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Five-star offensive tackle names Nebraska as a top school
A top class of 2026 offensive lineman has cut his list of finalists, and Nebraska made the list. Jackson Cantwell is a five-star offensive tackle for Nixa High School in Nixa, Missouri. Cantwell cut the number of offers he’s currently considering in half. Nebraska is listed among the 14 finalists the tackle named earlier in the week. Cantwell excels at sports other than football as well. During his freshman year in high school, he threw the shotput 62-0.5 feet, good enough for the third longest all-time for a freshman. It should be no surprise that Cantwell would excel at the shotput. His father,...
Union Omaha midfielder with over a decade in professional soccer announces retirement effective immediately
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Omaha's midfielder, who has been playing professional soccer for 11 years, announced his retirement. Related coverage in the video above: Union Omaha stadium plans. Victor "PC" Giro has represented eight clubs and has played over 14,000 minutes during his career. "Thank you for all you've...
Head for the Cure 5K raises funds for brain cancer research in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — Runners and supporters gathered for the annual Head for the Cure 5K run, which raises funds for brain cancer research. According to the American Brain Tumor Association, nearly 90,000 people are diagnosed with brain cancer each year. Amanda Steinbrink said she had a personal journey with...
Nebraska's 'Death Row' is expected to make a name for themselves this season, led by Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher
LINCOLN, Neb. — This fall, Nebraska's opponents will come face-to-face with the Huskers' Death Row. That's the new nickname coach Terrance Knighton helped coin for the defensive line. The Huskers' defense will be led by two veterans: Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher. KETV's Big Red Zone expert Damon Benning...
Logan Paul helps north Omaha send Bud Crawford off for his highly anticipated return to the ring
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha's Terence "Bud" Crawford drew quite a crowd in north Omaha on Saturday during his hometown send-off. In two weeks, the professional boxer makes his highly anticipated return to the ring, moving up to 154 pounds and fighting for the junior middleweight title in Los Angeles on Aug. 3.
Lydia House gives kids experiencing homelessness brand-new tennis shoes, socks, backpacks and more
OMAHA, Neb. — A local nonprofit hosted a back-to-school bash to help set children experiencing homelessness up for success this year. The Lydia House Mission Group works every year to donate items that are needed most. This year, brand-new tennis shoes, socks, backpacks and toothbrushes were handed out. And...
Capron Captures Junior Gold Title
Incoming Husker freshman bowler Karina Capron took home the U18 title at the 2024 Junior Gold Championships in Allen Park, Mich., Saturday evening. Capron, the U12 2017 Junior Gold Champion, qualified for match play in sixth after five qualifying rounds. In matches of two games total pinfall, Capron defeated Maggie Smith 427-295, Amanda Lang 394-391 and Melia Mitskavich 395-373 before facing Kaitlyn Stull in a match to decide the placements for the tv show. Capron fell to Stull 441-414 and earned the second-place spot in the finals.
WWE SmackDown Spoilers For 7/26 From Omaha, NE (Taped 7/19)
On July 19, WWE taped next week’s episode of SmackDown at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. These matches will air on next week’s show. The spoilers, courtesy of PWInsider, are as follows: WWE SmackDown results for July 16 (taped on July 19): This episode was taped last night due to WWE‘s tour of Japan […] The post WWE SmackDown Spoilers For 7/26 From Omaha, NE (Taped 7/19) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Nebraska football rumored to possibly be losing some conference rivals
Over the last few weeks, there’s been a ton of talk about the next potential round of expansion. One rumor that just surfaced about the Big Ten is absolutely the craziest and could have the biggest effect on Nebraska football. That’s because, according to one purported insider, the SEC...
Gallery: 2024 Kearney Cruise Nite Show and Shine
KEARNEY — The 2024 Kearney Cruise Nite Show and Shine event was held in downtown Kearney on The Bricks on Saturday, July 20. The premiere event hosted by Central Nebraska Auto Club; customarily, Kearney Cruise Nite events are held the third weekend each summer in July, (Tuesday-Sunday) throughout the community of Kearney.
(Audio) NPPSF getting ready for Excellence of Evening and Bulldog Golf Classic
North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte Public Schools Foundation is getting to host a few events July 26th and July 27th. On July 26th, its the Excellence of Evening and on the 27th, it's the Bulldog Classic. The Evening of Excellence is set for July 26th at Venue 304...
3 reasons Nebraska football will end the bowl drought in 2024
It’s been a long time since Nebraska football played in a bowl game. Frankly, it’s been too long (2016). We all thought that the streak would end under Scott Frost. I was actually certain of it. But in life, nothing is given, especially in sports, where fairytales often turn into nightmares. The storybook ending is never promised as Nebraska football fans have learned.
North Platte Trails Networks Hosts Whitakers Way 5k & 10k
North Platte, NE -- The North Platte Trails Network is proud to present the Whitaker’s Way 5k and 10k on Saturday, August 3, 2024 starting at 7:30 a.m. The event will include a competitive 5k and 10k that features a beautiful gravel run alongside the North Platte Canal. Registration is now open at www.platteriverfitness.com/whitaker.
Huskers projected to land four-star defensive lineman
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have been projected to land a four-star prospect and class of 2025 recruit. Kade Pietrzak is a defensive lineman for Sheyenne High School in West Fargo, ND. Pietrzak is currently ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the state of North Dakota for the 2025 recruiting cycle. Bryan Munson of the On3 Network has projected an expert prediction for the Husker to receive Pietzak’s commitment. Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Kansas State are believed to be in the running. The Huskers class of 2025 holds 16 commitments and is ranked No. 28 nationwide. The Cornhuskers have also been making a series of offers to 2026 recruits but have not received any commitment. No timetable has been announced for when Kade Pietrzak will announce his decision. Nebraska insider @BryanMunson_ has logged an expert prediction for the Huskers to land 4-star DL Kade Pietrzak🌽 Read: https://t.co/h3ymGBw4Dz pic.twitter.com/NQuGBgGl2o — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) July 18, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Nebraska to host class of 2026 offensive lineman at the end of the month
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are preparing to host a class of 2026 offensive linemen at the end of the month. Hudson Parliament is a 6-foot-4, 285-pound prospect from Brandon Valley High School in Brandon, SD. Parliament made headlines earlier this month with his performance at Nebraska’s Friday Night Lights camp. That performance earned him a scholarship offer from the Cornhuskers. He has been a popular name on the recruiting trail with offers this offseason from Iowa, Iowa State, and Minnesota. Nebraska’s class of 2026 still holds no commitments, but a flurry of recent offers hopes to change that. #GBR 🌽 🙏 pic.twitter.com/hgCDaAiUcq — Hudson Parliament (@Hud_Parliament) June 28, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
KFOR Sports Brief July 20, 2024
Strasberger Orthopedics of Lincoln Northwest shutout Judds Brothers of Lincoln Northeast 7-0. Strasberger now plays top-seed Carpetland of Lincoln East Saturday at 7pm over at Den Hartog Field. Pinnacle Bank of Lincoln Southwest beat Union Bank of Lincoln Pius X 5-2. Pinnacle Bank now moves on to Sunday night’s 7pm game and awaits the winner between Carpetland and Strasberger. Union Bank plays Judds Brothers in an elimination game at 4pm Saturday.
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