National Sports

• Golfers react to Tiger Woods' absence at Augusta National during Masters week: 'It's unfortunate'

  Jason Day called Tiger Woods' DUI arrest "unfortunate," while Patrick Reed and Bubba Watson also shared their thoughts with the 5-time Masters winner not at Augusta National this week.

• Jason Day already told to tone down his bird-themed Malbon Golf outfits at Masters: report

  Jason Day was reportedly told by Augusta National to tone down his Malbon Golf bird-themed outfit ahead of his 15th Masters Tournament appearance.

• UNC set to hire Michael Malone as next men's basketball coach after firing Hubert Davis: report

  UNC is reportedly set to hire former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone as its next men's basketball head coach, replacing Hubert Davis.

• Giants' Dexter Lawrence requests trade as contract negotiations get stagnant: reports

  New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has reportedly demanded a trade after failing to reach a new contract deal reflecting his value to the team.

• Longtime Dodgers fan, 81, upset at organization over paper ticket issue

  Errol Segal, an 81-year-old Dodgers season-ticket holder for 50 years, said Friday the team told him he can no longer purchase paper tickets for the season.

• Sky trade Angel Reese in stunning move before WNBA season begins: reports

  Angel Reese, one of the WNBA's top rebounders, was reportedly traded to the Atlanta Dream from the Chicago Sky as free agency officially opened Monday.

• Pro wrestling star Trevor Lee signs MLW deal, talks goals with company

  Pro wrestling star Trevor Lee signs with MLW and will continue as the Southern Crown champion after his release from WWE as Cameron Grimes years ago.

• WNBA champ Natasha Cloud takes issue with Trump's Iran message on Easter

  New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud slammed President Donald Trump for his Easter Sunday warning to Iran, saying a president threatening to bomb "is not a man of Christ."

• BYU women's basketball star explains religious reason why team didn't practice before tourney win

  BYU women's basketball drew attention for skipping Sunday practice due to faith before beating Kansas in the WBI. Gibb's comments went viral.

• Cooper Flagg makes latest 'statement' for NBA Rookie of the Year with 45 points in Mavs' win over Lakers

  Cooper Flagg's 45-point performance lifts Mavericks over Lakers, ending Dallas' longest home losing streak in 32 years in the NBA Rookie of the Year race.

• Division III national championship ends on wild buzzer-beater as Mary Washington wins first title

  Mary Washington beat Emory on Colin Mitchell's putback at the buzzer to capture the NCAA Division III men's basketball national championship game.

• Angels’ Mike Trout calls out Mariners' risky strategy after getting hit by pitch

  Mike Trout left Sunday's game after being hit by a pitch, but X-rays were negative. The Los Angeles Angels star expressed frustration with Seattle Mariners' pitcher control.

• Dawn Staley gives classy answer after Geno Auriemma question following national title loss: 'It's UCLA's day'

  Dawn Staley praised UCLA after the Gamecocks' championship loss, refusing to discuss her viral exchange with UConn's Geno Auriemma post-Final Four.

• Painter sues Bill Belichick over injuries allegedly suffered while working at his home

  North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick is sued over a painter's alleged fall and injuries at his Nantucket, Massachusetts, property in June 2024.

• UCLA wins first women's basketball national title in program history with dominant win over South Carolina

  The UCLA Bruins defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks, 79-51, to capture the first women's basketball national title in program history under coach Cori Close.

• The Chainsmokers' Final Four concert draws backlash from fans: 'Who asked for this?'

  Dave Portnoy and Scott Van Pelt criticized the NCAA's first-ever Final Four halftime concert, which delayed the Michigan-Arizona tipoff.

• Islanders fire head coach Patrick Roy with four games left in the season amid playoff race

  The New York Islanders fired head coach Patrick Roy amid a tight NHL playoff race, replacing him with former Dallas Stars coach Peter DeBoer.

• WNBA legend Sue Bird says IOC's new policy to protect women's sports is akin to 'fearmongering'

  Basketball Hall of Famer Sue Bird said in a podcast the IOC's new policy on transgender athletes in women's sports is rooted in "fearmongering," not protection.

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Events

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  Yo-Chi

  Join a video-led class that will focus 30 minutes of Yoga, followed by 25 minutes of beginner's Tai-Chi.

  Apr 6, 2026
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  MILAN VFW BINGO

  Bingo every Tuesday

  Apr 7, 2026 at Milan Vfw Post6234
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  Stories and STEM

  Join us for Stories and STEM! Every session, kids will listen to a book that introduces them to a basic topic of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathemati

  Apr 7, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Public Library

Lt. Governor's Office Accepting Golden Hoosier Nominations

The Golden Hoosier Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a senior citizen from the Lt. Governor in Indiana.

Governor Braun Appoints Three Locals to Various Boards

The governor made 99 appointments overall.

North Vernon Man Arrested Following Cyber Tip Investigation

The 25-year-old is facing Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material, and Bestiality charges.

Local Sports Report - April 2-4, 2026

Plenty of scores and stats from Easter Weekend.

Local Sports Report - April 1, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Sectional Assignments Approved by IHSAA Executive Committee

The sectional assignments are for the next two school years.