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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 More>>

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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 More>>

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'' More>>

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 More>>

'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... More>>

Nebraska native Alex Gordon recalled up to KC Royals

Former Husker baseball player Alex Gordon has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha up to the Kansas City Royals. More>>

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 More>>

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 More>>

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 More>>

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 More>>

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 More>>

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 More>>

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 More>>

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. More>>

for the latest high school scores

For the latest information from NSAA online, click here. The Nebraska State Activities Association web site has listings for sports and activities for all seasons. From your favorite team's schedule to state tournaments, you'll find it right here. More>>

Click here to go to husker.com, the Official Site of Cornhusker Athletics More>>

Meet The Channel 8 Eyewitness News Sports Team

Channel 8 Eyewitness News Sports Director

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. More>>

Channel 8 Eyewitness News Sports

Ryan Gager

Ryan grew up in Hastings, where he played basketball, golf and tennis in high school.  More>>

Channel 8 Eyewitness News Email Addresses

Here is a list of the Channel 8 Eyewitness News staff , links to contact them via email and newsroom telephone number. More>>

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