Windows Central

Microsoft unveils major Windows 11 preview program overhaul that actually lets you test its new features ? Windows Insider Program gains new Experimental and Beta channels with feature flag control
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000
The Windows Insider Program is streamlining the number of preview channels available, and scrapping its controlled feature rollout system for users who just want to test the features when they are announced.

Snapdragon X2 laptops need a quick update to stop getting the wrong graphics drivers
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:47:02 +0000
Early Snapdragon X2 laptops, including the ASUS Zenbook A16, were downloading incorrect graphics drivers. Qualcomm has issued a quick update that fixes the issue.

"The pro-aim function is like cheat mode for shooters": Who needs Xbox's Elite controller when this cheaper joypad plays better?
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:46:03 +0000
The Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra is a top-of-the-line controller for Xbox. Incredibly responsive controls, an OLED display, and other useful features are now yours for less with this 54% discount.

"This genuinely puts what Microsoft makes to shame": Someone built the best-looking app for Xbox Cloud Gaming ? on Apple TV
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:29:15 +0000
Xbox fans can now access their cloud library on Apple TV through Stratix, offering a promising but still early glimpse at what official support could look like.

Microsoft says Windows 11's bugs are all "resolved": At least the ones it knows about ? and new bugs are impossible to avoid
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:10:04 +0000
Microsoft's official documentation shows Windows 11 doesn't have any known issues, though users may still encounter glitches after updates.

"A lot of games from 27 years ago don't hold up" ? How one of Microsoft's biggest titles ever is beating viewer records in a 2026 esports renaissance
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:37:08 +0000
Microsoft might have perfected the RTS genre in 1999, but nearly 30 years later, Age of Empires 2 is breaking viewer records and maintains a positive

Nascar

How to watch NASCAR Bristol triple-header: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:59:14 +0000
Tyler Reddick continues to lead the championship standings, 82 points ahead of Ryan Blaney. 
After taking a weekend off for Easter, the NASCAR Cup Series is back for Round 8 at Bristol Motor Speedway. They will be joined by the Craftsman Truck Series and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series.
In this story, you can find all the information you need to watch this weekend's action in Bristol, from the ...Keep reading

Alex Bowman medically cleared to return for Bristol NASCAR race
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:38:38 +0000
Hendrick Motorsports has confirmed that Alex Bowman will be back behind the wheel of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet for this weekend's NASCAR Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway. He has been battling symptoms of vertigo for the past month.
The 32-year-old had to get out of the car mid-race at COTA, with Myatt Snider bringing the car to the checkered flag. After Anhony Alfredo filled ...Keep reading

Spire accuses Gibbs of ?newfound fantasies? and hypotheticals; Dickerson calls accusations ?preposterous?
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:44:27 +0000
In a Wednesday night legal filing, Spire Motorsports and co-owner Jeff Dickerson responded to Joe Gibbs Racing?s motion for expedited fact discovery with retorts that the Toyota flagship organization?s posture has devolved into a series of hypotheticals.
?In a case that is supposed to be about JGR?s ?crown jewels? and ?secret sauce,? JGR?s primary focus in the preliminary ...Keep reading

Chris Gabehart attempting to recover deleted texts; rejects Joe Gibbs Racing?s latest legal motion
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:03:44 +0000
Overall, Chris Gabehart, through his legal counsel, is objecting to the latest expedited discovery motions made to the court from former employer Joe Gibbs Racing but also says he is making efforts to recover the deleted texts with Spire co-owner Jeff Dickerson at the center of the latest legal wrangling.
Big picture, the Gabehart legal team wants these latest series of motions denied because ...Keep reading

NASCAR hires its first Director of Artificial Intelligence
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:43:46 +0000
Richard Bowman has been named NASCAR's first director of Artificial Intelligence. 
"Excited to share that I?m now Director, AI at NASCAR," Bowman said in a Linkedin post. "Even in my relatively short time here, it has been clear that this is an organization willing to engage seriously with both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with AI. I?m grateful for the chance to help ...Keep reading

Fox News Headlines

Canadian politician goes viral for using sprawling LGBT acronym critics compare to a Wi-Fi password
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:50:09 GMT
A Canadian politician's use of the lengthy acronym MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ during public remarks went viral, with social media users comparing it to a password.

California university says men aren't excluded from 'inclusive' gym hours aimed at women, non-binary students
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:36:40 GMT
A University of Southern California gym will be testing an "inclusive workout space" multiple times a week aimed at women and non-binary students.

Garage storage finds under $100 that make spring cleanup easy
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:19:58 GMT
Organize your garage with these storage options that save space and clear clutter.

Teens suspected of murdering congressional intern linked by DNA on shell casings, prosecutors say
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:04:39 GMT
DNA evidence allegedly links two teenagers to the fatal shooting of a University of Massachusetts student working as a congressional intern in D.C.

Bryson DeChambeau not pleased with 3D-printed club question after eventful day at Augusta National
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:00:41 GMT
Bryson DeChambeau struggled in the first round of the Masters with a 4-over 76, then gave a blunt response when asked about his custom 3D-printed 5-iron.

Coco Gauff ends social media hiatus to clap back at critics of her natural hair in latest ad
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:41:25 GMT
Coco Gauff responded to negative comments about her natural hair in a Miu Miu ad, saying she won't apologize and encouraging others to embrace their hair.

Chicago suburb locals hope reparations addresses 'affordability pressures' as Black population dwindles
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:34:49 GMT
Evanston, Illinois has paid out millions in reparations to Black residents, but some locals say the $25,000 payments aren't enough to address decades of housing discrimination.
Indy Car Racing

Colton Herta's Indianapolis 500 hopes blocked by Formula 2 calendar change
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:15:53 GMT
Now that Herta is not available, Andretti Global said Thursday it will focus on its current three-driver lineup for the Indy 500 and not enter a fourth car.

500 Festival event vehicles revealed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:06:55 GMT
Built by Hoosiers at the Fort Wayne Assembly Plant, the trucks will hit the streets with Indianapolis 500 graphics to remind everyone the Indy 500 is almost here.

Alex Palou wins at Barber after Lundgaard has slow final pit stop
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:13:17 GMT
Palou led all but 11 laps on Sunday, but it wasn't a guaranteed victory for the Spaniard like so many IndyCar races have been recently.

Alex Palou takes pole for IndyCar race at Barber
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:17:25 GMT
The pole was not only Palou's first of the season, but also the thirteenth of his career and second straight at Barber Motorsports Park.

NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye after livestream mockery of IndyCar's David Malukas
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:15:06 GMT
Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas? sexuality, and he mimicked Malukas? voice at one point.

Kyle Kirkwood wins another IndyCar street race, this one to be first winner in Arlington
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:42:18 GMT
Kirkwood made an aggressive pass below four-time series champion Alex Palou with 15 laps to go and stayed in front the rest of the way.

Marcus Ericsson scores maiden IndyCar pole in Arlington Grand Prix qualifying
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:57:36 GMT
It was Ericsson's first pole in his 117th IndyCar start and his first pole in general since the 2013 GP2 feature race at Silverstone.

Red flag at IndyCar practice after workers spotted on temporary Texas street course
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:54:34 GMT
The television broadcast showed the trio of workers who appeared to be part of a catering crew.
ESPN Sports Headlines

Best shots, moments and more from the second round
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:06 EST
The first golf major of the year continues Friday as the Masters enters its second round.

Source: Mitchell to ink supermax deal with Fever
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:54:06 EST
Three-time WNBA All-Star Kelsey Mitchell is finalizing a one-year, $1.4M supermax deal to return to the Indiana Fever, a source tells ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike.

Cal's Pippen back to B1G, commits to Ohio State
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:54:05 EST
Cal sophomore guard Justin Pippen, who spent his freshman year at Michigan before heading to Berkley, is transferring to Ohio State, his agents at WME Basketball told ESPN.

Sources: Colts seeking to trade away CB Moore
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:54:06 EST
The Colts and Kenny Moore II have agreed to seek a trade to find the veteran cornerback a new team, sources told ESPN.

Former Jets, Louisvile QB Nagle dies at age 57
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:54:06 EST
Former Jets and Louisville quarterback Browning Nagle has died at age 57.

Sources: Ogunbowale gets multiyear Wings deal
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:54:06 EST
Four-time WNBA All-Star Arike Ogunbowale is signing a seven-figure, multiyear deal to return to the Wings, sources told ESPN.

Source: UConn's Reibe enters transfer portal
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:54:06 EST
UConn freshman Eric Reibe, a rotation player on the Huskies' Final Four team, entered the transfer portal, source told ESPN on Friday.

Broncos owners acquire minority share of Rockies
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:54:06 EST
The Rockies are bringing in Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner through a minority investment, with multiple reports saying they are purchasing about 40% of the team.