National Sports

• Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho makes miraculous behind-the-back catch after falling down

  Blue Jays' center fielder Daulton Varsho made an incredible behind-the-back catch after he fell down during the team's 10-2 loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday.

• NFL issues massive fines to Falcons, Jeff Ulbrich over Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft prank call

  The NFL handed out discipline to the Atlanta Falcons and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich on Wednesday following a prank call involving the coach's son and Shedeur Sanders.

• Deion Sanders admits he can 'do better,' days after son Shedeur's shocking NFL Draft slide

  Deion Sanders sent an X post just after his son Shedeur shockingly fell to 144 in the NFL Draft, saying, "I can do better, I know better, I was taught better."

• UFC fighter Sedriques Dumas arrested for burglary, battery weeks after UFC 314 showing

  Sedriques Dumas is back in jail after the UFC Fighter was arrested in Florida on Monday. He is facing several charges as he remains in custody on a $558,500 bond.

• John Elway's agent on life support after golf cart crash where Broncos great was driving: report

  Denver Broncos great John Elway's longtime agent, Jeff Sperbeck, is reportedly on life support after a golf cart crash where the Hall of Fame quarterback was driving.

• Karmelo Anthony family’s plans for $500K donations after track meet stabbing revealed by fundraising exec

  The family of Texas teen Karmelo Anthony has raised more than $500,000 after a deadly incident that resulted in the death of fellow Texas teen Austin Metcalf.

• NFL agent breaks down Trump's impact in Shedeur Sanders saga

  Famed NFL agent Leigh Steinberg told Fox News Digital how President Donald Trump's interference in the NFL Draft may have affected the Shedeur Sanders situation.

• Packers' Matthew Golden unconcerned about pressure after historic pick: 'I've got something to prove'

  After the Green Bay Packers chose Matthew Golden with their 1st-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the first wide receiver for the franchise since 2002, he knows the expectations he has now.

• Several NFL Draft prospects fall victim to prank calls unrelated to Shedeur Sanders prank: report

  A weekend of prank calls on NFL Draft prospects appear to be unrelated to the stunt pulled on Shedeur Sanders, according to one report.

• Devin Williams' former Brewers teammate, Christian Yelich, says he'll be 'fine' amid Yankees struggles

  Devin Williams has lost his closer's role after posting a 10.00 ERA, but his former teammate in Christian Yelich is still confident in him.

• Tennis organization draws mixed reaction after ‘creepy’ anti-doping policy surfaces on social media

  The International Tennis Integrity Agency has responded after many on social media dubbed one of its anti-doping policies "creepy."

• Giannis Antetokounmpo gets into heated altercation with Tyrese Haliburton’s dad after Bucks’ loss to Pacers

  Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said he felt "disrespected" by Tyrese Haliburton's dad, who he claims cursed at him after the Indiana Pacers' win on Tuesday night.

• NFL executive says Shedeur Sanders' lack of agent, treatment of pre-draft visits led to draft drop: report

  Multiple teams had an opportunity to select Shedeur Sanders in the early rounds of the NFL Draft, but the former Colorado star had to wait until Saturday to hear his name called.

• Ex-ESPN star Jemele Hill on what Black people 'need to accept' in Shedeur Sanders drama

  Former ESPN pundit Jemele Hill said Tuesday that Black people "need to accept the fact that Deion Sanders may have overplayed his hand" when it came to Shedeur.

• Former NFL star Cris Carter rails against Shedeur Sanders' decision-making throughout NFL Draft process

  Cris Carter critiqued Sheduer Sanders' decision making during this year's NFL Draft process. The Hall of Famer suggested the Browns rookie needed to shoulder most of the blame.

• Shedeur Sanders parties with 'a million' dollars in Louis Vuitton case after finally being picked in NFL Draft

  Shedeur Sanders partied with $1 million in a Louis Vuitton case after the former Colorado star was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the NFL Draft Saturday.

• Lakers star Luka Dončić pays GoFundMe's full amount to restore vandalized Kobe Bryant mural: report

  Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić reportedly paid a GoFundMe's full amount to restore a vandalized Kobe and Gigi Bryant mural in downtown Los Angeles.

• Matt Petgrave, hockey player involved in death of Adam Johnson, won't face charges

  Matt Petgrave, the hockey player involved in the tragic death of former Pittsburgh Penguin Adam Johnson, will not face criminal charges, British prosecutors said on Tuesday.

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Hear LAPD Detective True Crime Stories This Saturday in Dillsboro

The event will honor the memory of a Dillsboro native and hero.

Dillsboro Library Renovations Underway

UPDATE: State Road 48 Reopens Near Manchester

Crews had to replace a utility pole this morning.

Rising Sun's Oatman, Fletcher Join Switz. Co.'s Sparks as ORVC Weekly Honorees

In total, seven student-athletes earned Player of the Week honors for April 21-26.

Local Student-Athletes Win IBCA Scholarships for 2025

Crawley, Mannies, Aikman and Witty awards announced for 2025 by statewide coaches' group.

Local Sports Report - April 28, 2025

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