National Sports

• Dawn Staley gives classy answer after Geno Auriemma question following national title loss: 'It's UCLA's day'

  Dawn Staley praised UCLA after the Gamecocks' championship loss, refusing to discuss her viral exchange with UConn's Geno Auriemma post-Final Four.

• Painter sues Bill Belichick over injuries allegedly suffered while working at his home

  North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick is sued over a painter's alleged fall and injuries at his Nantucket, Massachusetts, property in June 2024.

• UCLA wins first women's basketball national title in program history with dominant win over South Carolina

  The UCLA Bruins defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks, 79-51, to capture the first women's basketball national title in program history under coach Cori Close.

• The Chainsmokers' Final Four concert draws backlash from fans: 'Who asked for this?'

  Dave Portnoy and Scott Van Pelt criticized the NCAA's first-ever Final Four halftime concert, which delayed the Michigan-Arizona tipoff.

• Islanders fire head coach Patrick Roy with four games left in the season amid playoff race

  The New York Islanders fired head coach Patrick Roy amid a tight NHL playoff race, replacing him with former Dallas Stars coach Peter DeBoer.

• WNBA legend Sue Bird says IOC's new policy to protect women's sports is akin to 'fearmongering'

  Basketball Hall of Famer Sue Bird said in a podcast the IOC's new policy on transgender athletes in women's sports is rooted in "fearmongering," not protection.

• Lola Vice ascends to top of WWE NXT women's division, picking up women's title at Stand & Deliver

  Lola Vice wins the NXT Women's Championship in a triple threat match against Jacy Jayne and Kendal Grey at WWE NXT Stand & Deliver in St. Louis.

• Tony D'Angelo stands tall as NXT champion after brutal four-way match at Stand & Deliver

  Tony D'Angelo won the NXT Championship at Stand & Deliver, defeating Joe Hendry, Ethan Page and Ricky Saints in a brutal fatal four-way match.

• NHL fan goes into labor during Oilers game against Golden Knights, broadcaster says

  An NHL fan went into labor and gave birth at Rogers Place during the Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights game, according to a broadcaster.

• Yankees legend Reggie Jackson criticizes Pete Hegseth's leadership amid Iran conflict

  Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson slammed Pete Hegseth on X over shaking up Army leadership during the ongoing military operation in Iran.

• Basketball legend Candace Parker takes aim at Geno Auriemma after Dawn Staley confrontation

  Former WNBA star Candace Parker had no empathy for Geno Auriemma after his heated postgame confrontation with Dawn Staley at the women's Final Four on Friday night.

• Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton steals first base since 2020 in team's win over Marlins

  Giancarlo Stanton stole his first base since 2020 during the Yankees' 9-7 comeback win over the Marlins, saying he had to take what they gave him.

• UConn's Dan Hurley hears boos after Final Four win over Illinois

  Dan Hurley and UConn advanced to the national championship after beating Illinois, but the crowd booed the coach during his postgame interview.

• South Carolina's Dawn Staley gives blunt response to Geno Auriemma confrontation

  South Carolina vs UCLA is set for the women's title after Dawn Staley dismisses Geno Auriemma's heated postgame confrontation as a distraction.

• Angels outfielder Jo Adell incredibly robs three home runs in win: ‘Greatest defensive game I’ve ever seen’

  Angels outfielder Jo Adell robbed three home runs against the Mariners, with the final catch sending him tumbling into the stands in a 1-0 victory.

• Megan Rapinoe rips IOC's new policy to protect women's sports, rejects notion rule is based in science

  Ex-U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe rips the IOC's new policy to protect women's Olympic events and prevent males from competing against females.

• Michigan routs Arizona to advance to men's national championship, will take on UConn

  The Michigan Wolverines routed the Arizona Wildcats 91-73 in the Final Four, earning their first national championship game appearance since 2018.

• UConn dispatches Illinois to make third men's national title game in four years

  The UConn Huskies men's basketball team defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Final Four on Saturday night to advance to the national championship game.

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  Al-Anon Meeting

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Patterson Welcomes Local Student to the Statehouse During 2026 Session

The House Page Program is an opportunity for students to see state government in action.

Kat Von D: Black Tulips Are Here

Over 15,000 black tulips have been planted outside the historic Schenck House.

Switzerland Co. High School Student Earns Congressional Award Gold Medal

This achievement recognizes dedication, leadership, and service.

Local Sports Report - April 2-4, 2026

Plenty of scores and stats from Easter Weekend.

Local Sports Report - April 1, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Sectional Assignments Approved by IHSAA Executive Committee

The sectional assignments are for the next two school years.