National Sports

• Olympian joins Michael Phelps in rare gold medal territory after winning 10th event

  Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway joined Michael Phelps as just the second Olympian with more than 10 gold medals, securing his fifth at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics.

• UCLA coach ejects own player mid-game after hard foul against Michigan State

  UCLA center Steven Jamerson II was ejected by his own coach, Mick Cronin, during the team's blowout loss to Michigan State in a rare scene on Tuesday night.

• Lindsey Vonn shares more heartbreak, revealing her dog died day after Olympics crash

  Olympic great Lindsey Vonn endured heartbreak when her dog, Leo, died from lung cancer only a day after her crash at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

• WWE star Logan Paul explains reason behind viral Bad Bunny reaction before Super Bowl

  WWE star Logan Paul explained his reasoning behind his one-word answer on whether he was excited for Bad Bunny's halftime show at Super Bowl LX.

• College football player, 18, dead two days after collapsing during workout

  University of Northern Iowa tight end Parker Sutherland, 18, died after collapsing during a team workout, as coaches and family remembered his character and impact.

• Mikaela Shiffrin captures gold medal with incredible slalom performance at Winter Games

  American alpine skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin won the gold medal in the women's slalom event at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday in Italy.

• Team USA picks up silver medal in cross-country skiing team sprint at Winter Olympics

  Americans Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher finished in second place in the cross-country team sprint at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday.

• American Jake Canter takes home bronze medal in Olympic men’s snowboard slopestyle

  American Jake Canter picked up his first Olympic medal on Wednesday, achieving the bronze in the men's snowboard slopestyle at the Winter Games.

• Italian speedskater hits Team USA with Steph Curry taunt after gold medal win

  Italy's Andrea Giovannini hit Stephen Curry's "go to sleep" taunt after helping his team take home the gold medal in men's speedskating team pursuit on Tuesday.

• US Olympian Alysa Liu was once targeted by Chinese spies – here's what she has to say about it

  Figure skater Alyssa Liu and her father were allegedly targeted by Chinese spies before the 2022 Beijing Olympics due to his involvement in Tiananmen Square protests.

• American figure skater Amber Glenn emotional after costly mistake during Olympic outing

  American figure skater Amber Glenn had a tough short program routine at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday as she bailed out of a move during the performance.

• Former Nuggets coach Doug Moe dies after cancer battle, son says

  Basketball icon Doug Moe, the beloved and colorful Nuggets coach known for his motion offense and memorable sideline antics, passed away at age 87.

• Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom calls Eileen Gu 'a traitor' for representing China at Olympics

  Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom accused Olympic skier Eileen Gu of betraying America by competing for China, citing human rights abuses and Gu's $23 million earnings.

• US Olympian Alysa Liu advances in mission to earn individual medal amid American skating disappointments

  Alyssa Liu becomes Team USA's last hope for individual figure skating gold at Milan Cortina Olympics after landing hardest combination attempted by any woman in short program.

• Tiger Woods eyes Masters return, future Ryder Cup captain role amid back surgery rehab

  After missing all tournaments last year, Tiger Woods continues to recover from back surgery while weighing a potential Augusta return and possible 2027 Ryder Cup captain spot.

• Bo Jackson rips modern MLB's home run obsession over batting average

  Bo Jackson said that baseball has changed dramatically as he criticized the shift from small-ball tactics to today's swing-for-the-fences approach.

• UFC legend Jorge Masvidal calls for Trump to take out Cuban dictatorship: 'Should have been done 60 years ago'

  Jorge Masvidal discusses his views on foreign policy, immigration, and President Donald Trump after the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela.

• Vance speaks out on Eileen Gu's decision to compete for China instead of US in Olympics

  Vice President JD Vance addressed controversy over Olympic skier Eileen Gu's decision to compete for China instead of the U.S., saying he hopes Americans would represent America.

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Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Events

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  St Teresa Fish Fries

  St Teresa Renowned Lenten Fish Fries will run from February 20th through March 27th From 4:30-7:30

  Feb 20, 2026 at St Teresa Parish Community Center
• 
  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?

  Feb 22, 2026 at Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church
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  St. John Lutheran School OPEN HOUSE

  We are holding our school's open house on 2/22/26. Come tour our school and visit with our teachers. We would love to meet you.

  Feb 22, 2026 at St. John Lutheran School

Crossroads Utilities Sewer Rate Case Public Comments Invited

IURC Hearing March 2 in Lawrenceburg.

Cross Plains Outdoor Warning Sirens Currently Not Functional

Repairs are in progress, but the system is not expected to be operational for the next weather event.

Short-term Closure Planned on State Road 56 in Ohio County

This closure was previously scheduled to take place in mid-January.

Local Sports Report - February 17, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Micah Norman Becomes Milan's All-Time Leading Scorer

Norman passed Ryan Hixson on Tuesday night.

Freshman Phenom is First Lawrenceburg Swimmer to Score Points at State

Erin Burgess competed in the 100 Yard Breaststroke.