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McKewon: Husker Camp Countdown honorable mention list includes three true freshmen

McKewon: Husker Camp Countdown honorable mention list includes three true freshmen

  • Sam McKewon World-Herald Sports Editor

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.

Pospisil: Nebraska can't push past Iowa in high school track and field comparison

Pospisil: Nebraska can't push past Iowa in high school track and field comparison

  • Stu Pospisil World-Herald Staff Writer

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 taps Kansas City metro pipeline, adding receiver Justyn Lindsay

Nebraska taps Kansas City metro pipeline, adding receiver Justyn Lindsay

  • Sam McKewon World-Herald Sports Editor

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.

Nebraska baseball lands former All-Big Ten reliever from Illinois

Nebraska baseball lands former All-Big Ten reliever from Illinois

  • Evan Bland World-Herald Staff Writer

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.

Gamble pays off: Husker Dylan Carey wins Brooks Wallace Award

Gamble pays off: Husker Dylan Carey wins Brooks Wallace Award

  • Mike Patterson World-Herald Staff Writer

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.

Storm bringing 60-mph winds, quarter-sized hail hits eastern Nebraska ahead of CWS games

Storm bringing 60-mph winds, quarter-sized hail hits eastern Nebraska ahead of CWS games

  • Grace Lewis World-Herald Staff Writer

Severe morning thunderstorms brought strong winds, power outages, hail and rain to Omaha hours before scheduled College World Series games.

'Full-circle moment': Tyler Fay, Nebraska native, returns home as Alabama's ace at CWS

'Full-circle moment': Tyler Fay, Nebraska native, returns home as Alabama's ace at CWS

  • JUSTIN FROMMER Omaha World-Herald

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.

Shatel: Omaha's future bond with CWS is solid, thanks to past players like Steve Pivovar

Shatel: Omaha's future bond with CWS is solid, thanks to past players like Steve Pivovar

    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. 

    Former Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook says Jim McClurg was 'Husker fan to the end'

    Former Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook says Jim McClurg was 'Husker fan to the end'

      Jim McClurg sat behind the serving line at Nebraska's volleyball matches, and fans watching on television often noted his presence.

      Nebraska football official visit preview: Barrett Kitrell mulls Huskers, Hawkeyes and Vols

      Nebraska football official visit preview: Barrett Kitrell mulls Huskers, Hawkeyes and Vols

        Barrett Kitrell, the youngest of five football-playing brothers, is mulling offers from Nebraska, Iowa and potentially Tennessee, too. 

        Rising ESPN star Taylor McGregor gets set to make CWS debut: Ben Doody's media notes

        Rising ESPN star Taylor McGregor gets set to make CWS debut: Ben Doody's media notes

          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 ready for 76th CWS as officials praise event’s power, tradition

          Omaha ready for 76th CWS as officials praise event’s power, tradition

            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.”

            Nebraska baseball pitcher Cooper Katskee enters transfer portal

            Nebraska baseball pitcher Cooper Katskee enters transfer portal

              One of Nebraska baseball’s most experienced starting pitchers is transferring for his final college season in Cooper Katskee.

              Nebraska baseball players scatter for summer ball, including one to Cape Cod

              Nebraska baseball players scatter for summer ball, including one to Cape Cod

                Nebraska baseball players have their summer assignments as they scatter for a couple more months of development with collegiate teams around the country.

                College World Series 2026 picks, predictions for opening-games scores

                College World Series 2026 picks, predictions for opening-games scores

                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.

                College World Series 2026 schedule, TV channels, how to watch games

                College World Series 2026 schedule, TV channels, how to watch games

                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?

                College World Series odds 2026 led by Georgia, North Carolina, Texas

                College World Series odds 2026 led by Georgia, North Carolina, Texas

                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.

                Shatel: Amid bright future with CWS, Omaha, NCAA dealt a blow with Brendan Sorsby ruling

                Shatel: Amid bright future with CWS, Omaha, NCAA dealt a blow with Brendan Sorsby ruling

                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. 

                All roads lead to Omaha: Timeless ties endure, still, between city and College World Series

                All roads lead to Omaha: Timeless ties endure, still, between city and College World Series

                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.

                After Brendan Sorsby ruling, Nebraska A.D. Troy Dannen directs coaches: Don't schedule Texas Tech

                After Brendan Sorsby ruling, Nebraska A.D. Troy Dannen directs coaches: Don't schedule Texas Tech

                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. 

                Nine all-stars going into Chadron State Athletic Hall of Fame

                Nine all-stars going into Chadron State Athletic Hall of Fame

                Nine former Chadron State College all-stars will be inducted into the Eagles’ Athletic Hall of Fame this fall.

                Sweethearts win Couple’s Tourney at Ridgeview Country Club in Chadron

                Sweethearts win Couple’s Tourney at Ridgeview Country Club in Chadron

                Sweethearts Justin Downs of Chadron and Josie Rush of Rapid City won the Couples Tournament at Ridgeview Country Club at Chadron last weekend, June 6-7.

                Checking the numbers: Northwest Nebraska teams had interesting track, field season

                Checking the numbers: Northwest Nebraska teams had interesting track, field season

                At look at athletes from Chadron, Gordon, Hemingford and elsewhere who excelled this season.

                2 Chadron State athletes at College Finals Rodeo

                2 Chadron State athletes at College Finals Rodeo

                Bareback rider Cinch Kiger of Overton, Neb., and barrel racer Bridget Romey of Hot Springs, S.D., will compete at the event in Casper, Wyoming.

                College World Series: The 75 games, players, coaches and memories we love most

                College World Series: The 75 games, players, coaches and memories we love most

                In case you missed it: Here's a look back at 75 things — from players to coaches to beach balls — to love about the College World Series.

                Chadron High wrestler, coach at state duals in Grand Island this weekend

                Chadron High wrestler, coach at state duals in Grand Island this weekend

                Layne Davidson is among the 31 boys competing in the Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Duals in Grand Island.

                Receiver Kaden Howard decommits from Nebraska, flips to Georgia Tech

                Receiver Kaden Howard decommits from Nebraska, flips to Georgia Tech

                Nebraska added five commits to its 2027 recruiting class this weekend but lost one to Georgia Tech.

                Nebraska lands commitment from three-star tight end Joey Hunter

                Nebraska lands commitment from three-star tight end Joey Hunter

                Nebraska Football picked up a commitment from a class of 2027 prospect. Three-star tight end Joey Hunter made the announcement on Sunday afternoon. Hunter hails from Grayson High School.

                The field is set. Here are the 8 teams headed to Omaha for the College World Series

                The field is set. Here are the 8 teams headed to Omaha for the College World Series

                The 2026 College World Series bracket is set. Here are the eight teams headed to Omaha.

                McKewon: Dana Holgorsen's revival of Nebraska offense can start before '27 blue chips arrive

                McKewon: Dana Holgorsen's revival of Nebraska offense can start before '27 blue chips arrive

                The 2027 blue chips are coming to Nebraska's offense, writes Sam McKewon, but NU's already given Dana Holgorsen the players to make a big jump in 2026. 

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