National Sports

• US Soccer issues statement on Mauricio Pochettino's future with Team USA after World Cup

  US Soccer issued a statement implying they want Mauricio Pochettino back after the USMNT's devastating 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16.

• Rafael Márquez Named Mexican National Team Head Coach For 2030 World Cup

  Rafael Márquez is taking over as head coach of the Mexican national team for the 2030 World Cup.

• Justin Verlander announces he will retire after this season: 'I've realized that time has come'

  Justin Verlander will finish his final MLB season where it all started, with the Detroit Tigers, after 3,554 strikeouts and two World Series titles.

• Mbappé Is The Best Player In The World. Another World Cup Would Make It Undeniable.

  Lionel Messi is magical. Erling Haaland is dominant. Harry Kane is world-class. Kylian Mbappé is the whole package.

• Novak Djokovic gets in heated argument with Wimbledon official over roof during thrilling quarterfinal win

  Novak Djokovic argued with tournament supervisor Denise Parnell over whether to close the Centre Court roof during the longest quarterfinal in Wimbledon history.

• Justin Bieber To Co-Headline Stacked 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show

  Justin Bieber is set to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.

• Kasper Schmeichel: Will Be 'Really Difficult' For Cristiano Ronaldo To Retire

  FOX Sports' Kasper Schmeichel opined why Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo will have difficulty ending his career.

• Phillies star says 'BS rule' is keeping him from being named All-Star in front of home crowd

  Zack Wheeler calls the pitching schedule rule that kept him off the All-Star Game roster, despite his elite 2.28 ERA and 0.908 WHIP, a "BS rule"

• Why The Remaining 8 World Cup Teams Each Could Win It All — And Why They Won't

  Ranking the eight remaining World Cup teams left in the tournament based on their chances of winning it all.

• England's Jordan Henderson undergoes surgery after suffering fracture while celebrating win over Mexico

  Jordan Henderson underwent surgery in Kansas City for a fractured wrist suffered while hopping over advertising boards after England's win over Mexico.

• Pro-Palestinian Egyptian coach loses it at sight of Israeli flag after all-time World Cup collapse

  Video captured Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan appearing to mimic a spit toward fans holding an Israeli flag after the Round of 16 collapse.

• Champions League Restarts With Cape Verde World Cup Star Pico Lopes Missing

  The Champions League has restarted with Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto "Pico" Lopes unable to play.

• Christian Pulisic's 'rest' comment after World Cup exit draws strong reactions from USA soccer legends

  Tim Howard offered cryptic advice about Christian Pulisic on his podcast after the AC Milan star made a controversial post-match comment.

• 15-year-old exits Wimbledon junior draw after racket-throwing incident ends first-round match

  A 15-year-old German competitor threw her racket into the Wimbledon stands during a women's junior singles match, triggering immediate disqualification.

• Croatia Coach Zlatko Dalić Steps Down After World Cup Exit

  Zlatko Dalić is out as Croatia’s coach after a spell that included leading the team to two consecutive top-three finishes at World Cups.

• Are There Any World Cup Games Today? Quarterfinal Schedule France, Argentina, More

  No World Cup matches today. See the full quarterfinal schedule for France vs. Morocco and more, airing on FOX and FS1 starting Thursday.

• WWE legend highlights 'freaking deep' talent across pro wrestling

  John Bradshaw Layfield names Mike Bailey, Josh Alexander and Will Allday among the must-watch talents across the pro wrestling landscape

• WWE star Sami Zayn cuts emotional promo following title loss to CM Punk: 'That motherf---er'

  CM Punk returned to "Monday Night Raw" in Chicago and defeated Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship, leaving Zayn in tears backstage.

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  Summer Explorer’s Story Time @L’burg

  Children will hear songs and stories on a variety of themes while developing early literacy and language skills and complete a fun craft or activity!

  Jul 8, 2026
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  Summer Explorer’s Story Time @L’burg

  Children will hear songs and stories on a variety of themes while developing early literacy and language skills and complete a fun craft or activity!

  Jul 8, 2026
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  Dolly's Summer Tour

  Visit our life-sized Dolly Parton cut-out as she visits local businesses around Dearborn County promoting her Imagination Library.

  Jul 8, 2026

Overnight Bridge Maintenance Scheduled on I-275 Carroll Cropper Bridge in Boone County

Restrictions will be in place from Thursday night to Friday morning

Harrison Police Urge Residents to Take Precautions After Overnight Vehicle Thefts

Three vehicles and one handgun were taken from two neighborhoods.

Overnight Rolling Roadblocks Scheduled on I-275 for Utility Work in Boone County

Expect overnight delays July 11 between midnight and 5 a.m.

SEI Trio to Play in IFCA North/South All-Star Classic This Friday

East Central, Milan and Switzerland County will be represented

JCD's Sullivan Earns All-State Honorable Mention

Sullivan pitches, catches and plays shortstop for the Eagles.

Coach Wagner Running Elite Makes Strong Debut at Greendale 5K

The team is made up of some of the top runners in Dearborn County.