Another Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio over the weekend, this time in Springfield, across the state from East Palestine. We’re told no hazardous materials were on this train. No injuries or safety concerns for neighbors are being reported so far. This is the fourth derailment in Ohio in the last five months.
Indiana State Police are starting a memorial fund for the family of a trooper killed in the line of duty Friday. Master Trooper James Bailey was putting out stop sticks on I 69 near Auburn when he was hit by the suspect’s car. That driver is in custody. Funds raised will go to Bailey’s widow.
President Biden assured Black Americans he will continue the fight for civil rights in a visit Sunday to Selma, Alabama. He was there to commemorate the 58th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday,” considered a turning point in the civil rights movement. The ceremony was held at the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge, where marchers were beaten in 1965 by state troopers.
In sports, Notre Dame women’s basketball now awaits the decision of the NCAA selection committee on its NCAA Tournament matchups and destination, after falling to Louisville in the ACC semifinals over the weekend.
The Irish men are in their conference tournament tomorrow after ending the regular season Saturday with am 87-64 loss to Clemson.
In the Big Ten, Purdue closed its season with a 76-71 home win over Illinois. Indiana edged Michigan in Bloomington, 75-73 in overtime. Saturday, Michigan State beat Ohio State, 84-78.
Irish hockey lost two of three at home to Michigan State. The final Sunday was 4-to-2.
In the NHL: the Detroit Redwings lost at Philly, 3-to-1. The Blackhawks host Ottawa tonight in Chicago.
NBA: the Indiana Pacers downed the Bulls in Chicago, 125-122
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