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Nebraska becomes first power four program to add women’s flag football as a varsity sport

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletic Department on Friday announced the addition of women’s flag football as a varsity sport.

‘Nothing else left to prove’: Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford retiring from boxing with undefeated record

With the win, Crawford became the first male boxer in the four-belt era to be undisputed champ in three weight classes.

Nebraska Wesleyan’s Hunter Hanke earns Team of the Week honors with standout performance

Hanke’s performance in the Prairie Wolves’ 31-28 loss to Loras College on Saturday included 10 total tackles, three sacks, five tackles for loss and a forced fumble.

Nebraska soccer’s Lauryn Anglim named Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week

Anglim led the Husker backfield to shutouts against Purdue on Thursday and Maryland on Sunday.

UNO basketball team mourns the death of student-athlete Deng Mayar

Graduate student Deng Mayar joined the Mavericks this past offseason after two years at fellow Summit League institution North Dakota.

Three Nebraska soccer players named Big Ten players to watch; preseason poll released

Reagan Raabe, Lauryn Anglim and Sadie Waite were named Big Ten Preseason Players to Watch, the conference announced Monday.

Ahead of fall sports, Nebraska AD talks NIL, Memorial Stadium project and more

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletic Director Troy Dannen met with the media Friday to talk about the state of the athletic department.

Nebraska women’s bowling set to join Conference USA in upcoming season

Nebraska is one of three members joining the conference as an affiliate member this year, along with Wright State and Sacred Heart.

Nebraska Athletics names Gators’ Kyle Crooks as new play-by-play voice of Husker football

Crooks comes to Nebraska after eight years as broadcast coordinator and play-by-play broadcaster at the University of Florida.

LSU baseball downs Chanticleers, wins second NCAA title in three years

LSU reclaimed its throne atop college baseball Sunday afternoon, beating Coastal Carolina 5-3 to win its second national championship in three years.

ESPN: Unprecedented lawsuit accuses Miami of poaching Wisconsin player under NIL contract

The University of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit Friday, saying Miami’s football team tampered with a Badgers player under a name, image, and likeness contract, ESPN reports.

Nebraska Athletics boasts highest Directors’ Cup finish since 2010

The Huskers capped off a strong year by placing 21st in the 2024-25 Division I Learfield Directors’ Cup standings.

Nebraska wrestling adds 2021 NCAA champion AJ Ferrari

Two-time All-American wrestler and 2021 NCAA champion AJ Ferrari has transferred to Nebraska, head coach Mark Manning announced Saturday.

ESPN: Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore suspended for game at Nebraska

The suspension comes after the Connor Stalions scouting scandal and is self-imposed by the University of Michigan.

Nebraska AD Troy Dannen named to College Football Playoff Selection Committee

According to Executive Director Rich Clark, Dannen will replace Damon Evans, who recently became the athletic director at Southern Methodist University.

Lincoln Stars head coach Rocky Russo named USHL Coach of the Year

Lincoln Stars Head Coach Rocky Russo was named the United States Hockey League Coach of the Year, the league announced Thursday.

It was an eventful day in Lincoln with three Nebraska squads getting an early start to their 2025 season.