National Sports

• Giannis Antetokounmpo era to end in Milwaukee as Bucks will send two-time MVP to Miami Heat for young core

  The Milwaukee Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, young players and multiple future draft picks.

• Golf Channel analyst calls Long Island fans 'a stain on the game' after US Open incidents

  Golf Channel's Eamon Lynch said Long Island golf fans are a "stain on the game," and argues the region shouldn't host another major after heckling.

• MLB commissioner tells Sen. Hawley Giants players won’t be disciplined over Bible verses on Pride Night hats

  MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says Giants players who wrote Bible verses on Pride Night hats will not face fines or discipline over the controversy.

• How 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' became the World Cup anthem of Team USA amid hot start

  "Take Me Home, Country Roads" became the USMNT's viral World Cup anthem, and its origin story involved FIFA asking teams for playlists and a U.S. Soccer executive made the call.

• The Street Profits win World Tag Team Championship with help from Seth Rollins on 'Monday Night Raw'

  The Street Profits defeat Austin Theory and Bron Breakker on "Monday Night Raw" in London to become new world tag team champions for the fourth time.

• Brandon Aiyuk shouts out Commanders in latest social media video as 49ers trade saga drags on

  Brandon Aiyuk shouts out the Commanders in his latest Instagram video, fueling NFL trade rumors as the 49ers wide receiver continues his public rift.

• Lionel Messi sets World Cup goal-scoring record vs Austria

  Lionel Messi sets the all-time FIFA World Cup goals record with 17, passing Miroslav Klose during Argentina's match against Austria on Monday night.

• Pro wrestler Vinny Pacifico joining MMA stars Paige VanZant and Mickey Gall in new film

  Pro wrestling star Vinny Pacifico joins Paige VanZant and Mickey Gall in new film "The Hours that Keep Us," an anthology movie filming in July.

• Dusty May leaving Michigan for Dallas Mavericks after leading Wolverines to national championship

  Dusty May is leaving Michigan for the NBA after finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks following their 26-56 season.

• Meet the 10 youngest players in the 2026 World Cup

  From 17-year-old Gilberto Mora to 18-year-old players from Senegal and Czechia, here are the 10 youngest players in the 2026 World Cup tournament.

• Norway World Cup fans take over Times Square as team prepares for Senegal match

  Norway fans performed the "Viking Row" in Times Square before their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I match against Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium.

• Giants' Rafael Devers expresses frustration with pinch-run decision amid one-run loss to Marlins

  Rafael Devers pleaded to stay in the game after Giants manager Tony Vitello sent pinch-runner Jonah Cox to first base in a ninth-inning rally attempt.

• Heel Turn: Preparing for four major pro wrestling shows this weekend, Los Perros del Mal reformed and more

  WWE Night of Champions, AEW Forbidden Door, TNA Slammiversary and NXT Great American Bash all take place this weekend with major title matches.

• Cape Verde's Cinderella World Cup run stays intact with draw against Uruguay

  Cape Verde's World Cup dream run continues with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay as the small nation inches closer to the knockout stage in their debut.

• Tim Howard calls it 'impossible' for USA to win the 2026 World Cup despite strong start

  Tim Howard said it's "impossible" for the USMNT to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Landon Donovan believes momentum could fuel a Cinderella run.

• Wyndham Clark survives hostile crowd and Sam Burns charge to win second US Open at Shinnecock Hills

  Wyndham Clark wins the 2025 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, becoming a two-time champion after holding off Sam Burns in a dramatic final round.

• Brady Tkachuk headed to Panthers in blockbuster trade to team up with brother Matthew: reports

  Brady Tkachuk is reportedly close to being traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers to join his brother Matthew in a blockbuster deal.

• Kyle Busch's wife shares heartbreaking Father's Day tribute one month after his death: 'Doesn’t feel real'

  Samantha Busch shares heartbreaking Father's Day tribute to late NASCAR driver Kyle Busch one month after his death from severe pneumonia and sepsis.

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  MILAN VFW BINGO

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  Jun 23, 2026 at Milan Vfw Post6234
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  Let's Play Mah Jongg

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  Jun 23, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Public Library
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  Jun 23, 2026 at Homestead Park

Franklin Co. HS Principal Steps Down, Will Remain on Staff as Teacher

The decision is effective June 30.

EC, Switz. Co. FFA Chapters Celebrate Successes at State Convention

The event was recently held in Noblesville.

Ohio Co. Assessor Requests Property Damage Reports Following June 18 Storms

Property owners should report structural damage immediately.

SEI Hoop Stars Compete at All-Star Classic

South Dearborn, Batesville, South Ripley and East Central were represented

Batesville’s Moody Ties for 31st, Wins Mental Attitude Award at State Finals

Moody went (+9) over the two-day tournament

Twenty-one Softball Stars Named to 2026 EIAC All-Conference Team

Greensburg was the conference champion (12-1)