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Huskers Unveil BTN Soccer Coverage

Posted on August 12, 2013

Lincoln – The Big Ten Conference announced on Monday that the Nebraska soccer team will make one appearance on the Big Ten Network this upcoming season and six of its remaining eight home games will be streamed live on the Big Ten Digital Network (BTN.com).

Husker fans nationwide will be able to watch NU open Big Ten Conference play at home against Michigan State on the Big Ten Network or BTN2Go.com. The game is scheduled for a 2 p.m. (CT) start in Lincoln on Thursday, Sept. 19. Michigan State prevailed over Nebraska one year ago in East Lansing, Mich., by a 2-1 tally.

This season’s match between the Huskers and Spartans is one of 10 games scheduled to be shown on BTN during the 2013 regular season. Both semifinal games and the championship game of the Big Ten Conference Tournament are also shown live on BTN.

The Huskers will make their first appearance on BTN.com this season on Sunday, Sept. 22, when NU hosts a 1 p.m. contest against Denver, who advanced to the Sweet 16 last season.

All six of the Huskers’ home Big Ten Conference games will be shown on BTN or BTN.com.

Iowa and Michigan visit Lincoln in October for games on Thursday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 6, respectively. The Huskers wrap up the regular-season with three straight home contests at the Nebraska Soccer Field against Ohio State (Oct. 25), Penn State (Oct. 27) and Indiana (Nov. 1).

Other road Big Ten Conference games carried by BTN.com are likely to be added as each conference school sets its Student U/BTN.com schedules. Nebraska’s own HuskersNSide may also stream the two remaining home contests, but those will be announced at a later time.

Big Ten Network and BTN2Go.com
Thursday, Sept. 19 – Michigan State

BTN.com
Sunday, Sept. 22 – Denver
Thursday, Oct. 3 – Iowa
Sunday, Oct. 6 – Michigan
Friday, Oct. 25 – Ohio State
Sunday, Oct. 27 – Penn State
Friday, Nov. 1 – Indiana

US Out for More Gold at World Championships

Posted on August 12, 2013

MOSCOW (AP) — Already atop the medal standings after the opening weekend of the world championships, the United States will be looking to add to its haul Monday in the women’s 100 meters and a possible sweep of the men’s 110 hurdles.

Usain Bolt of Jamaica already won the premier event, the men’s 100, on Sunday, but defending champion Carmelita Jeter and top qualifier English Gardner women will be looking to get even on Monday in the U.S.-Jamaica sprint rivalry.

In the 110 hurdles, it looks like the United States could win all three medals with Olympic champion Aries Merritt, defending champion Jason Richardson and the season’s top performer, David Oliver, all in the final.

The other finals on Day 3 are the men’s pole vault and hammer throw, and the women’s shot put and 400.

Lincoln County Raceway August 10

Posted on August 12, 2013

Competing for the crown jewel brought best efforts to the forefront during Lincoln County Raceway Championship Night at North Platte, Nebraska on Saturday evening.

Punching their ticket to the winners circle with IMCA victories was Andrew Dillenburg, Terry Dressel, Casey Werkmeister, Tyson Canas and Zach Olmstead.

Gaining experience behind the wheel of IMCA Modifieds, Andrew Dillenburg of North Platte, Nebraska snared the lead in the final corner to win the Feature event. Leading the way for the opening laps of the main event was Dave Pedersen of Brady, Nebraska, before a miscue cost him the lead in the waning laps. Pedersen recovered quite nicely to finish second overall.

Staying out of trouble and running a loose and fast racecar, North Platte’s Terry Dressel lead the final two laps to drive to the IMCA Northern Sport Mod Feature win. Dressel held the lead during the second and third laps before settling into the runner-up position for much of the event. Putting on a dominating performance for much of the race was Bryan Herrick of Curtis, Nebraska who garnered the lead on lap four and held the point until lap 18. Herrick would cross the stripe in second place overall. McCook hotshoe Paul Donovan finished third overall with a stellar drive through traffic.

Coming from the back of the pack was Maywood, Nebraska’s Casey Werkmeister to win the IMCA Stock Car Feature on the final night of racing at North Platte. Werkmeister got the lead near the halfway point and never looked back. Casey’s brother Kyle Werkmeister of Maywood took home the runner-up honors on Saturday. Mr. Consistency, Bob Hoing of Overton, Nebraska took the point on the fourth lap and enjoyed his run with clean air as the leader for numerous laps in the middle of the feature. Hoing held on for a podium finish in third place overall.

Finishing his rookie season at Lincoln County Raceway in fine fashion, Tyson Canas of Cozad, Nebraska had a sweep in the Hobby Stock division. Canas won the heat race, cash dash and feature events. Brady Weinman of Arnold crossed the finish line in second place. Loomis, Nebraska veteran Chuck Ledbetter showcased his talents behind the wheel in driving his hotrod to third place accolades.

Overton’s Zach Olmstead was in the right place at the right time to drive past brother Jacob Olmstead for the lead on the final laps of the IMCA Sport Compact Feature to earn the victory. In their initial events behind the wheel of a racecar, Charlie Blowers and Justin Mousel; both of Arnold, Nebraska were second and third in the feature event.

Unofficial Results:

–IMCA Modified Feature: 1. 4p-Andrew Dillenburg; 2. 71-Dave Pedersen.

-Heat: 1. 4p-Dave Pedersen; 2. 71-Andrew Dillenburg.

–IMCA Northern Sport Modified Feature: 1. 13-Terry Dressel; 2. 0-Bryan Herrick; 3. 1-Paul Donovan; 4. 848-Troy Douglas; 5. 12j-Kerry Jones; 6. 11h-Henry Henderson; 7. 53dc-Dalten Collins; 8. 17-Rodger Morash; 9. 18-Brent Gibson; 10. 7-Jeremy Halouska.

-Heat 1: 1. 53dc-Dalten Collins; 2. 17-Rodger Morash; 3. 1-Paul Donovan.

-Heat 2: 1. 7-Jeremy Halouska; 2. 3-Gary Long; 3. 52p-Brandon Poessnecker.

-Heat 3: 1. 0-Bryan Herrick; 2. 13-Terry Dressel; 3. 848-Troy Douglas.

–IMCA Stock Car Feature: 1. 24w-Casey Werkmeister; 2. 42w-Kyle Werkmeister; 3. 09h-Bob Hoing; 4. 45-Mikey Dancer; 5. 75-Dan Eller; 6. 24-Bob Chalupa; 7. 31-Darin Racek; 8. 17s-Don Schweitzer.

-Heat: 1. 42w-Kyle Werkmeister; 2. 24w-Casey Werkmeister; 3. 24-Bob Chalupa.

–IMCA Hobby Stock Feature: 1. 7t-Tyson Canas; 2. 22w-Brady Weinman; 3. 5-Chuck Ledbetter; 4. 44u-Kyle Baumgardner; 5. 7s-Scott Gibson; 6. 22-Austin Davis; 7. 65-Rick Eller.

-Heat: 1. 7t-Tyson Canas; 2. 5-Chuck Ledbetter; 3. 22w-Brady Weinman.

–IMCA Sport Compact Feature: 1. 98z-Zach Olmstead; 2. 3-Charlie Blowers; 3. 3m-Justin Mousel; 4. 22e-David Earhart; 5. 67-Alex Fletcher; 6. 33-Andrew McClellen; 7. 88j-Jacob Olmstead.

-Heat: 1. 98z-Zach Olmstead; 2. 3-Charlie Blowers; 3. 22e-David Earhart.

Kyle Wins at the Glen

Posted on August 11, 2013

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Busch prevailed in a late race battle with Brad Keselowski to win the Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen.

Busch held off Keselowski on a two-lap dash to the finish in the caution-filled race. Keselowski finished second in this race a third straight time.

Busch took the lead just past the halfway point of the 90-lap race and he held on through a series of cautions over the final 29 laps.

Broncos, Colquitt Agree to 3-Year Extension

Posted on August 11, 2013

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos and punter Britton Colquitt on Sunday agreed on a three-year contract extension through 2016.

Colquitt is the franchise leader in career gross (46.1 yards) and net (39.5) punting average. In 48 regular season games, he’s had 79 punts inside the 20 with just 18 touchbacks. In three playoff games, he has placed five of 16 punts inside the 20 with no touchbacks.

Colquitt signed with Denver in 2009 after averaging 42.6 yards at Tennessee, where he was a two-time All-SEC selection.

His brother (Craig), brother (Dustin) and uncle (Jimmy) and punted for the Volunteers and went on to punt in the pros.

Arenado, Rockies Sweep NL Central-Leading Pirates

Posted on August 11, 2013

DENVER (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies beat Pittsburgh 3-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep of the NL Central-leading Pirates.

The Pirates came to Coors Field this weekend with a five-game winning streak. They hold a three-game edge over St. Louis, and host the Cardinals in a three-game series starting Tuesday night.

Pedro Alvarez homered for the Pirates.

Dufner Beats Furyk at PGA for 1st Major Title

Posted on August 11, 2013

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Jason Dufner has won his first major title with a two-stroke victory over Jim Furyk at the PGA Championship.

Dufner bogeyed the final two holes Sunday for a 2-under 68 that was good enough to hold off the 2003 U.S. Open champion. The winning score was 10-under 270.

Henrik Stenson finished three shots back.

Dufner made up for the heartache of the 2011 PGA, when he went to the 15th tee with a four-stroke lead in Atlanta. He dunked that shot in the water, squandered the advantage and lost to Keegan Bradley in a playoff.

There was no such collapse on another warm, sunny day at Oak Hill.

From tee to green, Dufner was nearly perfect. If not for a bit of a shaky putter, the margin would’ve been even more.

Twins Trade INF Jamey Carroll to Royals

Posted on August 11, 2013

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have added infield depth by making a trade with the Minnesota Twins for Jamey Carroll.

The Twins will get either a player to be named or cash. The deal was announced after both teams played Sunday.

The Royals beat Boston 4-3 and are in playoff contention.

The 39-year-old Carroll singled and scored for the Twins in their 5-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. He is hitting .230 with nine RBIs.

Shields Gets Rare Home Win, Royals Beat Red Sox

Posted on August 11, 2013August 12, 2013

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — James Shields earned his first home win in more than three months, Alex Gordon homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Sunday.

The Royals improved to 18-5 since the All-Star break, winning seven consecutive series.

Shields (7-8), who had not won at Kauffman Stadium since an April 30 victory over Tampa Bay, limited the Red Sox to three runs and seven hits over seven innings. He struck out five and walked three.

Gordon hit a 2-2 pitch from John Lackey (7-10) out to right in the third for his third homer in five games.

Lackey, who is 0-4 in his past five starts, walked David Lough and Eric Hosmer to lead off the first. Gordon’s two-out single scored Lough to tie it at 1.

Royals Place Miguel Tejada on DL

Posted on August 11, 2013

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have placed Miguel Tejada on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right calf.

Tejada was injured while diving for a ball in the seventh inning on Saturday. The 39-year old was hitting .288 in 53 games and had won the starting second base job.

The Royals also activated All-Star catcher Salvador Perez from the concussion list after he missed seven games. Perez was in the lineup Sunday against the Boston Red Sox, batting fifth.

The Royals recalled infielder Irving Falu, who hit .341 in 24 games last season, from Triple A-Omaha and optioned left-handed pitcher Donnie Joseph, who threw two scoreless innings Saturday, to their Pacific Coast League affiliate. The Royals designated for assignment catcher Brett Hayes and activated right-handed pitcher Wade Davis from the family emergency leave list.