NEW | Oklahoma fans are in unfamiliar territory at the WCWS this week. The Sooners aren't here. So, that begs the question... who are they rooting for? “We are all for Jordy." My early column from the WCWS: omaha.com/sports/huske...

Hello! Crowdsourcing here. What is your favorite piece of sports journalism that you've ever read? What still sticks in your memory? (Or, if you can't choose one, send over a couple.)

COLUMN | "Nobody could have scripted this.” The Huskers' joy radiated from Rhonda Revelle Field after Nebraska clinched its first WCWS berth since 2013. My column on the 2026 team, the 2013 team, and the bonds that link the two together: journalstar.com/sports/huske...

FEATURE | There is more to Nebraska's Axelina Johansson than meets the eye. She's from a tiny Swedish village. She has performance anxiety. She wants girls to believe that "strong is beautiful." On Johansson's journey to becoming a world-class athlete: omaha.com/sports/huske...

NEWS | Nebraska volleyball will be one of four teams playing at AT&T Stadium for the “Spikes Under The Lights” event on Aug. 27. It’s a $1 million prize pool for the showcase that includes Penn State, Florida, SMU and Nebraska. More details:

Grateful to learn that this story placed first nationally in the APSE (Division C, long features) contest. This doesn't happen without the bravery, strength, courage & grace of Antrell Taylor and his family. I remain humbled that they trusted me to tell their story.

💌 | It's about that time... time for mailbag questions. What's on your mind, #Huskers fans? Between the stadium renovations, Nebraska softball, baseball, track and field, gymnastics, awards season, Lincoln Marathon weekend and the NFL Draft, there's plenty to chat about.

FEATURE | "It’s surreal. It’s hard to put into words." Five of Nebraska softball's seniors are from the Cornhusker State, but their college paths didn't begin at Bowlin. On Nebraska softball's 5 seniors who made their way home: journalstar.com/sports/huske...

COLUMN | The renderings of the proposed Memorial Stadium renovation are beautiful, aren't they? Well, this column isn't about that. It's about the deeply unsexy stuff that accounts for $200 million in deferred maintenance. On clay pipes & 100-year-old cement: omaha.com/sports/huske...

NEWS | The Memorial Stadium renovation project is back on the agenda at next week's Board of Regents meeting. The proposal: a $600M project that takes down South Stadium and removes/replaces West Stadium's seating + so much more. From @chrisdunker.bsky.social: journalstar.com/news/state-r...

📫 | It’s mailbag time, folks. What’s on your mind, #Huskers fans? Send your questions and/or comments to the replies, my inbox or the other place.

NEW | "I don’t know if it’s going to hit me for a while, probably." We've known for months that this was going to be Jordan Larson's final ride. But now that it's over, it feels unreal that she has actually retired. On the greatest of all-time: journalstar.com/sports/huske...

NEWS | Nebraska volleyball is playing another outdoor match. This time? It's vs. Mizzou at Wrigley Field as part of a doubleheader for the Big Ten/SEC challenge. More: omaha.com/sports/huske...

NEW | Nebraska vs. Iowa Part III. Forget using solely the “Sweet” moniker in Sweet 16. This is Sweet and Salty. My column: journalstar.com/sports/huske...

📫| March Madness continues for Nebraska, and boy, is it truly madness... so it feels like a good day for a #Huskers mailbag. What's on your mind, Nebraska fans? Reply here or through DM or through my email:

FEATURE | Today is Sam and Charlie Hoiberg's birthday. The twins entered this season seeking the program's first NCAA Tournament win. But now, tonight, the Huskers are aiming for a second one. My feature from November: journalstar.com/sports/huske...

NEW | "I hope they feel like they earned this win just as much as we did." Nebraska's NCAA Tournament win on Thursday meant so much more. Not just for the players on this year's roster, but for those who work off the court. My column: journalstar.com/sports/huske...

COLUMN | It’s the date noted in the obituary and chiseled on the tombstone. Here lies Nebrasketball’s tournament drought. Laid to rest on Thursday, March 19, 2026. On Pryce Sandfort, Kent Pavelka, and the feeling of what it means to make history: journalstar.com/sports/huske...

NEW | Nebraska didn’t make the Big Ten Tournament last year, so how are the Huskers on the cusp of history now? It all starts their their individual growth. They’re confident. They’re better leaders. They’re experienced. Most importantly? They’re ready. omaha.com/sports/huske...

“It took a week or two, because I am a bigger-than-average person, so you need a bigger-than-average dead person’s knee,” Rienk Mast said. Metal. The Dutchman sat down with @amiejust.com to talk about his knee injury ahead of Nebrasketball's dance in OKC this week. journalstar.com/sports/huske...

FEATURE | There's a misconception about Rienk Mast. The beloved Nebraska forward didn't miss last season because of a torn ACL. He needed a cartilage transplant. And no one knew if he'd be able to play again. Behind the scenes on Mast's return: journalstar.com/sports/huske...

A year and a half ago, Rienk Mast had a cartilage transplant and didn't know if he'd play his favorite sport again. Now, Nebraska is back in the NCAA Tournament.

FEATURE | There's a misconception about Rienk Mast. The beloved Nebraska forward didn't miss last season because of a torn ACL. He needed a cartilage transplant. And no one knew if he'd be able to play again. Behind the scenes on Mast's return: journalstar.com/sports/huske...

NEW | It's the story until it's not. Nebraska hasn't won an NCAA Tournament game — the only Power 4 men's program without a tourney W. Much will be made of that this week. But are the Huskers thinking about it? My Selection Sunday column: journalstar.com/sports/huske...

I KNEW IT!!!!!!!!!

FEATURE | For Cale Jacobsen, coming to Nebraska required a leap of faith. Years later, the Ashland native is part of why Nebrasketball has made history all season. On the memories that shaped him, from @wilsmoore.bsky.social: omaha.com/sports/huske...

FEATURE | For Cale Jacobsen, coming to Nebraska required a leap of faith. Years later, the Ashland native is part of why Nebrasketball has made history all season. On the memories that shaped him, from @wilsmoore.bsky.social: omaha.com/sports/huske...

This is an insane stat from @amiejust.com about the 2026 Nebraska Girls State Basketball Tournament: "For the first time in the girls tournament, all of the teams that advanced to the championship game were public schools." journalstar.com/sports/high-...

NEW | "It’s been a dream." Sunday was a very emotional day for the Hoiberg family. Tears for everyone, including Fred. A surprise appearance from his brother, Jack. Lots of love. Lots to be proud of. On Sam Hoiberg's storybook-esque senior night: journalstar.com/sports/huske...

ICYMI | “Everything feels like a last. We’re all going to be pretty emotional when it ends." Today — Sam Hoiberg's senior day — marks the end of one chapter for the Hoiberg family. My story from November on Sam + Charlie + Fred Hoiberg: journalstar.com/sports/huske...

NEWS | Big news today for the Nebraska women's flag football team: Liz and Katie Sowers will be the team's coaches, beginning June 1. The latest: omaha.com/sports/colle...

💌 | Feels like it's time for a #Huskers mailbag. I'm sure y'all have questions, concerns & general thoughts on, well, all of the things. Hit me here, the bad place, or my email inbox.

COLUMN | In defense of Fred Hoiberg... the only thing he needed to apologize for was accidentally hitting an Iowa staffer. And he did. My thoughts on court security, emotional rivalries and pacemakers: journalstar.com/sports/huske...

NEWS | The Big Ten will not be taking disciplinary action against Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg for last night's post-game incident at Iowa, the league said in a statement. The full statement from the Big Ten:

As our pal Greg Sharpe would say… it’s a Chamber of Commerce day here in Lincoln today. Hope y’all got outside to enjoy it.

Hello 👋🏻 🌽 Nebraska WBB (16-9, 5-9) hosts 🐤No. 15 Iowa (19-5, 10-3) Yes. There is college basketball on today at 11am CT. It’s weird. But we are rolling with it.

Former Nebraska coach Danny Nee and former NU players gushed Saturday about the "unbelievable" Husker season, Nebraska's defense and Sam Hoiberg.

Hello 👋🏻 🌽 No. 7 Nebraska (21-3, 10-3) hosts 🐈‍⬛ Northwestern (10-15, 2-12)

Hello 👋🏻 🌽 No. 7 Nebraska (21-2, 10-2) hosts 🚂 No. 13 Purdue (19-4, 9-3)

FINAL | No. 9 Illinois 78, No. 5 Nebraska 69 Nebraska drops its second game of the season. The Huskers did not have the same amount of juice from the first to the second half. STATS:

HALF | Nebraska 39, Illinois 33 Nebraska ends the half on a 12-4 run. Pryce Sandfort has 12 points on four 3-pointers. Braden Frager has 12 points (also all 3s) off the bench in his return. STATS:

Hello 👋🏻 It’s the first-ever Top 10 game here in Lincoln for #Nebrasketball. 🌽No. 5 Nebraska (20-1, 9-1) hosts 🔸No. 9 Illinois (18-3, 9-1) Rienk Mast is back in the starting lineup.

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Rienk Mast had to go to the emergency room with "severe dehydration" after Nebraska arrived home after Michigan, Fred Hoiberg said today. Mast, who missed the Michigan game due to illness, is still working his way back.

NEWS | Nebraska's Natalie Potts will redshirt this season, the Huskers announced. She — after winning the 2023 Big Ten Freshman of the Year award and starting 2024 hot before tearing her ACL in November 2024 — had not played yet this season. journalstar.com/sports/huske...

NEW | No. 5 Nebraska doesn't believe in moral victories. That's fine. The rest of us can. NU came up one shot short — without Rienk Mast + Braden Frager — against Michigan, a favorite to win the natty. What's that mean? The Huskers are contenders. journalstar.com/sports/huske...

NEW | No. 5 Nebraska doesn't believe in moral victories. That's fine. The rest of us can. NU came up one shot short — without Rienk Mast + Braden Frager — against Michigan, a favorite to win the natty. What's that mean? The Huskers are contenders. journalstar.com/sports/huske...

HALF | Nebraska 50, Michigan 48 The good: Nebraska is shooting 59.4% from the floor and 52.6% from deep. The not so good: Michigan is shooting an electric 65.5% from the floor. Jamarques Lawrence (16) and Pryce Sandfort (14) each have four 3-pointers. Stats:

1H, 15:24 | Michigan is every bit imposing as the Wolverines have been made out to be. And yet, Nebraska — down both Rienk Mast and Braden Frager — has an early advantage after two drained triples from Jamarques Lawrence and Berke Büyüktuncel. Nebraska 8, Michigan 5