Nascar

Chase Briscoe compares 'unbelievable' SVG to Michael Jordan in his prime
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:45:31 +0000
The NASCAR Cup race at Sonoma ended how it started -- withShane van Gisbergen leading and Chase Briscoe running second.
The two drivers spent a lot of time around each other during the race, but despite several late-race restarts, Briscoe couldn't find a way around the three-time Supercars champion. Briscoe later went to Victory Lane to congratulate SVG after his runner-up finish.
Raising ...Keep reading

Ty Dillon?s last lap gamble bumps Alex Bowman from NASCAR's $1 million challenge
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:25:00 +0000
When NASCAR and TNT introduced the in-season challenge, a bracket-style tournament with a $1 million prize for the winning driver, absolutely no one would have realistically picked Kaulig Racing's Ty Dillon as a potential winner.
And yet, the No. 32 seed defeated Denny Hamlin at Atlanta after Hamlin's early exit from the race, later doing the same with Brad Keselowski when the former Cup ...Keep reading

Pit road confrontation erupts after close call during Sonoma Cup race
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:47:51 +0000
In the middle of the NASCAR Cup race at Sonoma, things were getting heated between drivers and even pit crew members.
Near the end of Stage 2, several drivers pitted early to gain track position ahead of the final stage. Ty Gibbs and Brad Keselowski were two of those drivers. Their pit stalls where right next to each other, and the tire carrier for Keselowski was already standing in the box as ...Keep reading

Shane van Gisbergen extends winning streak with an intense NASCAR Cup victory at Sonoma
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:24:15 +0000
Shane van Gisbergen started Sunday's Cup race from Sonoma Raceway on pole position, and he stayed there for most of the day. SVG has now won the last three road/street courses on the schedule, securing Red Bull's first win as a primary sponsor in the Cup Series since the 2011 season.
"Yeah, it was pretty tough stuff," said SVG, who led 97 of 110 laps. "We had an amazing car. Chase Briscoe, what ...Keep reading

Will any NASCAR Cup driver actually challenge Shane van Gisbergen at Sonoma?
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 15:58:32 +0000
When NASCAR's top division went to Mexico City for the first time last month, Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) won in the biggest margin of victory seen in any Cup race in over 15 years. Just last week at the Chicago Street Course, he was once again victorious ? this time, sweeping the weekend in both Xfinity and Cup races.
Next up is Sonoma, where SVG has already secured pole position. But based ...Keep reading

Kyle Larson says SVG will be "dominant" if he can figure out NASCAR ovals
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 21:30:04 +0000
Shane van Gisbergen is one of just four drivers with multiple wins in the NASCAR Cup Series this year. He's also just one more victory away from matching Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell for the most wins this year (three).
Well, SVG is off to a good start, earning pole position for the Cup race at Sonoma in his fourth consecutive pole across the Cup and Xfinity Series. Larson ...Keep reading

Shane van Gisbergen ?shaking? after NASCAR Cup pole at Sonoma
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 19:59:18 +0000
Shane van Gisbergen has now won four consecutive poles in the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series, sweeping qualifying at both Chicago and now Sonoma. In Cup qualifying at Sonoma on Saturday, he looked untouchable, earning his fourth career pole and third of the 2025 season.
"I'm shaking," said van Gisbergen after the pole run. "That was pretty full-on. I'm stoked to have Red Bull on the car. Thank ...Keep reading

Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin claim NASCAR has "too many road courses"
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:27:12 +0000
For the longest time, NASCAR had just two road courses on the Cup schedule -- Sonoma Raceway and Watkins Glen.
However, the series has rapidly expanded that number in recent years with Cup races at the Indianapolis Road Course, Daytona Road Course, Road America, Charlotte Roval, Circuit of the Americas, as well as events in Mexico City and on the streets of Chicago. 
Some of these tracks ...Keep reading

Company that makes NASCAR Martinsville grandfather clock set to close
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:43:19 +0000
Martinsville Speedway is one of the oldest tracks on the NASCAR schedule, and it was part of the original eight-race season in 1949. The historic half-mile hosts two Cup races every year and is part of the Round of 8 playoff round.
Since 1964, the track known as the 'paperclip' has given out a very special trophy to the winner -- a grandfather clock. The first recipient was Fred Lorenzen, who ...Keep reading


Windows Central

These 5 free add-ons make Minecraft Bedrock Edition feel brand new
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000
Five free Bedrock add-ons that totally shake up survival, crafting, and provide some chaos. Best of all, it doesn't cost anything to freshen up gameplay this way.

The best Xbox and PC headset I've used for the last couple years is on sale
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 02:17:29 +0000
Get it while it lasts; this deal will be gone once Amazon Prime Day is over. Grab it before you have to wait until. Black Friday!

Grab these 7 Xbox games all under $40 ? you don't have long before Amazon Prime Day ends, so act fast
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:39:30 +0000
Several Xbox games like Elden Ring are on sale for under $40, with deep discounts up to 80% off, but you need to act fast before Amazon Prime Day ends.

This RDR2 deal feels like highway robbery ? grab the "Wild West masterpiece" today before it rides off into the sunset
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:28:58 +0000
Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption is one of the best games ever made, down to a dirt cheap price for Prime Day ? but hurry, because it's ending soon!

[ENDED] This Xbox Edition mechanical keyboard is at its lowest price yet while this sale lasts ? Nostalgic green transparency for the win
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:10:00 +0000
This Xbox Edition of the 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard is currently at its lowest price yet, while stock is available. It has several helpful controls and has a beautiful Halo green transparency to it.

xAI's $300/month Grok 4, billed as a "maximally truth-seeking AI" ? seemingly solicits Elon Musk's opinion on controversial topics
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:03:00 +0000
xAI's "smartest AI in the world," Grok 4, is seemingly seeking Elon Musk's view on controversial topics.

Monster Hunter Wilds disappointed me, so I returned to Monster Hunter Rise now that it's cheaper than $11 ? You only have a few hours left until this steal of a deal goes away, so get hunting!
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:50:03 +0000
Amazon is hosting an insanely cheap 75% discount for Monster Hunter Rise, an over-the-top, arcade-like take on Capcom's Monster Hunter series that's only available for a limited time in the last few hours of Amazon Prime Day.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, one of the greatest RTS games ever made, just had its release date announced for a Definitive Edition
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:16:46 +0000
Relic Entertainment has announced the release date for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition, an enhanced version of the beloved real-time strategy game packed with all the original title's expansions, graphical and performance improvements, and more.

Stack years of Microsoft 365 ? this deal would have been a bargain in 2013
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:12:00 +0000
Microsoft 365 is down to $64.99 for Personal and $99.99 for Family. You can stack up to 5 years and get Word, Excel, OneDrive, and AI features at a major discount.

I don't care about Genshin Impact, but this is the best power bank I've ever used ? and there's still time to save on one before Prime Day ends
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:04:16 +0000
The UGREEN Nexode 130W Power Bank (Genshin Impact Edition) has dropped to $69.99 (was $89.99) for Prime Day, and now is your last chance to grab at this price.

STOP ignoring mini PCs! Today's your last chance to save on a bagel-sized Windows PC during Prime Day ? YES, it runs my games
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000
In the final hours of Amazon Prime Day, Geekom's excellent mini Windows PC is available at a reasonable price for a limited time.

This last-minute anti-Prime Day deal on an RTX 5070 gaming laptop is ELITE ? it's "Razer's best-selling machine made better than ever"
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:29:28 +0000
The best gaming laptop in Razer's arsenal is its Razer Blade 14, and with this last-minute anti-Prime Day deal, you can snag it for $400 off.

TODAY ONLY: My favorite All-in-one desktop is on sale right now ? It's the perfect all-rounder for work, school, and creative use
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:41:25 +0000
I absolutely love the HP OmniStudio X All-in-One desktop and right now, this fantastic PC is on sale, today only.

Split Fiction is on sale during Amazon Prime Day ? this is your last chance to save on one of the "best co-op games of the last several years"
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:50:36 +0000
Split Fiction is a genre-defining co-op game, and you can save money by grabbing a physical Xbox Series X version during Amazon Prime Day.

HP's discount on one of the most powerful gaming laptops on the planet is absolutely UNBEATABLE ? but you only have a few hours to get one!
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:32:55 +0000
If you've been holding out for a truly mindboggling deal on a gaming laptop during Prime Day, this is it. It simply doesn't get better than this MASSIVE saving on an HP OMEN MAX 16.


Fox News Headlines

Trump says 'American spirit' triumphs over 'forces of evil' on anniversary of Butler assassination attempt
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 02:22:41 GMT
President Donald Trump reflected on the first anniversary of the assassination attempt against him, saying the "American spirit will always triumph over forces of evil and destruction."

Prosecutor to let registered sex offender walk free after elementary school kidnapping attempt
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 01:57:32 GMT
Charges could be dismissed against a registered sex offender after a mental competency evaluation found him unfit to stand trial for attempted kidnapping at an Aurora school

Nationals take 17-year-old Eli Willits with No 1 pick in MLB Draft
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 01:45:52 GMT
The Washington Nationals selected 17-year-old Oklahoma high school shortstop Eli Willits as the No. 1 pick of the MLB Draft on Sunday.

French women's basketball player, 17, throws down dunk in game vs Belgium
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 01:33:37 GMT
France won third place in the FIBA U18 Women?s EuroBasket 2025 on Sunday but it was 17-year-old Alicia Tournebize who stole show with a dunk.

Hacked Elmo X account shocks users with 'Kill all Jews' and 'RELEASE THE FILES' posts
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 01:31:23 GMT
The popular X account for the ?Sesame Street" character Elmo began posting controversial messages that were quickly deleted after going viral on Sunday.

Biden defends controversial autopen use for mass clemency decisions in NYT interview: 'A whole lot of people'
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 01:10:28 GMT
President Joe Biden defended his use of an autopen in a recent NYT interview, offering insight into his administration?s reasoning behind the controversial practice.

NFL players' dad ignites social media frenzy as racially charged remarks about 'breeding' resurface
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 01:03:48 GMT
John Brown, the father of NFL players Amon-Ra St. Brown and Equanimeous St. Brown, sparked an uproar as comments he made from last year resurfaced.

FIFA Club World Cup players brawl moments before Trump hands out awards
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:58:27 GMT
President Donald Trump was getting set to hand out awards and medals after the FIFA Club World Cup when players were involved in a brawl.

Jasmine Crockett claims GOP would rather 'bury their constituents' than fight climate change
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:39 GMT
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett attacked the Trump administration?s response to the deadly Texas flash floods and linked them to budget cuts and climate change.

'America?s Choir' celebrates 'unprecedented' milestone nearly 100 years after first broadcast
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:35:31 GMT
The Tabernacle Choir celebrated its 5,000th episode of "Music & the Spoken Word," marking a milestone for the long-standing broadcast that began nearly 100 years ago.

Officers' unexpected pizza delivery goes viral after holiday traffic stop arrest
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:30:32 GMT
Tempe police shared a viral video showing two officers delivering a pizza to a customer after they arrested the delivery driver.

Heidi Klum shares steamy tropical getaway moment with husband Tom Kaulitz in paradise
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:16:43 GMT
Heidi Klum shares a romantic tropical getaway moment with husband Tom Kaulitz on Instagram, featuring the couple embracing while she wears a brown bikini set to Phil Collins' music.

Rand Paul says we 'aren't going to know' the motive of Trump's would-be assassin
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:00:41 GMT
Secret Service denied multiple security requests for Trump's Butler rally according to Senator Paul's report, which accuses former director of false testimony.

Your late-night TV binge could sabotage your brain health, doctor warns
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:38:07 GMT
Prioritizing sleep over watching 'one more episode' is essential for brain health, improving memory and function the next say, explains Dr. Daniel Amen.

Kristi Noem clashes with NBC anchor over 'inhumane' conditions at Alligator Alcatraz in testy exchange
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:00:01 GMT
Kristi Noem clashes with NBC's Kristen Welker over alleged inhumane conditions at Florida's Alligator Alcatraz while criticizing Democrats for ignoring similar issues.


Indy Car Racing

Alex Palou snaps 2-race losing streak with IndyCar victory at Iowa Speedway
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 21:14:15 GMT
For the seventh time this season, the three-time and reigning IndyCar champion found his way to victory lane.

Nolan Siegel sidelined with concussion a day after crash at Iowa Speedway
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:11:26 GMT
The 20-year-old Arrow McLaren driver crashed in the first race of Iowa?s two-day IndyCar doubleheader.

Pato O'Ward holds off Newgarden to win first of 2 IndyCar races in Iowa
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 01:30:44 GMT
O'Ward scored his eighth IndyCar victory in his 100th start on Saturday at Iowa Speedway.

Myles Rowe scores historic first career Indy NXT win at Iowa Speedway
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 21:19:42 GMT
Rowe became the first Black driver in the history of Indy NXT to score a race victory when he took the checkered flag first on Saturday.

Tornado warning forces postponement of IndyCar practice at Iowa Speedway
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:15:40 GMT
Drivers and teams captured photos and videos of the storm making its way through the area. IndyCar reporters said tornado sirens were audible.

Dixon steals IndyCar victory in Mid-Ohio after teammate Palou's rare mistake
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:01:31 GMT
Scott Dixon took advantage of a rare mistake from his Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Palou in the closing laps to win the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio on Sunday.

Alex Palou picks up 3rd IndyCar pole of 2025 at Mid-Ohio as teammate Simpson scores career best qualifying result
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 21:49:23 GMT
Palou added a pole position at Mid-Ohio to go along with his poles at Barber and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

Alex Palou wins 6th IndyCar race of 2025 after stretching fuel at Road America
Sun, 22 Jun 2025 22:16:29 GMT
Palou was so close on fuel, he ran out after the race on the cool-down lap.

Rookie Louis Foster beats Palou, Kirkwood for 1st career IndyCar pole at Road America
Sat, 21 Jun 2025 22:58:30 GMT
Foster also scored the first IndyCar pole for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing since Graham Rahal did so at Portland in 2023.

IndyCar officially announces new car coming in 2028
Sat, 21 Jun 2025 19:45:19 GMT
Additionally, the series plans to introduce a new 2.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine to replace the current 2.2-liter formula that has been used since 2012.

From scandal to strategy: Kyle Moyer's new role at Arrow McLaren Racing
Sat, 21 Jun 2025 17:17:18 GMT
Moyer was one of the three Team Penske executives fired during an Indianapolis 500 scandal.

Renew, upgrade your Indy 500 tickets by June 16 before price increase
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:02:56 GMT
Fans who went to the 2025 Indy 500 have until Monday, June 16 to renew or upgrade their tickets for the best prices of the entire year.

Two-time Indy 500 winner Newgarden flips car, walks away from wreck in IndyCar race at Gateway
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:30:32 GMT
Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global won for the second consecutive race, third of the season.

Will Power scores Team Penske's 700th pole in IndyCar qualifying at Gateway
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 01:17:55 GMT
Power will start alongside teammate Scott McLaughlin for Sunday night's race.

Penske driver Scott McLaughlin's tough month ends with hope for a fresh start at Gateway
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:59:03 GMT
McLaughlin is looking for a fresh start as IndyCar prepares for only its second race on an oval this season.

Kyle Kirkwood wins IndyCar race on streets of Detroit as Indy 500 winner Palou crashes out
Sun, 01 Jun 2025 21:29:22 GMT
Kirkwood won earlier in the year on the streets of Long Beach and so far this season has been the only driver to win an IndyCar race other than Alex Palou.

Herta takes pole for IndyCar race in Detroit, Malukas will start P2 after Indy 500 promotion
Sat, 31 May 2025 21:35:16 GMT
Herta won the pole for last year's race as well, but crashed midway through the race and had to settle for a 19th place finish.


ESPN Sports Headlines

MLB draft tracker live updates: Nationals select SS Eli Willits with No. 1 pick
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 21:06:44 EST
Follow along for pick-by-pick coverage from Atlanta.

Nats surprise at top of draft with SS Willits
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:56:23 EST
The Nationals took HS shortstop Eli Willits with the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft, while Tyler Bremner went No. 2 to the Angels and LSU's Kade Anderson to the Mariners at No. 3.

Chelsea wins CWC as Palmer double stuns PSG
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:56:23 EST
Cole Palmer produced a scintillating first-half masterclass as Chelsea demolished Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to win the Club World Cup final at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

Sinner dethrones Alcaraz in rematch at Wimbledon
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:56:23 EST
Jannik Sinner defeated two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win his first Wimbledon championship and reverse the result of their epic French Open final five weeks ago.

NFLPA leaders back director Howell amid reports
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:56:23 EST
The NFLPA's executive committee, in a message sent to membership, expressed its support for executive director Lloyd Howell Jr. as it looks into issues reported by ESPN last week.

Sources: Mavs shutting down Flagg for summer
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:56:23 EST
The Mavericks are shutting down Cooper Flagg for the remainder of the NBA summer league, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Clark, Fever ride record half past Bueckers, Wings
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:56:23 EST
Caitlin Clark had 14 points and 13 assists as the Fever scored a franchise-record 64 points in the first half en route to a 102-83 victory against the Wings.

Pavelski wins Tahoe tournament; Barkley is 69th
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:56:23 EST
Former NHL player Joe Pavelski won the American Century Championship on Sunday, closing with an eagle in a wire-to-wire victory in the celeb event.

Stalions: Knew most signals in 7 games with U-M
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:56:23 EST
Ex-Michigan staffer Connor Stalions, who triggered an NCAA investigation into sign-stealing, says he knew almost every signal in seven games over two seasons.

? CMC, Culpo announce birth of first child
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:56:23 EST
The San Francisco 49ers star and former Miss Universe announced in March that they were expecting.

How Clark, Fever dropped 100 points on Paige Bueckers' Wings
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 20:01:25 EST
Behind 13 assists from Caitlin Clark, the Fever put five players in double figures and scored 64 first-half points.

The Jannik Sinner-Carlos Alcaraz rivalry is one for the ages
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:52:31 EST
On Sunday, Sinner defeated Alcaraz for the Wimbledon title -- the latest in a back-and-forth rivalry that will continue to entertain.

Club World Cup triumph shows Chelsea can win the Premier League
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 21:27:25 EST
Chelsea have been crowned world champions -- but only when they end their Premier League title drought will the Blues be able to say they are back where they expect to be.

Who are the NFL's best offensive tackles? Execs, coaches and scouts help rank 2025's top 10
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:42:30 EST
Who are the best offensive tackles in the NFL? We asked execs, coaches and scouts to rank their top 10 in our annual summer series.

Who dropped out of the top 10? Players eyeing a bounce-back at TE, RB and Edge
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:42:30 EST
New players joined the top 10, which means others dropped out. Here's who's trying to get back.

Klay Thompson fuels relationship rumors with Megan Thee Stallion
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 21:39:26 EST
The Mavs guard seemingly posted photos with the Grammy-winning rapper on Instagram.

Shane van Gisbergen takes Sonoma to extend win streak
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:59:11 EST
Shane van Gisbergen extended his winning streak to two straight and three victories in the past five weeks with a dominating run at Sonoma Raceway.

Remembering Arthur Ashe's historic 1975 Wimbledon title
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:05:15 EST
Stan Smith, Richard Evans and Chris Eubanks reflect on the 50th anniversary of Arthur Ashe's Wimbledon victory.