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Firearm, Bow Hunter Courses Set in Nebraska

Posted on August 11, 2013

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Firearm and bow hunter education courses are scheduled throughout the state for people seeking certification in Nebraska.

The courses are listed online at HuntSafeNebraska.org. The listing is frequently updated.

Firearm hunter education certification is required for all hunters ages 12 through 29 who hunt with a firearm or crossbow. Bow hunter education certification is required for all hunters ages 12 through 29 who hunt deer, antelope, elk, mountain lion or bighorn sheep with a bow and arrow.

Hunters must carry proof of certifications.

Rockies Rally in 6th to Top Pirates, 6-4

Posted on August 11, 2013

DENVER (AP) — Dexter Fowler had two hits and two RBIs and the Colorado Rockies used a big sixth inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 Saturday night.

The start of the game was delayed 1 hour, 48 minutes because of a weather cell that slowly moved into the area before the first pitch. Heavy rain and lightning hit Coors Field after the scheduled 6:10 MDT start.

The Pirates have lost two straight after winning 14 of 19 and lost left fielder Starling Marte to a left hand injury in the seventh inning.

The Rockies put together a two-out rally in the sixth against A.J. Burnett. Nolan Arenado doubled to score Michael Cuddyer, Jonathan Herrera walked and pinch-hitter Charlie Blackmon doubled to tie the game 3-all.

Fowler laced a two-run single to end Burnett’s night.

Burnett (5-8) allowed six runs — five earned — on eight hits while striking out eight in 5 2-3 innings.

Ellsbury Leads Red Sox to 5-3 Win over Royals

Posted on August 10, 2013

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jacoby Ellsbury matched a career high with four hits and drove in a pair of runs to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.

Ellsbury had RBI-doubles in the fourth and sixth innings and also stole his major league-leading 42nd base.

Red Sox starter Felix Doubront gave up three runs on six hits and four walks in four-plus innings

He was replaced by Brandon Workman (3-1), who picked up his second victory of the week with 1 1-3 scoreless innings. Koji Uehara pitched a flawless ninth to collect his 12th save in 15 chances.

Royals right-hander Jeremy Guthrie (12-8), who had won his previous four starts, threw a season-high 123 pitches in seven innings, allowing five runs on 10 hits and a walk.

Furyk has Lead Heading to Final Round of PGA

Posted on August 10, 2013

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Jim Furyk has a one-stroke lead going to the final round of the PGA Championship.

Furyk shot a 2-under 68 on Saturday at Oak Hill, capped by an 18-foot birdie on the tough 17th hole and a clutch putt from the fringe to save par at No. 18.

The 43-year-old American pumped his fist emphatically and headed off to the clubhouse, out front heading to Sunday in a major for the first time since last year’s U.S. Open. At Olympic, he lost out on his second major title with two bogeys on the last three holes.

Furyk was at 9-under 201.

Jason Dufner, the 36-hole leader, followed a record-tying 63 with a 71 to drop a stroke back.

Henrik Stenson is two shots back, with fellow Swede Jonas Blixt another stroke behind.

Rays Pull Off Hidden Ball Trick Against Dodgers

Posted on August 10, 2013

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have pulled off the old hidden ball trick, trapping Juan Uribe of the Dodgers at third base.

The rarely seen play occurred in the fourth inning Saturday with Los Angeles leading 4-0.

A.J. Ellis hit a bases-loaded sacrifice fly, and all three runners moved up as center fielder Wil Myers threw toward the plate.

First baseman James Loney wound up with the ball behind the mound. He flipped it to shortstop Yunel Escobar, who then quickly tossed the ball to Longoria while no one seemed to be looking.

Longoria stood behind Uribe, who was chatting with third base coach Tim Wallach. When Uribe took his foot off the bag, Longoria tagged him.

Umpire Angel Hernandez was right on the play, watching the whole time, and made the out call.

Keselowski Wins in Nationwide at Watkins Glen

Posted on August 10, 2013

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Brad Keselowski has won the NASCAR Nationwide Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International.

It was the fourth straight win over five months in the series for Keselowski, who beat Penske Racing teammate Sam Hornish Jr. for his first victory at The Glen.

Hornish started from the pole and the Penske pair dominated the race, running 1-2 the final 16 laps with teammate Joey Logano in third until Logano ran out of gas at the end.

Brian Vickers was third, followed by Regan Smith and Elliott Sadler.

Points leader Austin Dillon finished 11th and saw his lead shrink to three points over Hornish.

Kyle Busch, seeking his ninth win in 16 starts this season in the second-tier series, lost control of his No. 54 Toyota entering the first turn of the 82-lap race and was slammed hard by Mike Wallace. Busch finished the race in 24th five laps down.

Royals OF Cain Goes on DL with Pulled Oblique

Posted on August 10, 2013

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have put outfielder Lorenzo Cain on the 15-day disabled list because of a pulled left oblique.

The Royals made the move Saturday before playing Boston.

Cain was hurt while taking batting practice Friday. He is hitting .261 with 43 RBIs in 96 games.

The Royals also designated for assignment left-handed pitcher Francisley Bueno, who picked up the win Friday over Boston by throwing 2 1-3 scoreless innings in relief.

Kansas City recalled left-handers Will Smith and Donnie Joseph from Triple-A Omaha. This is Smith’s fifth stint with the Royals this season, going 1-1 with a 3.26 ERA in seven outings. Joseph made two appearances with the Royals in July.

Huskers Wrapping Up First Week of Camp

Posted on August 10, 2013

Saturday marked the first of six days during Nebraska football preseason practice with two on-field sessions. The Huskers went through a 1 ½-hour light workout early Saturday afternoon in Lincoln, and will be back on the practice fields later in the day for a full-scale practice.

Nebraska Head Coach Bo Pelini met with the media following the first session of the day and talked about the progress the team has made through the first week of camp, indicating he’s seen a “lot of good things” from both the offense and defense.

“We’ve had a good week and gotten a lot done,” the sixth-year Husker head coach said. “I like where we are, but we’ve still got a lot of teaching to be done. We know where we are right now and I like the progress we’ve made to this point.”

Pelini was asked about the progress of two talented freshmen I-backs Adam Taylor and Terrell Newby. Pelini said it is too early to give a full evaluation on the duo, but he has been impressed with their development to this point. Pelini said any freshmen I-back has to show the ability to be a complete back, including learning pass protection duties.

“Probably the biggest difference for guys being able to execute at running back is being able to handle the protection aspect of it,” Pelini said. “A lot of guys haven’t been asked to do near what you have to have your backs do at this level. That’s a big part of it.”

Nebraska is “doing pretty good” on the injury front, according to Pelini. Redshirt freshman quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. was slowed for the first few days of camp, but Pelini said Armstrong has been feeling better each day as the week has progressed.

Following the Saturday afternoon workout, Nebraska will have Sunday off before entering a full week of practices on Monday. The Huskers are scheduled to conduct nine practices in six days, including two-a-day sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Nebraska Fall Turkey Permits Soon Available

Posted on August 10, 2013

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will begin selling fall turkey-hunting permits on Monday.

The fall seasons runs from Sept. 15 through Dec. 31. A fall turkey permit allows hunters to shoot a gobbler with a shotgun or archery equipment, including crossbows. The bag limit is two turkeys of either sex. Each hunter may have up to two permits.

The permits are valid statewide and allow the take of turkeys from 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset.

Turkey permits cost $24 for residents, $91 for nonresidents and $6 for all youths aged 15 or younger. There is no minimum age requirement for youth.

Turkey hunters must wear at least 400 square inches of hunter orange on their head, chest and back during the November firearm deer season.

Osweiler Shows He’s Learned Plenty from Manning

Posted on August 10, 2013

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Brock Osweiler followed Peyton Manning’s cameo appearance Thursday night with his most productive day in a Broncos uniform in Denver’s 10-6 preseason win at San Francisco.

Although he didn’t produce any points as the Broncos’ battered offensive line had its hands full with the 49ers’ relentless pressure, the second-year pro displayed his accuracy and athleticism in completing 13 of 18 passes for 105 yards.

After completing just two passes as a rookie, Osweiler has looked much more comfortable in running Denver’s offense this summer, helping the Broncos breathe easier and giving Manning a high-quality backup.

While it was pretty much accepted last year that all bets were off if Manning’s neck issues resurfaced or he otherwise got hurt, there’s no longer a foreboding sense that there would be a huge drop-off if Osweiler is pressed into duty.