National Sports

• Jazz Chisholm Jr. gives blunt self-assessment after embarrassingly failed ABS challenge

  Jazz Chisholm Jr. joked about fining himself $1,000 after his latest failed ABS challenge, with just a 17% success rate on the season so far.

• Jets trade up in fourth round of NFL Draft to select quarterback weeks after getting Geno Smith

  The New York Jets selected Clemson QB Cade Klubnik in the fourth round after trading up, adding a potential long-term option behind starter Geno Smith.

• Caitlin Clark pens heartfelt message to boyfriend Connor McCaffery as they celebrate relationship milestone

  Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark celebrated her three-year anniversary with boyfriend Connor McCaffery, posting a sweet tribute to social media.

• Texans general manager delivers strong denial regarding possibly trading star receiver: 'Shove it'

  Houston Texans GM Nick Caserio says the team will not trade Nico Collins despite reports the star receiver believes he is underpaid on his contract.

• 'NFL RedZone' host Scott Hanson reveals the unique challenge of covering the Olympics on 'Gold Zone'

  "NFL RedZone" host Scott Hanson said covering the Olympics on "Gold Zone" is a unique challenge because he must explain each sport's rules to viewers.

• WWE legend Booker T hopes latest ‘WWE LFG’ competitors understand one big thing about pro wrestling

  WWE Hall of Famer Booker T returns to coach pro wrestling hopefuls in "WWE LFG" Season 3, where it's every man or woman for themselves on A&E this Sunday.

• Rockets coach Ime Udoka tells team to 'grow up' after blowing late lead to fall behind Lakers 3-0 in playoffs

  The Houston Rockets blew a six-point lead in the final 25 seconds against the Los Angeles Lakers and now face a historic 3-0 deficit in the NBA playoffs.

• Rams coach Sean McVay explains why he looked unhappy after the team surprisingly selected Ty Simpson

  Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay acknowledged his unhappy demeanor after the team selected Ty Simpson in the first round, saying he can be a little grumpy.

• WWE champ Trick Williams details how college football prepared him for wrestling stardom

  Trick Williams says his college football walk-on days at South Carolina built the mental toughness behind his WrestleMania 42 championship victory.

• Professional cyclist dies from 'medical complications' suffered after crash during race, team announces

  Colombian pro cyclist Cristian Camilo Muñoz, 30, is dead after a crash at the Tour de Jura in France led to a difficult-to-treat infection, his team said.

• 'NFL RedZone' host Scott Hanson says he understands fan frustration over costly streaming subscriptions

  "NFL RedZone" host Scott Hanson said he understands fans' frustration with costly streaming subscriptions needed to watch all NFL games each season.

• Wave of WWE superstars depart company after WrestleMania 42

  A wave of WWE departures hit Friday with over a dozen superstars reportedly leaving, while NXT call-ups like Sol Ruca and Oba Femi join the main roster.

• ESPN's Stephen A Smith beefs with Danhausen as Knicks fall behind in playoff series

  Danhausen's "curse" on Stephen A. Smith sparks a social media feud as the New York Knicks trail the Atlanta Hawks 2-1 in the NBA playoffs series.

• Giants make big NFL Draft trade to secure wide receiver Malachi Fields amid heightened attention

  The Giants made a bold trade with the Browns to draft Notre Dame receiver Malachi Fields and added cornerback Colton Hood on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.

• Military Olympians honored at the Pentagon, against backdrop of Iran war

  Ten American Olympians serving in the U.S. military were honored at the Pentagon by War Secretary Pete Hegseth for their Milan Cortina Olympics service.

• NASCAR fans pack into Talladega Superspeedway ahead of Sunday's Jack Links 500 race

  Talladega Superspeedway attracts visitors from "all 50 states and multiple countries" every year for during race season, according to track officials.

• 2026 UFL Week 5 Results: Defenders Crush New-Look Stallions, More

  Here are the results from Week 5 of the 2026 UFL season.

• 4 Takeaways From Night 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft

  Here's what former NFL scout Bucky Brooks took away from the second and third rounds of the 2026 draft.

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  Dare to Dream Musical

  The St. Lawrence Panther Players are performing Disney's Dare to Dream Jr. at Lawrenceburg Highschool, Saturday April 25th at 2:00 P.M and 7:00 P.M.

  Apr 25, 2026 at Lawrenceburg High School
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  Southeastern Career Center's 60th Anniversary Spring Craft Bazaar & Car Show

  Event takes place on April 25, from 9am-2pm at 901 W US 50 Versailles, IN 47042.

  Apr 25, 2026 at Southeastern Career Center
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  Spring Craft Bazaar and Car Show

  Celebrating 60 years

  Apr 25, 2026 at Southeastern Career Center

Local Schools Recognized for High Literacy Rates

Over 400 schools achieved a 95 percent or higher passage rate on the 2025 IREAD.

Indiana State Parks Offers Free Annual Entrance Passes for Foster Families

To get a pass, families need to fill out a short form.

Two Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

The arrests occurred on Webers Lane in Franklin County.

Local Sports Report - April 23, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

EC's Perkins Sets School Record in 200 Meter Dash

The IU commit was on fire on Wednesday night.

Switz. Co. 7th Grader Sets School Record in Shot Put

The record was set at Wednesday night's quad meet in Vevay.