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Half Court Press | Huskers need boards, Jays need stops: College hoops is here

Jon Walker and Wilson Moore break down Nebraska’s rebounding concerns, Creighton freshman Katrelle Harmon’s emergence and what exhibition games reveal about the upcoming college basketball season. 

Half Court Press | Huskers need boards, Jays need stops: College hoops is here

The countdown to college hoops is on, and Nebraska and Creighton have work to do before tipoff. Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down the biggest takeaways from exhibition play, the Huskers’ rebounding woes and the Bluejays’ defensive makeover. Plus, which freshmen are ready to make noise? …

Dale Brown dies at 90: LSU basketball legend coached Shaq, led 2 Final Four runs

Longtime former LSU men’s basketball coach Dale Brown has died, the university confirmed Friday, Oct. 23. He was 90 years old.

College football Week 8 schedule looks quiet. Here's where chaos could strike

Honesty, despite what Billy Joel said, is not a lonely word. It is in fact our first priority in this weekly preview.

Trevin Opp joins rare three-title club as Lincoln Christian repeats at state

A stress fracture left Trevin Opp unsure he’d make it back. Friday, he won his third individual state championship and helped Lincoln Christian repeat as team champion.

Will this World Series save baseball? Payrolls matter not for Brewers and Rays

The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays don’t regard themselves as heroes, saviors or being particularly influential.

How Brewers and Rays created immaculate vibes and culture on road to World Series

For the first time since 1982, the Brewers are in the Fall Classic. Their opponents, the Tampa Bay Rays, are their mirror image in so many ways.

Sam McKewon Big Ten's Picks: When CFP expands, will P.J. Fleck's boat float or take on water?

The annual Iowa-Minnesota rivalry game hasn't been for much more than a bronze pig, writes Sam McKewon, but an expanded CFP raises the stakes — and the accountability. 

Nebraska football: The midseason report

Check out the World-Herald's midseason review of Nebraska football's strengths, weaknesses and outlook.

NSAA names six finalists for executive director role

One principal and five school superintendents — including two NSAA board members — are among the six finalists for the NSAA's executive director role. 

Squib Picks: World-Herald writers, editors predict top Week 8 college football games

World-Herald writers predict seven of the top, most competitive college football games in Week 8, including Iowa at Minnesota, Ole Miss at Texas and Houston at Utah.

An inside look at how the College Football Playoff creates its rankings

The CFP’s 13-member selection committee will convene at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, to craft its first of six weekly rankings on Nov. 3.

The World Series is getting a small-market showdown. Does size matter?

The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are set to play the smallest-market World Series in two decades.

Photos: Legendary Nebraska coach Tom Osborne through the years

Here's a look at legendary Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne through the years.

High School

Trevin Opp joins rare three-title club as Lincoln Christian repeats at state

A stress fracture left Trevin Opp unsure he’d make it back. Friday, he won his third individual state championship and helped Lincoln Christian repeat as team champion.

NSAA names six finalists for executive director role

One principal and five school superintendents — including two NSAA board members — are among the six finalists for the NSAA's executive director role. 

Nine straight runs, one playoff berth: Southwest powers past North Star

With the game tied 21-21, Southwest ran the ball nine times in a row for a touchdown that ended its playoff drought.

Football roundup: Lincoln Standing Bear caps regular season with win over Bellevue East

Lincoln Standing Bear finished its regular season with a 38-7 road triumph over Bellevue East for the school's first winning season. 

College

Half Court Press | Huskers need boards, Jays need stops: College hoops is here

Jon Walker and Wilson Moore break down Nebraska’s rebounding concerns, Creighton freshman Katrelle Harmon’s emergence and what exhibition games reveal about the upcoming college basketball season.

 

Half Court Press | Huskers need boards, Jays need stops: College hoops is here

The countdown to college hoops is on, and Nebraska and Creighton have work to do before tipoff. Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down the biggest takeaways from exhibition play, the Huskers’ rebounding woes and the Bluejays’ defensive makeover. Plus, which freshmen are ready to make noise? …

Dale Brown dies at 90: LSU basketball legend coached Shaq, led 2 Final Four runs

Longtime former LSU men’s basketball coach Dale Brown has died, the university confirmed Friday, Oct. 23. He was 90 years old.

College football Week 8 schedule looks quiet. Here's where chaos could strike

Honesty, despite what Billy Joel said, is not a lonely word. It is in fact our first priority in this weekly preview.

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Football roundup: Lincoln Standing Bear caps regular season with win over Bellevue East

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Professional

Will this World Series save baseball? Payrolls matter not for Brewers and Rays

The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays don’t regard themselves as heroes, saviors or being particularly influential.

How Brewers and Rays created immaculate vibes and culture on road to World Series

For the first time since 1982, the Brewers are in the Fall Classic. Their opponents, the Tampa Bay Rays, are their mirror image in so many ways.

The World Series is getting a small-market showdown. Does size matter?

The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are set to play the smallest-market World Series in two decades.

Sixers Erase 29-Point Hole, BEAT Cavs 114-106! Maxey Drops 32 | Sixers vs. Cavaliers Postgame Show

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA Game 2 Postgame Show The Sixers erase a 29-point hole and beat the Cavs 114-106 in the home opener! Zander Krause & Joe Krause break down the comeback, Maxey's 32, LeBron Watch, your questions from chat, and what's next against the Bucks. …

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