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Nebraska's inaugural 8-Man Kick-Off Classic will feature three matchups on August 29 at Memorial Stadium, highlighting six teams and the growing appeal of the condensed football format.
The Diamond Baseball League announces its first MVP, highlighting standout performances from Barrientos, Slade and Stewart.
The Waverly High School football team, fresh off a perfect season and a Class B state title, prepares for the 2026 campaign with a road showdown against Grand Island Northwest, while navigating the loss of several standout players.
Nebraska Husker baseball veterans hosted a summer camp in Grand Island, blending skill drills with nostalgic storytelling to inspire the next generation of players.
Nebraska’s Husker baseball program hosted a week‑long youth camp in Grand Island, blending skill instruction with personal stories from alumni.
With a spot in next week's championship series already secured, the Cranes look to finish the regular season with a 30th victory over the Sodbusters on Saturday night.
A late‑inning rally by Salina secured a 4-1 victory over the Fightin’ Cranes, curtailing Grand Island's push to host the Diamond Baseball League Championship Series.
Head coach Fred Hoiberg announced the upcoming non‑conference slate, featuring October exhibitions, neutral‑site contests, an in‑state showdown and a Big Ten‑SEC clash before the regular season concludes with home games in December.
The Grand Island Fightin’ Cranes defeated the Salina Sliders 6-5 on Thursday, a win that keeps them in contention for the Diamond Baseball League’s top spot with only two games left in the season.
The Huskers will host their third and final preseason exhibition on Oct. 26 at the BigIron Events Center, with ticket details and broadcast plans to follow.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will host the Kansas State Wildcats at Grand Island's Eihusen Arena on October 26, 2026, in a matchup that promises high attendance and community benefits.
The Huskers will face Kansas State in a preseason exhibition on October 26 at Grand Island's BigIron Events Center, presented by Pinnacle Bank and highlighted by coach Fred Hoiberg's vision for community connection.
The upcoming exhibition against Kansas State in Grand Island headlines Nebraska’s preseason schedule, featuring returning players and a nod to the program’s historic rivalry.
The Grand Island Fightin' Cranes secured a 7-2 win against the Salina Sliders, narrowing the gap with the league‑leading Sedalia Steamers.
Columbia College pitcher Braydn O'Neal shines for the Sedalia Steamers, blending skill, brotherly support, and coach mentorship into a standout summer season.
In a tightly contested Diamond Baseball League game, the Grand Island Fightin’ Cranes faced the Hastings Sodbusters, with standout performances from rookie pitcher Logan Hampton and slugger Sawyer Slade, while Matthew Schulz delivered a complete game for the Sodbusters.
Lincoln Southeast High School announced the hiring of Cheyenne Covarrubias as the new head coach of the boys' soccer team, bringing a blend of playing experience and coaching background to a program with a strong tournament history.
Renovations featuring artificial turf, modern dugouts, lighting and seating were completed just in time for the Grand Island Fightin’ Cranes' opening game on May 28.