Nascar

Rick Ware Racing to switch manufacturers for 2026 NASCAR Cup season
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:26:22 +0000
On Monday, Rick Ware Racing (RWR) confirmed that they will change manufacturers, moving from Ford to Chevrolet ahead of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.
One of the few one-car teams remaining with a charter, RWR will also form a technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing and ECR engines. It is reportedly a multi-year partnership.
Ware's team finished last in points among charters teams this ...Keep reading

Keelan Harvick becomes the youngest Snowflake 125 winner in history at 13
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 13:10:53 +0000
Racing deep into the night in Pensacola, Florida, 13-year-old Keelan Harvick became the youngest winner in the history of the Snowflake 125. He won the prestigious Pro Lade Model race in his first-ever attempt as well.
The event didn't go green until around 1:30am local time, with Luke Baldwin starting the race from pole position. Keelan, the son of 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin ...Keep reading

Michael Jordan, Heather Gibbs headline Friday in NASCAR trial
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:02:39 +0000
Michael Jordan took the stand on Friday afternoon in the Western District of North Carolina to close out the first week of the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust lawsuit trial to much fanfare.
Jordan, who co-owns 23XI Racing with Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin and longtime business associate Curtis Polk, are suing NASCAR and CEO Jim France and the 15-month process reached ...Keep reading

Former NASCAR driver Michael Annett dies at the age of 39
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:36:06 +0000
Michael Annett, who turned 39 years old this year, has tragically passed away. Annett competed at all three national levels of the sport, and was a winner in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts (formerly Xfinity) Series. No details have been provided regarding the nature of Annett's passing at this time. 
Annett was a full-time Cup driver from 2014 through 2016 as well, starting 106 races and ...Keep reading

All the key moments from the 23XI/FRM vs. NASCAR trial
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:58:16 +0000
The 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust trial is raging on as the two sides do battle inside a North Carolina courtroom with the future of the sport likely to be reshaped by the outcome.
Here, you can find a recap of some of the most important and interesting moments from each day of the trial, with links back to more in-depth stories from our Senior NASCAR Editor Matt ...Keep reading

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


Windows Central

Our favorite Xbox controllers join Holiday discount sales ? our top-ranked bargains make the perfect gifts for Xbox fans
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:54:02 +0000
Retailers are offering early Christmas discounts on several Xbox controllers from first-party sources like Microsoft to third-party sources like Hyperkin, Razer, and GameSir. Here are some of the best Xbox controller deals we found for your Christmas shopping list.

Hideo Kojima's new game 'OD' is so ambitious, he admits he doesn't know if it will work ? could the creator of Death Stranding rewrite horror games?
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:54:00 +0000
The latest interview offers new insight into OD, revealing a mysterious project filled with hidden clues and an experimental design that pushes beyond standard horror.

Microsoft has a problem: nobody wants to buy or use its shoddy AI products ? as Google's AI growth begins to outpace Copilot products
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:47:18 +0000
Microsoft is about to miss the boat on another computing paradigm shift, as Google's growth starts to outpace Copilot amidst reports of cut forecasts.

Todd Howard shares opinions on generative AI in game development ? and it might not be the take you expected from Bethesda
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:44:00 +0000
In a new interview, Todd Howard breaks down how AI should support artists instead of replacing them, while also revealing the game that impressed him most this year.

Satya Nadella calls Microsoft's size a "massive disadvantage" in AI ? is Nadella signalling more layoffs?
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:29:00 +0000
CEO Satya Nadella recently indicated that Microsoft's size "has become a massive disadvantage" as it tries to establish dominance in the AI space against startups.

Windows 11's File Explorer will no longer show AI actions when there's no actionable AI ? finally decluttering the right-click menu
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:21:09 +0000
An upcoming change now in preview will remove AI actions from the right-click menu when disabled or when there are no AI actions that apply.

Dark Souls meets Minecraft in Dark Craft ? an ambitious new MMORPG that could surprise fans of both franchises
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:14:00 +0000
Dark Craft mixes a blocky Minecraft look with punishing Soulslike combat, creating an MMO that aims to stand out with living world systems and real developer driven encounters.

OpenAI is racing to give ChatGPT a flashy upgrade after Google's Gemini 3 rattled CEO Sam Altman into "code red"
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:04:00 +0000
A new report suggests that OpenAI may release GPT?5.2 ahead of schedule, aiming to keep ChatGPT competitive after Google?s successful Gemini 3 launch and Sam Altman?s ?code red? warning.

Don't kick yourself for missing Black Friday ? the Xbox Ally is now $110 off and comes with 3 months of Game Pass Premium
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:21:06 +0000
A surprise $110 discount brings the Xbox Ally to a more accessible price, offering a strong entry point for handheld gaming and Game Pass on the go.

Millions of users were unknowingly tracked in a 7?year Chrome and Edge malware scheme ? extensions turned into spyware
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:22:50 +0000
A browser extension silently infected millions of Chrome and Edge users, turning trusted productivity tools into spyware that monitored browsing activity in the background.

My Xbox Ally X was giving me Wi-Fi issues ? But this fix instantly gave my handheld gaming PC a stable connection
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:14:46 +0000
A walkthrough on how to fix Wi-Fi problems on Xbox Ally and ROG Ally, which also might be applicable to other Windows handhelds.

Xbox did so badly on US Black Friday sales its SKUs were beaten by a console you've never heard of
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:00:21 +0000
Circana?s data shows a surprising top three for US Black Friday, with the NEX Playground outperforming established consoles and further highlighting Xbox's ongoing struggles.

Riot's free-to-play fighter 2XKO comes to Xbox and PlayStation to kick-start 2026 ? cross-play and cross-progression in tow
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:22:00 +0000
Riot Games' free-to-play fighting game 2XKO is coming to Xbox and PlayStation consoles in January 2026.

Dell's new Pro Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock makes a strong case for enterprise adoption, but casual users can do better while spending less
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000
Dell's new Pro Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock promises robust pro-grade management tools, extra security, and more charging power than I've ever seen in a dock. Is it right for you, or are there better options on the market?

Notepad on Windows 11 can now make Markdown tables ? here's how to master it
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 13:59:01 +0000
On Windows 11, you can now create tables with the expansion of the Markdown support in Notepad, and here's how to get started.


Fox News Headlines

Titans players mock Shedeur Sanders after Browns' crucial turnover
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:31:47 GMT
Sheduer Sanders got a taste of his own medicine on Sunday as Tennessee Titans players mocked his watch flex celebration after a late turnover.

Magic's Desmond Bane launches ball a Knicks' OG Anunoby in bizarre moment
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:30:49 GMT
Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane and New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby had a bizarre moment during their game on Sunday afternoon. The Knicks won the game, 106-100.

Biden's own advisers warned his border policies could create 'chaos': report
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:29:28 GMT
Former President Biden's team was warned his border policies could cause chaos before the 2020 election, according to a memo obtained by The New York Times, revealing serious immigration concerns.

Patrick Mahomes makes curious Travis Kelce comments with Chiefs' season on brink
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:25:53 GMT
Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes made a curious comment about Travis Kelce and his playing future after the team's loss to the Houston Texans.

House GOP seeks off-ramp to sky-high health insurance costs for millions of Americans
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:19:35 GMT
House Republicans are mulling a healthcare cost reduction roadmap this month, while Speaker Johnson and Majority Leader Scalise build GOP consensus on reform measures.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy yet to read peace plan, Trump says
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:14:50 GMT
President Donald Trump expresses disappointment as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hasn't yet read updated peace plan amid talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials.

Crime rings, hackers join forces to hijack trucks nationwide, fueling major holiday shipping security fears
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:00:50 GMT
Cybercriminals target holiday packages in transit, stealing over $318 million in cargo using AI and online freight platforms to hijack deliveries.

High-fat diet may trigger chemical chaos in the gut and brain, researchers find
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:00:46 GMT
New research suggests that high-fat diets can disrupt the gut-brain communication, leading to overeating and depression by damaging critical serotonin pathways.

Why parents may want to delay smartphones for kids
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:59:11 GMT
New study of 10,500+ kids reveals early smartphone ownership linked to depression, obesity, and poor sleep by age 12. Earlier phones mean higher risks.

Pipe burst at Louvre damages 300-400 rare books in Egyptian antiquities library collection
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:46:05 GMT
Louvre suffers another major setback as burst pipe damages rare books, adding to troubles following theft of Napoleon crown jewels worth $102 million.

Ex-NBC host Chuck Todd rips College Football Playoff officials over Alabama getting into field
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:29:38 GMT
Former NBC host Chuck Todd was perturbed over the Alabama Crimson Tide getting into the College Football Playoff on Sunday with three losses.

NFL Week 14 scores: Teams take crucial steps in divisional races
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:28:29 GMT
The NFL playoff picture came into full focus on Sunday as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars and Green Bay Packers were among those who got big wins.

DC sandwich-throwing case was a laughingstock in court, jurors reveal
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:22:50 GMT
Sean Dunn was acquitted after throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in a Trump protest case that left jurors giggling.

NYC mayor-elect tells residents how to resist ICE agents and more top headlines
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:04:21 GMT
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Want to stay healthy after 40? Doctors say men should consider 14 medical tests
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:00:49 GMT
Men face higher chronic disease rates after 40. Learn which medical tests doctors say are vital for preventing heart attacks, strokes and cancer.


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

How each of the 12 College Football Playoff teams could win the national title
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 00:36:49 EST
Bill Connelly breaks down the path to victory for every team -- and what will hold each of them back.

CFP Anger Index: An absurd farce over Notre Dame, Miami
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 00:36:49 EST
Evaluating the committee's ranking process, and what teams should be most upset about in final CFP ranking.

Sources: Colts lose QB Jones to torn Achilles
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 08:24:19 EST
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in the first quarter of Sunday's loss to the Jaguars.

LaFleur: Win vs. Johnson-led Bears not personal
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 08:24:19 EST
If Matt LaFleur said anything to Bears coach Ben Johnson after Sunday's game at Lambeau Field, it couldn't have been much considering the Packers coach barely broke stride.

Jeff Kent elected to HOF; Bonds, Clemens still out
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 08:24:19 EST
Jeff Kent was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the contemporary era committee on Sunday. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were named on fewer than five ballots.

Reid owns 4th-down flop as K.C. playoff hopes dim
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 08:24:19 EST
"In hindsight, it was wrong," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said of his fourth-down decision late in Sunday night's game against Houston that led to an eventual 20-10 loss. "I messed that one up."

Irish say no bowl after CFP snub, rankings 'farce'
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 08:24:18 EST
Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua told ESPN that the program is in utter disbelief after being snubbed by the CFP, with the Irish instead not playing in any bowl game this season.

Cashman: Gray put Yankees in mix to raise value
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 08:24:19 EST
After his arrival for Major League Baseball's winter meetings Sunday night in Orlando, Florida, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told reporters that new Boston starter Sonny Gray expressed a desire to play in New York to raise his free agency value.

LeBron bounces back, nets season-high 29 in win
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 08:24:19 EST
A game after he failed to reach 10 points for the first time in 17 years, LeBron James produced an impressive fourth quarter Sunday night, posting 10 straight points in lifting the Lakers to a 112-108 victory over the 76ers.

Overturned Likely TD among Ravens' ref issues
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 08:24:19 EST
After a critical 27-22 loss to the rival Steelers, many of the Ravens questioned calls made by the referees -- notably an overturned touchdown reception by Isaiah Likely in the fourth quarter -- that ultimately could cost them a chance at the postseason.

? CFP to Pop-Tarts: Picking every bowl game
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 08:33:10 EST
We made predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup. Check back to see how we fared.

How Week 14 shook up the NFL playoff picture: What now for the Colts, Chiefs, Ravens and Bears?
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 08:50:10 EST
Daniel Jones' injury, the Ravens' red zone woes, the Bears' defensive mistakes and the Chiefs' drop issues meant big changes in the race for the postseason.

What do Week 14 games mean for the rest of the season?
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 08:50:10 EST
Our reporters react to the action, answering lingering questions and detailing what you need to know.

Wetzel: A defense of the CFP committee? It's not perfect, but nothing in this sport can be
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 07:41:16 EST
Don't overreact to this year's playoff rankings by blowing up the system. Chasing perfection is a fool's errand.

As Hall of Fame welcomes Kent, it prepares to slam door on Bonds and Clemens forever
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 08:10:34 EST
Sunday was a special night for Jeff Kent -- and a telling one for the keepers of Cooperstown.

How all eight teams can win, plus players to watch and biggest questions
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 08:21:05 EST
How all eight teams can win their first-round matchup, plus players to watch and biggest questions.

College Football Playoff predictions: We pick every game in every round
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 08:21:05 EST
Our college football writers predict the outcomes of each CFP matchup and choose their champion.

Will Daniel Jones start for the Colts in '26? Is the front office safe? Key questions for Indy
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 08:27:06 EST
Will coach Shane Steichen and GM Chris Ballard survive a late-season freefall? What's next at QB in Indy?