Turner Gill's turn at Big 12 Media Days
Turner Gill wanted to get to know his new Kansas team and wanted to make sure they knew each other. So he asked questions like who was the most influential person in their lives and why, then had every
Kansas State RB Thomas hopes to lift Wildcats
Kansas state's Daniel Thomas was the only player in the conference to average more than 100 rushing yards per game in 2009. In a league dominated recently by big-name quarterbacks, Thomas thinks he can
Pelini not happy about "Beat Texas" phrase
Nebraska coach Bo Pelini said he "wasn't real happy'' about the phrase "Beat Texas'' being used in a school-produced video promoting the Oct. 16 home game against the longhorns as the annual "Red Out''
Pinnacle Bank stays alive at Legion State tournament
In the American Legion State Baseball Tournament on Sunday, Pinnacle Bank, Lincoln Southwest stayed alive with a 12–8 win over Creighton Prep. Pinnacle Bank was down 8–0, but rallied all the way back
'The savior of the Big 12' and how he did it Associated Press - July 25, 2010 4:05 PM ET IRVING, Texas (AP) - A few days after the Big 12 was preserved, commissioner Dan Beebe brought together the athletic directors of the 10 remaining...
Osborne Will Be Invoved In Big 10 Meetings
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Nebraska isn't waiting until next year to get involved in the Big Ten. Athletic director Tom Osborne will be at the league's preseason meetings in Chicago early next month. Associate
Crick Preseason Co-Defensive POY in Big XII
Teammates Jerrod Johnson and Von Miller (Texas A&M), along with Jared Crick (Nebraska) and Toney Clemons (Colorado) were picked for individual awards, highlighting the 2010 Preseason All-Big 12 Football
Asche Named MVP of All-Star Game
Nebraska third baseman Cody Asche was honored as the Star of Stars at the 2010 Northwoods League All-Star Game Tuesday night in Eau Claire, Wis. Asche led the North Division to a 7-5 victory, going
Huskers Picked to Win North
DALLAS (AP) _ Nebraska has been picked to leave the Big 12 in style. The Cornhuskers, who are bolting for the Big Ten in 2011, are the unanimous choice to repeat as Big 12 North champions in the league's
Henery Among Finalists
Nebraska place-kicker Alex Henery is among a group of distinguished college football players who were nominated for consideration to be named to the 2010 Allstate American Football Coaches Association
Husker Football Stays on KFAB
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ KFAB in Omaha will remain the flagship station of Husker Sports Network football radio broadcasts through at least 2014. The multimedia rights partner of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Husker soccer star Morgan Marlborough honored
Nebraska forward Morgan Marlborough was named the Collegiate Female Athlete of the Year at the Kansas City Sports Commission's 38th annual Sport KC PROPS ceremony on Wednesday night. The yearly event recognizes
Browns sign rookie DB Asante Associated Press - July 16, 2010 6:35 PM ET CLEVELAND (AP) - The Cleveland Browns have signed rookie defensive back Larry Asante to a multiyear contract.
Luis Oosthuizen wins 139th British Open
Louis Oosthuizen has won his first major golf championship with a dominating seven-stroke victory at the British Open. The South African started Sunday with a four-stroke advantage. It turned into a
A-5 Legion District Baseball Tournament
Pinnacle Bank defeated Dinsdale Auto 7-1 today in first round play of the A-5 Legion District Baseball Tournament at Sherman Field in Lincoln. The loser's bracket gets underway tonight with Sampson Construction
Community Service For Niles Paul
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Nebraska football player Niles Paul will do community service for his conviction for underage drinking. The senior wide receiver requested community service in lieu of a $400 fine
Four Former Huskers Named All Stars
It will be all-star Wednesday for a quartet for Nebraska baseball players selected for the California Collegiate League All-Star Game. Wednesday's game, which features the top 50 players in the league,
NWU Soccer Signs 11
Nebraska Wesleyan University head men's soccer coach Mike Lynch has released the names of 11 student-athletes who intend to play soccer and study at Nebraska Wesleyan starting this fall. The list includes
Hamilton Leaps to Gold
Three-time Big 12 champion and two-time All-America high jumper Paul Hamilton continued his success in 2010 on Sunday with a meet title at the NACAC Under-23 Track and Field Championships in Miramar, Fla.
Large NU T&F Recruiting Class
On Monday, July 12 the Nebraska track and field team announced the addition of 34 incoming student-athletes for the 2011 track and field season. The group will fit in well with the Huskers' drive for success,
Erstad Rejoining Huskers
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ One of the most decorated baseball players to come out of Nebraska has rejoined the Cornhuskers team, this time as a coach. The school's athletic department announced Thursday that
OU and A&M Received Invites
ARDMORE, Okla. (AP) _ The president of the University of Oklahoma says his school and Texas A&M both received invitations to join the Southeastern Conference during the last round of conference realignment. Oklahoma
Brett Edwards
Like most youngsters, Brett Edwards spent a lot of time in the backyard of his home town of Vinton, Iowa playing sports. His passion for sports lead him to Wayne State College in Nebraska, where he played quarterback for the Wildcats.
Ryan Gager
Ryan grew up in Hastings, where he played basketball, golf and tennis in high school.
Brown ready to get Longhorns running again Associated Press - July 28, 2010 1:45 PM ET IRVING, Texas (AP) - Mack Brown figures defenses are starting to catch up to the spread offense.
Gill building relationships first at Kansas Associated Press - July 28, 2010 12:45 PM ET IRVING, Texas (AP) - Turner Gill wanted to get to know his new Kansas team and wanted to make sure they knew each other.
Tuberville stars in extreme makeover of Texas Tech Associated Press - July 27, 2010 1:25 PM ET IRVING, Texas (AP) - Tommy Tuberville wore a suit with a red and black striped tie and a Texas Tech lapel to Big 12 media day.
Nebraska heading to Bahamas for 4 games in August Associated Press - July 27, 2010 6:25 AM ET LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska coach Doc Sadler says his men's basketball team will get some much-needed work when it plays four games during an 8-day...
Pelini: Nebraska focused on Big 12, not Big Ten Associated Press - July 26, 2010 4:05 PM ET IRVING, Texas (AP) - Nebraska coach Bo Pelini insists he and his team are focused solely on the upcoming season in the Big 12 and not even thinking...
Huskers' Osborne to be at Big Ten session Associated Press - July 22, 2010 6:35 PM ET LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska isn't waiting until next year to get involved in the Big Ten. Athletic director Tom Osborne will be at the...
AP Interview: PSU AD on Big 10 divisions, tickets Associated Press - July 21, 2010 6:25 PM ET STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Penn State athletic director Tim Curley has been playing the Big Ten divisional guessing game, too.
Nebraska, Oklahoma picked first in Big 12 poll Associated Press - July 21, 2010 12:35 PM ET DALLAS (AP) - Nebraska has been picked to leave the Big 12 in style. The Cornhuskers, who are bolting for the Big Ten in 2011, are the...
Nebraska unanimous pick to win Big 12 North Associated Press - July 21, 2010 12:25 PM ET LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Media members covering the Big 12 have unanimously picked Nebraska to repeat as the North Division football champion.
AP source: Oswalt says OK for trade to Phillies
A person with knowledge of the deal says Houston ace Roy Oswalt has agreed to waive his no-trade clause and accept a swap to the Philadelphia Phillies.
AP source: Haynesworth fails conditioning test
Albert Haynesworth has failed his conditioning test and is being forced to sit out the first practice of the Washington Redskins training camp.
Pitino, defense attorney have testy court exchange
Rick Pitino and the attorney for a woman accused of demanding millions from him to conceal a sexual tryst exchanged heated words before a jury Thursday, as the Louisville basketball coach tried to fend off accusations of...
Roush transferred to Mayo Clinic
NASCAR team owner Jack Roush has been transferred to the Mayo Clinic following surgery on facial injuries he sustained in a plane crash in Wisconsin.
Castroneves to meet with IndyCar officials
IndyCar series officials plan to meet with driver Helio Castroneves to discuss his conduct following last week's race at Edmonton.
A-Rod worried about payments to ex-Rangers players
Alex Rodriguez filed an objection to aspects of next week's auction of the Texas Rangers, saying he and other former players may not get the millions owed them.
Nationals RHP Strasburg heads to 15-day DL
Rookie right-hander Stephen Strasburg went on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with inflammation in his throwing shoulder, the latest indication of how careful the Washington Nationals are being with their prized pitcher.