National Sports

• Trump to attend College Football Playoff championship game in Miami with Rubio

  President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are expected at the CFP championship game in Miami on Monday. Trump's growing sports involvement takes center stage again.

• Arizona high school basketball player scores 100 points in just 3 quarters in historic outing

  Adrian Stubbs made history as the first Arizona high school basketball player to score 100 points in a single game, shattering the previous record.

• SMU's Boopie Miller sinks half-court buzzer-beater to stun Virginia Tech

  SMU guard Boopie Miller capped a dominant second half with a halfcourt buzzer-beater, lifting the Mustangs to a dramatic 77-76 win over Virginia Tech in Dallas.

• California college athletics organization faces probe over transgender policy

  Title IX Special Investigations Team launched a probe into California Community College Athletic Association's transgender policy on Thursday.

• Women's sports activist responds to personal attack from Keith Olbermann after SCOTUS trans athlete hearing

  Keith Olbermann faced backlash from Martina Navratilova and other athletes after attacking former University of Kentucky swimmer Kaitlynn Wheeler over her Supreme Court activism.

• NCAA president responds to integrity concerns after alleged point-shaving scheme leads to dozens of arrests

  NCAA President Charlie Baker said protecting competition integrity was crucial and thanked law enforcement for fighting game manipulation in college sports.

• Ex-NFL star Tony Romo reveals he was dealing with an illness after broadcast performance drew fan criticism

  Tony Romo revealed he was battling an illness during his broadcast of the Buffalo Bills' win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, a performance that was widely criticized.

• Leavitt swipes at SCOTUS justices over women’s sports hearing: ‘Alarming’ to hear debate on ‘biological fact’

  Karoline Leavitt said it was "alarming" that justices grappled with basic biological facts and hoped the Supreme Court would rule to protect women’s rights.

• Federal prosecutors indict 26 people for allegedly fixing college basketball games in widespread conspiracy

  Federal prosecutors indict 26 people in alleged NCAA basketball game-fixing scheme spanning 17 Division 1 programs in major college sports corruption case.

• Josh Allen among 15 Bills players dealing with injuries going into massive playoff game

  The Buffalo Bills are extremely banged up as they look to make their first Super Bowl appearance in more than 30 years. They play the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round.

• 3 Pro Bowl players named finalists for NFL's Salute to Service Award

  Pro Bowl players Christian McCaffrey, Jake Ferguson and Aaron Jones were named the finalists for the NFL’s Salute to Service Award, presented by USAA.

• Former college basketball coach unleashes anti-ICE rant, calls on Republicans to impeach Trump

  Former Notre Dame women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw unleashed a anti-ICE rant and called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

• 'Save Women's Sports' activists react to Supreme Court trans athlete hearing

  Athletes in "Save Women's Sports" movement including Payton McNabb and Stephanie Turner shared reactions to Supreme Court hearing on transgender athlete bans in women's sports.

• Giants working to finalize deal to make John Harbaugh next head coach: reports

  John Harbaugh reportedly nearing deal to become New York Giants head coach after extensive interview process. Former Ravens coach expected to land the job.

• Mike Tomlin’s exit was unexpected as Steelers begin rare coaching search, team president says

  The Steelers begin just their third coaching search since 1969 after Mike Tomlin stepped down, a move Steelers ownership admitted wasn't shocking, albeit unexpected.

• Nancy Mace rips trans athlete's attorney for refusing to define sex at SCOTUS women's sports hearing

  Rep. Nancy Mace called out ACLU attorney Joshua Block for refusing to define sex during a Supreme Court hearing on transgender athletes.

• Ravens owner talks possibly hiring former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin: 'Wouldn't that be interesting'

  Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti joked about hiring former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, saying, "Only if John (Harbaugh) takes the Pittsburgh job."

• Steelers should trade star TJ Watt after playoff loss, Colin Cowherd says

  FOX Sports' Colin Cowherd suggested the Pittsburgh Steelers should trade T.J. Watt after an 0-5 playoff record to acquire picks for Alabama QB Ty Simpson in the NFL Draft.

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Dearborn Co. Sheriff's Office Shares Info About Ongoing Scams

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Lawrenceburg Primary School Welcomes New Principal

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Houchin currently represents Indiana’s Ninth Congressional District.

Local Sports Report - January 14, 2026

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Rivertown Recap: South Dearborn, Lawrenceburg, Rising Sun Claim Titles

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Record-Setting Performances Highlight ORVC Report for Jan. 5-10

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