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Woman sexually assaulted in dorm at UofN

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The University of Nebraska at Omaha says security has been increased after a student reported being sexually assaulted by a man in her dormitory room.

The university sent students an email saying a student at the Scott Village resident hall reported the assault Tuesday morning. In the email Tuesday night, the university says the student didn’t recognize the man and it’s unclear how he entered her room.

Omaha police are in charge of the investigation. Omaha police and UNO security have increased their presence on campus.

Students are asked to lock their doors, secure windows and make sure they know who’s at the door before opening it.

Weather Update: Cool Thursday

Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 8 to 13 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

Rockies Walk Off for Sweep of Brewers (LISTEN LIVE TONIGHT on ESPN Radio 1410)

The Colorado Rockies finished off their first three-game series sweep of the season with style. Tyler Colvin’s two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Rockies a walk-off 7-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Coors Field. The Rockies had jumped out to another early lead, scoring three times in the first inning and once more in the second on Eric Young Jr.’s second home run in as many games. Starting pitcher Guillermo Moscoso began with four shutout innings, but he and reliever Carlos Torres combined to give up five runs and the lead in the fifth frame. The Rockies trailed 6-5 in the ninth and were two outs away from defeat, but Wilin Rosario and Young singled, setting the stage for Colvin’s heroics. Tonight the Rockies open a four-game series with the Miami Marlins in Denver. ESPN Radio 1410 has the action, with pregame coverage at 7:05 and first pitch at 7:40.

Husker Camp Update – Pelini Talks Leadership

Lincoln – The Nebraska football team continued their practice grind Wednesday morning with a two-hour practice on the Ed and Joyanne Gass Practice Fields. Head Coach Bo Pelini talked to the media about how his team is handling the wear of practice, as Nebraska is in the middle of a stretch of nine practices over a six-day span.
 
“We’ve had a good week so far,” Pelini said. ”You know, in the middle, this is when it gets tough. This is when guys’ legs are tired and they have bumps and bruises and all the other things. But I think our guys are fighting through it well and making progress.”
 
When Pelini was asked about differences between this year and past years, his response was pretty clear, “Football is football.” However, he went on to say that he is especially pleased with certain aspects of this year’s team.
 
“I like the attitude and the work ethic of the team and how they are approaching their jobs. We’re not where we want to be yet, but I like the direction of this team,” Pelini said. “I like the leadership on the team and the attitude that we have. If that continues, I think it gives us a fighting chance.”
Pelini also addressed the issue of replacing All-American linebacker Lavonte David, a two-year starter for the Blackshirts.
 
“You just don’t replace him,” Pelini said. “We’ve lost great players before, and obviously Lavonte was a great player, but it gives other guys an opportunity. We might not use them exactly the same way that we did Lavonte. Different guys do different things, and we’ll maybe have multiple guys having multiple roles to fill his slot.”
David’s leadership will be missed both on the field and off. In order for this year’s team to succeed, players are going to have to step up and fill that leadership gap. One of the players that Coach Pelini mentioned Wednesday was sophomore wide receiver Kenny Bell.
 
“Kenny Bell has (leadership) qualities about him. He’s always been a guy who’s worked hard and been kind of a leader-by-example type guy, but he’s growing into a guy with the right, and the attitude, to speak his mind,” Pelini said.” He’s going to be a leader around here for years to come.
 
Pelini also announced that freshman offensive lineman Corey Whitaker suffered a knee injury earlier this week and has been replaced on the 105-man roster by junior Brandon Chapek.
 
The Huskers return to the practice field Wednesday evening for their second practice of the day as they continue to prepare for their season opener against Southern Miss on September 1. The game will kick off at 2:30 pm. (central) and will be broadcast regionally on ABC and ESPN2.
— Shamus McKnight, Nebraska Sports Information

Jury Deliberates in D.J. Williams DUI Case

D.J. Williams
D.J. Williams

DENVER (AP) — Jurors have started deliberating in the drunken driving case against Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams.

A jury was seated Wednesday, and testimony and closing arguments wrapped up by the afternoon.

The weakside linebacker is already facing a six-game suspension for failing an offseason drug test. A conviction for driving under the influence and traffic charges could result in an even longer suspension.

Williams’ trial was delayed several times, including last fall after he suffered a dislocated right elbow during a game. In May, just as opening statements were about to begin, his lawyer, Harvey Steinberg, won a mistrial after objecting to how jurors were selected.

Broncos Training Camp Update – More Bad Injury News: DE Hunter Out Four Months

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos defensive end Jason Hunter had surgery on his torn triceps Wednesday and is out for four months.

Coach John Fox also said that right guard Chris Kuper had surgery on his broken left forearm and is out four to six weeks.

Hunter is the team’s third defensive lineman to suffer a serious injury at training camp in the last two years. Elvis Dumervil missed the 2010 season with a torn chest muscle and Ty Warren missed last season with a torn triceps.

Hunter had supplanted Robert Ayers as the starter at left end two weeks ago. He was replaced in the base defense by rookie Derek Wolfe, the team’s top draft choice who had two sacks at Chicago last week.

Manny Ramirez took Kuper’s spot in the lineup.

Former Husker OL Klachko Heads Back Home to Play at Illinois

Ryan KlachkoCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Nebraska offensive lineman Ryan Klachko has transferred to Illinois.

Illinois coach Tim Beckman said Wednesday that the 6-foot-4, 290-pound redshirt freshman was one of the top high school players in Illinois when he played at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School in Springfield.

Illinois says Klachko has started practicing with the team but under NCAA rules will have to sit out the 2012 season. He has three seasons of eligibility left.

Husker Grapplers Head to ‘World’s Most Famous Arena’ in 2012-13 Season

The Nebraska wrestling team announced a challenging schedule for the 2012-13 season on Wednesday, which includes a trip to Madison Square Garden as well as matches against the top three NCAA finishers from 2012.

The Huskers open their season on Nov. 4 at the Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open in Brookings, S.D. Last season Nebraska sent 13 wrestlers to the tournament, which was hosted by South Dakota State. All-American James Green led the Huskers, winning the tournament at 157 pounds.

The first dual of the season is against Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo., on Nov. 10. It is the first of two non-conference road duals as the next night the Huskers face Wyoming in Laramie, Wyo.

The Huskers’ first conference home dual of the season is on the night of Nov. 16, as they will host 2012 NCAA runner-up Minnesota at the NU Coliseum at 7 p.m. Two days later, Nebraska hosts a pair of afternoon non-conference duals against North Carolina and South Dakota State. The Huskers hold a 10-1 advantage over the Tar Heels in the all-time series.

Nebraska heads to Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 30-Dec. 1, for the Cliff Keen Invitational. Last season the Huskers finished fourth with 106 points. NU then returns home for a pair of duals against Arizona State (Dec. 8) and Wisconsin (Dec. 9). In 2011-12, the Huskers shut out both opponents by a combined score of 78-0.

On Dec. 16, the Huskers are set to compete in the first Grapple at the Garden in New York, N.Y. NU faces Maryland at 9:30 a.m., before wrestling Rutgers at 11:30 a.m. Other teams participating in the Grapple at the Garden include Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Iowa, Hofstra, Chattanooga and Bucknell. To close out 2012, the Huskers compete at the Midlands Invitational in Evanston, Ill., Dec. 29-30.

January begins with two road Big Ten duals against Michigan and Northwestern. The Huskers head to Ann Arbor, Mich., on Jan. 11 before a trip to Evanston, Ill., on Jan. 13. Nebraska returns home to face Illinois on Jan. 18. The Fighting Illini finished seventh at the 2012 NCAA Championships. Nebraska then heads to University Park, Pa., for a showdown against defending national champion Penn State on Jan. 27.

On Feb. 1, the Huskers host Michigan State at the NU Coliseum. Last season the Big Red crushed the Spartans 27-8 in East Lansing, Mich. The final Big Ten dual of the 2012-13 campaign comes Feb. 10 against Iowa, which finished third at the 2012 NCAA Championships. The Huskers will compete at the NWCA National Duals in Ithaca, N.Y., on Feb. 17. Their opponents are to be determined.

On March 9-10, Nebraska will make its second appearance in the Big Ten Championships in Champaign, Ill. Last season the Huskers produced four top-five finishers. The 2012-13 season concludes March 21-23 at the NCAA Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. Last year Nebraska finished 21st with 28 points. Freshman James Green (157) and junior Josh Ihnen (184) earned All-America honors, as eight Huskers qualified for the 2012 NCAA Championships.

Prior to the regular season, on Nov. 2 Nebraska will hold its annual Red-Black Intersquad meet at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

Date                 Opponent/Tournament                           Venue                           Time (CT)
Nov. 2              NU Intersquad                                       Devaney Center             7 p.m.

Nov. 4              Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open       Brookings, S.D.            TBA

Nov. 10             Northern Colorado                                 Greeley, Colo.               7 p.m.

Nov. 11             Wyoming                                              Laramie, Wyo.               2 p.m.

Nov. 16             Minnesota                                            NU Coliseum                7 p.m.

Nov. 18             North Carolina, South Dakota State      NU Coliseum                Noon/2 p.m.

Nov.30-Dec. 1   Cliff Keen Invitational                             Las Vegas, Nev.            TBA

Dec. 8               Arizona State                                       NU Coliseum                7 p.m.

Dec. 9               Wisconsin                                            NU Coliseum                2 p.m.

Dec. 16             Grapple at the Garden                          New York, N.Y.             9:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.

Dec. 29-30        Midlands Invitational                              Evanston, Ill.                 TBA

Jan. 11             Michigan                                               Ann Arbor, Mich.           8 p.m.

Jan. 13             Northwestern                                         Evanston, Ill.                 2 p.m.

Jan. 18             Illinois                                                 NU Coliseum                7 p.m.

Jan. 27             Penn State                                            University Park, Pa.       1 p.m.

Feb. 1               Michigan State                                     NU Coliseum                7 p.m.

Feb. 10            Iowa                                                     Iowa City, Iowa             2 p.m.

Feb. 17            NWCA National Duals                            Ithaca, N.Y.                   TBA

Feb. 24             NWCA National Duals                            TBA                              TBA

March 9-10        Big Ten Championships                         Champaign, Ill.              TBA

March 21-23      NCAA Championships                           Des Moines, Iowa          TBA

— Connor Stange, Nebraska Sports Information

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Wednesday Sports Day – Settle The Dream Team Debate on Your PS3 or XBox

CHICAGO (AP) – Michael and Magic versus Kobe and LeBron? It could be coming to a video game console near you.

With USA Basketball and 2K Sports forming a partnership, fans can see what happens when the 1992 Dream Team goes up against this year’s Olympic gold medal winner once NBA 2K13 hits the shelves this fall.

Never mind that it’s not quite the real thing, more fuel is about to be added to the debate even if Michael Jordan says the 1992 team “was a more well-rounded basketball team.”

It’s hard to argue, considering the 1992 Dream Team had Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. The team that just took gold in London wasn’t bad, either, with LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant leading the way.

NEW YORK (AP) – Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will square off in China this fall in a one-day exhibition.

Woods and McIlroy are to play an 18-hole match at Lake Jinsha International Golf Club on Oct. 29, the Monday after the top two players in the world ranking compete in different Asian tournaments.

Mark Steinberg at Excel Sports Management, the agent for Woods, says the exhibition has been in the works for a couple of months. He described it as customer entertainment.

McIlroy won the PGA Championship on Sunday, boosting comparisons with Woods. They are the only two players to win multiple majors by more than eight shots over the last 35 years. McIlroy won his second major at a slightly younger age than when Woods won the second of his 14 majors.

LONDON (AP) – The head of the international badminton federation says the playing-to-lose scandal that led to eight players being disqualified from the London Olympics was only a “hiccup” that should not reflect badly on the sport in the long term.

Four women’s doubles pairs were thrown out of the Olympics after trying to lose their last group matches in hopes of gaining an easier path to the final.

Thomas Lund, the head of the Badminton World Federation, said in a statement Wednesday that “our disciplinary committee went in and sent out a strong message that this is not acceptable.”

He added that “people will probably remember the little hiccup, but there are so many positives we can take out of this.”

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit at Minnesota 12:10 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Seattle 2:40 p.m.
Boston at Baltimore 6:05 p.m.
Texas at N-Y Yankees 6:05 p.m.
Chi White Sox at Toronto 6:07 p.m.
Oakland at Kansas City 7:10 p.m.
Cleveland at L.A. Angels 9:05 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia at Miami 11:40 p.m.
Houston at Chi Cubs 12:20 p.m.
Milwaukee at Colorado 2:10 p.m. (LISTEN LIVE on ESPN Radio 1410)
Washington at San Francisco 2:45 p.m.
L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh 6:05 p.m.
N-Y Mets at Cincinnati 6:10 p.m.
San Diego at Atlanta 6:10 p.m.
Arizona at St. Louis 7:15 p.m.

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