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Baseball

Buster Posey takes center stage among the newcomers for next year's Hall of Fame ballot

Buster Posey takes center stage among the newcomers for next year's Hall of Fame ballot

  • NOAH TRISTER Associated Press

Hall voters were selective again, setting the stage for Buster Posey to debut as a top candidate on next year’s ballot.

Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

  • RONALD BLUM Associated Press

Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones, center fielders who exceled at the plate and with their gloves, were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

A year in sports: AP photographers’ best images of 2025

A year in sports: AP photographers’ best images of 2025

  • ASSOCIATED PRESS

From Rory McIlroy’s Masters breakthrough to Super Bowl celebrations, these are AP’s best sports photos of 2025.

It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency and changed sports forever

It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency and changed sports forever

  • RONALD BLUM Associated Press

No one could have predicted that the 65-page decision issued Dec. 23, 1975, by arbitrator Peter Seitz would lead to an upheaval that made thousands of players multimillionaires.

Jeff Kent elected to Baseball Hall of Fame; Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens fall short

Jeff Kent elected to Baseball Hall of Fame; Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens fall short

  • RONALD BLUM Associated Press

Jeff Kent has been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short.

Illegal bets in the Dominican Republic come under scrutiny after MLB pitchers arrested

Illegal bets in the Dominican Republic come under scrutiny after MLB pitchers arrested

  • MARTÍN ADAMES Associated Press

For every legal bet in the Dominican Republic, officials estimate there are countless more illegal ones.

Guardians' Antonetti focusing on improving team as Clase and Ortiz face charges

Guardians' Antonetti focusing on improving team as Clase and Ortiz face charges

  • MARK ANDERSON Associated Press

Ortiz pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, and both players have maintained their innocence through their attorneys. Bettors allegedly made at least $460,000 off the rigged pitches.

MLB's Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors

MLB's Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors

    Two MLB pitchers were indicted on charges they took bribes to give sports bettors advance notice of the types of pitches they’d throw and intentionally tossed balls instead of strikes.

    The rise of transient transfers: How college basketball's new era is reshaping the game

    The rise of transient transfers: How college basketball's new era is reshaping the game

      PJ Haggerty is one of many players who have transferred multiple times since the NCAA allowed easier movement between schools in August 2022.

      PHOTOS: MLB players showcase personalities with custom bats, cleats

      PHOTOS: MLB players showcase personalities with custom bats, cleats

        Players' Weekend returned this season, with hitters showcasing individuality through custom bat designs, while also supporting charities. 

        Lincoln native, Division II transfer 'ecstatic' to join Nebraska baseball

        Lincoln native, Division II transfer 'ecstatic' to join Nebraska baseball

          For the Lincoln North Star grad, it's a chance to finish his college career at home.

          Big offense and big hearts fuel Murray State Racers as their improbable CWS run is about to begin

          Big offense and big hearts fuel Murray State Racers as their improbable CWS run is about to begin

            The Murray State Racers are about to be embraced as the College World Series' lovable underdogs by local fans looking to adopt a team for the week.

            Democrats criticize effort by Congress to regulate college sports as setback for athletes

            Democrats criticize effort by Congress to regulate college sports as setback for athletes

              House panels are weighing legislation that would create a national standard for payments to athletes and protect the NCAA against lawsuits.

              Federal judge approves $2.8B antitrust settlement, clears way for colleges to pay athletes

              Federal judge approves $2.8B antitrust settlement, clears way for colleges to pay athletes

                A federal judge has signed off on arguably the biggest change in the history of college sports, clearing the way for schools to begin paying their athletes millions of dollars.

                Bad start bounces Nebraska out of NCAA baseball tournament

                Bad start bounces Nebraska out of NCAA baseball tournament

                Nebraska's meltdown started before it even got an out in its NCAA baseball tournament elimination loss to rival Oklahoma. 

                15,000 Husker fans turn out for Nebraska baseball's Big Ten win: 'A home-court advantage for sure'

                15,000 Husker fans turn out for Nebraska baseball's Big Ten win: 'A home-court advantage for sure'

                Nebraska may have been listed as the away team in the Big Ten championship against UCLA, but the Huskers enjoyed their best home-field advantage they’ve had all season.

                Shatel: West Coast baseball's revival in Big Ten will force Nebraska to raise its game

                Shatel: West Coast baseball's revival in Big Ten will force Nebraska to raise its game

                Don’t look now, but West Coast baseball is staging a revival at the Big Ten Baseball Tournament this week in Omaha. Tom Shatel explains why the four schools' impact will force other conference teams to go all-in to compete.

                Don Bosco’s Cael Frost brought slugging, passion for baseball to Nebraska

                Don Bosco’s Cael Frost brought slugging, passion for baseball to Nebraska

                Cael Frost's athletic career came full circle as a group of Don Bosco fans supported the alum as he faced Iowa as a member of the Nebraska baseball team Sunday.

                The new playbook: Why personalized coaching is taking over youth sports

                The new playbook: Why personalized coaching is taking over youth sports

                Athletes Untapped reports that as technology continues to reshape the way we work, learn, and connect, the world of youth sports training is getting its own upgrade—coaching on demand.

                What is next for college baseball?

                Division I baseball coaches and administrators expect fewer opportunities for high school recruits at the top level of the sport once rosters are reduced and if NCAA eligibility is extended.

                Nebraska baseball coach Will Bolt signs five-year contract extension

                Nebraska baseball coach Will Bolt signs five-year contract extension

                Coach Will Bolt has signed a five-year contract extension with Nebraska baseball, NU announced Tuesday.

                Former Nebraska ace Matt Waldron enjoying extended stay in MLB with baseball's rarest pitch

                Former Nebraska ace Matt Waldron enjoying extended stay in MLB with baseball's rarest pitch

                Matt Waldron, an Omaha Westside graduate, is making his case to be in the majors for the long haul, becoming a regular piece of the rotation for San Diego this season with baseball's rarest pitch — the knuckleball.

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                Lexington girls tennis wins North Platte doubles invite

                3 Lexington youth wrestlers bring home state hardware

                3 Lexington youth wrestlers bring home state hardware

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

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                Why Nebraska baseball's Drew Christo, Gabe Swansen will return for their senior seasons

                Why Nebraska baseball's Drew Christo, Gabe Swansen will return for their senior seasons

                Gabe Swansen and Drew Christo finally found resolution, and it means they've decided between staying at Nebraska or heading to the minor leagues.

                Injuries can't stop Texas A&M on its run to the College World Series finals against Tennessee

                Injuries can't stop Texas A&M on its run to the College World Series finals against Tennessee

                Texas A&M has weathered a run of injuries to reach the College World Series finals against top-ranked Tennessee, starting Saturday in Omaha, Neb.

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                AP photographers will always capture the most important moments at the world’s biggest sporting events, but they also have an eye for the drama in little moments that might otherwise slip by unnoticed in the noise.

                Photos: College World Series, June 15

                Photos: College World Series, June 15

                See photos of all the game action from the second day of the 2024 College World Series in Omaha.

                Nebraska baseball adds Summit League's best slugger out of transfer portal

                Nebraska baseball adds Summit League's best slugger out of transfer portal

                The Huskers began a busy offseason by landing an impact bat out of the transfer portal who was the Summit League Player and Newcomer of the Year. 

                Top 5 Omaha steakhouses to eat at during the College World Series

                Top 5 Omaha steakhouses to eat at during the College World Series

                Find yourself searching "restaurants near me" in Omaha for the College World Series? Here are the top five Omaha steakhouses to visit during the CWS.

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                Top 5 Omaha sports bars within walking distance of the College World Series

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