National Sports

• Olympic great Lindsey Vonn reveals her ankle is ‘still broken’ months after shocking crash

  Lindsey Vonn says her ankle is still broken five months after her women's downhill crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics, calling recovery a slow process.

• MLB effectively outlaws use of AI on dugout iPads during games

  MLB cracked down on teams using AI on dugout iPads during games to influence in-game strategy after they installed custom apps on the devices.

• IndyCar announces start time for highly anticipated Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the streets of Washington, DC

  The Freedom 250 Grand Prix schedule is set with practice on FS1 and FS2, qualifying Saturday evening and the race airing on FOX Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

• Air quality concerns from Canadian wildfires force rescheduling of two professional sports games

  Canadian wildfires forced the postponement of a Chicago Fire MLS match and pushed the Phillies-Mets game up an hour amid unhealthy air Thursday.

• White House confirms Trump will attend World Cup final in New Jersey: 'A fitting conclusion'

  President Donald Trump will join Gianni Infantino to hand the FIFA World Cup trophy to the winning team's captain on the field at MetLife Stadium Sunday.

• Did Argentina Discover Jordan Pickford's Penalty Kicks Strategy In Win vs. England?

  Argentina's players discovered England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's water bottle, which held the secrets to their penalty kicks.

• WNBA postpones game between Wings and Liberty due to mechanical issues with plane

  The WNBA postponed the New York Liberty-Dallas Wings game Thursday after mechanical issues with the Liberty's charter flight stranded the team on the tarmac.

• No Longer A Baby In A Bathtub, Yamal Reunites With Messi At The World Cup Final

  Lamine Yamal's Spain want a game of order. Lionel Messi's Argentina want a game of chaos. Whoever gets their way will be World Cup champions.

• Claude Lemieux 'acknowledged' relapse after 12 years sober to concerned family hours before death: report

  An incident report alleges that Claude Lemieux acknowledged relapsing after 12 years of sobriety the night before his death. He was found hours later by his son.

• 26 Stat-Stuffed Headlines From The Best World Cup Ever

  Here are the 26 biggest stat-stuffed storylines from the greatest World Cup ever played.

• JJ Watt goes after MLS squad after social post leaves out wife, a local soccer legend: 'Worth a mention'

  J.J. Watt called out Real Salt Lake for overlooking wife Kealia Ohai Watt, a former USWNT star who grew up nearby and won four state titles.

• Trinity Rodman says NWSL record-crowd game in NY should not have been played amid poor air

  Trinity Rodman questioned whether the record-setting NWSL match at Citi Field should have been played as wildfires in Canada sent air quality plummeting.

• Bryson DeChambeau posts 3-under 67 at Royal Birkdale to silence critics after three straight missed major cuts

  Bryson DeChambeau fired a 3-under 67 at Royal Birkdale after missing the cut in three consecutive majors, silencing critics of his YouTube focus.

• Olympians speak out against WNBA for handling of Caitlin Clark

  Eight Olympians across three countries speak out against the WNBA's handling of Caitlin Clark, demanding athlete safety and fair officiating.

• Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu look to snap Dallas Wings' five-game winning streak

  Breanna Stewart and the struggling New York Liberty face the surging Dallas Wings, who have won five straight games in this WNBA regular season matchup.

• Pro wrestling legend hopes Richard Holliday-WWE rumors come true: 'He'll have to work even harder'

  Pro wrestling giant Tommy Dreamer shares his thoughts on Richard Holliday facing Elijah at ACW Indypendence Day and Holliday's potential WWE entrance.

• Insane Clown Posse's Violent J passionately declares 'there's nothing like pro wrestling in America'

  Violent J reveals how Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat at WrestleMania 3 solidified his lifelong passion for pro wrestling and why it calms his anxiety.

• Kai Trump says politics is 'not my thing,' hopes to inspire next generation through her vlogs

  Kai Trump spoke at the ESPYs about her vlog and staying out of politics while preparing for her college golf debut with the Miami Hurricanes.

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NWS: Air Quality Advisory Issued, Severe Weather Possible Today

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires will push toward Cincinnati this morning

Batesville School Update Cell Phone Policy

The new rules are effective at the start of the 2026-27 school year

Sunman-Dearborn Schools Endowment Corporation to Provide Free K-5 School Supplies

The initiative began in 2019

Registration Open for Whiskey City 5K

The event happens September 5 in Lawrenceburg.

2026 HS Football Broadcast Schedule Release

The action starts on Friday, August 21

Hoosier State Relays Creates Charitable Giving Foundation

Over the years, local student athletes have competed at Indiana’s most prestigious Indoor Track & Field Competition