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Chiefs move on in playoffs while Maclin remains in limbo

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Kansas City Chiefs LogoKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs turned their attention to the Patriots on Sunday, where they may be without star wide receiver Jeremy Maclin for their divisional round game.

Kansas City snapped an eight-game postseason losing streak with its 30-0 victory over the Texans on Saturday. But advancing to the Chiefs’ first AFC championship game 1993 could be tough if Maclin, by far their top pass catcher, is unable to play next Saturday in New England. Continue reading “Chiefs move on in playoffs while Maclin remains in limbo”

Shepard Powers Huskers Past Illini

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Jessica Shepard and the Huskers worked their way to a 73-57 win over Illinois Sunday in Lincoln. (Photo Courtesy Stephanie Carpenter/Nebraska Communications)
Jessica Shepard and the Huskers worked their way to a 73-57 win over Illinois Sunday in Lincoln. (Photo Courtesy Stephanie Carpenter/Nebraska Communications)

Lincoln – Jessica Shepard scored 29 points and pulled down a career-high 19 rebounds to power Nebraska to a 73-57 win over Illinois on Sunday afternoon at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Nebraska also got a strong offensive effort from senior point guard Rachel Theriot, who scored 17 points and dished out seven assists, while adding four rebounds and three steals. Natalie Romeo gave the Huskers three players in double figures with 10 points and three assists, while playing outstanding defense throughout the game. Continue reading “Shepard Powers Huskers Past Illini”

Huskers Break Through with 90-56 Win over Rutgers

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Andrew White had 28 points to lead NU to a win at Rutgers. (Photo Courtesy Scott Bruhn/Nebraska Communications)
Andrew White had 28 points to lead NU to a win at Rutgers. (Photo Courtesy Scott Bruhn/Nebraska Communications)

Piscataway, N.J. – Behind 28 points and nine rebounds from Andrew White III, Nebraska broke into the win column for the first time in Big Ten play with a 90-56 win Saturday afternoon.

White was efficient, hitting 11-of-14 shots from the field, including 5-of-7 from the 3-point line, as Nebraska never trailed in posting its largest road win margin since a 50-13 win at Morningside College in 1920. White’s 28-point effort tied his second-highest performance of the year while his five 3-pointers matched a career high in only 24 minutes of work. Continue reading “Huskers Break Through with 90-56 Win over Rutgers”

NPCC Knights Basketball Defeated by Laramie County

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tim wagnerThe North Platte Community College Knights basketball team travelled to Cheyenne, Wyo. and was defeated by the Laramie County Community College Golden Eagles 78-74 in a National Junior College Athletic Association Region IX South Sub-region contest.

The Knights trailed at halftime 37-31, but started the second half on a 15-3 run to take a 46-40 lead.

They continued to lead with just under 14 minutes to go 48-45.  The Golden Eagles cut the Knights lead to one 54-53 with eight minutes to play. Continue reading “NPCC Knights Basketball Defeated by Laramie County”

NPCC Knights Basketball to Travel to Laramie County

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npcc lcccThe North Platte Community College Knights basketball team will travel to Cheyenne, Wyo. to face the Laramie County Community College Golden Eagles on January 8 at 8:00 pm CST.

The game is a National Junior College Athletic Association Region IX South Sub-region contest.

The Golden Eagles are 10-6 on the season and 2-2 in South Sub-region play.  They average 79.7 points per game while giving up 69.2 points per game. Continue reading “NPCC Knights Basketball to Travel to Laramie County”

AUDIO: NPCC Knights Basketball Falls to Northwest Kansas Tech

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leito hollowayThe North Platte Community College Knights basketball team fell to the Northwest Kansas Technical College Mavericks 85-66 Thursday night at the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.

In the first half, the Mavericks and Knights battled back and forth with eight lead changes and three ties.  With the Knights leading 24-23 the Mavericks went on an 11-0 run in the final three minutes of the half to take a halftime lead of 34-24. Continue reading “AUDIO: NPCC Knights Basketball Falls to Northwest Kansas Tech”

Huskers Fall at No. 8 Maryland

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Jasmine Cincore scored a career-high nine points for the Huskers. (Photo Courtesy Scott Bruhn/Nebraska Communications)
Jasmine Cincore scored a career-high nine points for the Huskers. (Photo Courtesy Scott Bruhn/Nebraska Communications)

College Park, Md. – Jasmine Cincore scored a career-high nine points and Maddie Simon added nine of her own in her return from injury, but the Nebraska women’s basketball team suffered an 89-50 loss to No. 8 Maryland at the Xfinity Center on Thursday night.

Nebraska slipped to 9-5 overall and 0-3 in the Big Ten with the loss, while the Terrapins improved to 13-2 and 2-1 in the conference. Continue reading “Huskers Fall at No. 8 Maryland”

NPCC Lady Knights Volleyball Signs Two from Colorado

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npcc volleyballNorth Platte Community College Lady Knight’s Head Volleyball Coach Alexa Hopping signed the first two players of her 2016 recruiting class, they are Brooklyn Krehmeyer from Weldon, Colo and Antonya Schaffert from Otis, Colo.

Krehmeyer is a 5’ 10” outside hitter.  She played her high school volleyball for the Weldon Valley High School Warriors.  The Warriors qualified for the Colorado State Volleyball tournament during her senior season and went 23-6 on the season. Continue reading “NPCC Lady Knights Volleyball Signs Two from Colorado”

AP Source: Royals, OF Alex Gordon agree to 4-year contract

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Alex Gordon

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A person familiar with the deal says All-Star outfielder Alex Gordon has agreed to a four-year contract to remain with the World Series champion Kansas City Royals.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team had not announced the deal. MLB.com was first to report the deal, expected to be worth $72 million. Continue reading “AP Source: Royals, OF Alex Gordon agree to 4-year contract”

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