"Look, people who bet in sports ought not to be given a free ride like what happened at Texas Tech," Ricketts said.
- Justin Frommer World-Herald Staff Writer
Nebraska volleyball added to its 2028 recruiting class, with setter Josalyn Samules announcing her decision Monday. She is the No. 4 overall prospect in her class.
- Tom Shatel World-Herald Columnist
In his First Downs, Second Guesses, Tom Shatel remembers the fascinating George Darlington and asks if the Savanah Bananas and the CWS could go back-to-back at Schwab Field.
- Sam McKewon Omaha World-Herald
George Darlington, the longest tenured assistant in football history, contributed to one of the greatest eras of college football. He died Sunday morning.
- Tom Shatel World-Herald Columnist
Creighton and MECA submitted a bid for Omaha to host the new Opening Round in the expanded NCAA men’s basketball tournament. It's a good play, writes columnist Tom Shatel.
- Justin Frommer World-Herald Staff Writer
Shayla Rautenberg didn't wait long. The first day college volleyball coaches could contact recruits, the Milford star committed to Nebraska.
- Marjie Ducey Omaha World-Herald
Recommendations to change personal permit limits regarding antlered deer was tabled indefinitely, but the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved changes in turkey season.
Nebraska’s creative team transformed eight terabytes of season footage into "Watch and Dream." The two-hour documentary chronicles the Huskers’ historic 2025-26 season, culminating in Nebraska’s first NCAA Tournament victory.
A ton goes into setting the stage for the Greatest Show on Dirt. Turf manager Dan Blank broke down Schwab Field's preparation for another College World Series.
The SEC is the best conference in the history of college baseball, and it’s not close. But it wasn't always that way, until Skip Bertman and LSU, writes Tom Shatel.
The top 20 of this year's Husker Camp Countdown are going into, on average, their fourth season. The top 10 averages 3.1 years of experience, while 11-20 average 2.9.
In The World-Herald's annual comparison of state meet marks from Nebraska and Iowa, the Hawkeye State had a boys-girls sweep with nine marks better than the Nebraska state record.
Nebraska added Missouri receiver Justyn Lindsay to its 2027 recruiting class during his official visit. The Blue Springs standout became the Huskers’ 17th commitment and second wide receiver pledge.
Illinois transfer Zach Bates announced his commitment to the Huskers on social media and should immediately factor into NU's relief plans for next season.
After turning down the pros to retool his bat, Nebraska senior shortstop Dylan Carey hit .353 with 15 homers, winning the Brooks Wallace Award as college baseball’s best shortstop.
Severe morning thunderstorms brought strong winds, power outages, hail and rain to Omaha hours before scheduled College World Series games.
Alabama pitcher Taylor Fay returns to Omaha for College World Series. The Grand Island native leads Crimson Tide as ace after breakout season into opener against Oklahoma.
Omaha’s focus, its civic duty, is making the best possible experience for the College World Series guests. New All-Star Award winner Steven Pivovar taught us that.
Jim McClurg sat behind the serving line at Nebraska's volleyball matches, and fans watching on television often noted his presence.
Barrett Kitrell, the youngest of five football-playing brothers, is mulling offers from Nebraska, Iowa and potentially Tennessee, too.
A special CWS edition of Ben Doody's media notes column focuses on ESPN's Taylor McGregor, who's set to make her CWS broadcasting debut.
Omaha gears up for the 76th College World Series, with leaders touting its $147M economic impact, national prestige, and unmatched tradition as the “greatest show on dirt.”
One of Nebraska baseball’s most experienced starting pitchers is transferring for his final college season in Cooper Katskee.
Nebraska baseball players have their summer assignments as they scatter for a couple more months of development with collegiate teams around the country.
The 2026 College World Series begins on Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13, with the opening games for the eight teams remaining in the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament.
The 2026 College World Series begins on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. Who plays who in the opening games of the 2026 CWS? What channels are the games on?
The College World Series 2026 field is set with Troy, West Virginia, Ole Miss, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Alabama, Texas and Georgia the final eight teams in the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament.
Even as its future is bright with Omaha and the CWS, the NCAA was dealt a blow Monday by a court ruling Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby eligible.
Nebraska’s largest city in June is the College World Series. Will be for a 76th time again this month, a timeless connection between a place and event.
In the wake of a judge granting temporary eligibility to Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby, Nebraska A.D. Troy Dannen directed his coaches not to schedule the Red Raiders.