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Jack McVeigh helps Australia to victory in Olympic game against Spain
The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, with men’s basketball taking the floor on Saturday. On the tournament’s opening day, one Husker helped his country to victory. Jack McVeigh scored 13 points for Australia in its opening game against Spain. He shot 4-for-8 from the field and 3-for-6 from beyond the arc. The Aussie also made two free throws. McVeigh’s 13 points helped Australia start the tournament off strong. They defeated Spain 92-80, going up 1-0 in Group A. Australia faces off against Canada on Tuesday and Greece on Friday. The top eight following the group stage will advance to the quarterfinals. McVeigh played for Nebraska from 2015 to 2018. Last season, McVeigh led the Tasmania JackJumpers of the NBL with 17.3 points per game, helping them to the NBL championship and earning himself Grand Final MVP. He recently signed with the Houston Rockets. Strong Olympic start for @theJackMcVeigh in Australia’s 92-80 win over Spain. 💪🇦🇺 13 PTS (4-8 FG, 3-6 3PT) 7 REB pic.twitter.com/yZfmi5y8gC — Nebraska Men’s Basketball (@HuskerMBB) July 27, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
ICYMI: Martinez Signs with New York Jets
LINCOLN, Neb. — Another Husker is in the NFL. This time, it's the king of the UFL. Former Nebraska quarterback, Adrian Martinez, who won a UFL MVP and title with the Birmingham Stallions, signed with the New York Jets, this weekend. Martinez threw for 1,749 yards and 15 touchdowns,...
Nebraska’s Leading Economic Indicator Rises 0.58% in June
LINCOLN–(UNL July 26)Nebraska’s leading economic indicator increased in June, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, rose 0.58%. “The monthly report confirms the Nebraska economy will grow through the end of...
‘Stay in your lane’ ESPN star Paul Finebaum warns coach Matt Rhule after his bold college playoff selection theory
ESPN's Paul Finebaum had some choice words for Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule after his bold Playoff selection suggestion. Rhule faces a tough challenge in 2024 with Nebraska being joined in the Big 10 by Oregon, Washington, USC, and UCLA. This comes after all four opted to leave the Pac-12.
Excessive heat watch in effect from Tuesday; residents urged to stay cool and hydrated
Southern portions of our area face potentially dangerous heat from Monday through Thursday. Expect the hottest days to be Tuesday and Wednesday, with heat index values soaring to 105-110 degrees across the entire region. A heat advisory is in effect for southern areas on Monday, and an excessive heat watch...
Nebraska Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 34 FB Barret Liebentritt
The countdown rolls on and with just 34 days until the start of the 2024 season for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, junior fullback Brett Liebentritt. Liebentritt is entering his second year with the program after playing in seven games last season as a sophomore. Prior to his time in Lincoln, the Nebraska native spent two years with Notre Dame at linebacker and tight end while also contributing on special teams. Liebentritt was also a standout at Omaha Skutt Catholic High School in Omaha where he was an all-state honoree playing both fullback and linebacker. Liebentritt should see the field routinely in 2024 as the Huskers starting fullback. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions
Nebraska football hosts ‘She’s Got Game’ Camp
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska hosted its first girls flag-football Camp on Saturday, welcoming 115 girls to Memorial Stadium. With flag football on the rise, Nebraska wanted to get on the front end of its growth. The camp was open to girls third through eighth grade. “I hope that we...
WATCH: Car drives on Lincoln golf course
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Someone drove all over a Lincoln golf course Saturday in a vehicle that wasn’t a golf cart. It happened about 5 p.m. at Pioneers Golf Course near Southwest 40th and West Van Dorn streets. Video shared with Channel 8 shows a car rolling along...
Renters would get some relief, too, under a pair of legislative proposals
LINCOLN — Nebraska renters would get some financial relief in the form of an income tax credit under a pair of proposals to be considered by the Legislature. State Sens. Terrell McKinney of North Omaha and Eliot Bostar of Lincoln each introduced a bill Thursday seeking to compensate renters who otherwise would not automatically reap any direct benefit from property tax reforms being pushed by Gov. Jim Pillen.
Nebraska football has path to CFB Playoffs laid out
There’s been a lot of talk about the Nebraska football team, the Big Ten and the playoffs recently. That’s despite the fact that most Husker fans don’t really see much reason to believe they’re going to the playoffs this year. There is a chance. It’s true...
2026 TE Isaac Jensen enjoys junior day at Nebraska on Saturday
Top 2026 in-state target Isaac Jensen from Omaha (Neb.) Millard South was in Lincoln for their end-of-the-summer junior day. The post 2026 TE Isaac Jensen enjoys junior day at Nebraska on Saturday appeared first on On3.
Everything Matt Rhule, teammates at B1G Media Days said about Nebraska QBs
Five-star freshman and Nebraska football legacy Dylan Raiola has not officially won the Huskers' starting quarterback job. At least, it's not written down in pen and paper or carved into cement by Matt Rhule. But it may as well be. It would be the upset of all upsets if Raiola...
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