ROSIEDIDYAKNOWZI: Can Tiger Comeback Like Ben Hogan?

(Jim Rose)

At ten Omaha time Thursday morning, Tiger Woods—once the world’s greatest - will do something quite remarkable.

Mickey Joseph Makes Every Moment Count

(Rich Hallstrom - NSN Sports)

If there was a picture next to the word competitiveness in the dictionary, it might well be one of Nebraska receivers coach Mickey Joseph.

Nebraska Bowling Begins Pursuit of Another National Title This Weekend

(NSN Sports)

The second-ranked Nebraska bowling team travels to Rochester, N.Y. to take on Wilmington in the first round of the NCAA Bowling Championship Regionals today at the Bowl-A-Roll Lanes.

Tiger's Back: Woods Thrills Patrons with Masters Comeback

(Paul Newberry - Associated Press)

He walked among the azaleas with just the hint of a limp.

From Green Jacket to Prison, Angel Cabrera's Big Fall

(Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press)

His picture is still on the wall of champions in the press building at Augusta National, sandwiched between Trevor Immelman and Phil Mickelson.

Tiger Woods Overshadows Masters with So Many Scenarios

(Doug Ferguson - Associated Press)

Five players can go to No. 1 in the world by winning the Masters.

Cornhusker Rally Falls Short at Omaha

(Jared Meister - Huskers.com)

Nebraska scored four runs in the eighth and loaded the bases in the ninth but couldn't plate the tying run in a 6-5 loss at Omaha on Wednesday night at Tal Anderson Field.

Locked In: MLB Set for Delayed Openers After a Long Winter

(Jake Seiner - Associated Press)

It'll end up being 157 days between the moment Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves won last year's World Series and the start of the 2022 baseball season.

Metro Soccer Tournament Set to Begin

(David Gardner - NSN Sports)

High school soccer is nearly a month into their season around the metro and today marks the first round of the Metro Conference Tournament.

Attorneys General Warn NFL to Improve Treatment of Women

(Associated Press)

The attorneys general of six states have written to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, expressing concern over the league's treatment of female employees.

Possession is the Law for Husker Special teams

(Rich Hallstrom - NSN Sports)

Special team’s Coordinator Bill Busch is continuing to overhaul the Nebraska kicking game this spring, recently sharing how that process has begun to show results.

New Nebraska Basketball Assistant Embracing B1G Opportunity

(Leroy Triggs III - NSN Sports)

Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg and freshly-hired assistant Adam Howard held an introductory press conference Tuesday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

Community Drives Omaha South Soccer’s Success

(David Gardner - NSN Sports)

For Omaha South, the athletic program does not have the deepest tradition of winning on its resume. While boys basketball has won six titles, the latest in 2019, the football team has made state only four times, never making it out of the first round. Their girls basketball team has never made a state appearance.

Long Ball Sinks Creighton Baseball at Kansas State

(Rob Anderson - Creighton University Athletics)

Kansas State hit four homers in a 7-5 victory to snap Creighton Baseball's four-game winning streak on Tuesday night at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan.

Tiger Woods Plans to Play, Thinks he can Win the Masters

(Doug Ferguson - Associated Press)

Two words can go a long way when Tiger Woods is behind them.

Kansas' Victory Most-Viewed Men's Title Game on Cable TV

(Associated Press)

Kansas' comeback victory over North Carolina to win the NCAA basketball championship was the most-viewed men's title game on cable television.

Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe Wins John R. Wooden Award

(Associated Press)

Oscar Tshiebwe of Kentucky won the John R. Wooden Award as the men's college basketball player of the year.

Hoiberg Makes New Addition to Nebraska Basketball Staff

(NSN Sports)

Nebraska men’s basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg announced on Monday that Adam Howard will join the Husker coaching staff as an assistant coach.

Masters Notebook: Tiger's Presence, Shoes Cause a Ruckus

(Tim Reynolds - Associated Press)

Tiger Woods is wearing Nike apparel this week, as always.

Pujols to Make 22nd Consecutive Opening Day Start

(Dave Skretta - Associated Press)

Albert Pujols will be in the starting lineup for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Pittsburgh Pirates when he begins his final big league season Thursday in what should be an emotional return to Busch Stadium.

Bellevue West Rallies to Defeat Creighton Prep

(David Gardner - NSN Sports)

Creighton Prep suffered their first loss of the season as Bellevue West scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning to defeat the Jr. Jays 5-3 on Monday night at Jurgensen Park.

Bluejays Cap Sweep with Sunday Win

(Justin Kies - NSN Sports)

The Creighton Bluejays baseball team completed a three-game series sweep over the Citadel Bulldogs with an 8-3 win at Charles Schwab Field on Sunday afternoon.

On the Prowl? Tiger Arriving at Masters, Unsure of Playing

(Doug Ferguson - Associated Press)

A comeback unlike any other for Tiger Woods might start at the Masters.

Staley Leads South Carolina over UConn for Second NCAA Title

(Doug Feinberg - Associated Press)

Dawn Staley and South Carolina buttoned up on defense and won their second national championship, stifling UConn for a 64-49 victory Sunday night that ended the Huskies' undefeated streak in title games.

MLB Looking at Electronic System for Calling Pitches

(Jay Cohen - Associated Press)

Imagine Clayton Kershaw on the mound in Game 7 of the World Series, peering in at his catcher at a big moment. And his catcher flashes ... no sign at all.

Huskers Sweep Series with 17-5 Rout at Ohio State

(Jared Meister - Husker Athletics Communications)

Nebraska clinched the series sweep over Ohio State with a 17-5 win at BIll Davis Stadium on Sunday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio.

(NSN Sports)

Listed below are scores from Sunday, April 3.

(Leroy Triggs III - NSN Sports)

In a defensive battle, Nebraska (24-9, 4-0) edged Rutgers (23-14, 1-4), 2-1 for their ninth consecutive win on Saturday at Bowlin Field in Lincoln.

Wegner Helps Power Bluejays Past Bulldogs

(Justin Kies – NSN Sports)

The Creighton Bluejays baseball team extended their home win streak to eight games Saturday afternoon with a 5-3 win over the Citadel Bulldogs with the help of two home runs off the bat of Jared Wegner.

Millard South Rallies Past Lincoln North Star

(Erick Dishmon – NSN Sports)

Down 3-0 in the first inning, the Patriots stormed back with a couple of RBIs and stellar defense to complete the comeback against the Navigators, winning 8-5.

North Carolina Takes Out Coach K, Duke 81-77; Advances to Face Kansas in Championship

(Eddie Pells - Associated Press)

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski's remarkable career came to thrilling and sudden close Saturday night after Caleb Love made a key 3-pointer and three late free throws to lift archrival North Carolina to a thrill-a-minute 81-77 victory over the Blue Devils.

Local College Scoreboard

(NSN Sports)

Yanks Minor League Manager, Omaha Native Balkovec Back After Facial Injury

(Mark Didtler - Associated Press)

Playfully wearing a Tampa Bay Buccaneers football helmet, New York Yankees minor league manager Rachel Balkovec was back on the field Saturday.

Jays Rally Past Citadel, Servais Gets 600th Career with Creighton

‍(Justin Kies – NSN Sports)

The Creighton Bluejays baseball team remain undefeated at home following an 11-2 comeback win against the Citadel Bulldogs Friday night that gave head coach Ed Servais his 600th career win at the helm of Creighton baseball.

Nebraska Shows No Mercy in 12-4 Win over Rutgers

(Rich Hallstrom - NSN Sports)

There was a threat of rain Friday night at Bowlin Stadium, but the only real threat turned out to be the Nebraska offense.

Mount Michael Hands Omaha Gross First Loss

(David Gardner - NSN Sports)

After three scoreless innings, Mount Michael Benedictine’s bats came alive to remove Omaha Gross from the ranks of the unbeaten, 6-1.

Scoreboard

(NSN Sports)

Listed below are scores from Friday, April 1.

MLB Umpires to Announce Replay Decisons for 1st Time

(Ronald Blum - Associated Press)

In addition to "Play ball!" and "Yer Out!", big league umpires will be heard saying "Overturned!" and "Upheld!" for the first time this season.

US to Play England, Iran and Possibly Ukraine at World Cup

(Ronald Blum - Associated Press)

The United States was drawn to play England in a Black Friday match at the World Cup, a high-profile game that gives American soccer a chance to gain respect in its return to the global showcase.

Hope Solo Arrested on DWI, Child Abuse Charges

(Tom Foreman - Associated Press)

Former U.S. women's national team star goalkeeper Hope Solo was arrested after she was found passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in North Carolina with her 2-year-old twins inside, police said.

Team USA Offers Support to Teammate Imprisoned in Russia

(Doug Feinberg - Associated Press)

A'ja Wilson wishes that she and her USA Basketball teammates could do more to help Brittney Griner right now.

UConn-South Carolina Title Tilt Packs Plenty of Star Power

(Dave Campbell - Associated Press)

The South Carolina Gamecocks held the top spot in the Associated Press Top 25 women's poll all season about as tightly as they play defense every night.

Nebraska’s Multimedia Deal with JMI Sports Off After Negotiations Stall

(NSN Sports)

Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts announced Thursday that the school and JMI Sports were not able to finalize an agreement for JMI to handle UNL’s multimedia rights for next school year.

Creighton's Alex O'Connell Participates in Dunk Contest, 3-Point Shootout, Team Shootout

(NSN Sports)

Creighton outgoing senior Alex O’Connell had a busy night Thursday, participating in both the 33rd annual State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships at Xavier University Louisiana's Convention Center.

Coach K Molds Duke into his Last Final Four Squad

(Eddie Pells - Associated Press)

In one of his tried-and-true motivational speeches, Mike Krzyzewski outlined his four pillars of team building: making everyone feel important, taking ownership in the team, adapting to setbacks and playing with feeling.

Relieved More than Joyful, US Turns Attention to Qatar

(Ronald Blum - Associated Press)

Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams had relief on their faces as they headed straight from the stadium for a charter jet to Europe and weekend club games.

Emmert Claims Progress in Women's NCAAs, Not Close on Pay

(Doug Feinberg - Associated Press)

A year after glaring inequities were revealed at the women's NCAA Tournament and less than two weeks after sharp criticism from Congress, NCAA President Mark Emmert declared Wednesday that he was happy with the institution's progress. He said, however, there has been only "preliminary discussions" about distributing tournament revenues to women's programs.

Todd Bowles Calls Replacing Bruce Arians 'Bittersweet'

(Rob Maaddi - Associated Press)

Todd Bowles earned his way in the NFL on the defensive side of the ball.

Westside Edges Elkhorn South in Shootut

(Erick Dishmon - NSN Sports)

After a scoreless tie in regulation and overtime, Omaha Westside defeated Elkhorn South 4-1 in a shootout.

New-Look Blackshirt Secondary Searching the Right Mix

(Leroy Triggs III - NSN Sports)

With three starters from Nebraska’s 2021 secondary departing, Husker defensive coordinator Erik Chinander continues to gage the Husker secondary, trying to find the right mix for the fall.

Young Tight Ends Eager for Opportunity

(Leroy Triggs III – NSN Sports)

Nebraska football has young and valuable talent at the tight end position getting important reps while senior Travis Vokolek gets on track to return to practice.

Former Bluejay AD Books Hall of Fame Ticket

(Justin Kies – NSN Sports)

Creighton’s former Athletic Director, Bruce Rasmussen, was named part of the 2022 National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Hall of Fame Class on Wednesday, per a university release.

NBA Prospects Get Another College Incentive with Paid Deals

(Aaron Beard - Associated Press)

NBA prospect Dyson Daniels will be tuned in for this weekend's Final Four, watching college players pursue a national championship while maybe making endorsement money along the way.

Women's Final Four Teams Survived Wild Tourney Amid Parity

(Pat Eaton-Robb - Associated Press)

There was a time, not that many years ago, when predicting the women's NCAA Tournament champion seemed relatively easy.

Creighton Edges Nebraska 3-2

(Justin Kies - NSN Sports)

The Creighton Bluejays baseball team hosted the Nebraska Huskers Tuesday night at Charles Schwab Field in what ended up being a barn-burning 3-2 Bluejay win.

Nebraska Softball Dominates Creighton 15-0

(Leroy Triggs III – NSN Sports)

Nebraska dominated in-state rival Creighton in route to a 15-0 win in five innings.

Omaha Loses US Olympic Swim Trials to Indy

(Paul Newberry - Associated Press)

The next U.S. Olympic swimming team will be decided in a football stadium. And it won't be in Nebraska.

Garrett Anglim Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

(Leroy Triggs III – NSN Sports)

Redshirt Freshman Garrett Anglim earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors, the league office announced Tuesday.

(NSN Sports)

Alex O’Connell and Ryan Hawkins will represent Creighton this week in New Orleans, site of this year’s Final Four.

Skutt Takes Down Millard West

(Erick Dishmon – NSN Sports)

A few raindrops couldn’t stop the Skyhawks from taking down the Wildcats 2-1 in a close win.

Woods Arrives at Augusta National as Masters Talk Mounts

(Doug Ferguson - Associated Press)

Tiger Woods flew to Augusta National on Tuesday, sparking even greater speculation the Masters next week could be his first time competing against the best since a car crash 14 months ago severely injured his right leg.

Creighton Prep Hands Omaha South First Loss

(David Gardner - NSN Sports)

In a battle of top ranked teams, Creighton Prep put Omaha South on the defensive all night, on their way to a 4-0 win at Packer Stadium on Monday night.

Husker Add German Defender Nicola Hauk

(NSN Sports)

The Nebraska women’s soccer team bolstered its defense with the recent addition of transfer Nicola Hauk.

Welcome Back: Pujols Returns to Cardinals for a Final Season

(Chuck King - Associated Press)

With a wave of his hand and a tip of the cap, Albert Pujols walked back into the world of the St. Louis Cardinals for one final season.

Miami Casino Works to Save Beloved Jai Alai from Extinction

(Joshua Goodman - Associated Press)

The world's fastest ball sport has been dying a slow death for decades.

Buzzer-beaters, NBA Stars Highlight Best of Duke-UNC Rivalry

(Aaron Beard - Associated Press)

The Duke-North Carolina rivalry has been filled with future NBA stars and intense finishes through nearly 100 meetings in Mike Krzyzewski's Hall of Fame tenure with the Blue Devils.

Creighton's Cinderella Story Ends With Loss to No. 1-Seed S. Carolina

(Pete Iacobelli - Associated Press)

South Carolina and Aliyah Boston gained what they'd pointed toward all season — a shot at redemption at the Final Four.

Nebraska Baseball Drops Series Finale to Michigan

(Rich Hallstrom - NSN Sports)

The Nebraska bats continued to struggle on Sunday as the Huskers lost 6-1 to the Michigan Wolverines at Hawks field in Lincoln.

Duke-Carolina, Kansas-Nova Set for Blue-Blood Final Four

(Dave Skretta - Associated Press)

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski refused to let his players ponder the possibility of facing North Carolina for the first time in the NCAA Tournament after the Blue Devils had punched their Final Four ticket with a win over Arkansas.

US on Brink of World Cup After 5-1 Win Over Panama

(Ronald Blum - Associated Press)

Christian Pulisic scored his first international hat trick, leading the United States to the brink of returning to the World Cup with a 5-1 rout of Panama on Sunday night.

Scoreboard

(NSN Sports)

Listed below are scores from Sunday, March 27.

Coach K Makes 13th Final Four, Duke Beats Arkansas 78-69

(Josh Dubow - Associated Press)

Coach Mike Krzyzewski's farewell tour is headed to his record-setting 13th Final Four after Duke overwhelmed Arkansas 78-69 on Saturday night in the Blue Devils' most complete performance of this NCAA Tournament run.

Mills, Bluejays Walk-Off Friars

(Justin Kies - NSN Sports)

The Creighton Bluejays softball team is on a three-game win streak after Kiara Mills knocked in the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning Saturday afternoon to beat the Providence Friars 7-6.

Michigan Tops Nebraska 8-6, Evens Series

(Leroy Triggs III - Associated Press)

Michigan defeated Nebraska 8-6, after defensive woes from the Cornhuskers cost them late.

Villanova to 7th Final Four, beats Houston 50-44 in South

(Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press)

Villanova coach Jay Wright has won national championships with well-balanced and fundamentally sound teams, yet even he knew staying in contention for another title was going to take a rugged and exhaustive effort.

Huskers Sweating the 'Small Stuff'

(Leroy Triggs III - NSN Sports)

Offensive line coach Donovan Riaola played it close to the vest during a recent spring football press conference answering all questions by giving compliments to the group.

Scoreboard

(NSN Sports)

Listed below are scores from Saturday, March 26.

Michigan Women Beat S. Dakota, Advance to Elite 8

(Cliff Brunt - Associated Press)

Michigan earned its chance to keep making history, and believed in it.

Husker RB Yant Focused on Body, Diet

(Rich Hallstrom - NSN Sports)

Jaquez Yant doesn’t want to be just any football player, he wants to make a significant contribution to the Nebraska running game in 2022. In order to do that, Yant has committed to rebuilding his body this Spring.

Jays Roll in 10-0 Run-Rule Win Over Providence

(Justin Kies - NSN Sports)

The Creighton softball team dominated Providence in a five-inning run-rule 10-0 Big East Conference victory at home Friday afternoon.

Elite Pete

(Dan Gelston - Associated Press)

Doug Edert hopped on the press table and punched his fist in the air toward a delirious section of Saint Peter's fans — aren't they all? -- as his teammates thumped their chests, waved eight fingers and turned the mayhem into one perfect Peacock party.

Scoreboard

(NSN Sports)

Listed below are scores from Friday, March 25.

Creighton Women Upset Iowa State, Reach ELite 8

(Aaron Beard - Associated Press)

Morgan Maly scored a career-high 21 points to help 10th-seeded Creighton beat Iowa State 76-68 in Friday night's NCAA Tournament, matching the lowest ever seed to reach a women's regional final.

Huskers Open Big Ten Play With Win Over Wolverines

(NSN Sports)

Nebraska scored a combined 10 runs in the fifth and sixth innings, as the Huskers opened Big Ten play with a 13-9 victory over Michigan on Friday at Hawks Field in Lincoln.

Creighton Signs McDermott to New Multi-Year Contract

Associated Press

Creighton coach Greg McDermott has signed a new multi-year contract after leading the Bluejays to the NCAA Tournament's round of 32.

Husker WR Zavier Betts "Not a Member of the Team Right Now"

(NSN Sports)

Nebraska sophomore wide receiver Zavier Betts is “not a member of the team right now,” Husker football coach Scott Frost confirmed on Thursday.

Everitt Earns Co-Player of the Week Honors

(Leroy Triggs III – NSN Sports)

Huskers senior catcher Griffin Everitt was named Big Ten Co-Player of the week on Wednesday.

Nebraska Men’s Basketball Loses Role Players to Transfer Portal

(NSN Sports)

Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg confirmed Thursday that Eduardo Andre, Keon Edwards and Trevor Lakes have entered their names in the NCAA transfer portal.

Italy to Miss World Cup Again After Loss to North Macedonia

(Associated Press)

European champion Italy will miss the World Cup. Again.

Denver Broncos Stadium Fire Torches Seats, Suite Area

(Thomas Peipert - Associated Press)

20th Annual Metro High School All Star Basketball Games Feature Big Talent

(David Gardner - NSN Sports)

Battle’s 20th annual Metro High School All Star Basketball Games will feature some of the biggest names in the Metro area, such as Millard North’s Jasen Green and David Harmon, Ashland-Greenwood’s Cale Jacobsen, Omaha Roncalli’s Jake Orr, Fremont’s Taylor McCabe and Hastings St. Cecilia’s Bailey Kissinger.

Russian Olympians Face Backlash after Vladimir Putin Rally

(Associated Press)

Russian Olympic athletes who participated in a rally supporting President Vladimir Putin and the invasion of Ukraine are facing a backlash, with one losing a sponsorship deal and facing a disciplinary investigation.

Top-Ranked Barty Retires at 25, Goes Out on Her Own Terms

(Dennis Passa - Associated Press)

Ash Barty did things on her own terms as she won three Grand Slam singles titles and spent more than two consecutive years at No. 1 in the women's tennis rankings.

Woods Sees Titans as Best Chance at Back-to-Back Super Bowls

(Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press)

Robert Woods heard from Rams coach Sean McVay shortly after the reigning Super Bowl champs agreed to a deal with Allen Robinson.

Cornhusker Wide Receivers Challenged Every Day

(Leroy Triggs III - NSN Sports)

From the day Mickey Joseph joined Nebraska’s staff as the wide receivers coach he has challenged the group to be better.

Nebraska Pro Day 2022

(Rich Hallstrom - NSN Sports)

Job interviews can be some of the most stressful situations a person can encounter during their lifetime.

2022 High School Baseball Preview

(David Gardner - NSN Sports)

High school baseball began its season last week in Nebraska. Here's a look at the top teams in Classes A and B, along with identifying a few teams and players to keep an eye on over the course of the season.

Gut Punch for the A-T-L: Freeman, Ryan Both Depart

(Paul Newberry - Associated Press)

It was a 1-2 punch to the gut for Atlanta's sports fans.

NBA at 75: 2000s Saw MJ-LBJ Shift, 'Malice at the Palace'

(Howard Fendrich - Associated Press)

As Michael Jordan gave way to LeBron James, and as traditional forms of communication began to yield to the birth and growth of new media, the 2000s were all about making transitions — on the court and off — for the NBA and its fans.

Utah Governor Becomes Latest to Veto Transgender Sports Ban

(Lindsay Whitehurst and Sam Metz - Associated Press)

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox vetoed a ban on transgender students playing girls' sports on Tuesday, becoming the second Republican governor this week to overrule state lawmakers who have taken on youth sports in a broader culture war over how Americans view gender and sexuality.