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KEARNEY SOFTBALL ADJUSTS TIMES FOR FREMONT DOUBLEHEADER:
Due to the extreme heat in Kearney continuing through this evening, Kearney Softball has pushed back the start times of the doubleheader against Fremont today at Patriot Park.
The Bearcats will now start their first matchup with the Tigers at 5:30 instead of the originally scheduled 5 PM. The second game will follow with an anticipated start time at 8 PM.
Kearney recently had their Lincoln Northeast matchup postponed to Monday, Aug. 28 due to the extreme heat in Lincoln.
STORM ANNOUNCE TRADE WITH CAPITOLS:
The Tri-City Storm has announced a transaction with the Madison Capitols ahead of the 2023-2024 regular season.
The Storm has acquired a 2nd Round pick in the 2024 USHL Phase II Draft, and a 3rd Round pick in the 2024 USHL Phase I Draft from the Capitols in exchange for goaltender Patriks Bērziņš, and a 10th Round pick in the 2024 USHL Phase I Draft.
Patriks Bērziņš, 19, of Talsi, Latvia, was acquired by the Storm on January 18th, 2023.
He made his debut for the organization on January 20th, 2023, in a 4-0 shutout victory on the road against the Omaha Lancers.
SPORTS NIGHTLY WEDNESDAY – TREV ALBERTS COMMENTS:
ALBERTS – DISAPPOINTED IN CARTER MOVE:
Huskers Athletic Director Trev Alberts spoke on his monthly Sports Nightly show last night and was asked about his thoughts on the move by system President Ted Carter to move on to Ohio State at the same position…
Carter remains the University of Nebraska President until December.
ALBERTS – UPDATING FOOTBALL SCHEDULES WITH ADDITIONS:
Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts spoke on Sports Nightly Wednesday night and gave more insight into the 2024 Big Ten Football conference schedules as Oregon and Washington were added to the conference since the release of the original schedules…
Both schools will join the conference in 2024 in all sports.
ALBERTS – DIVISIONS WILL NOT RETURN; SCHEDULING UPDATES:
Trev Alberts, Nebraska Athletic Director, spoke on his monthly radio show Wednesday night and stated that just because Oregon and Washington will join the Big Ten in 2024, does not mean certain decisions will change…
Nebraska will await the announcement of next year’s Big Ten schedule as it will be updated with the addition of USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington in 2024.
ALBERTS – STREAMING WILL ADJUST REALIGNMENT:
Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts spoke on Sports Nightly Wednesday night and was adamant about the major impact of college football realignment – streaming numbers and distribution…
The Huskers have been a part of the Big Ten and Big Ten Network cable packages since their inclusion in the conference, but are looking for new revenue options moving forward the AD added.
ALBERTS – NEXT BIG PROJECT IS MEMORIAL STADIUM:
Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts was asked on his monthly Sports Nightly radio show about what the next big project will be regarding Nebraska Athletics…
Nebraska is in the process of adjusting seating options and comfortability at Memorial Stadium. The venue has also hosted a concert two years ago and will host Volleyball Day next Wednesday.
LOPER FOOTBALL WEDNESDAY SCRIMMAGE COMMENTS – COACHES:
MANDELKO – COMMUNICATION HAS IMPROVED SINCE START OF CAMP:
UNK Football has been in fall camp since the beginning of August, and after Wednesday night’s scrimmage special teams coach Jake Mandelko spoke about the improvements made…
The Lopers are now in game week, traveling to Central Oklahoma next Thursday.
MANDELKO – JUCO BACKGROUND AIDS TEAM IN FILLING HOLES:
Loper Football had a tumultuous offseason with Josh Lynn leaving to take the job at West Texas, as he was replaced by Head Coach Ryan Held. Held’s new staff for UNK had some gaps to fill through graduation and the transfer portal, and assistant coach Jake Mandelko said after Wednesday’s scrimmage that the staff’s JUCO background aided in that search…
UNK awaits traveling to Edmond, Okla. on Aug. 31.
HELD – THIN ON O-LINE; FOCUS ON UCO:
First year Loper Football head coach Ryan Held spoke after Wednesday night’s scrimmage about his depth in areas on the team…
UNK opens their season a week from today at Central Oklahoma.
HELD – SPECIAL TEAMS LOOKED GOOD IN SCRIMMAGE:
UNK Football Head Coach Ryan Held had some good thoughts on his special teams after Wednesday night’s scrimmage…
The Lopers hope to have their units put together and set for their season opener at Central Oklahoma on Thursday, Aug. 31.
HELD – RECEIVERS TALENTED, NEED TO HELP QUARTERBACKS:
UNK Head Football Coach Ryan Held has been happy with the talent his receivers give the Loper quarterbacks, but did say after Wednesday’s scrimmage some consistency is needed…
The Lopers have been in the bottom three of passing yardage each year starter TJ Davis has led UNK – however, the Lopers have also led the MIAA in rushing yards by a significant margin.
HELD – TJ DAVIS PASSING HAS IMPROVED:
Head Coach for Loper Football Ryan Held has been happy with the steady improvement by his star quarterback TJ Davis’ passing ability throughout fall camp…
Davis was a Harlon Hill candidate in 2021 but is more steadily known for his running ability – leading the Lopers in rushing through most of his tenure.
SPORTS BETTING NOW AVAILABLE AT GRAND ISLAND CASINO:
Sports betting is now an option for visitors to the Grand Island Casino.
The Elite Sportsbook opened Wednesday morning, where guests will find betting kiosks and retail betting in the Draft Day area.
Last week, the casino expanded its offerings by being the first to offer table games in Nebraska, adding blackjack, craps, and roulette tables in addition to new slot machines.
FAN AND GAME DAY INFORMATION RELEASED FOR VOLLEYBALL DAY:
With one week to go until the record-breaking Volleyball Day in Nebraska, fans can now access the official Volleyball Day in Nebraska Game Day Information page on Huskers.com for more details about the event.
Parking lots on Aug. 30 will open at 1 p.m., and Memorial Stadium gates will open at 3:30 p.m. Nebraska-Kearney will play Wayne State in an exhibition at 4:30 p.m. on Nebraska Public Media.
Nebraska will then host Omaha at 7 p.m. on Big Ten Network. Approximately 15 minutes after the Nebraska-UNO match ends, country music star Scotty McCreery will take the stage to finish the night with a concert.
OHTANI WON’T PITCH REST OF SEASON DUE TO TORN ELBOW:
Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch for the rest of the season because of a torn ligament in his right elbow, Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian said Wednesday night.
The Angels don’t yet know whether the major league homers leader and 10-game winner will need surgery to repair his ulnar collateral ligament for the second time.
Ohtani had his first Tommy John surgery in late 2018, following his AL Rookie of the Year season.
NFL PRESEASON SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY SCHEDULE:
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Atlanta Falcons – 6:30 PM
Indianapolis Colts @ Philadelphia Eagles – 7 PM
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY SCHEDULE:
Toronto Blue Jays @ Baltimore Orioles – 6:05 PM
Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates – 6:05 PM
Texas Rangers @ Minnesota Twins – 6:10 PM
Oakland Athletics @ Chicago White Sox – 7:10 PM
Cincinnati Reds @ Arizona Diamondbacks – 8:40 PM
Buffalo County Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN BUFFALO COUNTY SPORTS:
WEDNESDAY:
High School Sports:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Softball: @ Lincoln Northeast @ Doris Blair Complex – POSTPONED
- Rescheduled to Monday, Aug. 28
- Softball: @ Lincoln Northeast @ Doris Blair Complex – POSTPONED
THURSDAY:
High School Sports:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Softball: v. Fremont (Doubleheader) @ Patriot Park – 5:30 PM / 8 PM
- Volleyball: v. Lincoln North Star @ Kearney High School – 6:30 PM
- KGFW Pregame at 6:30 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Girls Golf: v. KCHS Invite – 9 AM
- Softball: @ Hershey (Doubleheader) – 5 PM / 7:30 PM
- Volleyball: @ Columbus Scotus – 5:30 PM
- AMHERST:
- Softball: @ Hershey (Doubleheader) – 5 PM / 7:30 PM
- Volleyball: @ Elm Creek Triangular – 5 PM
- PLEASANTON:.
- Cross Country: @ Burwell – 10 AM
- GIBBON:
- Girls Golf: @ KCHS Invite – 9 AM
- Volleyball: v. SEM – 6 PM
- SHELTON:
- Volleyball: @ Nebraska Christian – 7 PM
- ELM CREEK:
- Volleyball: v. Elm Creek Triangular – 5 PM / 7 PM
- Football: @ South Loup – 7 PM
- RAVENNA:
- Girls Golf: @ KCHS Invite @ Meadowlark Golf Course – 9 AM
- Cross Country: @ St. Paul Invite – 9:30 AM
- Volleyball: @ Central City – 7 PM
College Athletics:
- NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS:
- Women’s Soccer: @ Eastern Washington – 6:30 PM
KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 6:30 PM)
- Kearney High Volleyball v. Lincoln North Star (6:30 PM – 9 PM)
