National Sports

• Jaguars Overwhelm Lamar Jackson-Less Ravens: 3 Takeaways From Jacksonville's Win

  Joe Fagnano never got going against the Jaguars, who delivered a blowout win over the Ravens.

• Who Are Tom Brady's Top 4 NFL MVP Candidates? The GOAT Assesses The Favorites

  Tom Brady shared four players he believes are vying for the NFL MVP award.

• Goalscorers Have Personality And A Big Ego. Ronaldo Was The Best At All That.

  Elite goalscorers, by nature, have to be selfish. Which is why Cristiano Ronaldo excelled at being both.

• 2027 Gold Cup Format Changes Will See USA, Mexico Part Of Two Groups Of 8 Teams

  CONCACAF has announced a new format for the Gold Cup soccer tournament, shifting from four groups to two starting with the next edition.

• Ohio State Captain Says It's 'Playoff Time Now' For No. 11 Buckeyes

  Ohio State football is focusing on mental preparation this week after dropping from No. 2 to No. 11 in the Associated Press poll.

• 3 Best MLB Free Agent Fits For Japanese Superstar Teruaki Sato

  Here are the three best MLB free agent fits for Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato, who has ripped the cover off the ball.

• Patriots QB Drake Maye Talks Impact Of 'Legend' Tom Brady Calling Week 9 Game

  New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye expressed what it means to have franchise icon Tom Brady call their Week 9 game.

• Roll The Tape: Meet The Bears' Super Bowl X Factor; The NFL's Most Underrated WR

  After diving into the All-22 coaches' film from Week 8, Bucky Brooks examines three new developments to watch.

• Jude Bellingham Scores Brilliant Back Heel Goal For Real Madrid In Comeback Win

  Jose Mourinho hailed "extraordinary" Jude Bellingham after the midfielder scored a brilliant back-heeled goal against AEK Athens in the Champions League on Wednesday.

• Tom Brady's NFL Power Rankings: Are The Bears Really The Best Team In The League?

  Was the Bears' win over the Seahawks convincing enough to put them at No. 1 over the Bills, 49ers and Broncos in Tom Brady's power rankings?

• Como Breaks Bayern Munich’s Champions League Record With 9 Goals vs. Lens

  Como became the first away team to score nine goals in a Champions League match with a 9-1 rout at Lens on Wednesday.

• 3 Best MLB Free Agent Fits For Seiya Suzuki If He Leaves Cubs

  Here are the three best MLB free agent fits for outfielder Seiya Suzuki if he leaves the Chicago Cubs.

• Joel Klatt’s 5 Takeaways From The 1st CFP Rankings: Is The Process Broken?

  Joel Klatt has a problem with the College Football Playoff committee’s first top 25 of the season, and it has little to do with any one team.

• Ohio State Must Find A Way To Support Freshman Luke Fahey

  Ohio State can't put everything on freshman QB Luke Fahey. Brady Quinn explains why the Buckeyes must make key offensive adjustments to get their season back on track.

• Herd Hierarchy: Are The Bears The NFL’s Best Team? Seahawks, Chiefs Slide

  Cowherd revealed his latest Herd Hierarchy, featuring a new team at No. 1 after the defending champion Seahawks, last week’s top team, fell to 4-4.

• Unbeaten Utah Hosts BYU In A Holy War That Could Shape The Big 12 Title Race

  The final month of the college football season in the Big 12 will shake loose a tight race and determine the teams that will play in the championship game.

• 3 Best MLB Free Agent Fits For Michael King If He Leaves Padres

  Here are the three best MLB free agent fits for star right-hander Michael King if he leaves the San Diego Padres.

• Texas, Star Madison Booker Still Chasing A National Title After Transfer Exodus

  Madison Booker and Texas made it to the Final Four twice in a row after 20 years away, but a new season brings a new roster with new challenges.

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Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Events

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  ECHS Drama Club

  We will be presenting 2 short plays, Snow White and the Seven endings, and Story Book Court

  Nov 6, 2026 at East Central High School
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  Dolly Parton Imagination Library Wall Calendar Sale

  Reserve your Imagination Library Wall Calendar to Help Dolly's Legacy of Literacy Live On!

  Nov 6, 2026
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  8th Annual OASIS Hog Roast/Drawdown

  $100 gets you 2 dinners, 1 entry into the drawing for chance to win $5,000

  Nov 7, 2026 at Oldenburg Academy

OCCF Awards Celebration Grant to St. Elizabeth

The funding was awarded to help with Project Heart Restart

Erlanger Teenager Charged with Terroristic Threatening

The charge stems from alleged statements made towards Dixie Heights High School

Veteran Recognition Signs Installed in Aurora Ahead of Veterans Day

A lot of people contributed to this special project.

Local Sports Report - November 5, 2026

Girls High School Basketball Stats and Scores

Local Basketball Stars Chasing 1,000 Career Points

Nearly a dozen local stars are within reach of the career milestone

South Dearborn Cheerleaders Earn HCCA Academic All-State Honors

Academic All-State honorees will be recognized at the Spirit State Championship