National Sports

• 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.

• Slovak man who traveled to Winter Olympics to cheer on hockey team arrested after 16 years on lam

  A Slovakian hockey fan was arrested in Milan on a 16-year-old warrant and missed his team’s stunning 4-1 Olympic upset over Finland after allegedly committing thefts in 2010.

• US Olympic figure skater calls for judges to be vetted after controversial decision gave her silver

  Madison Chock and Evan Bates respond to Olympic ice dance judging questions after finishing second to French duo Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron in Paris.

• Finnish ski jumping coach Igor Medved ousted from Olympics over team rule violation

  Finnish ski jumping coach Igor Medved was sent home from the Olympics over an alcohol-related issue described as a violation of team conduct rules.

• Brock Nelson's two-goal performance leads Team USA to victory over Latvia in Olympic debut

  Brock Nelson led Team USA to a commanding 5-1 victory over Latvia in its 2026 Milan Cortina Games opener, scoring twice in a dominant performance.

• Ireland agrees to play Israel in Nations League despite previously calling for ban over Gaza war

  The Football Association of Ireland approved a motion in November calling for Israel's banishment from UEFA, citing the Gaza war, but it now faces the team in Nations League Group B3.

• American snowboarder Nathan Pare reacts to disqualification after collision at Milan Cortina Olympics

  Team USA snowboarder Nathan Pare calls judges' ruling "insane" after his disqualification from the 2026 Olympics quarterfinals for a collision that caused a Spanish competitor to fall.

• FOX Sports announces complete World Baseball Classic broadcast schedule

  FOX Sports announced its complete broadcast schedule for the World Baseball Classic featuring all 47 games across its family of networks and apps.

• Phillies release Nick Castellanos despite $20 million owed amid reported camp absence controversy

  The Phillies released Nick Castellanos on Thursday after reports surfaced that said they told him not to travel to their spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida.

• US snowboarder Chloe Kim stunned by South Korea's Gaon Choi, settles for silver in women's halfpipe

  After falling on her final run, United States snowboarding star Chloe Kim was stunned by South Korea's 17-year-old Gaon Choi, who scored over 90 to win gold.

• WWE star wants to see Bad Bunny face Logan Paul at WrestleMania after Super Bowl comments

  WWE star Cody Rhodes said he wanted Logan Paul and Bad Bunny to face each other in the ring after Paul’s remarks about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance.

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Leising's Veterinary Bill Passes Out of House Committee

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

Water Main Break Impacting Dillsboro Residents

Crews anticipate the issue will be resolved by early afternoon.

Kids Discovery Factory Unveils New Brand, New Look, and New Website

Construction is continuing on the 10,000-square-foot, three-story destination.

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.