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Nebraska Jr. PGA-Day One

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com 16-18 Boys Division T1 Sam Meuret Brunswick, NE 31-38--69 -2 T1 Trey Petitt Lincoln, NE 34-35--69 -2 3 Joel Bittner More>>

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American Outlaws

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Some of the world's biggest soccer fans live right here in Lincoln, Nebraska. Ian Hest introduces us to the American Outlaws. More>>

Rolfzen Named to US U-20 National Team

By Sports Sports@klkntv.com Nebraska freshman Amber Rolfzen was selected as one of 12 players for the 2013 U.S. Women's Junior National Team (WJNT) representing the United States at the 2013 FIVB Volleyball More>>

Time Capsules at East Stadium

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com THURSDAY TIME CAPSULES WERE BURIED INSIDE VAULTS AT EAST STADIUM... THE TIME CAPSULES COMMEMERATE 50 YEARS OF SELLOUTS AT MEMORIAL STADIUM AND WON'T BE OPENED UNTIL More>>

PGA Jr. Series-Day Three

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com The third and final day of the PGA Junior Series supported by Genesis Networks event at ArborLinks continued to test the players with windy conditions and a tough More>>

Jr. PGA Golf Day Two

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com With lightning delays and heavy winds, day-two of the PGA Junior Series, supported by Genesis Networks, event at ArborLinks forced the players to grind through tough More>>

Huskers Finish 8th in Final Polls

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com The Nebraska softball team finished eighth in the final ESPN.com/USA Softball and USA Today/NFCA top-25 polls, released on Tuesday. National champion Oklahoma earned More>>

Chad Christensen Talks MLB Draft

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Chad Christensen was the only Husker selected in last weekend's MLB Draft. Christensen was taken in the 25th round by the Minnesota Twins. The Twins Low A Affiliate More>>

PGA Jr. Series-Day One

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Mueret Leads by Three, Judd Leads by Two, and Peers Makes Her First Hole-In-One Nebraska City, Neb., - The opening of the PGA Junior Series, supported by Genesis More>>

Kenya Hunter Named Assistant Coach at Nebraska

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com University of Nebraska men's basketball coach Tim Miles announced Monday that Georgetown assistant coach Kenya Hunter has been named an assistant coach for the Husker More>>

Five Teams Punch Tickets to Omaha

Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com Just three spots remain in the College World Series as three teams added their names next to LSU and UCLA in the Omaha field. Louisville stunned the No. 2 overall More>>

Gordon Delivers Go-Ahead Run in 8th

Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com Luis Mendoza finally figured out what he needs to do to succeed at home. Mendoza pitched four-hit ball in matching zeros with Lucas Harrell for seven innings Sunday More>>

Saltdogs Slug Way to 10-7 Victory Over X's

Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com Yasel Gomez and Stephen Douglas led the way in an impressive offensive display as the Saltdogs (12-11) topped the Sioux City Explorers (10-13) 10-7 in front of 3,434 More>>

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Nebraska State High School Scores and Schedules
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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.More >>
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 >>

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Saltdogs Sign MLB Vet Burns
Saltdogs Sign MLB Vet Burns
Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com The Saltdogs signed former big league RHP Mike Burns Sunday, and he will be the starting pitcher for this evening's series finale at 5:05 against Sioux City. BurnsMore >>
Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com The Saltdogs signed former big league RHP Mike Burns Sunday, and he will be the starting pitcher for this evening's series finale at 5:05 against Sioux City. BurnsMore >>
Red Sox Pick NU Recruit Boldt in 22nd Round
Red Sox Pick NU Recruit Boldt in 22nd Round
Posted by: Matt Lothrop mlothrop@klkntv.com Nearly 20 rounds after many though Ryan Boldt would be drafted, the Red Wing, Minnesota high school outfielder got the call as the Boston Red Sox took BoldtMore >>
Posted by: Matt Lothrop mlothrop@klkntv.com Nearly 20 rounds after many though Ryan Boldt would be drafted, the Red Wing, Minnesota high school outfielder got the call as the Boston Red Sox took BoldtMore >>
Blue Jays Take Tewes in 22nd Round
Blue Jays Take Tewes in 22nd Round
Posted by: Matt Lothrop mlothrop@klkntv.com Waverly's Sam Tewes had to wait longer than expected to hear his name called in the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft. Listed as a fifth or sixth round talentMore >>
Posted by: Matt Lothrop mlothrop@klkntv.com Waverly's Sam Tewes had to wait longer than expected to hear his name called in the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft. Listed as a fifth or sixth round talentMore >>
Sam Tewes MLB Draft Preview
Sam Tewes MLB Draft Preview
Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com THE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL DRAFT IS UNDERWAY... SEVERAL LOCAL PROSPECTS ARE HOPING TO HEAR THEIR NAME CALLED OVER THE NEXT THREE DAYS... MATT LOTHROP HAS THE STORYMore >>
Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com THE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL DRAFT IS UNDERWAY... SEVERAL LOCAL PROSPECTS ARE HOPING TO HEAR THEIR NAME CALLED OVER THE NEXT THREE DAYS... MATT LOTHROP HAS THE STORYMore >>
Bywater Pitches a Masterpiece in 'Dogs Win
Bywater Pitches a Masterpiece in 'Dogs Win
Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Matt Bywater was masterful, tossing a three-hit shutout as the Saltdogs (11-9) blanked the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (10-11) 7-0 in front of 3,243 fans at Newman OutdoorMore >>
Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Matt Bywater was masterful, tossing a three-hit shutout as the Saltdogs (11-9) blanked the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (10-11) 7-0 in front of 3,243 fans at Newman OutdoorMore >>
NWU to add Men's and Women's Swimming in 2014
NWU to add Men's and Women's Swimming in 2014
Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Nebraska Wesleyan University announced today that it will add men's and women's swimming as a sport in 2014. "Nebraska Wesleyan prides itself in providing a positiveMore >>
Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Nebraska Wesleyan University announced today that it will add men's and women's swimming as a sport in 2014. "Nebraska Wesleyan prides itself in providing a positiveMore >>
Taylor Edwards on WCWS All-Tournament Team
Taylor Edwards on WCWS All-Tournament Team
Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Junior catcher Taylor Edwards was honored Tuesday night when she was one of 13 players named to the 2013 Women's College World Series all-tournament team. EdwardsMore >>
Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Junior catcher Taylor Edwards was honored Tuesday night when she was one of 13 players named to the 2013 Women's College World Series all-tournament team. EdwardsMore >>
2013 NU Volleyball Schedule
2013 NU Volleyball Schedule
Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com A total of 10 matches against NCAA qualifiers, including non-conference showdowns against defending Nation Champion Texas, as well as Iowa State and Saint Mary's,More >>
Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com A total of 10 matches against NCAA qualifiers, including non-conference showdowns against defending Nation Champion Texas, as well as Iowa State and Saint Mary's,More >>
Big Ten Announces 2015 Conference Football Schedule
Big Ten Announces 2015 Conference Football Schedule
Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com The Big Ten Conference announced the conference schedule for the 2015 football season on Monday morning, as approved by the Big Ten Directors of Athletics. The 2015More >>
Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com The Big Ten Conference announced the conference schedule for the 2015 football season on Monday morning, as approved by the Big Ten Directors of Athletics. The 2015More >>
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Brett Edwards
Brett Edwards
Like most youngsters, Brett Edwards spent a lot of time in the backyard of his home town of Vinton, Iowa playing sports.
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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 >>
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Matt Lothrop
Matt Lothrop
Matt grew up in the Western Iowa town of Glenwood. Growing up that close to Nebraska, he and his family went to a lot of Husker football and baseball games.More >>
Matt grew up in the Western Iowa town of Glenwood. Growing up that close to Nebraska, he and his family went to a lot of Husker football and baseball games. He knew that he probably would not be able to make a living while playing sports, but he knew he wanted to do something sports related.More >>
Channel 8 Eyewitness News Email Addresses
Channel 8 Eyewitness News Email Addresses
Here is a list of the Channel 8 Eyewitness News staff. Click on the name to send an email. It is our policy to not open attachments, unless we are sure they are virus free. If you have something toMore >>
Here is a list of the Channel 8 Eyewitness News staff , links to contact them via email and newsroom telephone number.More >>
Ian Hest
Ian Hest
Ian calls Boca Raton, FL home, so the thought of moving to Nebraska was a little scary to him, at first. "I always wondered how life in Nebraska would feel, but it has exceeded every expectation imaginable.More >>
Ian graduated with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Miami. Before coming to Channel 8 Eyewitness News, he interned at ESPN in Bristol, CT and at WOR radio in New York City.More >>

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News Minute: Here is the latest Nebraska news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Nebraska news from The Associated Press
Residents who live near a lead recycling plant site in Lincoln have questions about a recently released contamination report. Dozens of people met yesterday with state and local health officials to discuss higher-than-normal...More >>
UCLA defeats Wolfpack 2-1 at College World Series
UCLA defeats Wolfpack 2-1 at College World Series
Nick Vander Tuig scattered four hits over seven-plus innings and UCLA produced just enough offense to defeat North Carolina State 2-1 in the College World Series on Tuesday night.More >>
Nick Vander Tuig scattered four hits over seven-plus innings and UCLA produced just enough offense to defeat North Carolina State 2-1 in the College World Series on Tuesday night.More >>
North Carolina ousts Tigers from CWS with 4-2 win
North Carolina ousts Tigers from CWS with 4-2 win
Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series with a 4-2 victory over LSU on Tuesday.More >>
Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series with a 4-2 victory over LSU on Tuesday.More >>
Cardinals already talking return to World Series
Cardinals already talking return to World Series
Louisville's satisfaction about their season overall is helping ease some of the players' disappointment over their brief stay at the College World Series.More >>
Louisville's satisfaction about their season overall is helping ease some of the players' disappointment over their brief stay at the College World Series.More >>
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Louisiana sports from The AP
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Louisiana sports from The AP
Oregon State used a seven-run fourth inning to break open the game against mistake-prone Louisville, and the Beavers stayed alive in the College World Series with an 11-4 victory on Monday. The No. 3 national seed...More >>
Oregon State used a seven-run fourth inning to break open the game against mistake-prone Louisville, and the Beavers stayed alive in the College World Series with an 11-4 victory on Monday. The No. 3 national seed Beavers...More >>
Oregon St. sends Cards packing with 11-4 CWS win
Oregon St. sends Cards packing with 11-4 CWS win
Oregon State used a seven-run fourth inning to break open the game against mistake-prone Louisville, and the Beavers stayed alive in the College World Series with an 11-4 victory on Monday.More >>
Oregon State used a seven-run fourth inning to break open the game against mistake-prone Louisville, and the Beavers stayed alive in the College World Series with an 11-4 victory on Monday.More >>
UCLA makes most of LSU's errors in 2-1 CWS victory
UCLA makes most of LSU's errors in 2-1 CWS victory
Adam Plutko and two relievers limited LSU to five hits, and UCLA turned both of the Tigers' errors into runs in a tense 2-1 victory at the College World Series on Sunday night.More >>
Adam Plutko and two relievers limited LSU to five hits, and UCLA turned both of the Tigers' errors into runs in a tense 2-1 victory at the College World Series on Sunday night.More >>
Rodon leads NC State past Tar Heels, 8-1 CWS win
Rodon leads NC State past Tar Heels, 8-1 CWS win
North Carolina State's Carlos Rodon pitched eight shutout innings and the Wolfpack knocked ACC pitcher of the year Kent Emanuel out of the game early in an 8-1 victory in their College World Series opener Sunday.More >>
North Carolina State's Carlos Rodon pitched eight shutout innings and the Wolfpack knocked ACC pitcher of the year Kent Emanuel out of the game early in an 8-1 victory in their College World Series opener Sunday.More >>
DeNato pitches Indiana to 2-0 win over Louisville
DeNato pitches Indiana to 2-0 win over Louisville
Joey DeNato threw a four-hitter and Indiana looked right at home in beating Louisville 2-0 on Saturday night in the Hoosiers' first appearance in the College World Series.More >>
Joey DeNato threw a four-hitter and Indiana looked right at home in beating Louisville 2-0 on Saturday night in the Hoosiers' first appearance in the College World Series.More >>
San Diego's Bryant is winner of Dick Howser Trophy
San Diego's Bryant is winner of Dick Howser Trophy
University of San Diego third baseman Kris Bryant has been honored with the Dick Howser Trophy as college baseball's player of the year.More >>
University of San Diego third baseman Kris Bryant has been honored with the Dick Howser Trophy as college baseball's player of the year.More >>

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Yankees' Jeter takes batting practice in Tampa
Yankees' Jeter takes batting practice in Tampa
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has taken on-field batting practice for the first time since being cleared to increase his rehabilitation program for a broken left ankle.More >>
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has taken on-field batting practice for the first time since being cleared to increase his rehabilitation program for a broken left ankle.More >>
Protesters out again in Brazilian cities
Protesters out again in Brazilian cities
Tens of thousands of Brazilians again flooded the streets of the country's biggest city to raise a collective cry against a longstanding lament - people are weighed down by high taxes and high prices but get...More >>
Scattered street demonstrations popped up around Brazil Wednesday as protesters continued their collective cry against the low-quality public services they receive in exchange for high taxes and rising prices.More >>
Woods to rest elbow, skip AT&T National
Woods to rest elbow, skip AT&T National
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Tiger Woods' sore left elbow will keep him out of competition until the British Open.More >>
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Tiger Woods' sore left elbow will keep him out of competition until the British Open.More >>
FIFA: More security for U20 WCup in Turkey
FIFA: More security for U20 WCup in Turkey
The U.S. team will face Spain in the Under-20 World Cup on Friday, with FIFA promising increased security following anti-government protests in Istanbul and other Turkish cities in recent weeks.More >>
The U.S. team will face Spain in the Under-20 World Cup on Friday, with FIFA promising increased security following anti-government protests in Istanbul and other Turkish cities in recent weeks.More >>
Astros sign No. 1 overall pick RHP Mark Appel
Astros sign No. 1 overall pick RHP Mark Appel
The Houston Astros have signed right-handed pitcher Mark Appel of Stanford, the No. 1 overall draft pick in the draft earlier this month.More >>
The Houston Astros have signed right-handed pitcher Mark Appel of Stanford, the No. 1 overall draft pick in the draft earlier this month.More >>
Serena Williams sorry after rape case comments
Serena Williams sorry after rape case comments
By The Associated Press Serena Williams says she's reaching out to the family of the victim in the Steubenville rape case after the tennis star was quoted in a Rolling Stone article saying...More >>
By The Associated Press Serena Williams says she's reaching out to the family of the victim in the Steubenville rape case after the tennis star was quoted in a Rolling Stone article saying "she...More >>
Protests get support from Brazilian soccer players
Protests get support from Brazilian soccer players
The historic wave of protests that has swept across Brazil in recent days has gained some important allies - the players of the Brazilian national football team.More >>
The historic wave of protests that has swept across Brazil in recent days has gained some important allies - the players of the Brazilian national football team.More >>
Nadal seeded No. 5 for Wimbledon
Nadal seeded No. 5 for Wimbledon
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer If Rafael Nadal is going to win Wimbledon for a third time, he'll have to do it the hard way.More >>
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer If Rafael Nadal is going to win Wimbledon for a third time, he'll have to do it the hard way.More >>
Nadal seeded No. 5 for Wimbledon
Nadal seeded No. 5 for Wimbledon
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer If Rafael Nadal is going to win Wimbledon for a third time, he'll have to do it the hard way.More >>
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer If Rafael Nadal is going to win Wimbledon for a third time, he'll have to do it the hard way.More >>
Bartoli withdraws from Eastbourne
Bartoli withdraws from Eastbourne
Marion Bartoli of France has withdrawn from the Eastbourne grass-court tournament with a viral infection, giving No. 2-seeded Li Na of China a walkover into the quarterfinals.More >>
Marion Bartoli of France has withdrawn from the Eastbourne grass-court tournament with a viral infection, giving No. 2-seeded Li Na of China a walkover into the quarterfinals.More >>

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