Behind the chutes: meeting the key players
The contestants may be the stars, but it takes a lot of people working behind the scenes to put on a good rodeo. The following are some of the key players in this year’s Rail Town U.S.A. College Rodeo. Continue reading “Behind the chutes: meeting the key players”
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kris Medlen pitched five-hit ball over 6 1-3 innings and Alex Rios hit a home run that launched some unintentional fireworks, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 2-0 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.
Medlen (4-1) stifled the Indians before Royals manager Ned Yost turned things over to his top-ranked bullpen. Continue reading “Medlen shines as Royals blank Indians 2-0”
The 2015-16 rodeo season is starting off well for the Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team. Members competed at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Rodeo in Prescott, Wis. Sept. 11-12.
Returning team member Ethan Lesiak, of Columbus, won the bull riding, and team newcomer Rowdy Moon, of Sargent, finished second in the bareback riding. Continue reading “AUDIO: MPCC Rodeo Team starts out strong”
The Associated Press Nebraska high school football rankings in Classes A through D-2. Listings include name of school, season record, previous week’s ranking, previous week’s result and this week’s opponent. The rankings are based on a formula that includes ratings from the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star plus experts for each class. Class A: Dale Miller, Grand Island Independent. Class B: Jeff Fielder, Scottsbluff Star-Herald. Class C1: Tom Behmer, Norfolk Daily News. Class C2: Brent Wasinius, Fremont Tribune. Class D1: Andrew Bottrell, North Platte Telegraph. Class D2: Nick Blasnitz, Hastings Tribune. Continue reading “Nebraska AP high school football rankings: Sept. 15”
The Nebraska football team practiced for just over 90 minutes in half pads on Monday afternoon in preparation for its upcoming game against Miami. The defense practiced outside on the Ed and Joyanne Gass Practice Field, while the offense practiced in Memorial Stadium.
Defensive Coordinator Mark Banker spoke to the media following practice, highlighting some of the challenges his squad will face against Miami’s offensive weapons. Continue reading “Huskers Begin Preparations for Miami”
CLEVELAND (AP) — Carlos Carrasco overcame a home run on his first pitch of the game to throw six strong innings, and Lonnie Chisenhall drove in three runs as the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 8-3 on Monday night.
Carrasco (13-10) let Alex Gordon hit his first pitch deep into the seats in right field, but that was the only run he allowed. Continue reading “Carrasco, Chisenhall lead Indians past Royals for 8-3 win”
Derrion Grim, a 3-star wide receiver prospect, from McNair HS in Stockton, California has announced his commitment to Nebraska for 2016. Grim was previously committed to Boise State but decided to switch his commitment after a visit to Lincoln for the South Alabama game.
I have decided to stop my recruiting process and commit to the University of Nebraska. #GBR #WideoutCity #W4L pic.twitter.com/Fl2YJru2hu
— Derriøn Grim™ (@DeexGrim17) September 14, 2015
Continue reading “VIDEO: Huskers snag commitment from 3-star California WR”
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska I-back Terrell Newby is the Big Ten’s co-offensive player of the week.
The junior from Los Angeles established career highs with 28 carries for 198 yards in Saturday’s 48-9 win over South Alabama. He also ran for two touchdowns and caught a pass for another score. Continue reading “Nebraska’s Terrell Newby Big Ten co-offensive player of week”
BALTIMORE (AP) — Chris Davis hit his league-leading 42nd home run, Jonathan Schoop added a pair of solo shots and the Baltimore Orioles took the three-game series against the Kansas City Royals with an 8-2 victory Sunday night.
The Orioles have won four of their past five as they try to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Royals lost seven of nine and dropped their third straight series for the first time this season. Continue reading “Davis his 42nd homer, O’s beat Royals 8-2”
