National Sports

• Meet the 2026 US Olympic medalists: PHOTOS

  The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Games officially kicked off last week. Here is a slideshow of all the Americans who won a medal in Italy.

• Pat McAfee says San Francisco wasn't the 's---hole' he thought it may be during Super Bowl week

  Pat McAfee said San Francisco surprised him during Super Bowl week, admitting he expected worse but found the city clean, lively and welcoming instead.

• Stephen A Smith says it 'would have been nice' if Bad Bunny performed in English

  Stephen A. Smith reacted to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show, calling it impressive yet noting President Donald Trump’s valid point about the lack of English lyrics.

• American Olympian Alex Hall notches silver medal in men’s freeski slopestyle

  American Olympic skier Alex Hall picked up a silver medal in the men’s freeski slopestyle event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy on Tuesday.

• Ben Ogden makes US Olympics history with silver in men's cross-country skiing

  American Ben Ogden made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics when he picked up a silver medal in the cross-country skiing men's sprint classical race.

• Team USA speedskaters suffer tough slips during crucial Winter Olympics races

  Two American speedskaters suffered slips during their respective races on Tuesday as the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and fell out of contention for medals.

• Winter Olympics opening ceremony host sparks fury for misidentifying Mariah Carey, other blunders

  An Italian broadcaster came under fire over the weekend for making multiple errors during the 2026 Winter Olympics' opening ceremony over the weekend.

• Hornets-Pistons game turns chaotic with massive brawl leading to 4 ejections

  A massive NBA brawl erupted between the Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons with four player ejections in a wild third-quarter scene that shocked fans.

• 49ers' Keion White suffers non-life-threatening ankle wound in San Francisco shooting after Super Bowl LX

  49ers defensive end Keion White was shot in the ankle during a San Francisco altercation, with the team saying he underwent surgery to repair his injury.

• Judge blocks former NBA Draft prospect from playing for Alabama in potential precedent-setting ruling

  Alabama's Charles Bediako lost his court battle to continue playing in his return to the Crimson Tide after going pro in 2023, with a judge denying an injunction on Monday.

• Jake Paul breaks down in tears as fiancée Jutta Leerdam shatters Olympic speedskating record

  Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam broke an Olympic record in emotional gold medal win, as fiancée Jake Paul cried tears of joy in the stands at 2026 Milan Cortina games.

• Lindsey Vonn shares health update after Olympic crash

  Lindsey Vonn spoke on her tragic crash during her alpine ski women's downhill run on Sunday at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, where she detailed what went wrong.

• Lindsey Vonn's dad reacts to ski star's terrifying Olympic crash

  Olympic legend Lindsey Vonn's dad said he hoped "there will be no more ski races" for her after Sunday's terrifying crash at the Milan Cortina Games.

• American Olympic skier Hunter Hess 'cannot wait to represent Team USA' after Trump backlash

  American skier Hunter Hess wrote on social media he's excited to represent Team USA at the Olympics despite having "mixed emotions" about it.

• NHL star says representing US at Olympics is 'one of the greatest honors I’ve ever had'

  Team USA star Brady Tkachuk spoke out about what it means to him to represent the U.S. at the Winter Olympics ahead of their forthcoming matchups.

• Olympic ski star amps up ICE criticism after posting graphic photo

  Olympic ski star Gus Kenworthy ripped U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) again after receiving criticism for his graphic post.

• AOC jabs Jake Paul after boxer makes Bad Bunny slight

  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortz, D-N.Y., took aim at boxer Jake Paul on Monday as he leveled a complaint against Bad Bunny ahead of the Super Bowl LX halftime show.

• Dutch speedskating star Jutta Leerdam, fiancée of Jake Paul, sets Winter Olympics record in gold medal win

  Dutch speedskating star Jutta Leerdam set an Olympic record on her way to a gold medal in the 1,000-meter event at the Milan Cortina Games on Monday.

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Local Author to Hold Book Signing in Lawrenceburg

The event will take place on February 27.

Man Arrested After DNA Confirms 13-Year-Old Victim Gave Birth to His Child

The North Vernon man is facing felony child molesting.

Legislation Co-Authored by Rep. Bascom Cracking Down on Foreign Adversaries Heads to Senate

The bill aims to protect Hoosier technology, intellectual property and land from foreign adversaries.

Batesville's Hughes Named IBCA District 3 Player of the Week

Jennings County's girls basketball team was also honored.

McGrath Commits to Franklin College

This Student Story is presented by FCN Bank.

East Central Football Stars Make College Commitments

Four Trojans announced their college decisions on National Signing Day.