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'Can't dwell on it': Pain turns to numbness as Nebraska football searches for answers

As Nebraska staffers bustled to depart chilly Illinois late Friday, numbness and abstract conviction for the season’s stretch run bubbled up among the few players willing and able to reflect.

Sam McKewon's Top 25 ballot, Week 11

A momentous weekend of college football shakes up Sam McKewon's Top 25 and introduces the very real possibility of a six-way tie for second in the Big Ten. 

'Quad God' evolved: Ilia Malinin returns to the ice a changed skater

When did Ilia Malinin realize he loved figure skating? Evidently, on the day that "will forever be known as the worst day of my life."

How to watch Huskers vs. Huskies today

No. 1 Nebraska takes its undefeated record to No. 18 Washington for another major road test. Here's how to watch and listen Sunday.  

Shatel: Nebraska threw Dana Holgorsen overboard. Its lack of identity is still in the boat

Tom Shatel argues Nebraska's decision to fire Dana Holgorsen misses the bigger problem. Matt Rhule needs a clear philosophy and stability across all three phases.   

Five Nebraska wrestling storylines as Huskers enter new season ranked among nation's best

With veteran leaders, several top transfers and a potentially-great freshman heavyweight, Nebraska wrestling heads into 2026-27 looking for more titles. Here are five storylines to watch. 

Nebraska not only took Providence's punches, it embraced them. Then outslugged Friars

Nebraska passed an early test from Providence, a Big East team aiming to fluster the Huskers with athleticism and defense. And NU showed it could take a punch.

Swift start, Harper Murray help No. 1 Husker volleyball sweep No. 12 Oregon

No. 1 Nebraska volleyball lost opening sets at Michigan and Michigan State last weekend. No such concerns Saturday night, as the Huskers started fast and swept No. 12 Oregon. 

‘Finally got it done’: Waverly wins first state volleyball title since 1974

Terri Neujahr has 471 career wins. Now she has a state title, too, after Waverly swept Grand Island Northwest in the Class B volleyball final.

Kentucky football’s magical season no match for Neyland Stadium, Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Will Stein’s magic is apparently not enough to overcome Kentucky football’s historic struggles against Tennessee. The Wildcats had climbed to first place in the SEC standings and No. 6 in the first College Football Playoff committee ranking thanks in large part to their ability to protect the football and force turnovers, but as had happened so many times before in Neyland ...

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2026 Class C2 volleyball championship recap

Guardian Angels Central Catholic outlasts Centura in five sets to win the 2026 Class C2 volleyball title behind 23 kills from Bailey Gerths at Devaney Center.

Pryce Sandfort, Nebraska basketball's defense pulverize Providence

Nebraska's defense was up for an East Coast brawl, pulverizing Providence into 18 turnovers and 31% shooting at the Mohegan Sun.

Papillion-La Vista South wins third straight Class A state volleyball title

Papio South turned Saturday night at the Devaney Center into a Class A three-peat with a four-set win. 

Guardian Angels rise again: West Point captures first title since 2004

West Point survived a Centura comeback Saturday to capture its first state volleyball championship since 2004. Bailey Gerths powered the Bluejays with 23 kills.

High School

‘Finally got it done’: Waverly wins first state volleyball title since 1974

Terri Neujahr has 471 career wins. Now she has a state title, too, after Waverly swept Grand Island Northwest in the Class B volleyball final.

Papillion-La Vista South wins third straight Class A state volleyball title

Papio South turned Saturday night at the Devaney Center into a Class A three-peat with a four-set win. 

Guardian Angels rise again: West Point captures first title since 2004

West Point survived a Centura comeback Saturday to capture its first state volleyball championship since 2004. Bailey Gerths powered the Bluejays with 23 kills.

Milford sweeps Aurora to win second state championship in school history

Last year, Milford won its first state volleyball championship. A year later, it added another after sweeping Aurora in the Class C-1 state title match.

College

'Can't dwell on it': Pain turns to numbness as Nebraska football searches for answers

As Nebraska staffers bustled to depart chilly Illinois late Friday, numbness and abstract conviction for the season’s stretch run bubbled up among the few players willing and able to reflect.

Sam McKewon's Top 25 ballot, Week 11

A momentous weekend of college football shakes up Sam McKewon's Top 25 and introduces the very real possibility of a six-way tie for second in the Big Ten. 

How to watch Huskers vs. Huskies today

No. 1 Nebraska takes its undefeated record to No. 18 Washington for another major road test. Here's how to watch and listen Sunday. 

 

Shatel: Nebraska threw Dana Holgorsen overboard. Its lack of identity is still in the boat

Tom Shatel argues Nebraska's decision to fire Dana Holgorsen misses the bigger problem. Matt Rhule needs a clear philosophy and stability across all three phases.

 

 

 

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Professional

Would listless MLB team trade unicorn shortstop? Blockbuster possibilities

It is a question almost any wannabe contender in MLB faces: Trade a core player nearing the back end of their club control years, or keep them to finish the job?

Relive Milwaukee Bucks' closeout win in Madison during 1970 NBA playoffs

A scheduling conflict forced the Milwaukee Bucks to play their 1970 NBA playoff series against the 76ers in Madison. Relive the clinching game played at the UW Field House.

8 high-impact MLB trade targets who could shake up uncertain offseason

With the offseason kicking into gear below is a breakdown of eight American League players who might fit in a trade package this winter:

Will Skubal sign before lockout? Ranking MLB's top 50 free agents

It’s tempting to call this a free agency period like MLB has never seen. Alas, we did this exact same exercise five years ago.

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