Nascar

NASCAR, F1 head-to-head TV ratings are in
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:07:25 +0000
For the third time this year, NASCAR and Formula 1 were more or less competing for the same eyeballs on Sunday and the television ratings for both arrived on Wednesday afternoon.
The Cup Series, after a stretch of poor viewership numbers on USA Network, returned to over-the-air NBC on Sunday and the Yellow Wood 500 drew 2.556 million viewers for a race that began at 2 p.m. ET.
The Formula 1 ...Keep reading

NASCAR, 23XI and Front Row conclude lawsuit settlement mediation with no deal
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:26:58 +0000
Attorneys representing both parties in the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR lawsuit and countersuit concluded a second consecutive day of settlement talks without any announced agreement.
Upon leaving the Western District of North Carolina courtroom in Charlotte on Wednesday, both parties declined comment.
There is a scheduled session for oral arguments on Thursday morning in ...Keep reading

Chris Gayle: 'I was going to leave Joe Gibbs Racing'
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:28:04 +0000
Following their championship race clinching victory earlier in the month at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin detailed a conversation he had with team owner Joe Gibbs over the eventual decision to pair him with crew chief Chris Gayle.
Hamlin said, and this is in the aftermath of then crew chief Chris Gabehart being elevated to competition director, that he has roughly 24 hours to agree to ...Keep reading

Daniel Suarez signs with Spire Motorsports for 2026 NASCAR Cup season
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:01:07 +0000
After five seasons with Trackhouse Racing, Daniel Suarez will have a new home in 2026, but he will still be with the same manufacturer. NASCAR?s top Mexican-born driver will replace Justin Haley as the driver of the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet. Suarez is the only foreign-born driver to ever secure a national-level title, winning the 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship. 
This will ...Keep reading

Drivers Council issues NASCAR antitrust lawsuit statement
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:25:51 +0000
?There is an expectation that the (Driver Ambassador Program) will be a part of the future charter structure and that the drivers, through the (Driver Advisory Council, will have their voice heard on important issues that impact the drivers.?
That is the most important line of a legal filing issued by the Driver Advisory Council in the form of an amicus brief included in the 23XI Racing and ...Keep reading

Video: NASCAR unveils full San Diego street course layout at Naval base
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:45:39 +0000
As previously announced, NASCAR isn't returning to the Chicago Street Course in 2026, replacing it with an ambitious new street course on an active Naval base in San Diego.
Naval Base Coronado will host the event just a couple of weeks before the 250th anniversary of the formation of the United States, on the weekend of June 19-21. All three national divisions of the sport will be present for ...Keep reading

Why this is a huge week in the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:50:13 +0000
This is an important week in the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports vs NASCAR lawsuit and countersuit.
It could also be the final off-ramp, one final chance to reach a settlement, before preparation begins in full for a trial by jury in a Charlotte, North Carolina courtroom on December 1. To be sure, a settlement could be reached at anytime before then, but a decision from the judge ...Keep reading

No worries from JGR after Denny Hamlin's stuck throttle
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:53:51 +0000
To win the NASCAR Cup Series championship in less than two weeks, Denny Hamlin and the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 team will need to be perfect at Phoenix Raceway.
On one hand, they executed last week at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to become the first driver to lock into the final four but this past month has also seen the team experience power steering and stuck throttles at Kansas and Talladega ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a thrilling NASCAR Cup race at Talladega
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:08:35 +0000
Two Joe Gibbs Racing drivers are guaranteed a spot in the Championship 4, while the remaining six drivers will be left to fight over the final two spots at Martinsville. NASCAR leaves Talladega after a dramatic race from start to finish, featuring an incredible number of lead changes and nonstop action.
In the end, Chase Briscoe passed Bubba Wallace on the final lap as Hendrick Motorsports ...Keep reading


Windows Central

Xbox sales chart: Borderlands 4 takes the crown, Helldivers 2 proves it?s no fluke
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000
Helldivers 2 has charted in the Xbox top five for two months straight, proving it is a commercial success beyond PlayStation despite early confusion over sales data. Its strong momentum highlights growing demand for Sony-published games on Xbox, especially with no Game Pass boost, and raises questions about whether Sony will lean further into multiplatform releases as the industry continues to move away from strict console exclusivity.

Smaller than the GPU itself ? ZOTAC somehow crams a desktop RTX 5060 Ti into this tiny PC
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:30:00 +0000
ZOTAC has unveiled the MAGNUS EN275060TC mini PC with a desktop-class NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti graphics card inside. The rest of the specs aren't too bad, either, but the price might not make it an instant sell-out.

Is The Outer Worlds 2 on Xbox Game Pass? Microsoft's biggest Xbox RPG of the year is finally almost here ? here's what we know
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:08:28 +0000
Obsidian Entertainment is about to launch its third 2025 Xbox RPG with The Outer Worlds 2, but is it available on Xbox Game Pass?

Explosive Season 1 showcase cements Battlefield 6 as a long?term player ?here's why
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:02:43 +0000
Everything and more is here for the first official Battlefield 6 season, all except one little mode people have been waiting for.

Microsoft just made em dashes easier in Windows 11 ? Forget AI critics claiming it's become synonymous with ChatGPT-generated content
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:48:51 +0000
Microsoft makes it easier to insert em dash and en dash in Windows 11 with new keyboard shortcuts. You can press Windows logo key+Minus (-) for the en dash or Windows logo key+Shift+Minus (-) to insert an em dash.

Linux supercharges the ROG Xbox Ally X ? higher FPS, smoother performance, and a big win for handheld gaming
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:36:24 +0000
The Xbox Ally X has strong hardware but is held back by Windows. Testing from ETA Prime and Cyber Dopamine show that switching to Bazzite Linux can boost FPS, improve stability, and add instant resume without hurting battery life.

The most overlooked Borderlands game is still one of the best ? here?s why it deserves your time
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:14:14 +0000
Loaded has swiped a rich 81% discount for Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, a mad looter-shooter spin-off that combines the insanity and violence of Borderlands with the magic and RPG elements of Dungeons and Dragons.

Microsoft fixes bug preventing classic Outlook launch ? but still recommends the new Outlook for Windows as a workaround, despite it not being prime-time ready
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:06:33 +0000
Microsoft recently indicated that it had fixed an annoying bug preventing users from launching the classic Outlook email client. However, it still lists using the new Outlook app for Windows as a workaround.

$96.5 million for Nadella | Microsoft's CEO receives record pay in a year that saw 15,000+ layoffs
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:57:09 +0000
Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella stands to gain around $96.5 million for his part in the company's 2025 boom. Here's why that stings in a year with 15,000+ Microsoft layoffs, as well as why a pay cut wouldn't change much.

Yes, a Windows 11 update killed "localhost" support ? Microsoft breaks Windows again
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:12:09 +0000
Microsoft?s latest Windows 11 update, KB5066835, has broken localhost support and disrupted development workflows across the platform. The issue, caused by a faulty change to the HTTP.sys networking component prevents local servers and testing environments from running.

ROG Xbox Ally X (was) back in stock at Currys in the UK ? A chance to buy the high-end handheld before it sold out
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:41:20 +0000
ASUS' highly anticipated Xbox Ally X has recently launched to the public and quickly sold out in multiple retailers across the United Kingdom. However, we have noticed that the UK store, Currys, has restocked this gaming handheld.

Microsoft prepares major Windows 11 feature drop with new Start menu, Taskbar updates, and more | New features expected to roll out next month
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:19:06 +0000
Windows 11's next major update is set to include a brand-new Start menu, lots of Taskbar and File Explorer updates, and general quality of life improvements, which is now in the final testing stages before general availability.

I was right, this is my top value Windows laptop of 2025 ? as long as you don't build your own
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:08:43 +0000
I've been using HP's OmniBook 5 14 (G1q), and my first impressions have been confirmed. This is an excellent high-value laptop, especially with stock configs.

Sam Altman was right, the 'Dead Internet Theory' could kill the web within 3 years ? "LLMs can suffer from brain rot!"
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000
A new study by Cornell University claims that LLMs can get brain rot due to prolonged exposure to low-quality data online, leading to a decline in their cognitive capabilities.

Best features Microsoft rolled out in 2025 for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:30:00 +0000
Check out the best features and changes that Microsoft rolled out in 2025 for Windows 11, which are now available for version 25H2 and 24H2.


Fox News Headlines

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte endorses Trump's approach to ending Ukraine war after White House talks
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:07:33 GMT
Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte says pressure and sanctions are changing Vladimir Putin's calculus as Russia deals with heavy military losses in Ukraine as the war continues.

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa cites height as one reason for Jaylen Waddle's lack of targets in latest loss
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:00:20 GMT
Tua Tagovailoa explained that his height affected his ability to see receivers like Jaylen Waddle during plays, contributing to Waddle's four targets in Miami's loss.

Hegseth says US conducted another strike in Eastern Pacific targeting alleged narco-traffickers
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:56:36 GMT
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the U.S. military has carried out another strike in the Eastern Pacific targeting alleged narco-terrorists.

Video games, ping pong tables, other recreational items pulled from Ravens locker room, John Harbaugh decides
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:55:21 GMT
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh pulled ping pong tables and video games from locker rooms amid the team's 1-5 start. The decision happened after a Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Charlotte man charged with Iryna Zarutska?s killing could face death penalty
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:49:36 GMT
A federal grand jury indicted Decarlos Brown Jr. in the unprovoked stabbing death of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, who had fled Ukraine to escape war.

Man wearing inflatable Trump costume allegedly attacked on camera at blue state ?No Kings? protest: police
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:39:05 GMT
A Massachusetts man was charged after attacking a Trump supporter in an inflatable costume at a ?No Kings" protest, police and video footage confirmed.

FBI releases new surveillance video of suspect who placed pipe bombs near DNC, RNC offices in DC
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:39:01 GMT
The FBI released new surveillance video of the pipe bomb suspect from Jan. 5, 2021, offering a $500,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Prince Andrew could be called to testify before Congress over his Jeffrey Epstein ties
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:27:39 GMT
Prince Andrew may be called to testify before U.S. Congress about his Jeffrey Epstein connections as House committee investigates trafficking case.

Hawaii teacher punished for Constitution Day lesson on free speech, Charlie Kirk, legal group says
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:55 GMT
Hawaii school administrators allegedly disciplined a history teacher for allowing student discussion of Charlie Kirk's killing during a Bill of Rights lesson.

Trading barbs from light-hearted to vicious, mayoral candidates make final appeal to New Yorkers
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:55:17 GMT
New York City mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa faced off in their last debate as billionaires call for Sliwa to drop out.

Trump reveals how US military is going to crack down on drug smugglers on land
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:25:47 GMT
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will ?hit" drug smugglers attempting to enter the U.S. by land after a series of lethal strikes on cartel boats at sea.

Dad finds 13-year-old son dead after 200-foot fall from bluff inside popular National Park site
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:22:19 GMT
Arkansas teen Kayleb Lynn Eddings was found dead by his father after falling 200 feet near Brewer Bluff at Buffalo National River over the weekend.

Expert warns critical hours slipping away as kidnappers likely to move US missionary in Niger
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:13:05 GMT
American missionary kidnapped near Niger's presidential palace as security expert warns first 48 hours critical for rescue from ISIS-controlled territory.

Former LSU coach Ed Orgeron crowns college football's all-time best team
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:58:15 GMT
Ed Orgeron claimed his 15-0 LSU team, led by Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson, ranks as the best college football team ever assembled in any era.

Merkley nearly breaks Booker's filibuster record, wins his praise for fighting 'Trump's authoritarian tactics'
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:56:28 GMT
Democrats and Republicans remain gridlocked over federal funding, and Sen. Jeff Merkley's marathon speech delayed consideration of a government shutdown resolution.


Indy Car Racing

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."

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.


ESPN Sports Headlines

Vols' Vitello makes MLB history as Giants skipper
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:06:54 EST
Tennessee coach Tony Vitello has been named the new manager of the San Francisco Giants, the team announced Wednesday.

Fields shrugs off Jets owner's criticism of his play
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:06:54 EST
Jets quarterback Justin Fields shrugged off criticism from team owner Woody Johnson, saying he's not seeking a conversation to clear the air.

Payton: No intent to offend Wilson with comment
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:06:54 EST
Broncos coach Sean Payton said he didn't mean to criticize Russell Wilson by saying he had told Giants officials that he had hoped to face him instead of Jaxson Dart

Rodgers says playing Pack 'not a revenge game'
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:06:54 EST
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that facing the Packers on Sunday night "is not a revenge game for me."

Source: Brondello set to coach expansion Tempo
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:06:54 EST
Sandy Brondello, who has won two WNBA championships as head coach, has agreed to become the first coach of the expansion Toronto Tempo, a source told ESPN.

LeBron helps Lakers dissect opening-night loss
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:06:54 EST
Coach JJ Redick said LeBron James, who missed the opener because of sciatica, was an important voice as the Lakers sifted through the tape Wednesday.

'Born to do this': Suzuki gets 1-year Angels deal
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:06:54 EST
Kurt Suzuki has only a one-year deal to be the new manager of the Angels, but he said he's excited to prove himself and that he was "born to do this."

Sources: Trophy logo to return to NBA Finals court
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:06:54 EST
For the first time since 2009, the large Larry O'Brien Trophy logo and the NBA Finals script logo will be painted on the court, sources told ESPN.

? Bottom 10: Miami back in a familiar place
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:06:54 EST
As has become a midseason ritual, Miami suffered a loss it probably shouldn't have and ended up on our list.

The best players who might be available at the NFL trade deadline: Our 1-25 ranking
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:41:51 EST
Here's how the top trade candidates -- including Trey Hendrickson, Chris Olave and even Mark Andrews -- stack up. Who is the top target to land before Nov. 4?

Bilas' men's basketball 2025 preseason All-America teams
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:31:53 EST
From three transfers on the first team to four freshmen on the second, here are Jay Bilas' preseason All-America teams.

Conference player of the year picks
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:31:53 EST
From teammates to contenders for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, here are the frontrunners in each league.

Remembering Michigan State-Michigan and the birth of the 'Surrender Cobra' meme 10 years later
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:38:23 EST
A stunning finish cemented Michigan State player Jalen Watts-Jackson and Michigan fan Chris Baldwin into college football history.

Which NHL teams have the most to prove in 2025-26? Placing 13 teams into tiers
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:39:22 EST
All of these clubs need to change the narrative -- for various reasons.

UCL talking points: Conte's rant, Liverpool's best XI, who is Clásico-ready?
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:18:13 EST
Was Antonio Conte's reaction to Napoli's 6-2 loss justified? What has Liverpool learnt from thumping Frankfurt? ESPN's writers take a look at the biggest talking points after Matchday 3 in the UCL.

Isak's exit leaves room for Ekitike to be Liverpool's main man
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:18:13 EST
Hugo Ekitike once again stepped up when his more celebrated strike partner was floundering.

Contender rankings for all 30 NBA teams: Is their time now or later?
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:35:39 EST
ESPN analyst Zach Kram analyzes our Now or Later rankings, where the first-place team is the most desperate to win now and the 30th-place franchise is the most content to win later.

The NBA season is here! Expert picks for East, West and NBA champs
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:35:39 EST
Is OKC destined to repeat? Can anyone in the East mount a challenge? Who wins the MVP? Our experts weigh in.