National Sports

• Chuck Schumer calls on FIFA to cover $150 NJ Transit fares for World Cup fans heading to MetLife Stadium

  Sen. Chuck Schumer called on FIFA to cover NJ Transit's $48 million World Cup transportation bill as round-trip train fares soared to $150 per ticket.

• Max Homa's 'spoiled' golfer comment comes back to haunt him after RBC Heritage club-throwing meltdown

  Max Homa criticized "spoiled" golfers who break clubs, then flung his own club at the RBC Heritage, sparking a fierce social media backlash online.

• Top NFL Draft pick Zachariah Branch arrested in Georgia on two misdemeanor charges

  Ex-Georgia star Zachariah Branch was arrested in Athens on two misdemeanor charges days before his expected selection in the second round of the NFL Draft.

• Derek Shelton's hot mic moment captures heated exchange with umpire before ejection in loss to Reds

  Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton was caught on a hot mic voicing frustration before being ejected over a check swing call in a loss to the Reds.

• Netflix documentary director on Hulk Hogan's Trump support and the backlash that followed him to the end

  Hulk Hogan completed 25 hours of interviews for a Netflix documentary before his death at 71, and the director says he aimed to show the full person.

• Jake Cronenworth takes 96 mph fastball to the face, stays in the game as Padres rally to beat Angels

  Jake Cronenworth was hit in the face by a 96 mph fastball during the Padres' win over the Angels and stayed in the game, drawing praise from his manager.

• ESPN's Stephen A Smith hears boos from WrestleMania 42 crowd

  ESPN star Stephen A. Smith heard boos from the WrestleMania 42 crowd on Saturday night after being "cursed" by Danhausen the day before on "First Take."

• NFL star George Kittle intercepts NBA player Tyrese Haliburton's beer at WrestleMania 42

  George Kittle intercepted Tyrese Haliburton's beer at WrestleMania 42, creating one of the best moments of Night 1 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

• WWE star Cody Rhodes suffers nasty swollen eye after Randy Orton kick at WrestleMania 42

  WWE star Cody Rhodes was dealing with a swollen left eye after getting punted by Randy Orton following their match at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.

• WWE star Bianca Belair announces pregnancy at WrestleMania 42

  Three-time WWE women's champion Bianca Belair surprised fans at WrestleMania 42 with a pregnancy announcement, unveiling her baby bump on stage.

• WWE star Trick Williams talks WrestleMania 42 match: 'I’ve been training my whole life for this moment'

  WWE rising star Trick Williams is set to challenge Sami Zayn for the United States Championship in his WrestleMania 42 debut at Allegiant Stadium.

• Bron Breakker crushes Seth Rollins with two spears in epic return at WrestleMania 42

  Bron Breakker blindsided Seth Rollins with a vicious spear at WrestleMania 42, allowing Gunther to lock in a sleeper hold and force a tap out.

• Cody Rhodes retains Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42, but Randy Orton gets last licks

  Cody Rhodes defeated Randy Orton to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas after Pat McAfee's wild interference at the event.

• Paige makes triumphant WWE return at WrestleMania 42, captures tag titles with Brie Bella

  Paige stunned the WrestleMania 42 crowd with a surprise return, defeating Alexa Bliss with the RamPaige to become a women's tag team champion.

• Liv Morgan returns to the top of women’s division with WrestleMania 42 win over Stephanie Vaquer

  Liv Morgan became a three-time women's world champion at WrestleMania 42, pinning Stephanie Vaquer after Oblivion with outside interference.

• Giants trade star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to Bengals in draft week blockbuster

  Star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is reportedly being traded from the New York Giants to the Cincinnati Bengals for a package including pick No. 10.

• Becky Lynch enters exclusive WWE club with Women’s Intercontinental Championship win at WrestleMania 42

  Becky Lynch beats AJ Lee at WrestleMania 42 to become the first three-time women's intercontinental champion after first winning from Lyra Valkyria.

• Oklahoma wins NCAA women's gymnastics championship for fourth time in five years

  Faith Torrez nailed a championship-winning floor routine as the Sooners edged LSU at nationals to claim their fourth NCAA title in five years Saturday.

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Events

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  The Mane Event Murder Mystery Dinner & Play

  Join the St. Charles Church Ladies for their murder mystery dinner & play Friday April 17th and Sunday April 19th. It all takes place at the St. Charles Church ...

  Apr 19, 2026 at St. Charles Catholic Church & Hall
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  Phi Beta Psi Tau Chapter Kitchen Bingo for a Cause

  Join us for Kitchen Bingo for a Cause — our annual fundraiser supporting local cancer patients, cancer research, and local charities. Every ticket purchased hel...

  Apr 19, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Event Center
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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?

  Apr 19, 2026 at Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church

Evening, Overnight Lane Closures on Brent Spence Bridge on Monday

Preparations continue for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.

Two Arrested After Dual High-Speed Pursuits of Stolen Vehicles on I-74

Both suspects hail from Dayton, Ohio.

Bill Co-Authored, Sponsored by Patterson Ceremonially Signed by Gov. Braun

The bills improve health care access, and support first responders.

Local Sports Report - April 17-18, 2026

Lots of high school sports action over the weekend.

Local Sports Report - April 16, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Rising Sun Opening Day Set for April 25

Parade, picnic and ballpark party.