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The University of Nebraska at Kearney will not sell alcoholic beverages at its home football games this fall after determining that a $5 million insurance policy is financially out of reach for its vendor.
The United States Hockey League is set to broaden its footprint, bringing professional‑level competition to Arizona for the first time. Starting in the 2027‑28 season, teams based in Prescott Valley and Phoenix will join the league, marking a strategic push to grow the sport beyond its traditional Midwest strongholds.
From a bank bowl in Kearney to rising stars in baseball and football, Nebraska’s sports scene is buzzing with new developments.
A professional indoor football franchise is set to call Kearney home in 2027, reviving the city's arena football tradition and joining the National Arena League.
Maryville University has unveiled a 16‑player freshman roster that will mark its inaugural season in Division I hockey. The group features standout offensive talents, reliable goaltenders, and versatile defensemen, each with impressive junior‑level statistics and distinct pathways to the university.
Jawon Hamilton joins Nebraska Kearney as running backs coach, bringing a collegiate rushing pedigree and high‑school coaching experience.
Over 50 of Nebraska’s rising baseball stars gathered in Omaha on June 2, 2026, delivering standout performances across speed, velocity and distance metrics.