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WNCC opens season this weekend ranked 16th
WNCC opens season this weekend ranked 16th

The WNCC volleyball team finished last season with a 28-10 record and were ranked 16th in the final NJCAA volleyball polls.

Chadron State Picked 13th in RMAC Coaches Poll

Chadron State Picked 13th in RMAC Coaches Poll

Chadron State volleyball is projected for a 13th-place finish in the RMAC according to the RMAC Volleyball Preseason Coaches Poll released Tuesday by the league office alongside the Preseason All-RMAC team. 

Rockies were once in danger of breaking MLB mark for losses. Now, they're piling up wins

Rockies were once in danger of breaking MLB mark for losses. Now, they're piling up wins

The Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 courtesy of Warming Bernabel's walk-off single in the ninth inning.

Celebrate start of Badgers’ fall sports season with Gatorade Scrimmage

Celebrate start of Badgers’ fall sports season with Gatorade Scrimmage

It’s your chance to celebrate and support the Valentine Badgers as they kick off the fall sports season.

Deion Sanders adjusts to coaching Colorado without sons Shedeur and Shilo

Deion Sanders adjusts to coaching Colorado without sons Shedeur and Shilo

Deion Sanders is adjusting to coaching Colorado without his sons, Shedeur and Shilo. Colorado is preparing for a new season with either Kaidon Salter or Julian Lewis stepping in for Shedeur as quarterback.

Omaha basketball player Deng Mayar drowns in a Utah reservoir

Omaha basketball player Deng Mayar drowns in a Utah reservoir

Omaha basketball player Deng Mayar has drowned in a Utah reservoir. Herriman police said the 22-year-old Mayar died at Blackridge Reservoir on Saturday after going underwater about 35 yards from shore.

WNCC athletics welcomes four new assistant coaches

WNCC athletics welcomes four new assistant coaches

Western Nebraska Community College athletics welcomed four new assistant coaches to the college in August including two former Cougar players.

Major league-worst Rockies rally again to beat the Diamondbacks, 6-5

Major league-worst Rockies rally again to beat the Diamondbacks, 6-5

Ryan Ritter and Mickey Moniak hit two-run singles in the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies held on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Sunday.

With High expectations, Norfolk Catholic Football team is taking it one week at a Time

With High expectations, Norfolk Catholic Football team is taking it one week at a Time

With school starting up again, also comes football season. For the Norfolk Catholic Knights football team expectations going into the season are high.

Jarrett Stidham hits Troy Franklin for pair of touchdowns as Broncos roll over Cardinals 27-7

Jarrett Stidham hits Troy Franklin for pair of touchdowns as Broncos roll over Cardinals 27-7

With most of the starters sitting out for both teams Denver Broncos backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham threw a pair of touchdown passes to Troy Franklin in a 27-7 rout of the Arizona Cardinals.

Boise State again favored to win Mountain West as conference prepares for major changes

Boise State again favored to win Mountain West as conference prepares for major changes

Boise State is picked to win the Mountain West for the 15th consecutive year. The Broncos are the two-time defending champions.

After spirited joint practice, the Cardinals and Broncos plan to play backups Saturday

After spirited joint practice, the Cardinals and Broncos plan to play backups Saturday

The Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos both felt good about the work they got in their joint practice on Thursday.

With Oakland Craig not having a varsity football team this year, what does it mean for your team?

With Oakland Craig not having a varsity football team this year, what does it mean for your team?

Many teams in Class C2 could be affected by Oakland-Craig not having a team this year.

Sandy Creek's Kuta picked as Hastings College Outstanding Alumni Coach

Sandy Creek's Kuta picked as Hastings College Outstanding Alumni Coach

The Hastings College Alumni Association will be awarding their pick for the Outstanding Alumni Coach award during Homecoming weekend.

Rockies slugger Hunter Goodman hits 2 long homers with bat borrowed from Kyle Farmer

Rockies slugger Hunter Goodman hits 2 long homers with bat borrowed from Kyle Farmer

Hunter Goodman has Kyle Farmer to thank for the two long homers the Colorado slugger hit on back-to-back days at St. Louis.

Hastings College Athletic Hall of Fame to celebrate 36th class

Hastings College Athletic Hall of Fame to celebrate 36th class

Eight individuals and two teams will celebrate their induction as the 36th class to join the Hastings College Athletic Hall of Fame during a reception and banquet held in conjunction with Hastings College Homecoming on Saturday, September 27. 

Creighton introduces announces 2025 Hall of Fame class

Creighton introduces announces 2025 Hall of Fame class

Long-time Athletic Director and women's basketball coach Bruce Rasmussen headlines a group of five inductees that will comprise the class for the 2025 Creighton Athletics Hall of Fame.

GPAC, HAAC release 2025 football preseason polls

GPAC, HAAC release 2025 football preseason polls

Nebraska schools in the GPAC and HAAC learned where their fellow coaches expect them to finish in their conference campaigns when the 2025 NAIA football season kicks off at the end of the month.

Perennial football power Oakland-Craig cancels Varsity season, plans to move to 8-man football

Perennial football power Oakland-Craig cancels Varsity season, plans to move to 8-man football

Once-Dominant program drops to 8-Man football amid declining numbers

Eagles Notes: Summers Resigns As CSC Women's Wrestling Coach

Eagles Notes: Summers Resigns As CSC Women's Wrestling Coach

Chadron State College Athletics announced Tuesday that women's wrestling head coach Taylor Summers has resigned his position in order to pursue another coaching opportunity. 

Two advance from Norfolk to U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship

Two advance from Norfolk to U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship

Two golfers will compete in the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship after a qualifier in Norfolk.

Deion Sanders keeps Colorado's starting QB a well-guarded secret ahead of season opener

Deion Sanders keeps Colorado's starting QB a well-guarded secret ahead of season opener

Deion Sanders has a quarterback dilemma at Colorado and he isn't rushing to solve it.

Cougar notes: WNCC women’s soccer shows talent in weekend scrimmage

Cougar notes: WNCC women’s soccer shows talent in weekend scrimmage

Scottsbluff’s Adryana Rodriguez scored two goals and the Western Nebraska Community College women’s soccer team showed potential in a weekend scrimmage Saturday when the White team defeated the Pink team 4-1 in two 25-minute halves.

Kearney Little League completes season in Indiana

Kearney Little League completes season in Indiana

Kearney Little League has ended their season with a regional semi-final finish after winning state and several big wins in regional play.

Diamondbacks break franchise record with 9 straight hits in 13-6 win over Rockies

Diamondbacks break franchise record with 9 straight hits in 13-6 win over Rockies

Adrian Del Castillo hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks set a franchise record with nine consecutive hits during an eight-run fifth inning in a 13-6 win over the Colorado Rockies.

Colorado sports notes: Stidham shines after Nix struggles as Broncos beat 49ers 30-9 in preseason opener

Colorado sports notes: Stidham shines after Nix struggles as Broncos beat 49ers 30-9 in preseason opener

Jarrett Stidham threw two touchdown passes, leading the Denver Broncos to a 30-9 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

49ers and Broncos hold joint practice, Hufanga and Greenlaw reunite with former teammates

49ers and Broncos hold joint practice, Hufanga and Greenlaw reunite with former teammates

Talanoa Hufanga has playfully reconnected with former teammates during a joint practice between the Broncos and the 49ers.

Nebraska Senior Games prove age is only a number

Nebraska Senior Games prove age is only a number

The Nebraska Senior Games are underway in Kearney, drawing hundreds of older athletes to compete, reconnect and stay active.

Torrington High School to join Western Conference in 2026

Torrington High School to join Western Conference in 2026

Torrington High School will officially join the Western Conference in 2026.

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Gavin Crogg

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Gavin Crogg

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Gavin Crogg

INTERVIEW - Greg Martin on Hickman Post 105's win

INTERVIEW - Greg Martin on Hickman Post 105's win

INTERVIEW - Greg Martin on Hickman Post 105's win

TOP PLAYS - Hickman Post 105 tops Springfield Post 143, heads to legion final

TOP PLAYS - Hickman Post 105 tops Springfield Post 143, heads to legion final

Hickman Post 105 run ruled Springfield Post 143 10-0, launching four home runs in the win

Guerrero and Blue Jays rout Rockies 20-1 to cap Coors Field barrage

Guerrero and Blue Jays rout Rockies 20-1 to cap Coors Field barrage

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had four hits, including a home run, and Davis Schneider went deep twice as the Toronto Blue Jays capped their Coors Field onslaught with a 20-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

Deion Sanders and his coaching staff at Colorado boast a combined 160 years of NFL experience

Deion Sanders and his coaching staff at Colorado boast a combined 160 years of NFL experience

Warren Sapp and Marshall Faulk preach paying attention to details with the Colorado players.

Wayne State football receives individual and team preseason honors

Wayne State football receives individual and team preseason honors

A pair of wildcats earn preseason honors as the rest of the squad ranks high in a coaches' preseason poll.

Auburn Post 23 Ends Season with Heartbreaking Loss to Springfield Post 143

Auburn Post 23 Ends Season with Heartbreaking Loss to Springfield Post 143

AUBURN, NE - On day three of the Nebraska Class B American Division Legion Baseball State Tournament, the host Auburn First National Bank Post 23 Seniors gave up three runs in the top of the seventh before falling to Springfield Post 143 by a final of 3-2

Cougar notes: WNCC volleyball team sports height, talent this season

Cougar notes: WNCC volleyball team sports height, talent this season

A year ago, the Western Nebraska Community College volleyball team finished 28-10 and fourth at the Region IX tournament.

West Point Tops Auburn in Round Two of State Legion Baseball Tournament

West Point Tops Auburn in Round Two of State Legion Baseball Tournament

AUBURN, NE - West Point Post 70 secured a victory over the First National Bank Auburn Post 23 squad with a 4-2 finish in the 2025 Nebraska American Legion Class B Senior American Division State Tournament on Sunday.

Colorado sports notes: Rockies closer Seth Halvorsen placed on injured list with an elbow strain

Colorado sports notes: Rockies closer Seth Halvorsen placed on injured list with an elbow strain

The Colorado Rockies have placed closer Seth Halvorsen on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow strain.

Auburn Post 23 defeats Chadron Post 12 in Opening Round State Matchup

Auburn Post 23 defeats Chadron Post 12 in Opening Round State Matchup

AUBURN, NE - In the final game of the opening night of the State B Legion Baseball Tournament Saturday, the host Auburn First National Bank Post 23 Seniors scored early and held on for a 6-1 win over Chadron PVC Post 12 at Tushla Field.

Grand Island reinstates JV girls basketball, varsity comeback in sight

Grand Island reinstates JV girls basketball, varsity comeback in sight

A Central Nebraska girls basketball program is reinstating its junior varsity team after a year of not fielding a team.

Sammy Strong hosting home run derby fundraiser at Werner Park

Sammy Strong hosting home run derby fundraiser at Werner Park

The family of a brain cancer survivor is using its foundation and love for baseball to raise awareness.

Chadron State football picked 7th in preseason conference poll

Chadron State football picked 7th in preseason conference poll

The Chadron State football program finished in a tie for seventh place in the RMAC Preseason Poll while wide receiver Tommy Thomas, safety Dax Yeradi and punter Brodie Eisenbraun earned selections to the Preseason All-RMAC team.

Broncos believe linebacker Dre Greenlaw's latest leg injury isn't serious

Broncos believe linebacker Dre Greenlaw's latest leg injury isn't serious

The Denver Broncos believe linebacker Dre Greenlaw's latest injury isn't serious.

Beatrice's Logan Katz earns Nebraska Junior Golf Player of the Year honors

Beatrice's Logan Katz earns Nebraska Junior Golf Player of the Year honors

A young golfer from Beatrice has earned statewide recognition after a standout summer on the junior tour: 12-year-old Logan Katz has been named Nebraska Junior Golf’s Player of the Year for his age group.

Carpet Land Post 500 downs Equitable Bank Post 211 in back-to-back games to advance to Class A Legion Baseball State Playoff

Carpet Land Post 500 downs Equitable Bank Post 211 in back-to-back games to advance to Class A Legion Baseball State Playoff

The Carpet Land Post 500 Seniors (Lincoln East) needed to win twice to keep their season alive, and did so Wednesday to advance in the Class A Legion Baseball postseason. 

Colorado sports notes: Coach Deion Sanders' return to Colorado lifts team spirits after his battle with bladder cancer

Colorado sports notes: Coach Deion Sanders' return to Colorado lifts team spirits after his battle with bladder cancer

Colorado defensive back Carter Stoutmire sees Deion Sanders as more than just a coach.

RMAC Network Moves To Pay-Per-View Model

RMAC Network Moves To Pay-Per-View Model

The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference announces that its RMAC Network, which is preparing for its fifth year of providing coverage of all RMAC athletics events, will move to a pay-per-view model beginning with the 2025-26 season.

Hastings College hires Men's Volleyball Head Coach ahead of inaugural season

Hastings College hires Men's Volleyball Head Coach ahead of inaugural season

The first college men's volleyball program in Nebraska has selected its head coach for the team's inaugural season in the spring. 

Tri-City Storm name longtime NHL coach Torchetti as Head Coach, Director and President of Hockey Operations

Tri-City Storm name longtime NHL coach Torchetti as Head Coach, Director and President of Hockey Operations

The Tri-City Storm hockey club is turning to an NHL journeyman coach to lead the team for the upcoming hockey season. 

Pohlson named head girls basketball coach at Ogallala

Pohlson named head girls basketball coach at Ogallala

Ogallala High School has a new girls basketball coach.

Colorado sports notes: Deion Sanders says he had bladder cancer but plans to coach the Buffaloes this season

Colorado sports notes: Deion Sanders says he had bladder cancer but plans to coach the Buffaloes this season

Colorado coach Deion Sanders says he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer but after surgery his oncologist has considered him cured, so he plans to coach this season.

Nearly half a century of coaching: Valentine coach leaves lasting legacy

Nearly half a century of coaching: Valentine coach leaves lasting legacy

For nearly 50 years, Kent Lopez has stepped up to the plate for Valentine’s baseball players.

Class B, Area 1 Legion Baseball Tournament Updates from Nebraska City

Class B, Area 1 Legion Baseball Tournament Updates from Nebraska City

FRIDAY, 7/25/25... NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. – Syracuse Post 100 kicked off the Nebraska American Legion Class B Seniors Area 1 tournament with a victory over the First National Bank Auburn Post 23 squad in a 5-2 finish on Friday afternoon.

Tomoyuki Sugano throws 6 sharp innings, Tyler O'Neill homers again to help Orioles beat Rockies 5-1

Tomoyuki Sugano throws 6 sharp innings, Tyler O'Neill homers again to help Orioles beat Rockies 5-1

Tomoyuki Sugano pitched six innings of four-hit ball, Tyler O’Neill homered in a third straight game and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Colorado Rockies 5-1.

Colorado sports notes: McMahon goes 1 for 3, makes dazzling defensive play in Yankees debut during 9-4 loss to Phillies

Colorado sports notes: McMahon goes 1 for 3, makes dazzling defensive play in Yankees debut during 9-4 loss to Phillies

Ryan McMahon went 1 for 3 with two strikeouts and a walk in his New York Yankees debut, a 9-4 loss to Philadelphia.

Photo gallery: American Legion B1 Seniors baseball tournament

Photo gallery: American Legion B1 Seniors baseball tournament

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Yeradi, Pearson, Long to Attend RMAC Media Day

Yeradi, Pearson, Long to Attend RMAC Media Day

Redshirt senior Dax Yeradi, senior Preston Pearson and head coach Jay Long will be in attendance for the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference's annual football media day on Thursday, July 31 in Denver. 

Chadron State College Hall of Famer Rod Ehler Passes Away

Chadron State College Hall of Famer Rod Ehler Passes Away

One of western Nebraska's best-known athletes, coaches and referees, Rodney Jay Ehler of Scottsbluff, died Friday, July 18, leaving behind many cherished memories. 

A zero for the Rockies snaps record 220-game streak since last shutout win

A zero for the Rockies snaps record 220-game streak since last shutout win

The Colorado Rockies have ended a dubious streak by recording a zero. Rookie right-hander Tanner Gordon pitched six innings and the Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 for their first shutout since May 15, 2024.

Standout Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez to represent Team USA in September

Standout Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez to represent Team USA in September

Already a two-time NAIA champion, Doane standout Cristelle Rodriguez will represent Team USA at both the U23 level and on the senior freestyle team at the Senior World Wrestling Championships in Croatia later this year.

'He puts it on himself': Rhule compliments Raiola's drive, accountability heading into 2025

'He puts it on himself': Rhule compliments Raiola's drive, accountability heading into 2025

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule emphasized Raiola's growth in both responsibility and accountability. 

'It's about getting it done': Matt Rhule emphasizes performance at Big Ten Media Days

'It's about getting it done': Matt Rhule emphasizes performance at Big Ten Media Days

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule took the stand in Las Vegas Tuesday for his third Big Ten Media Days. 

Nebraska Shrine Bowl Announces Coaching Staffs for 2026

Nebraska Shrine Bowl Announces Coaching Staffs for 2026

LINCOLN, Neb — The Nebraska Shrine Bowl Executive Board has announced the coaching staff for the 68th Annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl.

Chadron State College to induct Sidney's Ally Benzel into athletic's hall of fame

Chadron State College to induct Sidney's Ally Benzel into athletic's hall of fame

Ally Malzahn Benzel, of Sidney, becomes the first CSC women's golfer inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame.