National Sports

• Super Bowl champ Steve Beuerlein calls the NFL's costly streaming service requirements for fans 'overkill'

  Super Bowl champion Steve Beuerlein said that NFL fans have a legitimate complaint about rising ticket prices and the growing number of streaming services needed to watch games.

• NBA gambling scandal sees first guilty plea after former Lakers assistant's change of plans

  NBA champion Damon Jones pleaded guilty in the league's gambling scandal after being accused of leaking insider information about a Los Angeles Lakers star's availability.

• WWE legend reflects on Brock Lesnar's career after possible retirement at WrestleMania 42

  Booker T says Brock Lesnar could return for one more match if the price is right, despite emotional WrestleMania 42 retirement signal against Oba Femi.

• Rams' Ty Simpson says he had 'secret' meetings with Sean McVay leading up to shocking draft selection

  Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson talked about the "secret" pre-draft meetings with Sean McVay that helped the Rams surprise the NFL world on draft night.

• Padres closer Mason Miller loses wild scoreless streak on controversial fair-foul call against Cubs

  Mason Miller's scoreless streak ended at 34.2 innings after a controversial fair ball call on a slow roller down the third base line against the Chicago Cubs.

• Penguins stave off elimination in Game 5 as postgame brawl erupts after late hit on Sidney Crosby

  A postgame skirmish erupted after Travis Konecny appeared to cross-check Sidney Crosby following the Penguins' clutch Game 5 win over the Flyers.

• Phillies fire Rob Thomson, make Don Mattingly interim manager after dismal start to the season

  The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson amid a dismal 9-19 start to the season, named bench coach Don Mattingly as the team's interim manager.

• Hawks vs Knicks Game 5 betting preview: Why Karl-Anthony Towns' assists are the play to watch

  NBA playoff betting picks for Hawks vs. Knicks Game 5, including player props and game total analysis for tonight's pivotal matchup in New York.

• Pro wrestling star Steph De Lander reveals how colleague’s advice helped lead her to title triumph at ACW

  Steph De Lander returns to pro wrestling after two years on the shelf with a neck injury and wins the ACW Women's Championship in her first match.

• Jacob Fatu hits Roman Reigns with the Tongan death grip, Seth Rollins calls out Bron Breakker

  Roman Reigns accepted Jacob Fatu's challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship at Backlash after a heated confrontation on "Monday Night Raw."

• 2026 NFL Power Rankings: Which Teams Improved Most With the Draft?

  Ralph Vacchiano updates the league's hierarchy following the NFL Draft.

• Aaron Judge, Ben Rice make rare history as Yankees duo blast homers in win over Rangers

  Aaron Judge and Ben Rice joined Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra as the only Yankees teammates to each hit at least 10 home runs in the team's first 29 games.

• NBA guard Terry Rozier may get hit with new charges in alleged gambling scheme

  Federal prosecutors seek additional charges against NBA player Terry Rozier, alleging bribery and wire fraud in the league's gambling scandal.

• World Cup Rules: What Are Yellow and Red Cards? What Are Accumulation Rules?

  What are yellow and red cards? Are the yellow card accumulation rules changing for the 2026 World Cup?

• Cooper Flagg wins NBA Rookie of the Year after Kon Knueppel's Play-In Tournament struggles swayed voters

  Dallas Mavericks first overall pick Cooper Flagg edged fellow Duke alum Kon Knueppel in a razor-thin vote to win the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year.

• Giants legend Lawrence Taylor hospitalized for a week with stomach-related issue, attorney says

  NFL legend and New York Giants great Lawrence Taylor was hospitalized for a stomach-related issue that his attorney said is non-life threatening and improving.

• Allyson Felix, most decorated US female track Olympian, announces comeback bid for 2028 LA Games

  Allyson Felix wants one more shot at Olympic glory, announcing plans to compete at the 2028 LA Games at age 42 in her home city of Los Angeles.

• 2026 NFL Draft: Which 3 Teams Have Improved the Most This Offseason?

  Colin Cowherd breaks down the three NFL teams he believes improved the most after the NFL Draft.

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Dearborn Co. Plan Commission Rejects Solar Farm Advisory Committee

This comes after a one-year moratorium was placed on applications for solar farms.

East Central Announces 20th Annual Horticulture Spring Plant Sale

There will be opportunities to buy in May.

MMH Announces Opening Date for New Hospital

The first patient day will take place a little later than originally planned.

Indiana High School Seniors win IBCA Scholarships

Five area student athletes were among the 40 recipients.

Guilford Native Drafted by LA Rams

Congratulations Max Klare!

Local Sports Report - April 24-25, 2026

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