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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>>

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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 Video included

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 Video included

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>>

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 Wong More>>

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 won More>>

Huskers Falter in Home Finale Video included

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 Saturday More>>

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 Saturday More>>

Huskers Take Game Two From Michigan 9-6 Video included

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com The Nebraska Baseball Team defeated Michigan 9-6 Friday night in Lincoln. The Huskers tied the game up at 2 in the second inning, then the runs piled on. Michigan More>>

State Track Day One Video included

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Highlights from Day One of the Nebraska State Track and Field Meet from Burke Stadium in Omaha. More>>

Huskers Open NCAA Regional With 4-0 Win Over UNI Video included

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Behind a two-hit shutout from Tatum Edwards and a late offensive surge, the No. 14 national seed Nebraska softball team defeated Northern Iowa, 4-0, on Friday in an More>>

Huskers Fall to Michigan 7-5 Video included

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com The Nebraska baseball team blew a 4-1 lead Thursday night and lost to Michigan 7-5. The Huskers had two runners on in the bottom of the ninth with two outs, but Blake More>>

Norris Wins Class B State Baseball Video included

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Norris defeated Pius X 3-2 Thursday afternoon to win the Class B State Baseball Championship at Haymarket Park. The Titans came through the loser's bracket to win More>>

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 2014 More>>

State Baseball Wednesday Video included

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com In Class B action at the state baseball tournament on Wednesday Norris defeated Pius X 8-1. Omaha Gross beat Omaha Skutt 6-3. Norris will face Gross on Thursday More>>

Lincoln North Star Signings Video included

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com A TRIO OF LINCOLN NORTH STAR STUDENT ATHLETES SIGNED THEIR NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT TODAY... JAYELYNN GRIESS WILL RUN TRACK AT WICHITA STATE... MOHAMMED HAMDON More>>

DeLeon Out For Michigan Series Video included

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Nebraska will be without one of their top starting pitchers this weekend against Michigan. Christian DeLeon has soreness in his elbow which started last weekend against More>>

Huskers Close Out Regular Season with Wolverines

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Thursday, May 16 – 6:35 p.m. Probable Starters: LHP Kyle Kubat (4-0) vs. LHP Trent Szkutnik (4-6) TV: None Stream: HuskersNSide Radio: Husker Sports Network Friday, More>>

Six Postseason Teams Fill Huskers’ Big Ten Home Schedule

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com The Nebraska women's basketball team will welcome a loaded Big Ten Conference schedule, including six games against 2013 postseason qualifiers for its first season More>>

NU Baseball Beats Creighton 12-9

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Nebraska nearly blew a 9-1 lead against Creighton Tuesday night in Omaha but held on for a 12-9 win over the Bluejays. The Huskers will close out the regular season More>>

State Baseball Tuesday Video included

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Class A: Papillion-La Vista 11 Lincoln Southwest 1 F/5, LSW eliminated Class B: Omaha Gross 2 Waverly 1 F/11, Waverly eliminated Class B: Pius X 9 Omaha Skutt 2 More>>

Pepin, Griva Honored by Big Ten

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com The Big Ten Conference announced its 2013 outdoor track and field individual award winners on Tuesday. Nebraska senior Mara Griva was named the Field Athlete of the More>>

NU MBB: Big Ten Announces Single Plays for 2013-2014

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Nebraska is set to face Iowa, Michigan State, Minnesota and Wisconsin once each during the 2013-14 season, as the Big Ten Conference announced the single-play matchups More>>

Huskers Host NCAA Regional at Bowlin Stadium

Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com The 16th-ranked Nebraska softball team looks to continue a successful season this week, when the Huskers host the NCAA Lincoln Regional at Bowlin Stadium. Nebraska More>>

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  • Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Class A: Lincoln Southwest 7 Omaha Burke 3 Final Class B: Omaha Skutt 1 Norris 0 F/8 Class B: Waverly 6 Wahoo/Raymond Central/Lincoln Lutheran 2 Final
    Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Class A: Lincoln Southwest 7 Omaha Burke 3 Final Class B: Omaha Skutt 1 Norris 0 F/8 Class B: Waverly 6 Wahoo/Raymond Central/Lincoln Lutheran 2 Final
  • Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Highlights from the A-3 and B-1 District Golf Meets. Clayton Malone of Lincoln Southwest won the A-1 District while Chad Manes of Beatrice won the B-3. Both Lincoln
    Posted By: Sports sports@klkntv.com Highlights from the A-3 and B-1 District Golf Meets. Clayton Malone of Lincoln Southwest won the A-1 District while Chad Manes of Beatrice won the B-3. Both Lincoln
  • Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com The Nebraska softball team was selected as an NCAA Regional host after earning the No. 14 national seed when the NCAA Tournament field was announced live on ESPNU
    Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com The Nebraska softball team was selected as an NCAA Regional host after earning the No. 14 national seed when the NCAA Tournament field was announced live on ESPNU
  • Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com The Nebraska baseball team (23-26, 14-7 Big Ten) took care of business on Sunday afternoon at Siebert Field with a 8-0 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers (29-18,
    Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com The Nebraska baseball team (23-26, 14-7 Big Ten) took care of business on Sunday afternoon at Siebert Field with a 8-0 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers (29-18,
  • Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com The Nebraska men took home the 2013 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships title on Sunday at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. One individual
    Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com The Nebraska men took home the 2013 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships title on Sunday at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. One individual
  • Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com Six different Badgers drove in a run and pitcher Cassandra Darrah allowed just two hits as Wisconsin claimed the 2013 Big Ten Softball Tournament title with a 9-3
    Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com Six different Badgers drove in a run and pitcher Cassandra Darrah allowed just two hits as Wisconsin claimed the 2013 Big Ten Softball Tournament title with a 9-3
  • Posted by: Matt Lothrop mlothrop@klkntv.com Class A Papillion-La Vista South 3, Lincoln Southwest 2 Millard South 2, Omaha Burke 3 Omaha Westside 7, Omaha North 4 Millard West vs. Papillion-La Vista Class
    Posted by: Matt Lothrop mlothrop@klkntv.com Class A Papillion-La Vista South 3, Lincoln Southwest 2 Millard South 2, Omaha Burke 3 Omaha Westside 7, Omaha North 4 Millard West vs. Papillion-La Vista Class
  • Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com After winning the series opener, 6-0, on Friday afternoon, the Nebraska baseball team (22-26, 13-7) was unable to capture a series win on Saturday at Siebert Field.
    Posted by: Sports sports@klkntv.com After winning the series opener, 6-0, on Friday afternoon, the Nebraska baseball team (22-26, 13-7) was unable to capture a series win on Saturday at Siebert Field.
  • Meet The Channel 8 Eyewitness News Sports Team

  • Channel 8 Eyewitness News Sports Director

    Like most youngsters, Brett Edwards spent a lot of time in the backyard of his home town of Vinton, Iowa playing sports.
    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.
  • Channel 8 Eyewitness News Sports

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