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Third straight series sweep keeps Nebraska softball in Big Ten's driver seat

Third straight series sweep keeps Nebraska softball in Big Ten's driver seat

  • Sam McKewon World-Herald Sports Editor

Nebraska softball posted another series sweep at Minnesota, keeping the Huskers in the Big Ten driver seat and a path to win 40 games before May. 

Nebraska volleyball notes: Cogill making push at middle, back row booms, funky fourth set

Nebraska volleyball notes: Cogill making push at middle, back row booms, funky fourth set

  • Justin Frommer

In Nebraska volleyball notes, Kenna Cogill makes a move at middle while NU's fierce back row kills will force a change in how Creighton practices. 

Nebraska gymnast Asher Cohen wins NCAA gold, honoring late Jim Hartung

Nebraska gymnast Asher Cohen wins NCAA gold, honoring late Jim Hartung

  • Sam McKewon World-Herald Sports Editor

The first Nebraska men's gymnast to win an individual national title this century was able to do so as a tribute to a former coach and Husker legend. 

Shatel: Big Red Rebuild takes care of Nebraska's most valuable commodity — Husker fans

Shatel: Big Red Rebuild takes care of Nebraska's most valuable commodity — Husker fans

  • Tom Shatel World-Herald Columnist

The Memorial Stadium renovation acknowledges Nebraska's most valuable commodity, the Husker fans, who can never be taken for granted, writes Tom Shatel. 

Nebraska's Cade Moran beats Spartan rival in shot put, more school records fall

Nebraska's Cade Moran beats Spartan rival in shot put, more school records fall

  • Sam McKewon World-Herald Sports Editor

Nebraska and Michigan State’s throwers will square off again at the Big Ten meet, but round one in the shot put went to the Husker men.

Nebraska baseball run rules No. 12 USC as season-high crowd basks in series win

Nebraska baseball run rules No. 12 USC as season-high crowd basks in series win

  • Evan Bland World-Herald Staff Writer

Against No. 12 USC, Nebraska baseball sent a packed Haymarket Park crowd home early Saturday — for all the best reasons.

No. 6 Nebraska softball takes Big Ten lead with rout of Minnesota, Washington loss

No. 6 Nebraska softball takes Big Ten lead with rout of Minnesota, Washington loss

  • Wilson Moore World-Herald Staff Writer

No. 6 Nebraska took control of its five-inning win at Minnesota with 15 runs in the final two frames.

Just: As spring volleyball winds down, Nebraska thriving outside its comfort zone

Just: As spring volleyball winds down, Nebraska thriving outside its comfort zone

    Nebraska volleyball is thriving outside of its comfort zone, writes Amie Just, as it sorts through key questions about who will start and battle for playing time. 

    Meet the women paving the way for flag football at the NCAA Power 4 level

    Meet the women paving the way for flag football at the NCAA Power 4 level

      It didn’t take long for Avery Scott to get hooked on flag football, but she could’ve done without the busted lip and car crash.

      ACC center with 3-point range transfers to Nebraska men's basketball

      ACC center with 3-point range transfers to Nebraska men's basketball

        An ACC center with 3-point range made transferred to Nebraska, giving Huskers potential replacement for Rienk Mast. 

        Biggest need for every team entering 2026 NFL Draft

        Biggest need for every team entering 2026 NFL Draft

          With the 2026 NFL Draft just days away, here's a full breakdown of each team’s biggest need.

          Vote: Do you support NU's proposed Memorial Stadium renovations?

          Vote: Do you support NU's proposed Memorial Stadium renovations?

            Nebraska Athletics is hoping to move forward with a $600 million plan to renovate Memorial Stadium after the 2026 football season. Where do you stand?

            McKewon: His '26 team's a mystery, but Bret Bielema built model Nebraska can follow

            McKewon: His '26 team's a mystery, but Bret Bielema built model Nebraska can follow

              His 2026 team is a mystery caught between rebuild and reload, but Bret Bielema's built a model at Illinois that patient Nebraska fans could embrace. 

              'Beliefs are free': Nebraska baseball completes improbable comeback over No. 12 USC

              'Beliefs are free': Nebraska baseball completes improbable comeback over No. 12 USC

                Nebraska baseball couldn't crush USC's ace, but the Huskers outlasted his impressive start, completing a late-inning comeback in improbable fashion. 

                High School

                Jose Lara steps into role as head coach of the Lexington girls wrestling program

                Jose Lara steps into role as head coach of the Lexington girls wrestling program

                Lexington High School announced, April 17, the hiring of Jose Lara as the new head coach for the Lexington Minutemaid wrestling program.

                Gothenburg girls tennis falls victim to Kearney

                Gothenburg girls tennis falls victim to Kearney

                The Gothenburg lady Swedes lost 12-0 to Kearney High Tuesday in Kearney at Harmon Park.

                Lexington soccer takes down Scottsbluff Tuesday in Lexington

                Lexington soccer takes down Scottsbluff Tuesday in Lexington

                LEXINGTON — Lexington soccer teams defeated Scottsbluff at home Tuesday evening at the Fieldhouse Complex.

                Cozad boys take fourth at Dutch Zorn Invite

                Cozad boys take fourth at Dutch Zorn Invite

                GOTHENBURG — The Cozad Haymaker boys track team raked in 63 points for fourth place Thursday at the Dutch Zorn Invite in Gothenburg.

                College

                Third straight series sweep keeps Nebraska softball in Big Ten's driver seat

                Third straight series sweep keeps Nebraska softball in Big Ten's driver seat

                Nebraska softball posted another series sweep at Minnesota, keeping the Huskers in the Big Ten driver seat and a path to win 40 games before May. 

                Nebraska volleyball notes: Cogill making push at middle, back row booms, funky fourth set

                Nebraska volleyball notes: Cogill making push at middle, back row booms, funky fourth set

                In Nebraska volleyball notes, Kenna Cogill makes a move at middle while NU's fierce back row kills will force a change in how Creighton practices. 

                Nebraska gymnast Asher Cohen wins NCAA gold, honoring late Jim Hartung

                Nebraska gymnast Asher Cohen wins NCAA gold, honoring late Jim Hartung

                The first Nebraska men's gymnast to win an individual national title this century was able to do so as a tribute to a former coach and Husker legend. 

                Shatel: Big Red Rebuild takes care of Nebraska's most valuable commodity — Husker fans

                Shatel: Big Red Rebuild takes care of Nebraska's most valuable commodity — Husker fans

                The Memorial Stadium renovation acknowledges Nebraska's most valuable commodity, the Husker fans, who can never be taken for granted, writes Tom Shatel. 

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                No. 6 Nebraska softball takes Big Ten lead with rout of Minnesota, Washington loss

                No. 6 Nebraska softball takes Big Ten lead with rout of Minnesota, Washington loss

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                Affiliate. Take a closer look at some of the top CBD gummy options on the market.

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

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                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Professional

                Biggest need for every team entering 2026 NFL Draft

                Biggest need for every team entering 2026 NFL Draft

                With the 2026 NFL Draft just days away, here's a full breakdown of each team’s biggest need.

                Ranking the top 34 cornerbacks in the 2026 NFL draft

                Ranking the top 34 cornerbacks in the 2026 NFL draft

                Editor’s note: The Union-Tribune’s Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up to the NFL draft (April 23-25). Here are his top 10 cornerbacks, plus players he believes will be drafted or signed as a priority free agent: 1. Mansoor Delane (Sr., LSU, 6-foot, 182 pounds) The former three-star recruit teased his next-level talent early at Virginia Tech, then upgraded ...

                Reese Kuecker takes on the Masters Tournament with UNL hospitality program

                Reese Kuecker takes on the Masters Tournament with UNL hospitality program

                Lexington graduate Reese Kuecker recently participated in what she called a "prestigious and unique experience."

                2026 NFL Draft: Finding the perfect prospect for every team

                2026 NFL Draft: Finding the perfect prospect for every team

                At its core, the NFL draft is a matchmaking exercise. Teams employ scouts and general managers to determine the who best fits the franchise's current and/or future goals and make moves to secure those players.

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