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

"Microslop" trends on social media ? backlash to Microsoft's on-going AI obsession continues
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:06:28 +0000
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella penned an AI-heavy blog post to close out 2025, leading to widespread mockery and a brand new moniker for the big M. The Streisand effect continues to be real.

ASUS confirms price increases starting January 5th as component costs surge yet again, pushing PC hardware even further out of reach
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:35:15 +0000
Price increases are coming to select ASUS products in January 2026, as the company responds to volatile memory and storage costs tied to wider industry pressures.

Microsoft?s Surface Pro 12-inch delivers rich Windows?on?Arm performance at a new low price ? now under $760 for New Year?s
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:16:33 +0000
Amazon kicks off 2026 with a rare 16% discount for the Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch laptop. This 2-in-1 laptop is one of our favorites for its high performance and plethora of features, all of which can now be yours for less for a limited time.

Albert Penello?s passing marks the loss of one of Xbox?s most influential voices, whose work defined multiple generations of Microsoft?s gaming vision
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:34:10 +0000
The games industry is paying tribute to Albert Penello, a respected Microsoft and Xbox veteran whose work helped shape the platform across multiple generations.

Indie studio says Xbox is encouraging development for its platform, yet ID@Xbox dev?kit delays are leaving approved projects stuck in limbo
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:30:29 +0000
As fans ask for an Xbox version of Sword and Fairy 4 Remake, CubeGame explains how lack of Xbox dev kits are blocking platform support.

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 promised a handheld revolution ? and while some devices delivered, others exposed the cracks in the booming market
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.


Fox News Headlines

Second front: How a socialist cell in the US mobilized pro-Maduro foot soldiers within 12 hours
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 01:28:49 GMT
A Fox News DIgital analysis of mobilization efforts to support Maduro reveals a coordinated campaign by a transnational network of self-proclaimed socialist, communist and Marxist groups.

NFC South will be determined by Saints-Falcons game after Buccaneers keep season alive vs Panthers
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 01:17:27 GMT
The Carolina Panthers lost 16-14 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, missing a chance to clinch the NFC South. The Panthers need the Atlanta Falcons to beat the New Orleans Saints.

Ole Miss coach Pete Golding says LSU holds power over Lane Kiffin's assistants as Rebels eye CFP semifinal
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 01:04:54 GMT
Pete Golding said Ole Miss is focused on the Fiesta Bowl despite questions about assistants joining Lane Kiffin at LSU during a critical stretch of the College Football Playoff.

Sister warned Bryan Kohberger about 'psycho killer' on the loose before his arrest: 'Be careful'
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:22:32 GMT
Bryan Kohberger's sister revealed she warned him about a "psycho killer" after the Idaho murders, not knowing she was speaking to the actual killer.

Maduro capture echoes Noriega takedown that used rock music as psychological warfare against dictator
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:09:11 GMT
Nicolás Maduro's capture in Venezuela draws striking parallels to the dramatic 1989 U.S. operation that brought down Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega.

Venezuelan leader Maduro lands in Manhattan after being captured by US forces on drug conspiracy charges
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:50:23 GMT
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife landed in New York to face drug conspiracy charges after being captured by U.S. forces Saturday.

Deadly 'superbug' is spreading across US as drug resistance grows, researchers warn
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:23:25 GMT
Researchers discovered a possible weakness in the deadly hospital superbug C. auris that could lead to new treatments for the drug-resistant fungal infection.

Barry Manilow gives fans positive health update following his recent cancer diagnosis
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:20:46 GMT
Music legend Barry Manilow is reportedly recovering well from lung cancer surgery. The 82-year-old's positive hospital update follows his December diagnosis.

REBECCA GRANT: The strategic logic of Operation Absolute Resolve
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:19:43 GMT
Trump launched Operation Absolute Resolve, targeting Venezuela's Maduro in a reported military action involving 150-plus aircraft and special forces

Maduro jailed at New York detention center that held Diddy, Ghislaine Maxwell and Sam Bankman-Fried
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:39:37 GMT
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will be detained at MDC Brooklyn, the same prison housing Luigi Mangione and where Diddy and Ghislaine Maxwell were held.

NBA shuts down Magic guard's signature headband ritual at start of games
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:38:45 GMT
The NBA told Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs to stop wearing his headband around his neck during games and place the headband on his head to begin games.

Mamdani strongly condemns Trump's capture of Venezuelan leader Maduro as 'act of war'
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:08:32 GMT
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani slammed President Donald Trump's capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as an "act of war" and vowed to protect New Yorkers.

Iran?s Khamenei lashes out at protesters as nationwide anti-regime unrest grows
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:04:55 GMT
Iran protests prompted Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to call demonstrators "enemy mercenaries" and "rioters" in his first public speech since nationwide unrest began seven days ago.

America's best coffee isn't in cafes anymore; it's showing up at gas stations
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:03:00 GMT
Quality craft coffee thrives in unexpected places as coffee shops set up inside gas stations across America, creating unique destinations for coffee lovers.

Pro golfer Jhonattan Vegas weighs in after Trump orders ?large scale strike? in Venezuela
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:49:54 GMT
President Donald Trump ordered a ?large scale strike" in Venezuela to capture Nicolás Maduro, drawing reactions from political figures and the PGA Tour's Jhonattan Vegas.


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

Baker, Bucs 'found a way,' stay in NFC South race
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 19:57:55 EST
Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to Cade Otton, Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers avoided elimination with a sloppy 16-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers on a rain-soaked Saturday at Raymond James Stadium.

Golding on status of LSU assistants: Not up to me
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 19:57:54 EST
Ole Miss coach Pete Golding says it's up to LSU to determine how many of Lane Kiffin's assistants can continue to coach their former team as the Rebels prepare for Miami.

Irish's Shrewsberry reprimanded for chasing ref
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 19:57:54 EST
The ACC has issued a public reprimand of Micah Shrewsberry following an incident between the Notre Dame coach and an official at the end of the Fighting Irish's loss at California.

Amid boos, Baylor's Nnaji debuts in loss at TCU
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 19:57:55 EST
James Nnaji, the 7-foot center and 2023 NBA draft pick whose signing drew criticism from coaches across college basketball last month, debuted Saturday, scoring five points with four fouls in Baylor's 69-63 loss to TCU in the Big 12 opener for both teams.

Top passer Mestemaker commits to Oklahoma St.
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 19:57:55 EST
QB Drew Mestemaker, who leads the country in passing yards this year, told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Saturday that he has committed to Oklahoma State and his former coach, Eric Morris.

Giants TE Johnson watches Knicks but out finale
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 19:57:55 EST
Giants tight end Theo Johnson, who attended a Knicks game Friday night despite not practicing all week with a reported illness, will not play in Sunday's season finale.

Sources: Japan's Okamoto, Jays reach $60M deal
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 19:57:55 EST
The Blue Jays and Japanese third baseman Kazuma Okamoto are in agreement on a free agent contract, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Clemson bringing back Morris as OC
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 19:57:55 EST
Former Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris is nearing a deal to return to the Tigers in the same role, sources confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.

? NFL postseason scenarios: Who can clinch?
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 19:57:55 EST
Two spots remain open in the playoffs, while both No. 1 seeds are up for grabs. Here's everything to know about clinching scenarios for Week 18.

No NFC South champ until Sunday after Bucs beat Panthers
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 19:50:22 EST
The Saints-Falcons game will determine whether Carolina or Tampa will be in the playoffs.

College football transfer portal: Tracking who's on the move
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 10:00:30 EST
The transfer portal opened on Jan. 2. We're keeping tabs on players who enter.

Testing grit and will power with 7 marathons, 7 continents in 7 days
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 06:59:00 EST
Runners included an 82-year-old, a leg amputee and a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing

Our guide to every Week 18 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions and what's at stake
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 14:05:58 EST
Must-win AFC North showdown? No. 1 seeds on the line? We have picks, predictions, stats and what's at stake for every Week 18 game.

NFL draft prospects with a true Round 1 grade: 11 players who are clear first-rounders
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 10:13:27 EST
We'll see 32 picks in Round 1 on April 23, but which prospects have actually earned a first-round grade? Right now, there are 11 in this 2026 class.

Where do labor talks stand one week before deadline?
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 08:25:21 EST
Here's the latest on proposed salary caps and why the two sides are debating gross and net revenue ahead of the Jan. 9 deadline.

TGL best moments: Boston Common earns first win in team history
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 13:02:43 EST
Boston Common Golf beats Los Angeles Golf Club to open the season with its first win in team history.

CFP semifinals first look: Previewing the penultimate round
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 13:03:16 EST
How each team can win its semifinal game, plus key players and what we learned from the quarterfinals.

Quarterfinal takeaways: Ole Miss' wild upset, Indiana's dominance, more
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 13:03:16 EST
The semifinals are set. We go inside every quarterfinal game to see how we got our final four.