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High School

Westside football celebrates as Tay Tay Jenkins is honored as Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week: Westside football’s Tay Tay Jenkins

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Clayton Collier
The Warriors star running back found the endzone three times in the first half of their 45-3 win over Elkhorn South.

Iowa Sports

Iowa State defensive back Jontez Williams (3) celebrates catching an interception late in the...

Rocco Becht saves Cyclones with late touchdown drive in No. 9 Iowa State’s 38-35 win over UCF

Updated: Oct. 19, 2024 at 11:03 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Rocco Becht scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 1-yard sneak with 30 seconds left, and Jontez Williams intercepted Jacurri Brown’s last pass to secure No. 9 Iowa State’s 38-35 comeback victory over UCF and allow the Cyclones to avoid a major upset Saturday night.

Iowa Sports

Iowa vs Michigan State Football

Kim, Chiles help Michigan State snap losing streak with 32-20 win over Iowa

Updated: Oct. 19, 2024 at 10:50 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Jonathan Kim kicked a school-record six field goals and Aidan Chiles threw for 256 yards and a touchdown to lead Michigan State to a 32-20 victory over Iowa. C

Sports

High School Football

High School Football Week 8: Skutt snaps Bennington’s 46-game win streak

Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 10:52 PM CDT
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By 6 Sports staff reports
Check out highlights from the Omaha metro’s biggest games on the Week 8 edition of Friday Night Fever.

Huskers

Nebraska running back Dante Dowdell (23) celebrates after a touchdown against Purdue during...

Nebraska loses in a blowout to No. 16 Indiana

Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By Nick Stavas, Jackson Piercy and Clayton Collier
The Hoosiers rout of the Huskers marked the largest blowout loss of Matt Rhule's Nebraska tenure.

Sports

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson (2) scores a 15-yard rushing touchdown during the second half...

Michigan State tasked with stopping Iowa’s potent rushing game

Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Hawkeyes take on the Spartans at 6:30 p.m. on NBC-WOWT.

Sports

Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht (3) reacts after defeating West Virginia during an NCAA ...

No. 9 Iowa State goes for 7-0 when UCF visits. Singleton says players’ bond has led to success

Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 10:11 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Cyclones battle the Knights at 6:30 p.m. Saturday on Fox Sports 1.

High School

NSAA State Basketball Championship

NSAA concerned as participation numbers on decline in some areas

Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 6:14 PM CDT
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By Lorena Carmona, Mason Kern and Kasey Mintz
Grand Island Public Schools announced Friday morning the decision comes after months of conversations and is due to low participation numbers.

Bluejays

Creighton men's basketball poses for their annual team photo at Media Day.

Creighton men’s, women’s basketball preview seasons at Media Day

Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 11:29 PM CDT
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By Clayton Collier
With three weeks left until their seasons begin, Creighton men’s and women’s basketball held their annual Media Day on Thursday.

Nebraska

NSAA responds to Omaha Benson’s cancellation of football season

Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 10:30 PM CDT
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By Philip Catalfamo
Conversations are underway to help curb future sport cancellations.
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Sports

The top collegiate men's basketball coaches in Nebraska are coming together for a cause:...

Creighton, Nebraska, UNO men’s basketball coaches rally against cancer

Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 5:52 PM CDT
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By Maria Cade
The top collegiate men's basketball coaches in Nebraska are coming together for a cause: cancer awareness.

Sports

FILE: Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Siri (22) beats the tag by Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt...

Royals get 4 finalists for Gold Glove Awards following 2024 season

Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 2:53 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
All four Royals are finalists for the first time.

Sports

Lexis Markowski scored a game-high 24 points and Darian White notched her first Husker...

Creighton, Nebraska women’s basketball both ranked in AP preseason poll

Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 11:48 AM CDT
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By Jackson Piercy
Both Nebraska and Creighton women’s basketball are ranked in AP preseason women’s basketball poll.

High School

Picture shows a section of a football field

Benson High School to cancel rest of football season

Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 10:54 AM CDT
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By Jackson Piercy
The remainder of the season was canceled due to "low participation numbers".

Crime & Public Safety

Michael Hurley is accused of killing Trey Jones after running him and his family in July 2022.

Jury recommends 75-years in prison for man found guilty of driving into Iowa basketball recruit and family

Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 9:11 AM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
Prosecutors say Michael Hurley was high on fentanyl when he crashed into Ava Jones and her family as they walked in downtown Louisville in July 2022.

Huskers

Nebraska wide receiver Isaiah Neyor (18) lines up for a play during the first half of an NCAA...

HUSKER FOOTBALL: Kickoff time set for Nebraska-Ohio State

Updated: Oct. 14, 2024 at 12:30 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
The Big Ten has set its scheduling slate for Oct. 26, which includes Nebraska’s adventure to Columbus to face No. 4 Ohio State.

Bluejays

Creighton's Baylor Scheierman (55) celebrates with Steven Ashworth (1) after scoring against...

Creighton men’s basketball ranked in preseason AP poll

Updated: Oct. 14, 2024 at 12:23 PM CDT
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By Jackson Piercy
The poll has 3 Big East Conference teams in the poll, including Creighton.

Huskers

Rhule speaks to the media ahead of the Huskers away game at No. 16 Indiana.

Huskers prepare for No. 16 Indiana, Buschini earns Blackshirt in bye week

Updated: Oct. 14, 2024 at 11:25 AM CDT
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By Grace Boyles
Coming off their first bye week, 5-1 Nebraska will travel to Bloomington, IN to face undefeated Indiana.

Iowa Sports

Iowa State running back Carson Hansen (26) picks up yardage during the second quarter of an...

Becht, Hansen lead No. 11 Iowa State over West Virginia 28-16 for first 6-0 start since 1938

Updated: Oct. 12, 2024 at 10:53 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Cyclones (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) opened the season with six wins for the first time since 1938.

Iowa Sports

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson (2) celebrates with teammates Reece Vander Zee (15) and Luke...

Kaleb Johnson scores 3 TDs as Iowa tops Washington 40-16 for Kirk Ferentz’s 200th Hawkeyes’ win

Updated: Oct. 12, 2024 at 3:23 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Huskies outgained the Hawkeyes 393-328.

Sports

High School Football

High School Football Week 7: Westside routs Elkhorn South in title game rematch

Updated: Oct. 11, 2024 at 10:49 PM CDT
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By 6 Sports staff reports
Check out highlights from the Omaha metro’s biggest games on the Week 7 edition of Friday Night Fever.

Sports

Iowa Head coach Kirk Ferentz shouts to his team against Ohio State during the first half of an...

Washington riding momentum entering its first visit to Iowa since 1964

Updated: Oct. 11, 2024 at 5:22 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Hawkeyes and Huskies do battle Saturday at 11 a.m. on FOX.

Sports

Iowa State wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) reacts with teammate quarterback Rocco Becht (3)...

No. 11 Iowa State heads to West Virginia looking to go 6-0 for first time since 1938

Updated: Oct. 11, 2024 at 5:13 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Cyclones take on the Mountaineers at 7 p.m. Saturday on FOX.

High School

Athlete of the Week: Skutt Catholic football’s Dylan Van Dyke

Updated: Oct. 11, 2024 at 4:09 AM CDT
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By Clayton Collier
Van Dyke threw for three touchdowns and ran in another four in Skutt Catholic’s 55-14 win over Lincoln Pius X.

Sports

Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez watches from the dugout during the fifth inning in Game 4...

Cole tosses playoff gem, shutting down Royals and sending Yankees back to ALCS with 3-1 win

Updated: Oct. 10, 2024 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Royals were eliminated from the 2024 MLB Postseason after losing in Game 4 of the ALDS to the New York Yankees on Thursday.

Sports

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo (67) talks with Royals pitching coach Brian...

Royals on brink of elimination after several walks to Yankees in AL Division Series

Updated: Oct. 10, 2024 at 3:58 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Nine in a Game 3 victory Wednesday night. A staggering 22 walks through the first three games of the series.

Sports

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton is congratulated by teammate Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) after...

Giancarlo Stanton hits go-ahead homer in the 8th, Yankees beat Royals 3-2 in Game 3 of the ALDS

Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 9:54 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
New York took a 2-1 series lead over Kansas City in the American League Division Series.

Sports

Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. runs from first to third base on a single by Salvador Perez...

Royals face Yankees in Game 3 of ALDS, first home playoff game since 2015 World Series

Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 1:08 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
“It’s going to be amazing,” Salvador Perez said. “I think we have the best fans in MLB. I think it’s going to be good for everybody.”

Sports

Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez (13) celebrates with Yuli Gurriel (18) after hitting a solo...

Perez’s homer off Rodón sparks 4-run 4th inning and Royals beat Yankees 4-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDS

Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 10:06 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Maikel Garcia, moved up from ninth to first in Kansas City’s batting order, had four hits.

Sports

Before the Chiefs and Saints faced off, longtime Husker football announcer Greg Sharpe,...

Longtime Husker announcer battling cancer honored at game

Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 8:20 PM CDT
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By 10/11 NOW
Monday Night Football holds great significance for fans across the country, but this week’s game carried an even deeper meaning.

Sports

Senior running back Leshon Williams and junior wide receiver Kaleb Brown have left the Iowa...

Two Hawkeyes to enter transfer portal in December, Ferentz says

Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 3:25 PM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
Senior running back Leshon Williams and junior wide receiver Kaleb Brown have left the Iowa Hawkeyes and are planning to enter the transfer portal in December, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced Monday.

Huskers

Nebraska's Tyler Knaak, center, lifts Emmett Johnson, right, in celebration of Johnson's...

HUSKER FOOTBALL: Kickoff time set for Nebraska-Indiana

Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 12:36 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
The Big Ten has set its scheduling slate for Oct. 19, which includes Nebraska’s matchup with No. 18 Indiana.

Huskers

Rhule speaks to media ahead of the bye week

Matt Rhule speaks to the media as the 5-1 Huskers head into the first bye week

Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 11:14 AM CDT
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By Grace Boyles
Coming off a hard-fought 14-7 win over Rutgers, Big Red gets a week of rest before heading to Bloomington, IN to take on No. 18 Indiana.

Huskers

Those in support believe selling drinks at football games will help cut down on binge drinking.

Husker fans react to approval of alcohol sales at Nebraska sporting games

Updated: Oct. 6, 2024 at 10:27 AM CDT
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By Johan Marin
Those in support believe selling drinks at football games will help cut down on binge drinking.

Sports

Kemp at his ice dedication ahead of Omaha's exhibition game against Wisconsin.

Omaha hockey honors longtime coach Mike Kemp with ice dedication

Updated: Oct. 5, 2024 at 11:34 PM CDT
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By Grace Boyles
The ice rink inside Baxter Arena, the home of Mavericks hockey, will now be known as “Kemp Ice at Baxter Arena.”

Iowa Sports

Iowa State tight end Benjamin Brahmer (18) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during...

Rocco Becht throws for 277 yards and two scores to lead No. 16 Iowa State to 43-21 win over Baylor

Updated: Oct. 5, 2024 at 10:51 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Cyclones (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) wiped out an early deficit and another in the third quarter and are off to their best start since 1980.

Iowa Sports

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard throws a pass against Iowa during the first half of an NCAA...

No. 3 Ohio State sputters in the first half before blowing out Iowa 35-7

Updated: Oct. 5, 2024 at 10:15 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Emeka Egbuka caught three touchdown passes and Jeremiah Smith made another one-handed grab for a score as No. 3 Ohio State sputtered early before burying Iowa 35-7 on Saturday.

Huskers

From left, Nebraska defenders Mikai Gbayor, Marques Buford Jr. and Mario Buford celebrate...

Nebraska grinds down Rutgers, unseats undefeated team in one-score win

Updated: Oct. 5, 2024 at 6:45 PM CDT
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By Nick Stavas and Jackson Piercy
It wasn’t pretty, but Nebraska is starting to find something resembling a groove in a rare one-score win.

Sports

High School Football Week 6: Millard South rolls Papio in ranked matchup

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 10:46 PM CDT
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By 6 Sports staff reports
Check out highlights from the Omaha metro’s biggest games on the Week 6 edition of Friday Night Fever.

Sports

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson (2) scores a 15-yard rushing touchdown during the second half...

Iowa will try to slow down No. 3 Ohio State and its arsenal of offensive weapons

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 10:25 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Hawkeyes take on the Buckeyes at 2:30 p.m. Saturday on CBS.

Sports

Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht, back, looks to pass the ball under pressure from Houston...

No. 16 Iowa State expecting frustrated Baylor Bears to pose a big challenge

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 10:22 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Cyclones battle the Bears at 6:30 p.m. Saturday on FOX.

Huskers

Nebraska will have additional medical personnel at the game, as they usually do, and will be...

Nebraska to maintain water bottle policy ahead of game vs. Rutgers

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 5:47 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
The University of Nebraska will not be changing its water bottle policy ahead of possible record highs on Saturday.

Huskers

Northern Illinois football in Memorial Stadium. September 16, 2023. Photo by Craig Chandler /...

Nebraska Regents approve expansion of alcohol sales to all athletic events, including football and volleyball

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 12:23 PM CDT
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By Abigail Carrera
Nebraska Board of Regents approved a request to allow alcohol sales and consumption at all athletics, including football and volleyball games.

High School

Badgers quarterback Houston Hill

Athlete of the Week: Bennington football’s Houston Hill

Updated: Oct. 3, 2024 at 9:14 PM CDT
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By Grace Boyles
Hill has taken over the reins of Bennington's offense without a hitch as the Badgers improve to 5-0.

Sports

Creighton University is letting some fans to return to the stands at CHI Health Center for...

Creighton to host initial rounds of 2027 NCAA men’s basketball tournament

Updated: Oct. 2, 2024 at 1:24 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
The City of Omaha will again have a stake in March Madness in 2027.

Sports

League One Volleyball announced they will be breaking ground on a new volleyball facility in...

League One Volleyball to break ground on facility in Gretna Landing

Updated: Oct. 1, 2024 at 11:48 AM CDT
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By Jackson Piercy
League One Volleyball announced they will be breaking ground on a new volleyball facility in Gretna Landing.

High School

Senior outside hitter

Athlete of the Week: Fremont’s Mattie Dalton

Updated: Sep. 30, 2024 at 2:41 PM CDT
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By Grace Boyles
The senior outside hitter has terminated 270 balls so far this season, making her the total kills leader in Class A in Nebraska.

Huskers

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule

Nebraska moves on to a ‘whole different animal’ with the Huskers hosting Rutgers this week

Updated: Sep. 30, 2024 at 11:42 AM CDT
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By Grace Boyles
Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule is holding his weekly press conference Monday morning to preview that match-up with the Scarlet Knights.

Iowa Sports

Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht, back, looks to pass the ball under pressure from Houston...

Rocco Becht, Abu Sama III lead No. 18 Iowa State past Houston, 20-0

Updated: Sep. 28, 2024 at 11:01 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Rocco Becht threw for 153 yards and a touchdown, Abu Sama III ran for 101 yards and a touchdown and No. 18 Iowa State beat Houston 20-0 on Saturday night.

Huskers

Nebraska wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (17) tries to get past Purdue defensive back Joseph...

Dominant second half lifts Nebraska past Purdue for first Big Ten win of 2024

Updated: Sep. 28, 2024 at 2:39 PM CDT
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By Nick Stavas
The Huskers picked up a 28-10 win over Purdue in their first road trip of the season.
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