The 3rd ranked North Platte Lady Bulldogs opened the season with a pair of straight set victories on Thursday night in Sidney. North Platte won their opening match against Sidney 25-13, 25-21 and defeated Ogallala 25-15, 25-10 in their second match. Continue reading “AUDIO: #3 Lady Bulldogs open volleyball season 2-0”
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Royals’ bats come alive in 15-7 blowout of struggling Tigers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lorenzo Cain hit a three-run homer, Paulo Orlando added a two-run shot and Kendrys Morales drove in four runs as the Kansas City Royals routed the Detroit Tigers 15-7 on Thursday night to wrap up another series win. Continue reading “Royals’ bats come alive in 15-7 blowout of struggling Tigers”
2 starters among 5 Huskers suspended for opener against BYU
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Starting linebacker Michael Rose-Ivey and co-No. 1 cornerback Jonathan Rose are among five Nebraska players suspended for Saturday’s opener against BYU.
Coach Mike Riley also announced Thursday that tight end Cethan Carter, defensive end Joe Keels and offensive lineman Robby Painter are suspended. Those three are backups. Continue reading “2 starters among 5 Huskers suspended for opener against BYU”
Huskers Close in on Gameday
Lincoln, Neb.- The Nebraska football team wrapped-up another practice in preparation for their season opening game this Saturday versus BYU on Thursday. The Huskers practiced inside the Hawks Championship Center for around two hours without helmets or shoulder pads.
Nebraska Head Coach Mike Riley spoke with the media following Thursdays practice, mentioning that the team has done well up to this point in preparations for BYU, Continue reading “Huskers Close in on Gameday”
Gonzalez hits 2 HRs again as Rockies rout Giants 11-3
DENVER (AP) — Carlos Gonzalez homered twice for the second straight night, Chris Rusin pitched a complete game and the Colorado Rockies routed the reeling San Francisco Giants 11-3 on Thursday night.
Gonzalez hit a pair of two-run homers to take the NL lead with a career-high 35. He finished with four hits and drove in four runs to lead Colorado’s season-high 19-hit effort. Continue reading “Gonzalez hits 2 HRs again as Rockies rout Giants 11-3”
NPCC Lady Knights Volleyball Loses to Hastings JV
The North Platte Community College Lady Knights fell in four sets at McDonald-Belton Gymnasium to the Hastings College Junior Varsity Lady Broncos three sets to one, 25-13, 25-12, 22-25, 25-20.
The Lady Knights started out the match sluggishly and Hastings jumped out to a 3-0 lead. The Lady Broncos never relinquished their lead to take the first set. Continue reading “NPCC Lady Knights Volleyball Loses to Hastings JV”
Gonzalez has 2 HRs, 7 RBIs as Rockies beat D-backs, 9-4
DENVER (AP) — Carlos Gonzalez homered twice, including a grand slam, and finished with a career-high seven RBIs to give the Colorado Rockies a 9-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.
Gonzalez had his 15th career multi-homer game, is tied with Nolan Arenado for the team lead with 33 home runs. Arenado also homered as the Rockies earned a split of the four-game series. Continue reading “Gonzalez has 2 HRs, 7 RBIs as Rockies beat D-backs, 9-4”
Ventura dazzles, Royals offense rolls in 12-1 rout of Tigers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Yordano Ventura struck out 11 over seven sharp innings, the Royals hit four home runs and Kansas City rolled to a 12-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
Kendrys Morales hit a three-run shot, Cheslor Cuthbert added his first career homer, and Ben Zobrist and Lorenzo Cain also went deep as the AL Central leaders cranked out 14 hits. Continue reading “Ventura dazzles, Royals offense rolls in 12-1 rout of Tigers”
Woman sues Oregon State University over 1999 sexual assault
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A woman who says she was raped while attending Oregon State University seeks $7.5 million in a federal lawsuit against the school and its former football coach, Mike Riley.
The woman says the university and Riley failed to address a sexually violent culture among the football team that contributed to her being attacked by a player’s cousin.
According to the lawsuit, the rape occurred at an off-campus apartment in 1999. Continue reading “Woman sues Oregon State University over 1999 sexual assault”
NPCC in search of new mascot
Wanted - a mascot to represent the North Platte Community College Knights athletic programs.
“This is uncharted waters,” said Chuck Salestrom, area associate vice president of public information and marketing. “The Public Information Office was given the responsibility this year of formalizing a mascot program.” Continue reading “NPCC in search of new mascot”