for throwing a punch at Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase with a little more than 12 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game.

Bears' Wright honors former coach Beam with INT
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:51:38 EST
Playing with a heavy heart Sunday following the death of his former college coach John Beam, Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright recorded an interception in Chicago's 19-17 win at Minnesota, saying afterward that Beam "was behind me today."

TE Kelce sets Chiefs' all-time TD mark in loss
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:51:38 EST
Chiefs star TE Travis Kelce broke the franchise's record for most total touchdowns in team history with his 21-yard TD grab in the fourth quarter.

Dawgs at No. 4 in AP poll; Sooners vault to No. 8
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:51:39 EST
Georgia was No. 4 in the AP college football poll, while Oklahoma rose to No. 8. North Texas, ranked for the first time since 1959, is among three Group of 5 teams in the Top 25.

Jets' Boyd in critical condition after being shot
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:51:38 EST
Jets special teams player Kris Boyd was hospitalized and is in critical condition after being shot in New York City.

? Game blouses: Bears' jab at Vikes tops trolls
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:51:38 EST
A busy week in the NFL prompted the usual trolls around the league.

What do Week 11 games mean for the rest of the season? We hit big questions, key stats and QB breakouts
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:50:34 EST
Our NFL Nation reporters answer the biggest questions from each game. Here's what we learned from Week 11.

Connelly's 25 favorite games: How they went down and what they mean
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:36:01 EST
From A&M's historic comeback to heart-stoppers at all levels, Week 12 was packed with games to remember.

The SEC offered a dose of playoff football in Week 12
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:36:01 EST
Nothing came easily in the SEC on a Saturday that had so much unexpected drama.

Week 11 winners and losers: Allen, McCaffrey dominate; Chase, Jefferson go quiet
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:53:22 EST
Josh Allen, Christian McCaffrey and Sean Tucker led the way with big Week 11 performances, while Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson and Lamar Jackson were among the biggest disappointments.

Buzz: Tucker goes off for Buccaneers; Packers lose Jacobs, Ridley's season over
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:53:22 EST
Sean Tucker had 140 yards and three TDs in early Sunday action, but injuries were abound again in Week 11.

Projecting Tuesday's CFP top 12: Where do the Sooners and Tide land?
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:38:21 EST
We assess how the committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 12.

Orlando's NWSL title defense is over, so what's next for Marta?
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:06:05 EST
Marta was the best player on the field Sunday, but it wasn't enough to inspire Orlando past Gotham FC.

In Skaggs court case, Angels' challenges mount
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:20:36 EST
Contradictions and warning signs of employee's addiction seem to imperil team's case.