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Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Speedway, Ind.) — Alex Palou has relished hearing “2025 Indianapolis 500 champion” all year. But how did he accomplish the career feat one year ago, winning the race from the sixth starting spot thanks to a pass on Marcus Ericsson on Lap 187 and holding on to the lead over the final 14 laps? He relived his 2025 victory with me last week, explaining what he was thinking not just during the 500, but also in the days and weeks leading up to the race. On his car in practice leading up to the race: ALEX PALOU: “I don’t think it was our best 500 car. In traffic, we were struggling a little bit. I know that heading into the race, we were confident, but not like, ‘Oh yeah, we have a car that can move really fast up front.’ So we struggled quite a lot in practice. Even in the race. I think there was cars like Josef [Newgarden] for example. You look back and he was just moving from last — he made it up to top-eight or top-six. We could not do that. I feel there’s been years in the past where we had that car, and we were able to do it. But last year, we struggled a little bit more.” On the specific troubles he faced during practice: “Just traffic runs. I remember a couple things that we really loved about the car that we’ve already tried this year, something that kind of allowed me to be more comfortable following cars, fourth, fifth in line.” On going by the seat of his pants vs. engineering: “We do a lot more than you think. Sometimes we just go back to basics. At the end of the day, places like this, at the speedway, it’s more like what my body feels than what the ideal scenario or what the ideal simulation says. The car is really good. But at the end of the day, if you don’t feel comfortable, you cannot extract 100 percent from the car. So that’s No. 1.” And then being fastest on the first day of qualifying: “Saturday felt really weird for us last year because suddenly we were P1, and we did not expect it at all, and it didn’t feel like we knew why it was so fast. So then we went into Sunday, and suddenly we lost our advantage a little bit. The conditions changed a lot. It was super windy, and it made it that our car suddenly wasn’t as fast, so we couldn’t be as fast with the car that we had. We still made it to Fast Six, but I think we qualified sixth. Obviously, if you’re P1 on Saturday, you expect more. But we didn’t feel, “Oh yeah, we got this.” It was more like, how are we so fast yesterday? And how are we going to be as fast on Sunday? “This place is like this sometimes, There might be you draw a number [in the qualifying order] that is perfect conditions, and you get a little bit of tailwind, more than everybody else, and you can suddenly carry two-tenths of a mile an hour more — and then suddenly it’s a big difference. You have to have fast car, don’t get me wrong. My car was super fast, otherwise you don’t get to the Fast Six. But I don’t think it was the best car. I’ve been on the pole here, and my car was like a complete rocket ship in any conditions. Last year, we needed the perfect amount of wind, perfect temperature to kind of be good.” Then on race day, it started to rain just before the start: “Yeah, I handled it OK — just because everybody was in the same situation. If I’m the only one sitting in the car strapped in 40 minutes or 30 minutes more than everybody else, I would handle it pretty bad. But as I saw that everybody was in the same situation, I was like, ‘Well, hopefully I do better than some other people.’ But I struggle a lot with having to pee. You hydrate yourself so much expecting to sweat right away, and then suddenly you’re there for 40 minutes, and the only thing you can think about is I need to pee and I need to be here for at least two and a half hours. But I did not pee [in my suit]. I did not.” On if he saw Scott McLaughlin crash on the pace laps: “I see the car crashed, but I don’t see what happened. Like, obviously, I just see a car that is in the grass, but I don’t know what happens.” Then there’s another crash on the opening lap: “Yes, at the beginning, you’re like, ‘What’s going on?’ But you just focus on your things. You know it’s a 500. You know that crazy stuff happens all the time, and you know that it’s going to be a long, long race. So you need to be patient.” When he knew he had a race-winning car: “I would say last stint, honestly. We were struggling a little bit at the start of the race and kind of made our way through. It’s not like we had to overtake a bunch of cars, but we were like, sixth, seventh, fifth, but we’re struggling to be there. It was not super easy for us, but we kind of made the car a little bit better. Some cars had a couple of issues like [Ryan] Hunter-Reay, and then we suddenly pitted for the last stint, and we’re a second behind … and Marcus Ericsson came out in front.” Going from struggles to the lead amid lapped traffic: “[We struggled with] just overall speed, just trying to be as fast as they were, and saving fuel as they were. You know you’re not going to find speed, but you just need to try and play your cards. I don’t think we had the fastest car, but we probably had the best car, being fourth, and that’s how we were able to overtake Marcus [Ericsson].” On what happened next: “You’re in the lead, and you are like, ‘OK, now it’s game on.’ It’s like let’s see if I can stay up front, because you don’t know if Marcus suddenly is going to react and he’s going to overtake you back, and then you’re just trying to be there, waiting and praying that there’s not going to be a yellow so you can still have the [lapped] traffic cars up front. Otherwise, I was not going to win that race.” On needing those lapped cars between him and the other cars on the lead lap: “Yeah. I say I was not going to win that race. Maybe I’m maybe wrong. It was going to be a lot tougher for me to win the race.” And then taking the white flag as the leader: “I’m thinking, ‘Yeah, just four more corners.’ But I’m not thinking that it’s done. He [Ericsson] actually got very close, I think, the lap before. And actually the last lap exiting of [Turn] 2. And it was not because I relaxed, it was just because he made a last try, and I was just already 100 percent but just struggling with overall grip. So I don’t remember exactly what I thought, but I remember I was not excited yet. I was like, ‘Man, please.’ I’ve been leading already two laps to go in this race with Helio [Castroneves], and then he overtakes you. And there’s a big difference between finishing first and second. So you don’t allow yourself to even think that you can win.” On his loud screams after the win: “I have no more voice already two minutes after I’m screaming. I know that I lost the voice already in the car. But I was so happy. I just could not wait to stop the car and celebrate with everybody. It’s super cool to celebrate alone. But the best thing is when you can celebrate with your people, with your team, with your family. And you can see on the screen that they are celebrating together, and you’re like, ‘Man, I want to be part of it.’ I’m just here alone in the car. Super cool, don’t get me wrong. But I just want to be with the crew guys.” Why he threw his gloves on the ground and ran to his crew after getting out of the car: “That is not what I had in mind. You have perfect ideas in your head whenever you go to bed of how would you celebrate if you win. But then the reality is that you cannot plan anything. You just go with it. But I was just so happy, and I just wanted to run to my mechanics that I just started throwing stuff.” On his dad being in that group: “He’s out there jumping as well. I just saw the group. I just saw the group of yellow shirts, people running towards me.”Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
As a proud dog lover, Jackson Dean didn’t need much convincing to take part in a special edition of The Pupdate in partnership with MuttNation Foundation, aimed at shining a light on shelter dogs who are often overlooked.
On this sunny spring day, Dean took stepped away from his busy schedule to stop by the Williamson County Animal Center and spend time with Ellie, an 8-year-old pup who recently found her forever home. While getting to know Ellie, Dean spent time talking all things dogs, life on the road, his new album, his recent engagement and more. Even though Ellie has already been adopted, there are still plenty of lovable dogs just like her waiting for homes of their own.
The pair found a shady spot on a nearby park bench, where Jackson Dean opened up about this current season of his life and career. He also shared stories about his dog, Elk, whom he refers to as his own son.
While Elk’s exact breed is unknown, he is believed to be some kind of mix. Dean revealed he rescued the four-legged companion from South Tennessee, where he had been living as a stray. According to Dean, it took Elk a little while to adjust to his new surroundings, but these days he’s become a great road dog.
“He didn’t really know what nothing was and it took him four or five months to eat out of my hand. And now he’s an angel and matches energy and listens pretty well and is about the same size as her, really,” Dean said as he looked down at Ellie. “She’s a little bit bigger than he is…His first trip was to actually Nebraska. It was a long haul. It was awesome…But yeah, he does real well. Just curls up right at the end of the bunk.”
Fans might recognize Elk from Dean’s “Big Blue Sky” music video. The song was originally written about his late dog Carl so to honor his spirit, Elk was tasked with starring in the video.
“Elk hopped in there and it was negative 30 out there on the planes of North Dakota and just brave in the cold with my son,” said Dean.
Ellie wagged her tail and got comfortable next to the Maryland native as he opened up about the evolution of his albums over the years and how his latest collection of work, Magnolia Sage, captures one of the best chapters of his life.
“[I] am getting to live a really cool section of my life. I got everything that I could have really ever dreamed of in the palm of my hand, which is one of the coolest jobs on planet earth and a woman in a cabin and a dog. And it’s hard to beat that. So this record is a lot about that and getting home and getting back to all of that,” he explained.
Ellie briefly interrupted the interview to bark at something off in the distance, but Dean got right back to talking about the record, stating the tracks offer “11 different ways to say ‘I love you’.” He explains trying to put this album together was a “crazy process” with all the traveling he had across 14 countries. The result is something that speaks not only to where he’s been but also the “vibes” he’s experienced along the way, separated into either the category of Magnolia or Sage.
“Most of the ‘Magnolia’ stuff is East Coast. All the ‘Sage’ is West and dusty and western,” says Dean.
Along with putting his life story on display through music, Jackson Dean has started to use social media as a way to give fans a look behind the curtain at his love life. He kept the majority of his personal life under wraps for the past few years, but as of late, he has started to share photos of him and his now fiancée, Shannon Miscoll.
The pair shared the news of their engagement on January 3, 2026 with a set of images capturing their romantic moment in the woods. Dean reveals that Shannon was actually the muse for the entirety of Magnolia Sage.
“I used to want to live my life under a rock, for lack of a better term. But no, we met when I was playing at Basement East. It was the last time we played there, and we saw each other across the room. The way we got hooked up, she was like, ‘We should have a class of wine or something sometime.’ I was like, ‘Yeah.’ That happened and she opened the door and I think that was it.”
Jackson Dean has plenty to look forward to, from planning his wedding to bringing songs from his new album to fans at fairs, festivals, and headline shows across the U.S. and overseas, including a major appearance at Hyde Park this June.
While the adorable Ellie has already found her forever home, there are still plenty of dogs at Williamson County Animal Center waiting for families of their own. Senior dogs and longer-term shelter residents are often among the most overlooked, despite having just as much love to give. If you’re considering adding a furry friend to your family, the shelter has many lovable dogs still searching for a second chance.
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Rumor has it that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are ironing out a prenup ahead of their summer wedding.
Naturally, fans are eager for details. But who pays for what is boring when people have this much money.
Is it true that Taylor could be barred from badmouthing him in song after a divorce?
Here’s everything that we know so far.
Is there a prenup?
According to reports, Taylor and Travis will be getting a prenup.
Many of their fellow Millennials — even those without so much as 1% of Travis’ net worth, let alone Taylor’s — opt to get prenups because it gives them power over their own property, rather than subjecting them to the whims of how property division is handled under divorce laws wherever they happen to live.
In this case, we’re talking about a guy with a solid 8-figure (and growing) net worth and a billionaire musician.
Taylor and Travis are, obviously, not making their prenup details public — and have not officially confirmed that it exists.
However, online speculation as to what the document may include and preclude has taken off on social media like wildfire.
As of this time, the prenup has not leaked.
Given that the only people who likely have access to such a document would be Taylor, Travis, and their extremely well-paid attorneys, we do not expect for that to change.
Speaking of attorneys, Page Six spoke to Sarah Luetto. She doesn’t represent either party, but her law firm deals extensively in marriage and family.
“Swift and Kelce may wish to include terms fostering confidentiality and privacy,” Leutto noted.
“This may include non-disparagement or non-disclosure terms related to their relationship,” she added.
Clauses that enjoin her from singing about him sound like a non-starter
Most of the time, we think as prenuptial agreements as being something that concerns money, property, and perhaps custody of children or pets.
Rumors have suggested that Travis’ attorney, negotiating on his behalf, might include a clause barring Taylor from singing about their relationship in the event of a breakup.
Luetto cautions that there are “some exceptions” to how enforceable certain provisions may be — even if both partners, at the time, agree to sign.
“In Taylor’s case, she would likely not want to include provisions limiting her from singing about her relationship in songs,” she reasoned.
Luetto explained: “Particularly since there is always so much speculation about the subjects of her songwriting.”
For years, prenups were used as a plot device on television — most often, as a way for a rich husband’s evil family to ensure that a protagonist doesn’t steal their fortune despite stealing their son’s heart.
In reality, they are a solid way to make sure that both parties agree to who gets, say, an heirloom piece of jewelry or an expensive passion project in the event of a divorce. If the prenup is carried out the right way, that is.
The right way for a prenup to come about involves attorneys for both parties. In the case of wealth disparity, the monied party pays for both. The attorneys work out the arrangement based upon their clients’ wishes, ensuring that divorce doesn’t mean either party getting robbed — or impoverished.
Most places have laws that would more or less allow for fair division for most couples. But why take that chance?
As Taylor and Travis iron out the final details before their nuptials, the prenup is probably not their main concern. And, in the absence of concrete evidence, it probably shouldn’t worry Swifties, either.
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Charlie Kirk prided himself on being a free speech absolutist.
But in the months since Kirk was shot and killed, many of his most ardent supporters have lashed out at and demanded consequences for those who dared to criticize the slain podcast host and activist.
Larry Bushart, a 61-year-old retired police officer from Tennessee, even suffered legal ramifications, spending 37 days behind bars due to a Facebook post about Kirk.
Now, Bushart has received an $835,000 settlement after filing a lawsuit against the county officials who locked him up.
The case quickly became national news — and not just because of the unexpectedly high payout.
Bushart was arrested in September 2025 after posting Facebook memes referencing Kirk’s death, including one that reused a quote from President Donald Trump following a 2024 Iowa school shooting that read: “We have to get over it.”
Authorities claimed one of the posts alarmed local residents, who feared it referenced a nearby school in Tennessee with a similar name.
According to local media reports, Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems later acknowledged he understood the meme referred to an Iowa school — not a local Tennessee one — but officials still moved forward with Bushart’s arrest after claiming the posts created fear in the community.
Bushart was charged with threatening mass violence and initially hit with a staggering $2 million bond.
He ultimately spent more than a month in jail before prosecutors dropped the felony charge in October.
During that time, Bushart says he lost his post-retirement job and missed major family moments, including his wedding anniversary and the birth of his granddaughter.
Those claims later became part of the federal lawsuit he filed against Perry County, the sheriff, and the investigator who secured the arrest warrant.
“I am pleased my First Amendment rights have been vindicated,” Bushart said in a statement after news of the settlement broke.
“The people’s freedom to participate in civil discourse is crucial to a healthy democracy. I am looking forward to moving on and spending time with my family.”
His legal team framed the case as a major constitutional issue.
“It’s in times of turmoil and heightened tensions that our national commitment to free speech is tested the most,” attorney Cary Davis said, arguing that public officials crossed a dangerous line by treating protected speech like a criminal threat.
While many people faced backlash or even job losses over comments related to Kirk’s death, Bushart’s situation stood out because it escalated into an actual criminal prosecution.
Now, after more than a month in jail and a lengthy legal battle, he is receiving an $835,000 reminder that social media posts.
And across social today, Bushart is being celebrated as a true free speech warrior.
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