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Trial date set for Husker accused of exposing himself

A trial date has been set in Lancaster County Court for Husker defensive lineman Avery Moss. More>>

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Huskers Rally, But Fall 3-2

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Bryan Peters tied Thursday afternoon's game, 2-2, with a two-out single in the top of the ninth, but a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the ninth resulted in a 3-2 More>>

Weatherholt Storms into NCAA Singles Sweet 16

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Nebraska All-American Mary Weatherholt stormed into the third round of the NCAA Women's Tennis Singles Championship with another straight-set win on Thursday morning More>>

Homecoming Game Kickoff Start Time Set

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com It will be an early start to Nebraska's annual Homecoming game, as the Big Ten Conference announced the start times for this year's Homecoming games on Thursday. Nebraska's More>>

Huskers Open Big Ten Tournament with 11-2 Win

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com After dropping a three-game series to the Michigan Wolverines (29-26) last week at Hawks Field, the Nebraska baseball team (26-28) responded with a 11-2 win on Wednesday More>>

Schaake Wins Back to Back Class A Titles

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Carson Schaake of Creighton Prep became the first player to win back to back Class A Boys State Golf Titles since 1964 on Wednesday at Pionners Golf Course in Lincoln. More>>

State Golf-Day One

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Highlights and results from the Boys State Golf Tournament. Click on the following link for results. https://nsaahome.org/gob.php More>>

Huskers Head to Oregon to Battle for WCWS Berth

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com The 14th-seeded Nebraska softball team heads to Eugene, Ore., this weekend to battle No. 3 Oregon for a spot in the Women's College World Series. The best-of-three More>>

NCAA T&F Journey Starts in Austin

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Meet: NCAA West Preliminary Round Where: Austin, Texas (Mike A. Myers Stadium) When: Thursday, May 23- Saturday, May 25 Time: Noon/Noon/Noon Live Results: TexasSports.com Live More>>

Seven Huskers Earn All-Conference Hardware

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Seven members of the Nebraska baseball team were honored by the Big Ten Conference on Tuesday morning, including Chad Christensen and Pat Kelly, who were each tabbed More>>

Pensick Named to Rimington Trophy Spring Watch List

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Nebraska senior Cole Pensick is one of 44 players who have been named to the Spring Watch List for the 2013 Rimington Trophy. The Rimington Trophy is presented annually More>>

Huskers Face Michigan in Big Ten Tournament Opener

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com The No. 3 seed Nebraska baseball team opens the 2013 Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday afternoon at 3:35 p.m. game with the No. 6 seed Michigan Wolverines at Target More>>

Huskers Beat Stanford to Win NCAA Regional

Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com The 14th-seeded Nebraska softball team fought through three weather delays and a tough 13th-ranked Stanford squad to win its first regional championship since 2002 More>>

Hooper Earns Spot on USA Basketball World University Games Roster

Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com Nebraska's Jordan Hooper earned a position on USA Basketball's 12-player roster for the Women's World University Games, USA Basketball announced on Sunday. Hooper, More>>

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The Official Site of Nebraska Athletics
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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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Three Huskers Earn Academic All-District Honors
Three Huskers Earn Academic All-District Honors
Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com Three University of Nebraska student-athletes were honored today, as they were selected to the CoSIDA Academic All-District VII At-Large teams. Gymnast Emily WongMore >>
Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com Three University of Nebraska student-athletes were honored today, as they were selected to the CoSIDA Academic All-District VII At-Large teams. Gymnast Emily WongMore >>
Big Ten Releases 2013 Baseball Tournament Bracket
Big Ten Releases 2013 Baseball Tournament Bracket
Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com The conference office announced on Saturday the bracket for the 2013 Big Ten Baseball Tournament, held May 22-25 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn. Indiana wonMore >>
Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com The conference office announced on Saturday the bracket for the 2013 Big Ten Baseball Tournament, held May 22-25 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn. Indiana wonMore >>
Huskers Falter in Home Finale
Huskers Falter in Home Finale
Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com With a shot at the No. 2 seed at the Big Ten Tournament on the line, the Nebraska baseball team (25-28, 15-9 Big Ten) was unable to take care of business on SaturdayMore >>
Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com With a shot at the No. 2 seed at the Big Ten Tournament on the line, the Nebraska baseball team (25-28, 15-9 Big Ten) was unable to take care of business on SaturdayMore >>
Huskers Beat Stanford to Reach Regional Final
Huskers Beat Stanford to Reach Regional Final
Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com The 14th-seeded Nebraska softball team clinched a spot in Sunday's NCAA Lincoln Regional final with a 7-1 victory over Stanford in a winner's bracket matchup SaturdayMore >>
Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com The 14th-seeded Nebraska softball team clinched a spot in Sunday's NCAA Lincoln Regional final with a 7-1 victory over Stanford in a winner's bracket matchup SaturdayMore >>
2014 Nebraska Football Big Ten Schedule
2014 Nebraska Football Big Ten Schedule
Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com The Big Ten Conference announced the conference schedule for the 2014 football season on Thursday morning, as approved by the Big Ten Directors of Athletics. The 2014More >>
Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com The Big Ten Conference announced the conference schedule for the 2014 football season on Thursday morning, as approved by the Big Ten Directors of Athletics. The 2014More >>
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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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Nebraska coach comes home to face Oregon
Nebraska coach comes home to face Oregon
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Nebraska softball coach Rhonda Revelle grew up rooting for the Ducks and even played at Oregon for a season, so she'll have to suppress any nostalgia this...More >>
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Nebraska softball coach Rhonda Revelle grew up rooting for the Ducks and even played at Oregon for a season, so she'll have to suppress any nostalgia this weekend...More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Nebraska news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Nebraska news from The Associated Press
The Nebraska Supreme Court says Nebraska's self-defense law covers those fending off an attack from a roommate. The law says a person does not have to retreat from his or her home before using deadly force in...More >>
Iowa-Nebraska game kicks off at 11 a.m. in Lincoln
Iowa-Nebraska game kicks off at 11 a.m. in Lincoln
Kickoff for Nebraska's game against Iowa on the day after Thanksgiving has been set for 11 a.m. Central time.More >>
Kickoff for Nebraska's game against Iowa on the day after Thanksgiving has been set for 11 a.m. Central time.More >>
For 1st time since '82, 3 US men qualify in Paris
For 1st time since '82, 3 US men qualify in Paris
Three U.S. men have qualified for the French Open for the first time in more than 30 years.More >>
Three U.S. men have qualified for the French Open for the first time in more than 30 years.More >>
11 a.m. kickoff for Neb game vs Illini on Oct. 5
11 a.m. kickoff for Neb game vs Illini on Oct. 5
Nebraska's homecoming game against Illinois on Oct. 5 will kick off at 11 a.m.More >>
Nebraska's homecoming game against Illinois on Oct. 5 will kick off at 11 a.m.More >>
UNO's Ryan Keele, coach earn Summit League honors
UNO's Ryan Keele, coach earn Summit League honors
Nebraska-Omaha right fielder Ryan Keele is player of the year and newcomer of the year in the Summit League, and Mavericks coach Bob Herold is coach of the year.More >>
Nebraska-Omaha right fielder Ryan Keele is player of the year and newcomer of the year in the Summit League, and Mavericks coach Bob Herold is coach of the year.More >>
Neb gets another shot at Ducks in super regional
Neb gets another shot at Ducks in super regional
The Nebraska softball team isn't fazed by having to travel to Oregon to play the third-seeded Ducks in this weekend's NCAA super regional.More >>
The Nebraska softball team isn't fazed by having to travel to Oregon to play the third-seeded Ducks in this weekend's NCAA super regional.More >>
Big Ten baseball: Better despite the weather
Big Ten baseball: Better despite the weather
Indiana is the top seed for the Big Ten baseball tournament, and coach Tracy Smith has an honest admission to make.More >>
Indiana is the top seed for the Big Ten baseball tournament, and coach Tracy Smith has an honest admission to make.More >>
US women's hoops team chosen for WUG
US women's hoops team chosen for WUG
National champions Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Bria Hartley headline the U.S. women's basketball team that will compete in July at the World University Games.More >>
National champions Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Bria Hartley headline the U.S. women's basketball team that will compete in July at the World University Games.More >>
Nebraska's Hooper makes US team for World U. Games
Nebraska's Hooper makes US team for World U. Games
USA Basketball has announced that Nebraska's Jordan Hooper has made the 12-player roster for the Women's World University Games.More >>
USA Basketball has announced that Nebraska's Jordan Hooper has made the 12-player roster for the Women's World University Games.More >>

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Yankees' Teixeira to play in minors on Wednesday
Yankees' Teixeira to play in minors on Wednesday
Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira expects to play in his first game since hurting his right wrist in early March, suiting up for a minor-league game with Double-A Trenton on Wednesday.More >>
Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira expects to play in his first game since hurting his right wrist in early March, suiting up for a minor-league game with Double-A Trenton on Wednesday.More >>
Bayern faces Dortmund in Champions League final
Bayern faces Dortmund in Champions League final
Bayern Munich is approaching its third Champions League final in four years with the calm of a team fully in control after a season of dominance.More >>
Bayern Munich is trying to downplay being the favorite.More >>
NYC lawsuit alleging Favre sent racy texts settled
NYC lawsuit alleging Favre sent racy texts settled
A lawsuit filed by two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre over claims he sent racy text messages has been settled, a lawyer for the women said Friday.More >>
A lawsuit filed by two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre over claims he sent racy text messages has been settled, a lawyer for the women said Friday.More >>
McIlroy, Donald miss cut at BMW PGA Championship
McIlroy, Donald miss cut at BMW PGA Championship
Rory McIlory was one of five 2012 European Ryder Cup players to miss the cut Friday in the BMW PGA Championship, while Medinah teammate Francesco Molinari took the lead at cold and wet Wentworth.More >>
Rory McIlory was one of five 2012 European Ryder Cup players to miss the cut Friday in the BMW PGA Championship, while Medinah teammate Francesco Molinari took the lead at cold and wet Wentworth.More >>
Grizzlies, Memphis ready to 'believe' vs Spurs
Grizzlies, Memphis ready to 'believe' vs Spurs
The towels are showing up all around Memphis. They hang over neighborhood signs and even at a door to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.More >>
The towels are showing up all around Memphis. They hang over neighborhood signs and even at a door to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.More >>
Bowie Young takes early lead on short course
Bowie Young takes early lead on short course
Heather Bowie Young finished with six straight 3s on a very strange scorecard in the Bahamas LPGA Classic.More >>
Heather Bowie Young made five straight birdies while hop-scotching across the golf course Friday in the Bahamas LPGA Classic.More >>
Patrick: Another Indy 500 'less and less likely'
Patrick: Another Indy 500 'less and less likely'
Danica Patrick still follows the Indianapolis 500 closely, even pre-organizing her race day schedule this Sunday so she can watch most of the event.More >>
Danica Patrick still follows the Indianapolis 500 closely, even pre-organizing her race day schedule this Sunday so she can watch most of the event.More >>
Teixeira expects to play in minors Wednesday
Teixeira expects to play in minors Wednesday
Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira says he expects to play in a minor-league game Wednesday with Double-A Trenton.More >>
Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira says he expects to play in a minor-league game Wednesday with Double-A Trenton.More >>
AP Source: Jets RB Goodson to practice Tuesday
AP Source: Jets RB Goodson to practice Tuesday
A person familiar with the situation tells the Associated Press that Jets running back Mike Goodson is expected to return to practice Tuesday despite his legal troubles.More >>
A person familiar with the situation tells the Associated Press that Jets running back Mike Goodson is expected to return to practice Tuesday despite his legal troubles.More >>
A-Rod sells Miami Beach home for $30M
A-Rod sells Miami Beach home for $30M
New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez has sold his Miami Beach home for $30 million.More >>
New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez has sold his Miami Beach home for $30 million.More >>

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