National Sports

• Legendary Olympic hockey coach admits he used fake COVID vaccination card for Beijing Games

  Swiss Olympic hockey coach Patrick Fischer admitted he used a fake vaccination card to bypass China's strict COVID-19 rules at the Beijing Olympics.

• Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr celebrates sister's WNBA Draft selection with heartfelt message

  The Chicago Sky drafted Gabriela Jaquez with the No. 5 overall pick in the WNBA Draft, and her brother, Jaime Jaquez Jr., who plays for the Miami Heat, congratulated her.

• Astros star delivers explicit message to team as downhill spiral continues amid losing streak

  Carlos Correa bluntly called out the Houston Astros for playing bad baseball amid a six-game losing streak, as injuries have ravaged the roster.

• Jaguars' Travis Hunter pushes back on report of positional usage: 'Who told you that?'

  Travis Hunter responded on X after a report said the Jacksonville Jaguars plan to use the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner as a full-time corner, part-time receiver.

• Callaway launches limited-edition USA 250 golf collection honoring America's 250th anniversary

  Callaway released a limited-edition USA 250 golf collection celebrating America 250, with drivers, putters, wedges, all with a patriotic design.

• Aaron Judge, Mike Trout's home run duel enters MLB history books

  Aaron Judge and Mike Trout traded home runs in an epic New York Yankees-Los Angeles Angels duel, achieving a feats not seen in many years.

• Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton talks shingles battle as he recovers from torn Achilles

  Tyrese Haliburton reveals he's battling shingles while recovering from a torn Achilles, saying medication hasn't worked and nerve pain has lasted months.

• Orioles manager Craig Albernaz takes line drive to face in terrifying scene

  Craig Albernaz was struck by a line drive off Jeremiah Jackson's bat during the Orioles' win over the Diamondbacks on Monday and left for an evaluation.

• WNBA commissioner plays gender card when asked about future

  WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert played the gender card when asked about her future, wondering if a male commissioner would face the same question.

• Azzi Fudd goes No 1 in WNBA Draft to Wings, reunites with Paige Bueckers with historic $500K salary

  Azzi Fudd went first overall to the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft, earning a historic $500,000 rookie salary under the league's new CBA agreement.

• WNBA player faces backlash over op-ed criticizing IOC for policy to protect women's sports

  Brianna Turner wrote an op-ed claiming the IOC's new genetic testing policy does not protect women's sports and scapegoats transgender athletes.

• Dave McGinnis, former Cardinals head coach and beloved Titans assistant, dead at 74

  Dave McGinnis, former Arizona Cardinals head coach and longtime Tennessee Titans assistant coach and broadcaster, has died at age 74 after an illness.

• Dick Vitale announces fifth cancer diagnosis as biopsy confirms melanoma in his lung and liver cavity

  Dick Vitale said he is confident he will go "5 for 5" after a biopsy confirmed melanoma in his lung and liver cavity for his fifth cancer diagnosis.

• Mike Breen says fans 'deserve to be thrown a bone' as NBA cuts all local broadcasts from the playoffs

  New York Knicks and ESPN announcer Mike Breen ripped the NBA for removing local broadcasters from the playoffs for the first time in league history as part of the new TV rights deal.

• Daniil Medvedev fined after smashing his racket 7 times during shocking double-bagel loss

  Daniil Medvedev was hit with a $7,000 fine after smashing his racket seven times during his 6-0, 6-0 Monte Carlo Masters loss to Matteo Berrettini last week.

• Charles Barkley gives terse message to NBA players complaining about 65-game eligibility rule

  Charles Barkley rips NBA players complaining about the 65-game eligibility rule, saying they voted for it in collective bargaining and should stop.

• Scottie Scheffler takes issue with Masters' course conditions after second-place finish

  Scottie Scheffler took issue with Augusta National course conditions after finishing one stroke behind back-to-back Masters winner Rory McIlroy Sunday.

• Aaron Judge calls out Yankees' offensive struggles after getting swept

  After starting 8-2, the Yankees have gone cold at the plate. Aaron Judge says the team needs to "simplify" things offensively to get back on track.

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Overnight Lane Closures Needed on Carroll Cropper Bridge

Single lane closures scheduled for tonight on I-275 eastbound and westbound within the project area.

One Killed in Three-Vehicle Accident in Ripley County

The crash occurred near the Delaware Fire Department.

Cincinnati Woman Identified as Victim of Mall Road Crash

The head-on collision took place last Saturday night.

First ORVC Report of 2026 Spring Season Released

See the top performers in baseball, softball, boys golf and track and field.

East Central Students Recognized at IHSAA Foundation Banquet

These two students have bright futures.

Local Sports Report - April 13, 2026

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