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Columnist leads Journal Star's sports staff to rare Grand Slam award

Columnist leads Journal Star's sports staff to rare Grand Slam award

  • Lincoln Journal Star

The Journal Star earned 12 national Top 10 honors in the 2025 APSE awards, joining just two other news organizations in achieving a prestigious "Grand Slam."

Nebraska focusing on defense with latest scholarship offer

Nebraska focusing on defense with latest scholarship offer

  • USA Today Network

Nebraska football extended an offer to 2028 four-star edge defender Tristan Henderson earlier this week. He made the announcement on social media.

Just: Nebraska football's quiet summer leads to one key question at Big Ten Media Days

Just: Nebraska football's quiet summer leads to one key question at Big Ten Media Days

  • Amie Just Lincoln Journal Star

After a summer of relative silence from Nebraska football, Amie Just sees a lot of smaller questions, at Big Ten Media Days, that fall under one large umbrella. 

Former Nebraska lineman Teddy Prochazka embracing 'Coach P' role for Elkhorn South frosh

Former Nebraska lineman Teddy Prochazka embracing 'Coach P' role for Elkhorn South frosh

  • Evan Bland World-Herald Staff Writer

Teddy Prochazka could have played one more season at Nebraska or started a coaching career. He instead found his next love — coaching prep freshmen back home at Elkhorn South.

Shatel: Resist extremes in discussion on Matt Rhule's fourth year

Shatel: Resist extremes in discussion on Matt Rhule's fourth year

  • Tom Shatel World-Herald Columnist

As he heads to Chicago for Big Ten Media Days, Matt Rhule's gift of gab is out ahead of Nebraska's on-field performance, Tom Shatel writes — but that can change.

Just Askin': Analyzing Nebraska volleyball depth, Odyssey potentials, Jordan un-retirement

Just Askin': Analyzing Nebraska volleyball depth, Odyssey potentials, Jordan un-retirement

  • Amie Just Lincoln Journal Star

This week's Amie Just mailbag looks at how EA Sports tried pulling a fast one on its userbase, Nebraska volleyball depth, the un-retirement of Jordan Larson and more.

Big Ten Beach Read: Ranking Big Ten helmets, best to worst

Big Ten Beach Read: Ranking Big Ten helmets, best to worst

  • SAM MCKEWON Omaha World-Herald

One of the distinct pleasures of college football are the variety of helmets and uniforms in the sport. 

Shatel: Ten years later, Sam Foltz's legacy isn't just his — it's the Nebraska team, too

Shatel: Ten years later, Sam Foltz's legacy isn't just his — it's the Nebraska team, too

    Ten years after Sam Foltz's death, we can stop and remember a native son. And the coaches and players who honored him in the best possible ways, Tom Shatel writes.

    Husker Camp Countdown: No. 13 Williams Nwaneri

    Husker Camp Countdown: No. 13 Williams Nwaneri

      Nwaneri didn't fully live up to his five-star billing in his first year with the Huskers. Nebraska hopes new defensive coordinator Rob Aurich can unlock his full potential this fall.

      Building toward future, Creighton sets recruiting sights on top 2028 prospects

      Building toward future, Creighton sets recruiting sights on top 2028 prospects

        While coach Alan Huss' staff was scouting the nation's top juniors, they also had an eye on the future. Here are six 2028 prospects the Jays are targeting.

        Settled into new position, Isaiah Mozee ready to 'go out there and ball'

        Settled into new position, Isaiah Mozee ready to 'go out there and ball'

           As he gets set to enter his second fall football camp at Nebraska, Isaiah Mozee feels more comfortable with his new position and surroundings. 

          Husker Camp Countdown: No. 14 Jahsear Whittington

          Husker Camp Countdown: No. 14 Jahsear Whittington

            Nebraska needed to add more physicality to its defensive line. It believes it found some in the form of Whittington out of the transfer portal.

            Legion baseball notes: Nebraska reduced to one regional bid, raising state title stakes

            Legion baseball notes: Nebraska reduced to one regional bid, raising state title stakes

              Nebraska will send only one team to this year's American Legion Central Plains Regional, making the Aug. 1 state championship winner-take-all after years of two automatic regional berths.

              Tom Osborne unanimously selected as first living Nebraska Hall of Fame inductee

              Tom Osborne unanimously selected as first living Nebraska Hall of Fame inductee

                In a unanimous 7-0 vote, the Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission selected former Husker football coach Tom Osborne as the first living Nebraska Hall of Fame inductee.

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 15 Tree Babalade

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 15 Tree Babalade

                Right tackle was a revolving door for Nebraska in 2025 with Gunnar Gottula, Turner Corcoran and Teddy Prochazka each starting games. The Huskers brought in Babalade from the SEC ranks to be a stalwart there this fall.

                Seniors to open District Tourney play

                Seniors to open District Tourney play

                The baseball tournament will run through Tuesday, July 28.

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 16 Riley Van Poppel

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 16 Riley Van Poppel

                Van Poppel underwhelmed in his first full season on the field for the Huskers. Nebraska will need to see a big jump from him in the defensive line room this fall camp.

                Nebraska basketball notes: Pentagon game sells out, NBA Summer League wraps

                Nebraska basketball notes: Pentagon game sells out, NBA Summer League wraps

                Tickets to Nebraska basketball's game with Boise State sold out quickly Friday, with available online tickets now going for $175.

                Playoff needed, but Hageman, Marak win Two-Man again

                Playoff needed, but Hageman, Marak win Two-Man again

                This year they needed an extra hole before everything was decided, but Judd Hageman of Chadron and Pete Marak of Coleman, Okla., again proved hard to beat during the Big Bat’s Two-Man Golf Tournament at Ridgeview Country Club last weekend.

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 17 Vincent Shavers

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 17 Vincent Shavers

                Shavers has started 14 games across his two seasons with the Huskers. He faces some stiff competition to retain his spot this fall camp. 

                 

                 

                Tommy Thompson, outstanding in many ways

                Tommy Thompson, outstanding in many ways

                Thompson passed away on July 11.

                Chadron Seniors fall to Alliance, top Sidney

                Chadron Seniors fall to Alliance, top Sidney

                Chadron’s Platte Valley Bank American Legion Post 12 Seniors baseball team split a pair of games in Alliance.

                Chadron Seniors split games in Valentine

                Chadron Seniors split games in Valentine

                Bolstered by three home runs in the first game, Chadron’s Platte Valley Bank American Legion Seniors baseball team split its two final regular-season contests.

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 18 Mekhi Nelson

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 18 Mekhi Nelson

                Nelson was expected to compete for Nebraska’s starting running back position in fall camp. However, an offseason arrest leaves his status going forward into question.

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 19 Janiran Bonner

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 19 Janiran Bonner

                Bonner’s 2025 season ended with a torn ACL in Nebraska’s opening game against Cincinnati. This fall, he could be the Swiss Army knife Dana Holgorsen’s offense was missing.

                 

                Back in the saddle: World’s largest rodeo returns to Nebraska

                Back in the saddle: World’s largest rodeo returns to Nebraska

                More than 1,800 young rodeo athletes and 2,300 horses are headed to Lincoln for the National High School Rodeo Finals. Here’s what to know.

                Riders from across the country gear up for Arena Cross return

                Riders from across the country gear up for Arena Cross return

                From first-time young riders to seasoned veterans, Arena Cross offers something for every racing fan on July 25.

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 20 Cameron Lenhardt

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 20 Cameron Lenhardt

                Lenhardt had the most productive season of his college career last fall. In his final year, Lenhardt will need to be a leader in Nebraska’s revamped defensive line room. 

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 21 Jamir Conn

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 21 Jamir Conn

                Conn arrived out of the portal 18 months ago overlooked in Nebraska’s transfer class. Now he could become a multiyear starter in the secondary.

                Big Ten Football Beach Read: Nebraska's 11-season overtime drought, relived

                Big Ten Football Beach Read: Nebraska's 11-season overtime drought, relived

                The latest Big Ten Football Beach Read examines Nebraska's extreme trend of overtime results — and how it compares to the rest of the league.

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