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Mike Bianchi: UCF and Big 12 must stand up to protect college football from Texas Tech’s dangerous gamble

Mike Bianchi: UCF and Big 12 must stand up to protect college football from Texas Tech’s dangerous gamble

  • Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel

ORLANDO, Fla. — Nick Saban sat before Congress just days ago and delivered a warning that should send chills through every corner of college athletics. “Right now in college football we have no rules,” said the greatest college football coach of all time. “We have state laws. We have differe…

Mac Engel: I won tickets through FIFA’s World Cup lottery; a loss would have been better

Mac Engel: I won tickets through FIFA’s World Cup lottery; a loss would have been better

  • Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram

FORT WORTH, Texas — America’s favorite sport is not football, or soccer, but screwing over sports fans, which is why FIFA should hold its World Cup in the United States permanently. The NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and NCAA should all take a course from FIFA on how to defraud customers. What has happe…

Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell addresses ‘cake’ element of his NCAA mission

Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell addresses ‘cake’ element of his NCAA mission

  • Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram

FORT WORTH, Texas — For the past eight months, Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell has been accused by fans, coaches and now an increasing number of irritated college athletic officials of “trying to have his cake and eat it, too.” Sprinkled about this sentiment are an array of four-letter word…

Senate panel sets markup on college sports bill

Senate panel sets markup on college sports bill

  • John T. Bennett, CQ-Roll Call

WASHINGTON — The Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled the markup of a bipartisan measure that proposes sweeping changes to collegiate athletics and has the backing of President Donald Trump. The panel is expected to take up several amendments at the markup on June 18, including one aimed …

1994 USA World Cup team could have 'made soccer or broke soccer' in America

1994 USA World Cup team could have 'made soccer or broke soccer' in America

  • NANCY ARMOUR USA Today

CHICAGO — The U.S. men’s national team knew it wasn't going to win the 1994 World Cup.

Nebraska baseball lands former All-Big Ten portal bat in Reese Moore

Nebraska baseball lands former All-Big Ten portal bat in Reese Moore

  • Evan Bland World-Herald Staff Writer

A week after his younger brother joined Nebraska out of the transfer portal, Reese Moore is coming to play baseball with the Huskers too.

How the ‘Skubal scope’ could change pitching injuries — and Tigers ace's season

How the ‘Skubal scope’ could change pitching injuries — and Tigers ace's season

  • KRISTIE ACKERT USA Today

Tarik Skubal is back on the mound. His agent, Scott Boras, already has a name for what got him there so fast.

How the ‘Skubal scope’ could change pitching injuries — and Tigers ace's season

How the ‘Skubal scope’ could change pitching injuries — and Tigers ace's season

    Tarik Skubal is back on the mound. His agent, Scott Boras, already has a name for what got him there so fast.

    Photos: 2026 College World Series, June 12

    Photos: 2026 College World Series, June 12

      See photos of all the game action from the first day of the 2026 College World Series in Omaha.

      Lexington 14U baseball gets revenge of earlier loss to Norton

      Lexington 14U baseball gets revenge of earlier loss to Norton

        After falling to Norton 9-8 on June 2, the Lexington 14U 'Pony' baseball team picked up a 14-4 home victory over Norton Thursday evening.

        Treyvan Berry and Maylin Novoa win Mingus and Ramsey awards

        Treyvan Berry and Maylin Novoa win Mingus and Ramsey awards

          Lexington High School announced that graduated seniors Treyvan Berry and Maylin Novoa were the recipients of Mingus and Ramsey awards.

          United States has already lost World Cup with its greed and hostility | Opinion

          United States has already lost World Cup with its greed and hostility | Opinion

            This opportunity to showcase the best of the United States and embrace the joy that soccer brings the rest of the world and, instead, we chose to be ugly Americans.

            Wrapped in paradox: Most inclusive tournament in terms of countries participating yet many excluded

            Wrapped in paradox: Most inclusive tournament in terms of countries participating yet many excluded

              Haxie Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Jules Boykoff, Professor at the Pacific University of Oregon, former professional football player and author on the politics of football. The 2026 FIFA World Cup represents a profound paradox. It is the largest and most inclusive tournament in footba…

              ‘Winning at all costs:’ Trump wraps himself in UFC’s bareknuckle image

              ‘Winning at all costs:’ Trump wraps himself in UFC’s bareknuckle image

                President Trump is set to host one of the most controversial UFC fighting events in history: The UFC Freedom 250, a seven-bout event on the White House’s South Lawn.  

                High School

                Lexington 14U baseball gets revenge of earlier loss to Norton

                Lexington 14U baseball gets revenge of earlier loss to Norton

                After falling to Norton 9-8 on June 2, the Lexington 14U 'Pony' baseball team picked up a 14-4 home victory over Norton Thursday evening.

                Treyvan Berry and Maylin Novoa win Mingus and Ramsey awards

                Treyvan Berry and Maylin Novoa win Mingus and Ramsey awards

                Lexington High School announced that graduated seniors Treyvan Berry and Maylin Novoa were the recipients of Mingus and Ramsey awards.

                Cozad Legion seniors fall in Wednesday season opener to Imperial

                Cozad Legion seniors fall in Wednesday season opener to Imperial

                The Cozad Reds seniors struggled in their season debut Wednesday against Imperial seniors in Lexington.

                Lexington juniors top Imperial 15-5 Wednesday at home

                Lexington juniors top Imperial 15-5 Wednesday at home

                The Lexington Legion Heartland Chevrolet juniors won their mid-week matchup 15-5 over Imperial Wednesday in Lexington.

                College

                Mike Bianchi: UCF and Big 12 must stand up to protect college football from Texas Tech’s dangerous gamble

                Mike Bianchi: UCF and Big 12 must stand up to protect college football from Texas Tech’s dangerous gamble

                ORLANDO, Fla. — Nick Saban sat before Congress just days ago and delivered a warning that should send chills through every corner of college athletics. “Right now in college football we have no rules,” said the greatest college football coach of all time. “We have state laws. We have different laws in every state. We have litigation. The NCAA cannot enforce their own rules because every time ...

                Mac Engel: I won tickets through FIFA’s World Cup lottery; a loss would have been better

                Mac Engel: I won tickets through FIFA’s World Cup lottery; a loss would have been better

                FORT WORTH, Texas — America’s favorite sport is not football, or soccer, but screwing over sports fans, which is why FIFA should hold its World Cup in the United States permanently. The NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and NCAA should all take a course from FIFA on how to defraud customers. What has happened so far to ticket-buying fans who plan to attend these World Cup matches is the second chapter of the ...

                Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell addresses ‘cake’ element of his NCAA mission

                Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell addresses ‘cake’ element of his NCAA mission

                FORT WORTH, Texas — For the past eight months, Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell has been accused by fans, coaches and now an increasing number of irritated college athletic officials of “trying to have his cake and eat it, too.” Sprinkled about this sentiment are an array of four-letter words. The football field at Texas Tech’s AT&T Jones Stadium is named after Cody Campbell, as he has donated ...

                Senate panel sets markup on college sports bill

                Senate panel sets markup on college sports bill

                WASHINGTON — The Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled the markup of a bipartisan measure that proposes sweeping changes to collegiate athletics and has the backing of President Donald Trump. The panel is expected to take up several amendments at the markup on June 18, including one aimed at protecting non-revenue sports. Some athletics departments in recent years have been forced to ...

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                Kaden Barkmeier pitches no-hitter in Lexington's shut out of Broken Bow

                Kaden Barkmeier pitches no-hitter in Lexington's shut out of Broken Bow

                Nebraska football official visit preview: Barrett Kitrell mulls Huskers, Hawkeyes and Vols

                Nebraska football official visit preview: Barrett Kitrell mulls Huskers, Hawkeyes and Vols

                Lexington juniors top Imperial 15-5 Wednesday at home

                Lexington juniors top Imperial 15-5 Wednesday at home

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

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                Mac Engel: I won tickets through FIFA’s World Cup lottery; a loss would have been better

                Mac Engel: I won tickets through FIFA’s World Cup lottery; a loss would have been better

                FORT WORTH, Texas — America’s favorite sport is not football, or soccer, but screwing over sports fans, which is why FIFA should hold its World Cup in the United States permanently. The NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and NCAA should all take a course from FIFA on how to defraud customers. What has happened so far to ticket-buying fans who plan to attend these World Cup matches is the second chapter of the ...

                1994 USA World Cup team could have 'made soccer or broke soccer' in America

                1994 USA World Cup team could have 'made soccer or broke soccer' in America

                CHICAGO — The U.S. men’s national team knew it wasn't going to win the 1994 World Cup.

                How the ‘Skubal scope’ could change pitching injuries — and Tigers ace's season

                How the ‘Skubal scope’ could change pitching injuries — and Tigers ace's season

                Tarik Skubal is back on the mound. His agent, Scott Boras, already has a name for what got him there so fast.

                United States has already lost World Cup with its greed and hostility | Opinion

                United States has already lost World Cup with its greed and hostility | Opinion

                This opportunity to showcase the best of the United States and embrace the joy that soccer brings the rest of the world and, instead, we chose to be ugly Americans.

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