58-year-old inmate found dead in Lauderdale County Jail

LCSO says that 58-year-old Lewis Dean Simspon, of Florence, was pronounced dead. No foul play is suspected and it is believed that Simpson had a medical episode. The investigation has been turned over ... Read More

Reports: O. J. Simpson’s official cause of death revealed

Family members announced Simpson’s death on his official X account the day after he died saying, “He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.” ... Read More

Your guide to local sports events, plus what's on TV

College: Montana State Billings at Central Washington (2), noon and 3 p.m. (seven innings) College: Saint Martin's at Montana State Billings (2), 1 and 3 p.m. Read More

US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

When combined with other settlements, roughly $1 billion now has been set aside by various organizations to compensate hundreds of women who said Nassar assaulted them under the guise of treatment for ... Read More

Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers citing NIL rule changes

Heisman Trust President Michael Comerford said the trust considered the enormous changes in college athletics over the last several years that now make some forms of athlete compensation permissible. Read More

USA Track & Field expands maternity policy

USA Track & Field unveiled a program Thursday that expands an existing maternity support system to give athletes more time to return. Olympic hurdler Christina Clemons was instrumental in pushing for ... Read More

Colleges try to quell pro-Palestinian protests; births fell in 2023; Reggie Bush has Heisman Trophy returned | Hot off the Wire podcast

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up former President Donald Trump's bid to avoid prosecution over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden. Trump and his legal team are ... Read More

Marlins look to break losing streak in game against the Rockies

Marlins: Sixto Sanchez (0-1, 7.20 ERA, 1.70 WHIP, six strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Marlins -138, Rockies +117; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins aim to end their seven-game ... Read More

Korda ties LPGA mark with Chevron Championship title

Nelly Korda etched her name in the LPGA Tour record books, winning her record-tying fifth straight tournament with a two-stroke victory in the Chevron Championship for her second major title. Read More

USC cancels main commencement ceremony as Gaza war protests roil campus, others across US

The university announced the move Thursday, the day after more than 90 protesters were arrested on campus. Colleges around the country have called in police to break up demonstrations, resulting in ... Read More

Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye make it four NFL drafts with quarterbacks going 1-3

aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades. The Bears selected Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night after deciding weeks ago to bank ... Read More

Caleb Williams off to Bears as top overall pick

Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades. The Bears selected Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft on ... Read More