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Large crowds attend Old West Trail Rodeo in Crawford

Large crowds attend Old West Trail Rodeo in Crawford

  • CON MARSHALL

Contestants from nine states shared the prize money.

Girls athlete of the year: Shayla Rautenberg proves elite athletes don't have to specialize

Girls athlete of the year: Shayla Rautenberg proves elite athletes don't have to specialize

  • LUKE MULLIN Lincoln Journal Star

Everyone tells elite athletes to specialize earlier and earlier. Milford's Shayla Rautenberg never listened.

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 32 Kyle Cunanan

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 32 Kyle Cunanan

  • Wilson Moore World-Herald Staff Writer

The Cal transfer beat out John Hohl and Tristan Alvano for the kicking job last year and helped bring stability to a unit that lacked it in 2024.

McKewon: In Big Ten full of elite QBs, Anthony Colandrea needs to stay on right side of 'toxic'

McKewon: In Big Ten full of elite QBs, Anthony Colandrea needs to stay on right side of 'toxic'

  • Sam McKewon World-Herald Sports Editor

While Nebraska needs Anthony Colandrea to avoid big mistakes, writes Sam McKewon, his penchant for big plays can help the Huskers win a "toxic" category.

Never idle: Scottsbluff's Nate Kelley is The World-Herald's boys high school athlete of the year

Never idle: Scottsbluff's Nate Kelley is The World-Herald's boys high school athlete of the year

  • STU POSPISIL Omaha World-Herald

World-Herald boys athlete of the year Nate Kelley: Three-sport athlete, leader, state champion. Multisport advocate on path to basketball at UNK.

'Twig' to towering talent: Prep legend Ashlyn Koupal's journey to Nebraska women's basketball

'Twig' to towering talent: Prep legend Ashlyn Koupal's journey to Nebraska women's basketball

  • SAM MCKEWON Omaha World-Herald

Ashlyn Koupal's journey from self-described "twig" to towering talent included a long, winding road of recruitment that, after tons of calls and visits, landed at Nebraska women's basketball. 

Ex-Husker wrestler Ferrari accused of assaulting pregnant woman in Lincoln

Ex-Husker wrestler Ferrari accused of assaulting pregnant woman in Lincoln

  • ALYSSA JOHNSON Lincoln Journal Star

The woman said Ferrari had dragged her off the bed by her feet and strangled her.

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 33 TJ Lateef

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 33 TJ Lateef

    The QB gave the Huskers a dual threat they didn’t have with Dylan Raiola and peaked with a nearly flawless game at UCLA, NU’s last win of the season.

    Team Nebraska eliminated from National High School Baseball Championship

    Team Nebraska eliminated from National High School Baseball Championship

      Team Nebraska was eliminated from the National High School Baseball Championship following a round-robin loss to Team Oklahoma on Saturday morning at Omaha Creighton Prep.

      McKewon: Assessing Shawn Eichorst's surprising second chance in Big Ten after Nebraska debacle

      McKewon: Assessing Shawn Eichorst's surprising second chance in Big Ten after Nebraska debacle

        Shawn Eichorst's rocky tenure at Nebraska proved he was a bad fit, writes Sam McKewon, but he possesses traits that could make his second chance at Wisconsin a success. 

        What conference will each FBS program play in for the 2026 season?

        What conference will each FBS program play in for the 2026 season?

          College football has been no stranger to conference realignment over the past half-decade, and the major moves that shifted the sport's tectonic plates a few years ago are still having ripple effects

          Chiefs rookie shows off unbelievable physique ahead of training camp

          Chiefs rookie shows off unbelievable physique ahead of training camp

            Rookie running back Emmett Johnson may be set to take the NFL by storm as a key contributor to the Kansas City Chiefs' ground game.

            Nebraska men's basketball rounds out nonconference slate with home buy game

            Nebraska men's basketball rounds out nonconference slate with home buy game

              Nebraska completed its 2026-27 nonconference men's basketball schedule by adding Southern for a Nov. 25 home game. The Huskers' Big Ten opponents and two exhibition games are already set.

              Nebraska baseball coach Will Bolt gets new contract, 30% raise; assistants get extensions

              Nebraska baseball coach Will Bolt gets new contract, 30% raise; assistants get extensions

                After leading Nebraska baseball to three straight NCAA tournaments — including the first top-16 seed since 2008 — coach Will Bolt got a lengthy new contract and 30% raise. 

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 34 Cortez Mills Jr.

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 34 Cortez Mills Jr.

                In a limited role as a freshman, the receiver flashed the speed and athleticism that made him a four-star prospect out of high school.

                Updated Big Ten Class of 2027 football rankings

                Updated Big Ten Class of 2027 football rankings

                The dog days of summer have arrived and the start of a new college football season is quickly approaching. But while the sun may be blazing, the recruiting activity remains hot as well.

                Husker Gap Hits: Sam McKewon and Evan Bland on 5 in 5 Nebraska implications, future stars

                Husker Gap Hits: Sam McKewon and Evan Bland on 5 in 5 Nebraska implications, future stars

                The World-Herald’s Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk offseason Nebraska football by assigning a word (or words) to describe three Husker-related happenings this week.

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 35 Justyn Rhett

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 35 Justyn Rhett

                This NU safety had a then-career-high four tackles against Iowa, then made his first career start in the Las Vegas Bowl. Against Utah, he logged six tackles.

                Crawford’s rodeo in spotlight this weekend

                Crawford’s rodeo in spotlight this weekend

                As per usual, much of the spotlight during the Fourth of July weekend in northwest Nebraska will focus on Crawford. That’s because tradition says that throughout most of its 140-year history the community has staged a rodeo. They weren’t always on July 4, but they have been since 1947 and it…

                Nebraska forward Pryce Sandfort details decision return to school

                Nebraska forward Pryce Sandfort details decision return to school

                Nebraska men’s basketball forward Pryce Sandfort met with the media on Monday. He discussed his decision to return to Lincoln for the 2026-27 season.

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 36 Danny Odem

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 36 Danny Odem

                Odem joins Nebraska as the Huskers’ highest rated prospect in the 2026 recruiting class; 247 ranks him as the No. 2 cornerback and No. 19 overall player in the country.

                Op-ed: I coached NU volleyball for 23 years. Here's what a Nebraska sculptor did for our program

                Op-ed: I coached NU volleyball for 23 years. Here's what a Nebraska sculptor did for our program

                Legendary Husker volleyball coach Terry Pettit enters The World-Herald's essay contest with a tribute to Nebraska sculptor George Lundeen.

                Wyoming team dominates Juniors wood bat tourney in Chadron

                Wyoming team dominates Juniors wood bat tourney in Chadron

                The Wyoming team won all four of its games while outscoring its opponents 44-4.

                Scorecard used often to break ties at Two-Ladies Scramble Tournament

                Scorecard used often to break ties at Two-Ladies Scramble Tournament

                The competition was tight during the recent Two-Ladies Scramble Tournament played at Ridgeview County Club. The scorecard was needed to decide top three honors in each of the four flights.

                Bach has five hits as Chadron Juniors win at Gering

                Bach has five hits as Chadron Juniors win at Gering

                Bach wasn’t the only hot hitter, but he certainly led the way. The game featured 34 hits, 21 of them by the visitors.

                2 Chadron cowboys at national rodeo in Oklahoma

                2 Chadron cowboys at national rodeo in Oklahoma

                Both qualified in chute steer wrestling.

                Shadbolt returns to action, wins first at Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte

                Shadbolt returns to action, wins first at Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte

                Garrett Shadbolt scored 87.5 points while riding Sweet Tequila to win $3,913.

                Chadron Seniors edge Scottsbluff in 1-0 thriller

                Chadron Seniors edge Scottsbluff in 1-0 thriller

                It was a dramatic victory. 

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 37 Gunnar Gottula

                Husker Camp Countdown: No. 37 Gunnar Gottula

                If Lincoln Southeast graduate is healthy by the fall, he’ll compete with returner Elijah Pritchett and South Carolina transfer Tree Babalade for playing time. 

                The 2025-26 prep girls coach of the year: Here's a look at other top jobs

                The 2025-26 prep girls coach of the year: Here's a look at other top jobs

                North Star's Tommy Johnson is the 2025-26 girls coach of the year, but there are plenty of other coaching performances that stood out.

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