BIG TEN MEDIA DAYS MATT RHULE COMMENTS:
Matt Rhule spoke to the media today at Big Ten Media Days, answering a wide range of questions on Nebraska’s recruiting, to year one expectations, to whether Coach Rhule is now a chili and cinammon rolls guy (which he now is after having it on a recruiting trip.)
Rhule noted that the Nebraska football program is its former days and wants to bring them back.
The first year head coach also thanked a former Husker coach for his wisdom and insight.
Nebraska football is still 35 days out, as the Huskers take on the Golden Gophers on August 31st.
2024 NEBRASKA SHRINE BOWL COACHES ANNOUNCED, 2 TRI-CITIES COACHES SELECTED
Yesterday, the Nebraska Shrine Bowl announced the coaching staff for the 2024 Nebraska Shrine Bowl. Grand Island’s Jason Jones will be an assistant on the North team, while Hastings-St. Cecilia’s Clint Head will assist the South team.
The 66th annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl game will be played at the University of Nebraska-Kearney’s Ron and Carol Cope Stadium Foster Field in Kearney, Nebraska on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
MORE REALIGNMENT NEWS, COLORADO TO POTENTIALLY JOIN BIG 12 AGAIN
Colorado is in the midst of a potential return to the Big 12. On the heels of reports Wednesday afternoon that CU was engaged in what may be final talks setting the stage for the Buffaloes to leave the Pac-12, the Big 12’s university presidents Wednesday night voted unanimously to approve membership for Colorado should it formally apply, sources close to the process tell to CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd.
A second Colorado Board of Regents meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 5 p.m. ET, and it’s possible that CU submits an official application to join the Big 12 following that meeting should the regents vote to depart the Pac-12.
US W.N.T. DRAWS WITH NETHERLANDS AT WOMENS WORLD CUP
When the United States was desperate for a spark, Lindsey Horan channeled her anger into a much-needed goal to keep the Americans unbeaten at the Women’s World Cup.
The US drew with the Netherlands 1-1 overnight in Wellington, New Zealand.
The draw meant neither team earned a spot in the knockout round yet. The United States and the Netherlands are tied atop the Group E standings, but the Americans have the edge, 4-2 in goals scored so far this tournament.
Portugal defeated Vietnam 2-0 Thursday in the late Group E match in Hamilton. The United States plays Portugal in its group finale on Tuesday in Auckland, and the Netherlands plays Vietnam the same day in Dunedin.
MIAA MEDIA DAYS COMMENTS – UNK FOOTBALL;
HELD – NOT THE WORST PROGRAM:
New Head Coach for UNK Football Ryan spoke at Tuesday’s MIAA Football Media Days and stated that this new spot is a breath of fresh air compared to other beginnings in his career…
UNK was voted to finish fifth in the conference’s coaches poll after an 8-3 season last year.
HELD – SELLING THE MIAA IS EASY IN RECRUITMENT:
First year UNK Football Head Coach Ryan Held spoke about the adjustment in recruiting for the Lopers at Tuesday’s MIAA Media Days…
Held and the Lopers start their season on August 31 in Edmond, Okla. against Central Oklahoma.
SPIES – HELD IMPRESSED LEADERS WITH PHONE CALL:
UNK returning senior Tell Spies was asked about how first year Head Coach Ryan Held has made an impact early in his tenure with the Lopers…
Spies was speaking at the MIAA Media Days in Kansas City on Tuesday morning, where the Lopers were picked to finish 5th in the conference.
DAVIS – HELD’S ENERGY MOTIVATES LOPERS:
UNK Quarterback TJ Davis is looking for the Loper Football team to make another return to the postseason, and said at Tuesday’s MIAA Media Days it’s due to first year Head Coach Ryan Held…
The Lopers finished 8-3 in 2022 and last made the postseason in 2021 when Davis finished as the Harlon Hill Trophy runner-up.
MLB COMMISSIONER MANFRED EXTENDED UNTIL 2029
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred’s term was extended until 2029 on Wednesday by major league owners.
The decision to give Manfred a third term in charge of the sport was made during a vote at an in-person meeting in Washington, D.C. The extension keeps Manfred in place until Jan. 25, 2029.
Manfred, 64, succeeded Bud Selig in January 2015 and was given a five-year term. Owners voted in November 2018 to offer Manfred a new deal through the 2024 season.
LEBRON SENDS THANKS AFTER SONS CARDIAC ARREST MONDAY
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James said his family is “safe and healthy” three days after his oldest son, Bronny, went into cardiac arrest.
The top scorer in NBA history posted the message of thanks on social media Thursday. Bronny, his 18-year-old son, was hospitalized Monday morning after a basketball practice with his team at the University of Southern California.
Bronny James has built a promising basketball career for himself in his father’s considerable shadow. The 6-foot-3 teenager became a top recruit as a two-way point guard in high school this year in suburban Chatsworth.
He chose to attend USC, which is expected to have one of the most intriguing teams in the nation. The Trojans were holding summer practices in preparation for a 10-day tour in Europe next month.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY SCHEDULE:
LA Angels @ Detroit (Game 1: LA Angels 6-0 and 3:40)
Washington @ NY Mets (6:10)
Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis (6:45)
Cleveland @ Chicago White Sox (7:10)
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
THURSDAY:
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
FRIDAY:
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- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
SATURDAY:
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SUNDAY:
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