Nascar

NASCAR?s 50 most memorable moments of 2025
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:54:03 +0000
On the whole, the 2025 NASCAR season was a memorable one for a lot of reasons.
There was pretty good competition on the big tracks during the summer months, continued progress on short tracks with the fourth year NextGen and the culmination of a 15-month legal process that made it all the way to trial.
Kyle Larson emerged the champion for the second time in his career, while the entire ...Keep reading

NASCAR world shares condolences for Denny Hamlin after tragic house fire
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:16:59 +0000
Denny Hamlin's father, Dennis Hamlin, has died after injuries sustained in a house fire in Stanley, North Carolina, on Sunday. Hamlin's mother, Mary Lou, 69, is currently being treated at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Burn Center and is listed in critical condition.
The fire's cause is still under investigation. Still reeling from a tragic December 18th plane crash that claimed the life ...Keep reading

Kohr Motorsports to honor Greg Biffle with tribute paint scheme at Daytona
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:23:17 +0000
Kohr Motorsports will have a special paint scheme on its No. 60 Ford Mustang GT4 in the 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season-opener at the Daytona Road Course.
Biffle, who was named one of NASCAR's 75 greatest drivers and a winner of 56 races across all three national divisions of the sport, was tragically killed in a plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina, earlier this month. He was ...Keep reading

Dennis Hamlin, father to NASCAR racer Denny Hamlin, dies in house fire
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:23:04 +0000
Dennis Hamlin, the father to NASCAR Cup Series veteran Denny Hamlin, died on Sunday evening when the house he shared with wife MaryLou in Stanley, North Carolina.
The elder Hamlin was 75-years-old.
Both Dennis and MaryLou were outside of their still burning home when the Lucia-Riverbend Fire Department and other safety crews arrived to extinguish the flames. At this point, roughly 45 percent ...Keep reading

Brad Keselowski released from hospital after surgery
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:05:32 +0000
On Thursday of last week, 2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion and RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski suffered a broken leg while on a skiing trip with his family.
Keselowski underwent successful surgery and after a few days in the hospital, he has been released. He promised to "work relentlessly" in order to be ready to compete at the highest level of stock car racing in 2026.
"Rolling out of ...Keep reading

NASCAR champion Kyle Larson open to Rolex 24 return
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:26:43 +0000
Kyle Larson is ready to go back to Daytona for the Rolex 24 Hours. 
The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion has three starts in IMSA?s season-opening crown jewel event, but none since 2016. He took overall victory with Chip Ganassi Racing in 2015, co-driving with Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan, and Jamie McMurray. 
On a recently-released episode of Dinner with Racers, a podcast co-hosted by ...Keep reading

Cleetus McFarland memorializes Greg Biffle and family in emotional video
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:48:53 +0000
Garrett Mitchell, a popular YouTuber more commonly referred to as Cleetus McFarland, had only known Greg Biffle for about 1.5 years, but they had quickly become close friends, and they were planning to spend the day together when the fatal plane crash occurred. 
Biffle, his wife Cristinia, their son Ryder, and his son Emma were among seven killed in a tragic plane crash last week. The accident ...Keep reading

NTSB working to verify pilot in fatal Greg Biffle plane crash
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 20:54:39 +0000
A Saturday press conference offered just a brief update from the National Transportation Safety Board concerning the aviation incident on Thursday morning that claimed the lives of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family, and three others.
By Friday, the NTSB had formally begun its investigation into the incident that took place at the Statesville Regional Airport but had scant details as ...Keep reading

Brad Keselowski suffers broken leg in skiing accident
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:04:59 +0000
While noting the news is 'untimely' as RFK Racing and the NASCAR community are still coming to terms with the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of Greg Biffle and six others, the team has confirmed that Brad Keselowski suffered a broken leg on Thursday.
Keselowski, who drives the No. 6 RFK Racing Ford and is a co-owner at the race team, was skiing with his family when the accident took ...Keep reading


Windows Central

Here's what happens when you reach Prestige Master in Black Ops 7 ? all the rewards, new challenges, and unlocks
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:11:21 +0000
Reaching Prestige Master in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is but a step on the overall grind, but it does open up some new rewards and challenges. Here's what you get.

2025 was the year of handheld PC gaming, but it won't get bigger until manufacturers fix some of these awful naming conventions
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Handheld gaming is my new daily driver, but the industry is at a crossroads. To survive 2026, PC handhelds need to stop acting like PCs and start acting like consoles.

Gaming can be great for your brain, but your current habits might be doing more harm than good ? here?s what science actually recommends
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:49:50 +0000
Video games are no longer being dismissed outright, but experts say the benefits depend heavily on how, what, and how often you play.

Satya Nadella?s latest vision for AI was likely written by AI ? at least according to Copilot
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:28:17 +0000
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella?s latest blog post is heavy on AI jargon but light on substance. I asked Copilot if the text was made with AI.

Game prices rose higher in 2025, but is AAA losing out to budget titles? I tried "voting with my wallet" ? and I don't regret it
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Is the $80 game a dead end? While 2025 saw big publishers hiking prices, I and many other gamers moved in the other direction.

Windows 11 surges among PC gamers on Steam as Linux stalls ? the open-source OS mildly loses momentum after a brief uptick
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Steam?s December 2025 survey shows Windows 11 accelerating sharply, while Linux?s recent growth stalls, marking a noticeable shift after several months of gradual Linux gains.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella really wants you to stop calling AI "slop" in 2026 ? "We are beginning to distinguish between spectacle and substance."
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:37:58 +0000
In closing comments of 2025, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared an update on the state of things going into 2026 ? and it's all about ... AI. Sigh.

Start 2026 right with discounted Xbox storage cards ? some even cheaper than they ever were during Christmas sales
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:12:37 +0000
2026 has arrived, yet Amazon's discount for the Seagate Xbox Storage Expansion Cards is still active beyond Christmas. So, if you need extra space for this year's biggest titles, now's the time to get one.

These 8 targeted Microsoft Teams updates close out the year ? but some features feel like overdue fixes
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:25:41 +0000
Microsoft Teams ended the year with eight targeted updates, including smarter interpreter behavior, new call queue recording options, and domain-spoofing protection.

If you ditched Xbox for PC in 2025, this Hall Effect gamepad is the first accessory you should grab
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:39:51 +0000
Transitioning from Xbox to PC gaming? The GameSir Super Nova is the perfect bridge, expecially at its discounted price.

Minecraft?s 2025 end?of?year stats prove the game is still a global phenomenon with numbers most franchises can only dream of
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:39:05 +0000
Now that 2025 is nearly over, many are looking back at the last year of gaming fun. That includes Mojang, which just shared some fun Minecraft community stats.

Rising hardware costs, publisher incentives, and platform strategy shifts all point to 2026 becoming the year cloud gaming takes over ? whether players want it or not
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000
RAM prices are so high that 2026 being a year cloud gaming finally breaks out into the big time might not be a crazy idea.

3 Windows 11 and Microsoft features you'll love in 2026 ? and 1 you'll hate
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:40:25 +0000
As 2025 wraps up, we look ahead at the Windows 11 and Microsoft features arriving in 2026.

Dispatch is one of my favorite superhero stories in years ? between the great characters, humor, and romance, I'm already hungry for a Season 2
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
AdHoc Studio's Dispatch is one of the best narrative-focused games in years, cutting through superhero malaise to deliver a funny, hopeful story.

2025 has been a disaster for Windows 11 as frustrating bugs and intrusive features continue to erode trust in Microsoft?s flagship OS ? something desperately needs to change
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0000
From broken updates to forced features, Windows 11?s 2025 problems show a platform in crisis ? and users deserve better.


Fox News Headlines

6 longevity rules experts follow for healthier aging in 2026
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:23:50 GMT
The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about healthcare, drug developments, mental health issues, real people's triumphs over medical struggles, and more.

ESPN announcer mistakenly calls Ole Miss star by name of late LSU player
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:18:26 GMT
Greg McElroy mistakenly referred to Kewan Lacy as Kyren Lacy during the Sugar Bowl broadcast, referencing the late LSU receiver who died in 2024.

'90210' star Ian Ziering allegedly used celebrity status to dodge blame in 2023 street fight: lawsuit
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:17:17 GMT
Ian Ziering has been sued over a 2023 New Year?s Eve clash in Hollywood. A rider claims Ziering shoved him, then spun a story that led to his arrest before charges were dropped.

These House mavericks defied their own parties more than anyone else in 2025
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:09:52 GMT
House lawmakers broke party-line votes at varying rates, with Rep. Henry Cuellar leading Democrats at 24.1%, and Rep. Thomas Massie topping Republicans at 22.3%.

Witnesses give harrowing accounts of New Year's horror that erupted due to Swiss ski resort bar fire
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:09:48 GMT
Eyewitnesses described the grim and horrific scene that ensued due to the fiery blaze that erupted at a bar in Switzerland earlier this week.

Officials race to identify mostly young victims of deadly Swiss Alps bar fire
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:58:27 GMT
Deadly New Year's Eve bar fire at Swiss ski resort kills around 40 people, mostly young victims as the investigation and identification process continues.

Lamar Jackson confirms he'll start for Ravens in must-win AFC North finale against Steelers
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:20:48 GMT
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson confirmed he'll start Sunday's AFC North title game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the winner taking the division.

Idaho education funding restored after 'rooting out DEI,' State Department reveals
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:03:44 GMT
The U.S. Department of Education restored federal funding to a 2023 Idaho grant after previously suspecting it of pushing diversity, equity and inclusion.

Oregon residents sue Homeland Security after tear gas used on anti-ICE protesters
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:03:20 GMT
Housing nonprofit and residents file federal lawsuit against DHS, seeking to ban tear gas use near ICE facility that allegedly harms local families.

Denise Austin, 68, still fits into her iconic ?80s leotards and reveals her daily fitness habit
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:00:06 GMT
Legendary fitness instructor Denise Austin, 68, still fits into her leotards from the '80s and '90s. The longtime TV host shares her secrets for lasting weight loss.

University of Oklahoma teaching assistant fired after flunking Christian student files appeal with school
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:59:53 GMT
Fired University of Oklahoma teaching assistant appeals decision, denies wrongdoing in grading Christian student's paper on gender roles and biblical beliefs.

Woman suspected to have been killed in Colorado's first fatal mountain lion attack in over two decades
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:46:32 GMT
A woman's death on a trail is being investigated as a suspected deadly mountain lion attack, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Redistricting battles brewing across the country as parties compete for power ahead of 2026 midterms
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:43:29 GMT
Redistricting battles heat up as Republicans and Democrats fight over congressional maps ahead of 2026 midterms in key states across the nation.

Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar undergoes surgery to remove benign tumor from throwing arm: report
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:38:22 GMT
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar reportedly had surgery to remove a benign tumor in his arm that was pushing against his biceps and labrum.

Floor lamps under $150 that instantly brighten up your home
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:34:29 GMT
Discover stylish and functional floor lamps to brighten your space during the winter months.


Indy Car Racing

Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon receives a knighthood from New Zealand
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:22:56 GMT
?I?ve been called a lot of things, but I never thought that ?Sir? was going to be one of them," Dixon said.

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.


ESPN Sports Headlines

CFP quarterfinal takeaways: Ole Miss' wild upset, Indiana's dominance and more
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 11:54:19 EST
The semifinals are set. We go inside every quarterfinal game to see how we got our final four.

CFP semifinals first look: Previewing the penultimate round
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 11:54:19 EST
How each team can win its semifinal game, plus key players and what we learned from the quarterfinals.

Kiffin's assistants in flux as Ole Miss advances
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 13:01:48 EST
Shortly after Pete Golding and Ole Miss finished an upset of Georgia on Thursday, a source told ESPN's Mark Schlabach to expect some "fireworks," as LSU coach Lane Kiffin decides how many of his assistants can remain with the Rebels for the CFP semifinal.

U.S. unveils 4 Nations-heavy roster for Olympics
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 12:59:05 EST
USA Hockey has unveiled its men's Olympic roster, with a vast majority of it made up of players who took part in the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off last year.

Smart: UGA 4th-down faux pas 'on us as coaches'
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 13:01:48 EST
After Georgia's 39-34 loss to Ole Miss in Thursday night's Sugar Bowl, Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart took responsibility for a failed a fourth-down play in the second half.

Starting QB Bailey returning to NC State for 2026
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 12:59:05 EST
NC State will retain starting quarterback CJ Bailey for the 2026 season, he announced on social media.

Driver charged in crash that injured boxer Joshua
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 12:59:05 EST
The driver of the car involved in the crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two people has been charged with reckless and dangerous driving, Nigerian police say.

U.S. women's hockey makes 12 changes from '22
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 12:59:05 EST
Hilary Knight is set to make her fifth Olympic appearance and will lead a younger, faster U.S. women's national team that is favored to win gold at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.

DeBoer: 'Fine line' between Alabama, greatness
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 12:59:05 EST
Alabama Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer said there is "a fine line" between his team's historic 38-3 loss to Indiana in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl and where it wants to be.

Sources: Aikman to advise Fins on GM search
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 12:59:05 EST
The Dolphins have brought on Hall of Fame quarterback and ESPN analyst Troy Aikman as a consultant to advise the organization on its general manager search process, according to sources.

? Jordan Love, Ronika Stone expecting 1st child
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 12:59:05 EST
The Green Bay Packers quarterback and pro volleyball player announced her pregnancy on New Year's day.

College football transfer portal: Tracking who's on the move
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 13:00:32 EST
The transfer portal opened on Jan. 2. We're keeping tabs on players who enter.

Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 13:00:32 EST
The transfer portal officially opened on Jan. 2 and we're ranking the best of the best.

Our guide to every Week 18 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions and what's at stake
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 12:27:03 EST
Must-win AFC North and NFC South showdowns? No. 1 seeds on the line? We have picks, stats and what's at stake for every game.

Game plans for 10 teams that need Week 18 wins: One key to victory for each coaching staff
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 12:25:42 EST
Ten teams are trying to secure spots, division titles or top seeds, and we found one thing each of them must do.

Stories of Bills' Highmark Stadium tunnel ahead of final game: 'Ours is dumb'
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 12:19:46 EST
The Bills' old tunnel will forever be a hallmark to those who experienced it -- and those players told us their stories.

NBA insiders predict 2026: Why LeBron, trade sagas, expansion news could rock the league
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 10:54:58 EST
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league on the stars, sagas and storylines that will dominate 2026.

67 points and a 'transfer portal' surprise: Nonconference hoops superlatives
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 11:36:39 EST
As conference play begins, we hand out superlatives for some of the best on- and off-court moments from nonconference play.