Nascar

SRX's threat to NASCAR takes center stage in antitrust trial
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:49:48 +0000
It?s becoming clear through four days of the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust trial that the now defunct SRX series will play a role in determining in the outcome of the case in the eyes of the jury.
In questioning NASCAR executives (president) Steve O?Donnell and (EVP-strategy) Scott Prime over the past two days, 23XI and FRM attorney Jeffrey Kessler has started to ...Keep reading

Front Row owner testifies, NASCAR exec grilled in court
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:24:36 +0000
On the third day of the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust trial, testimony was concluded from Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Scott Prime and began for FRM team owner Bob Jenkins.
Prime spent the second half of Tuesday on the stand, examined by 23XI and FRM attorney Jeffrey Kesseler and then cross-examined by a friendly attorney before being reexamined ...Keep reading

Report: Chris Gabehart leaves Joe Gibbs Racing in surprise exit
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:34:30 +0000
After days of rumors swirling around the NASCAR world, the Jenna Fryer of the Associated Press was able to confirm that Chris Gabehart has left Joe Gibbs Racing on Wednesday. 
Joe Gibbs Racing has made no statement regarding Gabehart's departure as of the writing of this story, nor has Gabehart spoken publicly on it. He is likely to continue working in the sport for another organization in ...Keep reading

Hendrick reveals updated NAPA paint scheme for Chase Elliott
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:18:56 +0000
NASCAR's Most Popular Driver will have an updated look for 2026 with some changes made the NAPA Auto Parts paint scheme on his No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.
The NAPA No. 9 will continue with its blue/white color combination, but the big changes come along the door. After going almost fully blue in 2025, the car will bring back some white along the door while including a blue stripe with ...Keep reading

Explained: How Chevrolet is making its 2026 NASCAR Cup car faster
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:50:43 +0000
Chevrolet is updating the Camaro that they race in the NASCAR Cup Series for 2026 and bringing the most drastic changes to the body since the launch of the Next Gen car. While it may appear similar to the outgoing car at first glance, the Camaro ZL1 Cup car sees updates to every available body panel that NASCAR allows and is poised to be faster at short tracks and intermediates along with ...Keep reading

What happened in Day 2 of NASCAR?s antitrust trial
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:43:40 +0000
On the second day of the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsport versus NASCAR antitrust case trial, the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of the Sanctioning Body was called to the witness stand.
It was a frequently uncomfortable afternoon for Scott Prime, who was called upon to explain what appeared to be internal strife within NASCAR leadership over the charter terms CEO Jim ...Keep reading

The cross examination of Denny Hamlin
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:44:03 +0000
Just how much animus Denny Hamlin has towards NASCAR was once again laid bare on Tuesday morning as he completed his examination and cross examination as part of the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust lawsuit trial.
The cross examination was conducted by NASCAR?s antitrust defense lawyer Lawrence Buterman and their back-and-forth was emotionally charged even while ...Keep reading

What happened in Day One of the NASCAR Antitrust trial
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:19:32 +0000
The 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust lawsuit trial began in earnest on Monday and included jury selection, opening statements by both parties and the partial testimony of the first witness.
Denny Hamlin.
Between the partial testimony of the co-owner of 23XI, which was conducted by Jeanifer Parsigian, a partner at Winston & Strawn, and the opening statement delivered ...Keep reading

Everything you need to know about the NASCAR, 23XI and Front Row antitrust trial
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:41:56 +0000
"I am once again amazed at the effort going on to burn this house down over everyone's head but I?m a fire marshal and I'll be here in December if need be."
That was a warning, expressed on June 25 by Judge Kenneth D. Bell, to both parties involved in the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust lawsuit over what could happen if a settlement is not reached in advance of a ...Keep reading


Windows Central

Microsoft Store Awards 2025 lean heavily on AI and overlook obvious standouts ? community voting has been ditched
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:25:00 +0000
Microsoft?s Store Awards 2025 are heavily focused on AI, ignoring community input and featuring odd choices like naming a 2024 game as the 2025 Game of the Year winner.

A new Banjo Kazooie game is here ... sort of, and it's not on Xbox
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:26:11 +0000
A small team of fans has created an unofficial, yet amazing new Banjo-Kazooie game ? but it's only playable on PlayStation, through Dreams.

As if Xbox's most creative game in years wasn't beautiful enough already ? it just got a crazy cool black and white mode
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:53:44 +0000
Keeper is one of my favorite video games of the year, and Double Fine just updated it with a brand-new, super unique black-and-white Noir Mode (and more).

Total War: Medieval 3 is finally happening, entering early pre-production ? and thanks to an engine upgrade, it might launch on Xbox consoles
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:17:57 +0000
Total War: Medieval 3 is on the way, with the game in early pre-production using an upgraded engine that could see it launch on Xbox.

Netflix's Stranger Things is crossing over with the Xbox game you'd least expect ? I'm sure Microsoft is hoping this one takes off
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:56:03 +0000
One of the biggest TV shows right now is Netflix's Stranger Things, and it's about to crossover with, of all games, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Xbox and PC.

After 30 years, Microsoft is redesigning the Run dialog box on Windows 11 ? now with an updated modern UI for the first time
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:19:20 +0000
The Run dialog box (Win+R) is finally being updated with a modern interface that matches the rest of Windows 11 for the first time since Windows 95. Here's a first look!

AMD accidentally leaks Ryzen 7 9850X3D details ? A higher boost clock compared to the 9800X3D and ... not much else
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:37:01 +0000
AMD accidentally added details about an unannounced Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU to its driver support page, but the rumored specs certainly don't seem like much of an upgrade over the flagship Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

My most anticipated game of 2026 finally has a release date, and I'm so excited to play it day one on Xbox Game Pass
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:25:04 +0000
I've had my eyes on REPLACED since it was announced all the way back in 2021, and it finally has a definitive release date for Xbox, PC, and Xbox Game Pass.

Total War: Warhammer 3 unleashes Lords of the End Times DLC with its most powerful necromancer ? Nagash is coming in 2026
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:12:06 +0000
Creative Assembly kicked off the December 2025 Total War showcase with a look at Lords of the End Times, the next DLC coming to Total War: Warhammer 3 in 2026.

"This is a critical failure on my part" ? Google's AI coding assistant deletes user's entire D: drive, and apologies won't bring back the data
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:37:55 +0000
Are you using AI to help you code? Are you sure it's not going to delete anything important? This recent problem experienced by a casual developer might make you think twice.

The creators of My Time at Portia announce 'The God Slayer' for Xbox ? an Eastern steampunk RPG that looks incredible
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:23:42 +0000
The God Slayer is a new Eastern inspired steampunk RPG from Pathea Games. It features a chi powered combat system, a detailed open world set in the Zhou Kingdom, and a different visual style than the studio?s earlier games.

A new discrete gaming GPU evidently supports Windows on ARM for the first time ? and it's not from NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:52:04 +0000
Chinese GPU maker Lisuan and its 7G106 GPU could make waves in the PC gaming world as it shows off Windows on ARM support for the first time.

Microsoft's RTO mandate suspiciously aligns with Teams' controversial Wi-Fi location tracking ? coincidence or micromanaging?
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:45:17 +0000
Microsoft set the record straight about its location tracking feature in Teams that automatically snitches on your live location when connected to the office Wi-Fi, clarifying that it's disabled by default.

A Saudi Public Investment Fund will hold around 93.4% of Electronic Arts' shares after a $55 billion deal ? almost total ownership
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:22:44 +0000
A new filing shows the Public Investment Fund will hold 93.4% of EA after backing a $55 billion deal. This gives it near-total control, raising questions about EA?s direction, long-term strategy, and what this means for fans.

Outlook is broken, and Copilot shows that Microsoft is choosing not to fix it
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:58:20 +0000
Outlook let obvious spam reach my inbox, but Copilot flagged the same junk instantly from screenshots. It raises the question: why isn?t Microsoft using better AI to clean my inbox?


Fox News Headlines

Jessie James Decker battles bizarre illness with facial swelling and respiratory issues
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:58:53 GMT
Jessie James Decker battles mysterious illness with fever and chest congestion, sharing recovery updates and health journey with fans on Instagram.

Arkansas county jail becomes major ICE pipeline as arrests surge under Trump crackdown
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:56:52 GMT
Arkansas county jail becomes major ICE hub with 450 arrests in 10 months - averaging 1.5 detentions daily in Benton County's immigration crackdown.

Russian spies infiltrate UK on cargo ships to scout military sites, find weaknesses
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:45:21 GMT
Russian operatives linked to President Vladimir Putin's intelligence networks used commercial shipping routes to access UK ports and critical infrastructure sites.

US prepares for influx of international visitors ahead of World Cup with security at the forefront
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:37:51 GMT
State Department surges resources globally to handle World Cup visa demand, reducing wait times while maintaining rigorous security vetting procedures.

Mamdani says NYPD commissioner apologized after her brother called him 'enemy' of the Jewish people at gala
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:30:01 GMT
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch apologized to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's team after her brother reportedly called him an "enemy" of the Jewish people at a Manhattan charity dinner.

Rep Hakeem Jeffries questions SCORE Act motives, likens halted vote to Lane Kiffin?s LSU move amid NIL debate
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:25:13 GMT
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries blasted the SCORE Act and dubbed it the ?Lane Kiffin Protection Act" amid lawmakers ongoing debate over NIL rules and the future of college athletics.

Pirro calls suspected DC pipe bomber ?quiet,? reveals insight into his ?low-key? personal life
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:03:28 GMT
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro discussed details into the personal life of the suspect in connection with explosive devices planted in Washington, D.C., in 2021.

Harvard professor detained by ICE after Boston synagogue shooting agrees to voluntarily leave US
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:52:33 GMT
ICE detained Harvard Law professor Carlos Portugal Gouvea from Brazil after a BB gun shooting outside a Boston synagogue. He has agreed to leave the U.S., according to DHS.

Katy Perry joins Justin Trudeau for high-profile diplomatic lunch meeting with former Japanese prime minister
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:46:14 GMT
Katy Perry joined boyfriend Justin Trudeau for lunch with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during her world tour break in a stylish green ensemble.

NFL punter who was accused of threatening to kill opponent is nominated for prestigious Payton award
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:40:28 GMT
Jacksonville Jaguars punter Logan Cooke received his team's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nomination despite recent allegations of threatening to kill opposing players.

Democrats? anger at federal government hit record high just days before shutdown: Pew poll
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:17:04 GMT
Americans' emotional divide over the federal government reaches historic levels with only 1 in 5 trusting the government to do right, according to new Pew Research Center polling.

Paige Spiranac made generous donation amid golf tournament controversy, sports personality reveals
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:12:51 GMT
Paige Spiranac donated her winnings from a golf invitational to Cody ?Beef" Franke?s family amid cheating accusations and subsequent online angst, Barstool?s Francis Ellis says.

DHS arrests dozens of illegal immigrants within 24 hours of launching New Orleans operation
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:12:09 GMT
DHS arrested dozens in New Orleans during Operation Catahoula Crunch, targeting criminal illegal immigrants with violent histories across the region.

Ex-New York State official accused of spying for China called Hochul 'more obedient' than Cuomo, trial reveals
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:42:05 GMT
Linda Sun allegedly told Chinese officials that Kathy Hochul was ?more obedient" than Andrew Cuomo, prosecutors said in her corruption trial.

Leonardo DiCaprio warns young actors about one career-damaging mistake they must avoid
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:30:01 GMT
Leonardo DiCaprio warns young actors about overexposure dangers, sharing valuable career advice on building lasting success in Hollywood over decades.


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

Follow live: Lions add to lead late with Jake Bates' third FG of game
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 22:52:13 EST
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LeBron scores 8; record double-digit streak ends
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 22:49:43 EST
LeBron James had a chance to extend his record double-digit scoring streak but opted to pass the ball, setting up Rui Hachimura's game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer Thursday night against the Raptors.

Sources: Penn St. turns focus to ISU's Campbell
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 22:49:43 EST
Iowa State coach Matt Campbell has emerged as the focus of Penn State's head coaching search, sources told ESPN.

Cowboys WR Lamb suffers concussion, ruled out
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 22:49:43 EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was ruled out of Thursday's game against the Detroit Lions with a concussion suffered in the third quarter.

Pirates send Oviedo to Red Sox in 5-player deal
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 22:49:43 EST
The Red Sox acquired right-hander Johan Oviedo from the Pirates in a five-player trade that sent outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia, also known as "The Password," to Pittsburgh.

K-State hires former star QB Klein as head coach
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 22:49:43 EST
Collin Klein, the former Kansas State quarterback and current offensive coordinator at Texas A&M, was named the Wildcats' head coach on Thursday night.

Sources: Cal to hire Oregon DC Lupoi as coach
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 22:49:43 EST
Cal has agreed in principle to a five-year deal to make Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi the school's next head coach, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Thursday.

Vikes' Jefferson: '25 one of most difficult seasons
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 22:49:43 EST
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson opened up on his frustrations Thursday, calling this season "one of the most difficult" in his NFL career.

Garber softens on MLS pro/rel: 'Never say never'
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 22:49:43 EST
MLS commissioner Don Garber won't rule out adopting relegation and promotion while making clear such a decision is years or decades away.

? Men's hoops Power Rankings: Wolverines feast
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 22:49:43 EST
The Wolverines had perhaps the best Feast Week to take them over Arizona and Purdue in a roller-coaster No. 1 race.

Barnwell's end of the year prove-it list: 17 NFL coaches and players with something at stake
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 13:22:16 EST
Kenneth Walker III, Jonathan Gannon, Shedeur Sanders and Matt Eberflus are among those with a lot to gain -- or lose -- over the season's final five weeks.

Week 14 buzz: What we're hearing on Bryce Young, Shedeur Sanders and more
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 13:22:16 EST
Will Carolina extend Bryce Young? Could Cleveland stick with Sanders in 2026? Here's the latest intel.

'I'm a Tiger 'til I die': Why Flau'jae Johnson returned for one last run at LSU
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 11:31:15 EST
Flau'jae Johnson could have left for the WNBA. Instead, she came back for a final season to give LSU all she has left.

ACC/SEC Women's Challenge guide: Can ACC make up ground after disappointing first month?
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 21:19:10 EST
Can the ACC make noise when LSU-Duke, Notre Dame-Ole Miss, UNC-Texas and more meet on Wednesday and Thursday?

Women's Power Rankings: Texas unseats UConn at No. 1 after big wins
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 21:19:10 EST
The Longhorns rode victories over South Carolina and UCLA to the top of this week's top 16.

These five Giannis blockbusters would rock the NBA title race
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 19:08:24 EST
Giannis Antetokounmpo paired with Steph Curry? Kevin Durant? Victor Wembanyama?! NBA insiders break down five deals the Bucks could consider.

NHL Awards Watch: MacKinnon jumps to massive lead in MVP race
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 20:56:36 EST
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races -- and some clear favorites have emerged.

Who has the most work to do? Where all 30 MLB teams stand ahead of winter meetings
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 20:47:31 EST
Here's how your favorite team looks today -- and what it needs to do next week and beyond.