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CWS: North Carolina silences West Virginia, advances to championship series

CWS: North Carolina silences West Virginia, advances to championship series

  • MIKE PATTERSON Omaha World-Herald

North Carolina defeated West Virginia to advance to the College World Series championship series. West Virginia’s historic first CWS appearance ended despite a late rally.

Ranking all 18 Big Ten mascots

Ranking all 18 Big Ten mascots

  • USA Today Network

Mascots are some of the most important figures in collegiate sports, at least in terms of their sole ability to hype up the crowd.

Creighton basketball hosting top-100 2027 guard — again — for official visit

Creighton basketball hosting top-100 2027 guard — again — for official visit

  • Jon Walker World-Herald Staff Writer

Creighton is hosting top-100 2027 prospect Jeremiah Profit. For real this time. The four-star guard is back in downtown Omaha for an official visit, he told The World-Herald.

Insiders name Nebraska running back a breakout player for 2026 season

Insiders name Nebraska running back a breakout player for 2026 season

  • USA Today Network

A new article from CBS Sports lists a Nebraska running back as a potential breakout player heading into the 2026 season.

'Strain and grind': As summer looms, Matt Rhule builds culture to be Big Ten 'gritty'

'Strain and grind': As summer looms, Matt Rhule builds culture to be Big Ten 'gritty'

  • Sam McKewon World-Herald Sports Editor

In an exclusive chat with The World-Herald, Matt Rhule discusses key areas where Nebraska football has improved — and why getting "gritty" is key to taking the next step 

Two years after discovering distance running, Piper Petersen commits to Nebraska

Two years after discovering distance running, Piper Petersen commits to Nebraska

  • LUKE MULLIN Lincoln Journal Star

She wasn't even a distance runner two years ago. Now she's headed to Nebraska. An inside look at Piper Petersen's "abnormal" journey.

Ricketts praises NU's decision not to schedule games against Texas Tech

Ricketts praises NU's decision not to schedule games against Texas Tech

  • ANNA KLEIBER Lincoln Journal Star

"Look, people who bet in sports ought not to be given a free ride like what happened at Texas Tech," Ricketts said. 

“A crazy roller coaster”: No. 4 recruit Samuels lands at Nebraska

“A crazy roller coaster”: No. 4 recruit Samuels lands at Nebraska

    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.

    Shatel: The fascinating George Darlington, Bananas at Schwab, Big East commish search

    Shatel: The fascinating George Darlington, Bananas at Schwab, Big East commish search

      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.

      George Darlington, 87, helped usher in Nebraska football's historic run

      George Darlington, 87, helped usher in Nebraska football's historic run

        George Darlington, the longest tenured assistant in football history, contributed to one of the greatest eras of college football. He died Sunday morning.

        Shatel: Omaha bids to host new NCAA basketball Opening Round, and city has lots to offer

        Shatel: Omaha bids to host new NCAA basketball Opening Round, and city has lots to offer

          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.

          In-state volleyball star, Husker legacy Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

          In-state volleyball star, Husker legacy Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

            Shayla Rautenberg didn't wait long. The first day college volleyball coaches could contact recruits, the Milford star committed to Nebraska.

            Nebraska Game and Parks approves turkey season changes, but shelves plans for deer

            Nebraska Game and Parks approves turkey season changes, but shelves plans for deer

              Recommendations to change personal permit limits regarding antlered deer was tabled indefinitely, but the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved changes in turkey season.

              'Cool time capsule': How Nebraska basketball 'Watch and Dream' documentary came together

              'Cool time capsule': How Nebraska basketball 'Watch and Dream' documentary came together

                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.

                Dirty job? It is for CWS grounds crew to help turn Schwab Field into Greatest Show on Dirt

                Dirty job? It is for CWS grounds crew to help turn Schwab Field into Greatest Show on Dirt

                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.

                Shatel: Don't skip Bertman, LSU's legendary leader, in SEC's rise to CWS supremacy

                Shatel: Don't skip Bertman, LSU's legendary leader, in SEC's rise to CWS supremacy

                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.

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

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

                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

                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

                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

                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

                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

                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

                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.

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