National Sports

• John Cena announces special event to showcase WWE veterans, rising stars

  John Cena delivered his teased history-making news at WWE Backlash, announcing the John Cena Classic where fans will vote to crown a champion.

• Jacob Fatu unleashes vicious assault on Roman Reigns after World Heavyweight Championship loss at WWE Backlash

  Jacob Fatu lost to Roman Reigns at Backlash but attacked the champion afterward, holding the World Heavyweight Championship over a fallen Reigns.

• Bron Breakker picks up biggest win since WWE main roster call up at Backlash

  Bron Breakker arrived on the biggest stage at Backlash, defeating Seth Rollins in a brutal match that cements his place as a rising WWE star.

• WNBA guard chips her tooth in painful scene while diving for loose ball

  Seattle Storm guard Jade Melbourne chipped her tooth diving for a loose ball in Friday's WNBA game against the Golden State Valkyries, walking off smiling.

• UFC great Jim Miller picks up victory in first fight since son's cancer battle, makes heartwarming reveal

  Jim Miller made an emotional UFC return at UFC 328, defeating Jared Gordon via submission after his son Wyatt's recovery from a rare cancer diagnosis.

• Warriors' Draymond Green clears the air amid public feud with NBA great Charles Barkley

  Draymond Green and Charles Barkley traded shots after a controversial Inside the NBA moment, with Green offering a public apology on his podcast.

• IndyCar driver Felix Rosenqvist gets airborne in road-course wreck

  The Indianapolis Grand Prix was a crash-filled race Saturday as Christian Lundgaard passed David Malukas with 18 laps to go to earn the victory.

• Yankees' Cam Schlittler accomplishes feat unseen for more than 100 years

  Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler is the first since Walter Johnson in 1913 to hit key strikeout and ERA benchmarks through his first nine starts.

• ‘Kylian Mbappe Out’: Petition Reaches Almost 70 Million Signatures Amid Real Madrid Crisis

  Kylian Mbappe's dream move to Real Madrid is rapidly turning into a nightmare as the Frenchman struggles to find his feet in the Spanish capital.

• Wings rookie Azzi Fudd sets dubious WNBA record with lowest-scoring debut by top pick

  UConn star Azzi Fudd set a WNBA record for the fewest points scored in a No. 1 pick's debut, managing just three points for the Dallas Wings.

• Lionel Messi Shatters MLS Milestone Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

  Lionel Messi reaches MLS milestone as fastest MLS player to notch 100 goal contributions following Inter Miami's 4-2 win over Toronto FC.

• Ex-MLB pitcher accused of 'controlling behavior' in ugly divorce battle amid numerous 911 calls to home

  Former New York Yankees pitcher Carl Pavano is embroiled in a bitter divorce as his ex-wife accuses him of forcing her to sign a controlling prenup agreement.

• Trump shows up at LIV Golf event at his Virginia course after calling for players to rejoin PGA Tour

  President Donald Trump arrived at Trump National Golf Course in Sterling, Virginia, marking his second consecutive golf tournament attendance in two weeks.

• Gymnast at center of Jordan Chiles Olympic medal controversy is suspended for missing drug tests

  Ana Barbosu, the Romanian gymnast at the center of the Paris Olympics bronze medal controversy, is provisionally suspended over missed drug tests.

• Bobby Cox, legendary Atlanta Braves manager who led 1995 World Series champions, dead at 84

  Bobby Cox, who led the Atlanta Braves to 14 division titles and the 1995 World Series championship, has died at age 84, the team announced Saturday.

• Rory McIlroy says LIV golfers returning to PGA is 'good business,' but still takes one more shot at them

  Rory McIlroy said golfers who left for LIV Golf should be welcomed back to the PGA Tour, adding it is good business to make the tour stronger.

• Brewers' flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski lights up record books with triple-digit speeds in gem vs Yankees

  Jacob Misiorowski became the hardest-throwing starting pitcher of the Statcast era while dominating the New York Yankees with 11 strikeouts in six scoreless innings.

• 76ers' Joel Embiid takes thinly-veiled shot at officials after Knicks take commanding 3-0 lead in playoffs

  Joel Embiid said the free-throw disparity favored New York after Knicks fans invaded Philadelphia and the team took a commanding 3-0 series lead.

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Friendship IN Comes Alive with Historic ‘Shoot’ and One-of-a-Kind Flea Market

The exciting events are held twice a year.

Dearborn Co. Sheriff's Office Investigates Suspicious Activity in Bright

Currently, there is no direct threat in the area, but patrols have increased as a precaution.

Federal, State Leaders Break Ground on Historic Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project

The project is set to improve safety, local connectivity and national commerce.

Local Sports Report - May 8-9, 2026

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Southwestern Wins ORVC Golf Tourney, Milan's Clark Round Medalist

The ORVC Golf Tournament was held at Sunrise Golf Course.

Three Straight No-Hitters for Milan's Bode

Milan is 19-4 this season.