National Sports

• Olympic gold medalist, future NBA Hall of Famer Chris Paul calls it a career: 'Filled with so much joy'

  Chris Paul announced his retirement from the NBA after being waived by the Toronto Raptors, concluding his storied 21-year career with multiple accolades.

• Court rules Brian Flores' discrimination case against NFL will proceed in open court instead of arbitration

  A federal court ruled Friday that Brian Flores' NFL discrimination lawsuit will proceed in open court, rejecting the league's push for private arbitration.

• Lindsey Vonn awaits answers on next surgical steps after Olympic crash

  Lindsey Vonn remains hospitalized awaiting surgery after crashing 13 seconds into her Olympic comeback race. The American skier competed with a ruptured ACL and faces a fourth surgery.

• Elroy Face, the Pirates' All-Star reliever key contributor in their 1960 World Series win, dead at 97

  Pittsburgh Pirates legend Elroy Face, who died at 97, was an All-Star reliever and key player in the team's memorable 1960 World Series victory.

• Reactions pour in after Ole Miss coach's head-turning testimony about new fathers during football season

  Joe Judge’s testimony as an Ole Miss coach caused controversy after remarks on athlete priorities during a hearing that granted QB Trinidad Chambliss extra eligibility.

• Red Sox player threatened to shoot and kill teammates during 2018 championship season, player says

  Boston Red Sox player Brock Holt said an unnamed 2018 teammate allegedly threatened to bring a gun to the field and kill everyone during the team’s championship season.

• American Olympic medalist speaks out against judges amid controversy in figure skating competition

  MyKayla Skinner criticizes Olympic judges after Madison Chock and Evan Bates lost controversial ice dance gold to French rivals at Winter Games.

• Patriots star Stefon Diggs pleads not guilty to felony strangulation charges days after Super Bowl

  New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation charges in court, and his attorney called the allegations "false" as the case moved forward.

• International Skating Union defends controversial Olympic judging that denied Americans ice dance gold medal

  The International Skating Union issued a defense of a controversial Olympic judge after Madison Chock and Evan Bates fell short of the gold medal by a narrow margin to the French duo in ice dance.

• Giants' John Harbaugh shares what Americans 'should keep in mind' as country's 250th birthday nears

  New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh shared what American should "keep in mind" as the 250th anniversary of the country's founding nears.

• Ex-NHL star dismisses critics of Wayne Gretzky's relationship with Trump

  Former Montreal Canadiens star P.K. Subban defended Wayne Gretzky's relationship with President Donald Trump in an interview.

• Famed NASCAR, motorcross star returning to Daytona weekend with higher purpose for veterans, first responders

  Travis Pastrana will head back to Daytona for the Truck Series opener, teaming with Black Rifle Coffee and BRUNT Workwear to support veterans.

• Giants' Cam Skattebo gives update on gruesome injury rehab, reveals who he sought advice from on recovery

  Cam Skattebo endured a devastating ankle injury that needed surgery but said his recovery was on track as he prepares to rejoin the New York Giants.

• American Olympian Austin Florian goes viral for incredible helmet design

  American skeleton racer Austin Florian caught the attention of social media on Thursday with a wicked helmet design that featured the comic book character Venom.

• Trump pardons 5 former NFL stars for wide-ranging crimes

  President Donald Trump issued pardons to five former NFL stars, including Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon.

• US Olympic skating stars considering appeal of judge's scoring that denied them gold

  Madison Chock and Evan Bates consider appealing Olympic ice dancing silver medal after losing to French rivals by 1.43 points amid judging controversy.

• ‘Quad God’ Ilia Malinin eyes quadruple axel after historic backflip at Milan Cortina Olympics

  Ilia Malinin, aka the "Quad God," landed the first legal Olympic backflip since 1976 at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, helping the Americans win team gold.

• Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss granted sixth year of NCAA eligibility by state judge

  Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss won a legal battle against the NCAA for a sixth season of eligibility after a state judge ruled the NCAA “operated in bad faith" denying his 2026 request.

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  Sweetheart Dance

  Fundraiser dance for resurfacing of parking lot

  Feb 14, 2026 at Milan VFW
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  2026 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

  Annual Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics of Indiana

  Feb 14, 2026 at Versailles State Park
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  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?

  Feb 15, 2026 at Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church

VIDEO: Mayor Mollaun Gives 2026 State of the City Address

Mayor Mollaun is in the final two years of his third and final term.

NKY Father, Son Arrested on Robbery Charges

The charges stem from an allegedly robbery in Hebron.

Leising's Veterinary Bill Passes Out of House Committee

The bill now moves to the full House of Representatives for further consideration.

Local Stars Named to IFCA Region 10 All-Star Team

Making the IFCA Region Team is the first step in qualifying for the North/South All-Star Game in July.

Local Sports Report - February 12, 2026

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Tri-Champions Highlight ORVC Girls Basketball All-Conference Team

Fourteen players earned all-conference honors.