National Sports

• Illinois knocks off Iowa to reach Final Four after buzzer malfunction delay

  Illinois rolled past Iowa in Saturday's Elite Eight in the South Regional, punching the Fighting Illini's first Final Four ticket since 2005 despite a buzzer delay.

• Stephen A Smith says there is 'no excuse' for 'biological men' competing in women's sports

  While voicing support for women's sports, commentator Stephen A. Smith suggested transgender women competing in female sports harms biological females.

• UConn's Geno Auriemma unloads on NCAA over tournament format: 'I just don't understand'

  UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma blasted the NCAA over its two-site regional format, saying that poor shootaround times and new equipment hurt the quality of play.

• 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin avenges Olympic disappointment with backflip for third straight world title

  Ilia Malinin rebounded from Olympic disappointment to win a third straight world title, showcasing resilience and dominance on the ice.

• IndyCar driver miraculously walks away from wreck after crashing into course fence

  IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin walked away from a high-speed crash ahead of the Grand Prix of Alabama after losing control and hitting the wall rear-end first.

• Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, 71, emphatically shuts down retirement talk after Sweet 16 loss

  Michigan State's Tom Izzo said retirement is off the table after the Spartans' loss to UConn in the Sweet 16 Friday night, saying he still has things to accomplish.

• Rick Pitino offers sharp suggestion to NCAA after St John's' crushing loss to Duke: 'Left us disappointed'

  Rick Pitino says the NCAA should let losing teams speak first after St. John's was left waiting while Duke celebrated its 80-75 Sweet 16 victory.

• MLB top prospect shares hilarious moment with veteran who robbed his home run after four-hit MLB debut

  Detroit Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle was robbed of his first MLB home run by Jackson Merrill, then responded with a game-winning two-run single in a 5-2 win.

• Patriots' Super Bowl appearance was no fluke, team legends say: 'They're for real'

  Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman believe the New England Patriots are at the beginning of more success after last season's Super Bowl run.

• Alex Vesia, Dodgers pitcher who lost infant daughter, gets standing ovation after scoreless return to mound

  Alex Vesia pitched in his first game since the death of his infant daughter during the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series run and received a standing ovation.

• Bob Costas says 'common sense is not transphobic' after IOC bans trans athletes from women's competition

  Bob Costas says "common sense is not transphobic" while praising the IOC's new policy banning transgender athletes from women's sports competitions.

• FCC chairman questions NFL’s antitrust protection as league shifts to streaming services

  The FCC is seeking public comment on sports streaming shifts as a 1961 law that shields the NFL from antitrust rules faces new scrutiny over paywalls.

• Cam Newton says NFL's global push is 'on brand' ahead of historic 2026 season: 'It’s business'

  As the NFL is set to play a record nine international games in 2026, former MVP Cam Newton gave his take on the global push that has consumed the league.

• Tiger Woods released from jail after DUI arrest; eyes appear bloodshot in booking photo

  Tiger Woods was released from jail Friday night after several hours after he was arrested for driving under the influence following a car crash near his Florida home.

• Sportscaster Jim Gray says Tiger Woods' DUI arrest is 'another cry for help'

  Fox News contributor and sportscaster Jim Gray called Tiger Woods' DUI arrest a "cry for help," saying the golfer's troubling pattern raises questions about who surrounds him.

• Former UNC basketball star Kenny Smith reacts to Hubert Davis' firing, shuts down coaching job interest

  Former UNC star Kenny Smith said talk of him potentially taking the Tar Heels’ coaching job is “disrespectful." He added that the next coach should want to retire at Chapel Hill.

• Trump reacts to Tiger Woods' rollover crash as golfer faces DUI charge: ‘Very close friend of mine’

  Tiger Woods was arrested on a DUI charge weeks before the Masters, and President Donald Trump called the 15-time major winner a close friend in response to the car crash.

• Former Raiders All-Pro center Barret Robbins dead at 52: 'Deeply saddened'

  Former Oakland Raiders All-Pro center Barret Robbins has died at age 52, former teammate Tim Brown announced in a message on social media.

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Events

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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?

  Mar 29, 2026 at Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church
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  MILAN VFW BINGO

  Bingo every Tuesday

  Mar 31, 2026 at Milan Vfw Post6234
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  Taste and Trade

  Come to the library to learn some new recipes and make new friends!

  Apr 1, 2026 at North Dearborn Branch Library

Bridge Painting Project Planned on U.S. 50 in Aurora

The project is expected to be complete in late July.

Lawrenceburg Students Create Mural for Lawrenceburg Civic Park

Be sure to stop by Civic Park to check it out and support the incredible work of our young artists!

Dearborn County Man Sentenced 35 Years for Shaking 20-Month-Old

Following his release from prison, Sartin will serve five years on supervised probation and will be prohibited from having contact with minor children.

EC's Stenger to Play for South Team at All-Star Futures Game

The game will be held June 1 at a site to be determined.

Seven SEI Hoops Stars Earn All-State Honors

The recognition comes from the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association.

East Central's Mayer Named Hasbrook Family Leadership Award Recipient

The scholarship is administered through the IHSAA.