National Sports

• State Department lists major sporting events in addition to World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump's visa ban

  The Trump administration listed major sporting events that will be exempt from a visa ban affecting 39 countries, allowing athletes to travel to the U.S. to compete.

• Dodgers sign star outfielder Kyle Tucker to $240M contract: reports

  MLB star Kyle Tucker reportedly signs massive $240 million contract with Dodgers, making him second-highest paid player behind teammate Shohei Ohtani.

• Trump flashes championship ring as Panthers celebrate Stanley Cup repeat at White House

  President Trump welcomed the Florida Panthers to the White House, praising the team’s performance and celebrating its back-to-back Stanley Cup titles.

• Trans athlete scandal spotlight back on Minnesota as softball lawsuit returns to court

  Alliance Defending Freedom appealed to the 8th Circuit Court after its lawsuit filed by three Minnesota softball players over alleged Title IX violations was dropped in September.

• Trump to attend College Football Playoff championship game in Miami with Rubio

  President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are expected at the CFP championship game in Miami on Monday. Trump's growing sports involvement takes center stage again.

• Arizona high school basketball player scores 100 points in just 3 quarters in historic outing

  Adrian Stubbs made history as the first Arizona high school basketball player to score 100 points in a single game, shattering the previous record.

• SMU's Boopie Miller sinks half-court buzzer-beater to stun Virginia Tech

  SMU guard Boopie Miller capped a dominant second half with a halfcourt buzzer-beater, lifting the Mustangs to a dramatic 77-76 win over Virginia Tech in Dallas.

• California college athletics organization faces probe over transgender policy

  Title IX Special Investigations Team launched a probe into California Community College Athletic Association's transgender policy on Thursday.

• Women's sports activist responds to personal attack from Keith Olbermann after SCOTUS trans athlete hearing

  Keith Olbermann faced backlash from Martina Navratilova and other athletes after attacking former University of Kentucky swimmer Kaitlynn Wheeler over her Supreme Court activism.

• NCAA president responds to integrity concerns after alleged point-shaving scheme leads to dozens of arrests

  NCAA President Charlie Baker said protecting competition integrity was crucial and thanked law enforcement for fighting game manipulation in college sports.

• Ex-NFL star Tony Romo reveals he was dealing with an illness after broadcast performance drew fan criticism

  Tony Romo revealed he was battling an illness during his broadcast of the Buffalo Bills' win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, a performance that was widely criticized.

• Leavitt swipes at SCOTUS justices over women’s sports hearing: ‘Alarming’ to hear debate on ‘biological fact’

  Karoline Leavitt said it was "alarming" that justices grappled with basic biological facts and hoped the Supreme Court would rule to protect women’s rights.

• Federal prosecutors indict 26 people for allegedly fixing college basketball games in widespread conspiracy

  Federal prosecutors indict 26 people in alleged NCAA basketball game-fixing scheme spanning 17 Division 1 programs in major college sports corruption case.

• Josh Allen among 15 Bills players dealing with injuries going into massive playoff game

  The Buffalo Bills are extremely banged up as they look to make their first Super Bowl appearance in more than 30 years. They play the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round.

• 3 Pro Bowl players named finalists for NFL's Salute to Service Award

  Pro Bowl players Christian McCaffrey, Jake Ferguson and Aaron Jones were named the finalists for the NFL’s Salute to Service Award, presented by USAA.

• Former college basketball coach unleashes anti-ICE rant, calls on Republicans to impeach Trump

  Former Notre Dame women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw unleashed a anti-ICE rant and called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

• 'Save Women's Sports' activists react to Supreme Court trans athlete hearing

  Athletes in "Save Women's Sports" movement including Payton McNabb and Stephanie Turner shared reactions to Supreme Court hearing on transgender athlete bans in women's sports.

• Giants working to finalize deal to make John Harbaugh next head coach: reports

  John Harbaugh reportedly nearing deal to become New York Giants head coach after extensive interview process. Former Ravens coach expected to land the job.

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Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Crunch Time

Events

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  Al-Anon Meeting

  Help for Friends and Family of a problem drinker. You know what it is doing to them, do you know what it is doing to you?

  Jan 18, 2026 at Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church
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  MILAN VFW BINGO

  Bingo every Tuesday

  Jan 20, 2026 at Milan Vfw Post6234
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  Chakra Connection Meditation Class

  Learn about the 7 major chakras with Jenny Flannery. These energy centers are believed to influence physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

  Jan 21, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Public Library

Dearborn Co. Sheriff's Office Shares Info About Ongoing Scams

Everything you need to know if you receive a suspicious call, text or email.

Lawrenceburg Primary School Welcomes New Principal

Samantha Geary assumes the role following the retirement of Tammy Greive.

Erin Houchin Files for Re-Election to Congress

Houchin currently represents Indiana’s Ninth Congressional District.

Local Sports Report - January 14, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Rivertown Recap: South Dearborn, Lawrenceburg, Rising Sun Claim Titles

It was a fun four days at South Dearborn HS.

Record-Setting Performances Highlight ORVC Report for Jan. 5-10

Five earned weekly honors from the ORVC.