National Sports

• Florida AG blasts NFL Rooney Rule as ‘discrimination,’ threatens legal showdown in letter to Roger Goodell

  Florida’s attorney general called on the NFL to scrap the Rooney Rule, arguing in a letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell that the policy violated state law.

• Jacob Winterton, former OHL player and brother of NHL’s Ryan Winterton, dead at 25 after cancer battle

  Former OHL player Jacob Winterton, older brother of Seattle Kraken center Ryan Winterton, has died at age 25 after a battle with cancer, the league confirmed Wednesday.

• White Sox legend sues team over alleged unauthorized use of likeness on new jerseys

  Hall of Famer Frank Thomas is suing the Chicago White Sox over alleged unauthorized likeness use on jerseys, amid tensions that include being left out of a Black History Month graphic.

• Saints sign former No 2 overall pick Zach Wilson as backup quarterback: reports

  Zach Wilson has reportedly signed a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints, joining his fourth NFL team in four seasons, and will serve as a backup to Tyler Shough.

• Team USA star Alex Bregman says Navy SEAL's speech gave squad clear perspective: 'Playing for a lot more'

  Alex Bregman said a pregame speech by former Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill gave Team USA perspective on representing the U.S. during the World Baseball Classic.

• Bill Belichick downplays Hall of Fame controversy, says focus remains on North Carolina football

  Just under two months after falling short of the Hall of Fame voting threshold, Bill Belichick said he is focused on coaching North Carolina, dismissing things outside his control.

• Bengals bring back 41-year-old Joe Flacco to back up Joe Burrow

  The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed 41-year-old Joe Flacco to a one-year deal, adding a proven backup behind Joe Burrow heading into next season.

• NBA takes major step in adding teams to Las Vegas, city where championship team originally played: report

  The NBA reportedly approved a plan to explore expansion bids in Las Vegas and Seattle, marking a significant step toward adding two new teams and reaching 32 franchises.

• Bodybuilding legend Lee Haney seeks living kidney donor as family goes public with health struggles

  Eight-time Mr. Olympia champion Lee Haney is urgently seeking a living kidney donor after his son revealed the bodybuilding legend's kidney is failing.

• Former Olympic star's son dies after getting caught up in avalanche

  Former Canadian Olympic star John Smart announced on Monday that his son, Kai, died after suffering injuries in an avalanche while skiing in Japan.

• Vanessa, Kai Trump take in Tiger Woods' return to golf at TGL finals

  Tiger Woods returned to competitive golf at the TGL Finals, joined by Vanessa Trump and her daughter, but his Jupiter Links team fell to Los Angeles Golf Club in a 9-2 loss.

• Texas coach gives fiery, expletive-laden halftime speech before Longhorns' upset over Gonzaga

  Head coach Sean Miller's expletive-laden halftime speech helped spark Texas' 74-68 upset of Gonzaga, earning the Longhorns their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2023.

• Japanese pro wrestling star Miyu Yamashita gears up for Las Vegas return at Slam Fest

  Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling will be among the companies featured at Slam Fest in Las Vegas in the days leading up to WrestleMania 42 next month.

• NBA faces pressure to alter 65-game eligibility rule for players to be considered for awards

  The National Basketball Players Association called on the league to amend its 65-game eligibility rule for its stars to be considered for top awards.

• Cowboys star Dak Prescott's ex posts about 'growth' days after couple split before wedding

  Dallas Cowboys star Dak Prescott's former fiancée, Sarah Jane Ramos, posted about "growth" days after the couple's relationship ended with the wedding around the corner.

• Tuberville suggests billionaires buying college programs would be worse than an NFL-style TV deal

  Sen. Tommy Tuberville suggests that he'd rather see the NFL's unified media rights model in college football than billionaires buying and running programs.

• UNC fires Hubert Davis after historic NCAA Tournament first-round collapse against VCU

  UNC fired head coach Hubert Davis after the Tar Heels blew a 19-point second-half lead and lost to VCU in overtime, 82-78, in the NCAA Tournament.

• Yankees legend gives thoughts on team running back last season's squad, Aaron Judge's clutch factor

  CC Sabathia said the New York Yankees can contend by staying healthy and relying on pitching, while noting Aaron Judge must have a strong postseason to silence critics.

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  “History in Your Own Backyard” movies about Miamitown.

  “History in Your Own Backyard” movies focused on Miamitown. Refreshments at 6pm. Movies start at 7pm.

  Mar 25, 2026 at Miami Historical Society of Whitewater Township
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  Teen Content Creation - APL

  Are you in your influencer era? Help us not embarrass ourselves!

  Mar 26, 2026 at Aurora Public Library
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  All Saints Parish Fish Fry

  Join us from 4:30 to 7:00pm each Friday during Lent at the St. Martin Campus Hall for a delicious Fish Fry Dinner.

  Mar 27, 2026 at St. Martin Hall

Ken Maddin to Appear on Wheel of Fortune

The episode airs this week.

Bridge Deck Overlay Project to Begin on U.S. 52 in Brookville

The project will run into late August.

Town of Dillsboro Announces Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Project

Work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, March 26.

Seven SEI Hoops Stars Earn All-State Honors

The recognition comes from the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association.

East Central's Mayer Named Hasbrook Family Leadership Award Recipient

The scholarship is administered through the IHSAA.

Batesville Teams Place at NASP State Tournament

Several area school teams have qualified for nationals.