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5 thoughts from SMU's victory over Cal: Mustangs roll after sputtering start again

UNIVERSITY PARK, Texas — Another week of football at Ford Stadium brought a tale of two halves for SMU once again. But unlike the last few, SMU finished this week off with a dominant win. No. 23 SMU (6-1, 4-1) overcame a halftime deficit to defeat California 59-20 on Saturday, securing its f…

NFL sends needed message with big fines for coaches who berate officials | Opinion

You’ve been warned, NFL coaches. Blasting the refs in protesting calls and non-calls – even the most egregious or baffling cases – has its limits.

Nebraska commit Trae Taylor absorbs three-pick night in first Millard South humbling

Trae Taylor will enroll at Nebraska in January. Friday night against Omaha Westside reminded there may be trials along the way after throwing three picks in a Millard South loss.

Arch Manning’s Texas experiment is failing. Is a breakup next? | Opinion

It’s time to come to grips with hard truths about Arch Manning, one particular reality more disturbing than all others.

Nebraska football playoff brackets: See every first-round matchup

See the first-round matchups for the high school football playoffs beginning next week.

Bold predictions for college football Week 8 put BYU, Tennessee on upset alert

It's hard to believe the college football regular season will more than halfway done when Saturday ends. 

Nebraska football is now spending like a top program. Will dollars equal wins?

By one metric the Huskers have spent more per victory than every other program in the country save for Rutgers.

Nebraska football midseason review: Pass defense

On the bye week of Nebraska's football season, the World-Herald is looking at five key components of the Huskers. Here's how NU's pass defense has performed through seven games. 

Just: A beautiful night for a big game — dominated by Westside in the second half

It was a gorgeous night for a big high school game, writes Amie Just, that Omaha Westside won with a dominant second half. 

How to watch Huskers vs. USC Saturday night

No. 1 Nebraska faces USC on Saturday. Here’s how to watch, listen and follow the match.

Projected pairings: Who's in, who's out of Class A football playoff field

Three Lincoln teams are projected to make the Class A playoffs, and all three would open on the road. Here's a closer look at the expected matchups.

From 1-2 to district champs: Little’s four touchdowns power Malcolm to district crown

A 1-2 start is a distant memory. Malcolm has won six straight, scoring at least 42 points each time, and heads into the playoffs as a district champion.

Friday Night Rewind: Northeast finishes 8-1, Lincoln Christian rolls

Northeast heads toward the playoffs at 8-1, Lincoln Christian rolls and a look at how No. 1 teams fared in this Rewind.

‘We wanted to ruin that’: East beats Southeast to spoil rival’s playoff bid

East knew Southeast’s playoff stakes. With a receiver at quarterback and a bruising ground game, the Spartans delivered a memorable finale.

High School

Nebraska football playoff brackets: See every first-round matchup

See the first-round matchups for the high school football playoffs beginning next week.

Projected pairings: Who's in, who's out of Class A football playoff field

Three Lincoln teams are projected to make the Class A playoffs, and all three would open on the road. Here's a closer look at the expected matchups.

From 1-2 to district champs: Little’s four touchdowns power Malcolm to district crown

A 1-2 start is a distant memory. Malcolm has won six straight, scoring at least 42 points each time, and heads into the playoffs as a district champion.

Friday Night Rewind: Northeast finishes 8-1, Lincoln Christian rolls

Northeast heads toward the playoffs at 8-1, Lincoln Christian rolls and a look at how No. 1 teams fared in this Rewind.

College

5 thoughts from SMU's victory over Cal: Mustangs roll after sputtering start again

UNIVERSITY PARK, Texas — Another week of football at Ford Stadium brought a tale of two halves for SMU once again. But unlike the last few, SMU finished this week off with a dominant win. No. 23 SMU (6-1, 4-1) overcame a halftime deficit to defeat California 59-20 on Saturday, securing its fourth consecutive win and third straight in the ACC. SMU overcame another slow start, dominating Cal in ...

Nebraska commit Trae Taylor absorbs three-pick night in first Millard South humbling

Trae Taylor will enroll at Nebraska in January. Friday night against Omaha Westside reminded there may be trials along the way after throwing three picks in a Millard South loss.

Arch Manning’s Texas experiment is failing. Is a breakup next? | Opinion

It’s time to come to grips with hard truths about Arch Manning, one particular reality more disturbing than all others.

Bold predictions for college football Week 8 put BYU, Tennessee on upset alert

It's hard to believe the college football regular season will more than halfway done when Saturday ends. 

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NFL sends needed message with big fines for coaches who berate officials | Opinion

You’ve been warned, NFL coaches. Blasting the refs in protesting calls and non-calls – even the most egregious or baffling cases – has its limits.

LeBron James grateful for Philadelphia debut, calls boos 'amazing'

Thursday night proved that even at 41 years old and near the end of a legendary career, LeBron James can still experience "firsts" both career and personal.

Former Rams great Marshall Faulk shares Parkinson's diagnosis, hopes to help others

Marshall Faulk is an extraordinarily active 53-year-old. The first-ballot NFL Hall of Fame running back is the head football coach at Southern University in Baton Rouge, La. He runs a foundation in his name that assists underprivileged youth. He works out. He plays a lot of golf. And he has Parkinson's disease. Faulk revealed his diagnosis on The Caring Neurologist podcast this week, saying he ...

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.

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