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Orlando’s grand slam in 9th gives Royals 9-5 win over Rays

Posted on July 7, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Paulo Orlando hit his first career grand slam in the ninth inning off All-Star closer Brad Boxberger to give the Kansas City Royals a 9-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the opener of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday.

Boxberger (4-5), added to the AL roster by Royals manager Ned Yost on Monday, gave up one-out singles to Eric Hosmer and Alex Rios before walking Omar Infante to load the bases.

Orlando followed by hitting his second career home run into the bullpen in left field.

The Rays had just tied the game off Royals closer Greg Holland (3-0), who allowed a leadoff triple to Kevin Kiermaier in the ninth.

State High School Fishing Tournaments Coming in July

Posted on July 7, 2015

LINCOLN – Two fishing tournaments are coming up in July for high school anglers – the Nebraska B.A.S.S. High School Team Championship on July 18 and the TBF-SAF Nebraska High School Fishing Tournament on July 25.

Participation is open to students who will be in grades 9-12 this fall and have a Nebraska fishing license. Each two-student team will supply its own adult coach/boat operator and boat.

Nebraska B.A.S.S. High School Team Championship – This tournament will be held July 18at Leigh Lake at Maple Creek Recreation Area near Leigh in Platte and Colfax counties. Each member of a two-person team must be a Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) member. The entry fee of $25 per team is due by July 15. The tournament begins at 6:30 a.m. and ends with a weigh-in at 12:30 p.m. The catch limit is five bass per team. Contact Dave Greer for more information at 402-578-9516 or mstrbass@cox.net.

TBF-SAF Nebraska High School Fishing Tournament – This fifth annual event will be heldJuly 25 at Lewis and Clark Lake near Crofton in Knox County. Anglers must be members of The Bass Federation-Student Angler Federation. The entry/membership fee is $25 per angler. Takeoff and weigh-in will take place at Weigand Marina. The event starts at 7 a.m.and ends with the weigh-in at 1 p.m. The catch limit is five bass per team with a minimum length of 12 inches.

For more information and instructions on how to register for either event, visithttps://outdoornebraska.org/fishing.asp.

Armstrong, Collins Named to National Award Watch Lists

Posted on July 7, 2015July 7, 2015

Nebraska juniors and team captains Tommy Armstrong Jr. and Maliek Collins were named to watch lists for prestigious national awards on Tuesday.

Armstrong was among the players named to the watch list for the 79^th annual Maxwell Award, given to America’s College Player of the Year since 1937. Collins was among the defensive players named to the watch list for the Bednarik Award, which has been presented to the College Defensive Player of the Year since 1995.

The 6-1, 220-pound Armstrong has engineered the Nebraska offense each of the past two seasons, compiling a 16-5 record as the Huskers’ starting quarterback. In 2014, Armstrong compiled 3,400 yards of total offense, the third-best single-season total in Nebraska history. Armstrong passed for 2,695 yards and 22 touchdowns, while rushing for 705 yards. The Cibolo, Texas, native set Nebraska sophomore records for passing yards, passing touchdowns and total offense in 2014.

Armstrong is one of 12 Big Ten players named to the watch list for the Maxwell Award.

*Maliek Collins was named to the watch list for the 2015 Bednarik Award. (Photo Courtesy Scott Bruhn/NU Media Relations)*

Collins will man the interior of the Nebraska defensive front in 2015. Last season, the Kansas City native emerged as a dominant force at defensive tackle, leading the team with 14 tackles for loss, while adding 4.5 sacks. The 6-2, 300-pound Collins was at his best against the toughest foes, with 12 of his 14 tackles for loss coming in Big Ten Conference games or the bowl game against USC. Collins was named co-Defensive MVP for the Huskers in 2014, and was a second-team All-Big Ten pick.

Collins was among a group of 12 Big Ten defensive standouts on the watch list for the Bednarik Award.

Watch list announcements will continue throughout the next two weeks, with the watch lists for the Rimington Trophy (Center) and the Mackey Award (Tight End) unveiled on Wednesday.

All-Star Reserves Named; Moustakas On Final Vote Ballot

Posted on July 6, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie sluggers Kris Bryant and Joc Pederson have been picked for the All-Star Game, while Alex Rodriguez has been left out.

Major League Baseball announced the reserves and pitchers for the American League and National League on Monday. The game is July 14 in Cincinnati.

Angels slugger Albert Pujols will start for injured Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera. Pittsburgh outfielder Andrew McCutchen will start in place of Miami’s injured Giancarlo Stanton.

Bryant made the NL team at third base with the Chicago Cubs. Pederson plays center field for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Fans can vote through Friday for the final player on each roster. The five AL candidates are Boston shortstop Xander Bogaerts, Detroit outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, Minnesota second baseman Brian Dozier, Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner and Kansas City third baseman Mike Moustakas.

The five NL candidates are Cincinnati pitcher Johnny Cueto, Mets closer Jeurys Familia, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, St. Louis starter Carlos Martinez and Colorado shortstop Troy Tulowitzki.

The Kansas City Royals added to their franchise record with six all-stars. Relief pitchers Wade Davis and Kelvin Herrera will join Alex Gordon, Alcides Escober, Lorenzo Cain and Salvador Perez on the AL All-Star roster. Mike Moustakas will try to become the seventh Royal in the game in the final vote by the fans on Friday.

Nuggets Rookie Emmanuel Mudiay turning heads in practice

Posted on July 6, 2015

DENVER (AP) — One practice in and Denver Nuggets point guard Emmanuel Mudiay is already talking titles.

An NBA Summer League crown, anyway. Got to love rookies.

New coach Michael Malone certainly does — especially this one. Mudiay, the seventh overall pick in the draft last month, already is forming quite a bond with his coach, who flat-out told Mudiay that this was his team.

This summer in Las Vegas, he meant, when the younger players on the Nuggets gain some experience. Who knows? Maybe that extends into the regular season as well. By taking Mudiay, the Nuggets created a log jam at point guard, which only increases the speculation that Ty Lawson may soon be moved.

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Pierson-El Named to Hornung Award Watch List

Posted on July 6, 2015July 6, 2015

*De’Mornay Pierson-El led the nation in punt return yards in 2014. (Courtesy Scott Bruhn/NU Media Relations)*

Nebraska wide receiver De’Mornay Pierson-El was named to the Paul Hornung Award watch list announced Monday morning.

The Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse, is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football by the Louisville Sports Commission and football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung.

As a freshman, Pierson-El ranked second nationally in punt returns, averaging 17.5 yards per return to garner second-team All-America honors. He led the country with 596 return yards and tied for the national lead with three punt returns for scores. He was a two-time Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week and won the Jet Award for the returner of the year.

In addition to his punt return exploits, Pierson-El caught 23 passes for 321 yards and four scores, culminating in an eight-catch, 102-yard performance in the Holiday Bowl against USC, setting a school bowl record for catches in a game. Pierson-El also threw a touchdown pass against Northwestern in 2014.

Pierson-El is one of seven Big Ten players in the initial 44-player watch list.

Former Husker I-back Ameer Abdullah was a finalist for the award in 2014.

Carp-O-Rama at Lake Maloney SRA

Posted on July 6, 2015July 6, 2015

Caro-O-Rama is a popular family-friendly event for anglers of all ages. — *Carp-O-Rama is a popular family-friendly event for anglers of all ages.*

NORTH PLATTE — Carp-O-Rama is back in 2015 at Lake Maloney State Recreation Area (SRA) outlet area. This popular, family-friendly event will be held Saturday, July 11.

Anglers of all ages interested in learning all aspects of carp fishing are invited to attend this free event from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the main boat ramp near the jetty. Carp caught by anglers will be used in demonstrations on cleaning, preparing and cooking the fish. The cooked fish then will be served as a free lunch.

Other activities include fish printing and Dutch oven cooking. Loaner fishing poles and bait will be available.

Carp is an excellent fish for beginning anglers to pursue because they are plentiful statewide, and the required equipment is relatively simple. The strong-fighting fish also is not restricted by bag, possession limits or size limits.

The area will be chummed with a corn mixture the day before the event to attract carp to the area. Canned, whole kernel corn and dough baits are good bait options for catching carp.

A park entry permit is required of all vehicles entering Lake Maloney SRA, located 4 miles south of North Platte. A fishing license is required of anglers age 16 and older. Both permits may be purchased at the park.

Rays-Royals game postponed, tornado warnings in Kansas City

Posted on July 6, 2015July 6, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Royals scheduled for Monday night has been postponed with tornado warnings in the Kansas City area.

The game was called off about an hour before it was set to begin as heavy rain fell.

The Royals and Rays will play a day-night doubleheader Tuesday, with games at 1:10 p.m. and 7:10 p.m.

Big Ten Basketball Leads Nation in Attendance for 39th Straight Year

Posted on July 6, 2015

Rosemont, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference led the nation in men’s basketball attendance for the 39th consecutive season according to figures released by the NCAA. The Big Ten recorded an average attendance of 12,781 patrons per game, including regular season home games and all seven sessions of the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament. In addition, the Big Ten led all conferences with a home and conference tournament total of 3,195,137 fans, the second-highest total of any conference in NCAA history.

The Big Ten set conference records for total attendance (3,076,641) and attendance in conference games only (1,677,589) at its home arenas this season. It marks the first time in history that the Big Ten has eclipsed the three-million mark in total attendance.

Eleven conference schools ranked among the top 32 in average attendance. Wisconsin led the Big Ten and ranked fifth nationally with an average of 17,279 fans per game. Indiana (16,288) ranked eighth, followed by No. 10 Nebraska (15,569), No. 14 Michigan State (14,797), No. 15 Illinois (14,652), No. 16 Ohio State (14,648), No. 20 Iowa (14,101), No. 25 Maryland (12,695), No. 28 Michigan (12,316), No. 29 Minnesota (12,188) and No. 32 Purdue (11,523).

Penn State saw its average attendance increase by 1,787 fans per home game, the fifth-largest increase in the nation last season. In its first season in the Big Ten, Rutgers’ average attendance increased by 1,345 patrons per home game, which ranked 15^th among all schools.

NPCC Knights Basketball Sign Three

Posted on July 6, 2015

The North Platte Community College Knights recently announced the signing of three players for the upcoming 2015–2016 basketball season. They are: Myles Laurent-Smart from Orlando, Fla., Mike Amius from Lantana, Fla. and Leito Holloway from Mint Hill, N.C.

Laurent–Smart, originally from England, played for West Oaks Academy in Orlando, Fla. Laurent–Smart is a 5’ 10” point guard.

West Oaks Head Coach Shaun Wiseman said, “Laurent–Smart is a good role player on a good team. He is a great defensive point guard that distributes the ball well and is unselfish. He plays with a lot of intensity and has very good leaping ability.” West Oaks plays in the Sunshine Independent Athletic Association and won the state championship this past season.

Mike Amius, who is 6’ 7”, plays the three or the four position. Knights assistant coach Ryan Glenney said, “Amius is a very athletic finisher that really runs the floor. Good ball handler for his size.”

Santaluces head coach Reggie Dixon said “Amius is a very hard worker and exciting in the open court. He is a great student and has good character. He was a leader on the team.” Amius averaged about 12 points per game and five rebounds this past season.

Leito Holloway played at Rocky River High School in Mint Hill, N. C. Glenney said “Leito is a 6’ 3” strong, lefty guard, who is an excellent finisher. He is able to make plays above the rim as well as for his teammates. He should be able to come in and really help us on both ends of the floor.”

On getmerecruited.com Holloway’s profile said, “Holloway is a very under-rated prospect. Very quick and versatile, Holloway understands the “how to” in basketball. He’s a student of the game with all of the trimmings. Leito is a well-rounded player and can shoot the ball efficiently long range. His ability to make moves to the basketball and pull jumpers from 15 feet makes him more of a threat than most prospects, and he can also play above the rim. Holloway has good ball handling skills and can make plays to the basket or set up his teammates to score. Being that he understands the game so well he uses his size to over-power smaller guards and his quickness to get around much bigger players.”

Myles Laurent-Smart Highlights

Mike Amius Highlights

Leito Holloway Highlights