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Nebraska hosts Walker and Michigan State

Dec. 10, 2023 03:52 AM EST

Michigan State Spartans (4-4, 0-1 Big Ten) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-2, 0-1 Big Ten) Lincoln, Nebraska; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -3.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Michigan State visits the Nebraska Cornhuskers after...

Nebraska hosts Walker and Michigan State

Dec. 09, 2023 03:45 AM EST

Michigan State Spartans (4-4, 0-1 Big Ten) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-2, 0-1 Big Ten) Lincoln, Nebraska; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Michigan State visits the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Tyson Walker scored 22 points in Michigan State's 70-57 loss to the...

Ex Black Panther who maintained innocence in bombing that killed an officer dies in Nebraska prison

Dec. 08, 2023 17:23 PM EST

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The second of two former Black Panthers who always maintained their innocence in the 1970 bombing death of a white Omaha police officer has died in prison. A spokesman for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services said Friday that Ed Poindexter had died a...

Critics pan planned $450M Nebraska football stadium renovation as academic programs face cuts

Dec. 08, 2023 14:26 PM EST

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The University of Nebraska is planning a $450 million renovation of the Cornhuskers’ football stadium in Lincoln and at the same time looking to cut millions of dollars from the university system, leading critics to question whether officials care more about athletics than...

Minnesota overcomes loss of leading scorer Garcia, rallies to beat Nebraska 76-65

Dec. 06, 2023 23:52 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Elijah Hawkins scored 12 points with 11 assists and Minnesota overcame a 15-point halftime deficit and the loss of leading scorer Dawson Garcia to beat Nebraska 76-65 on Wednesday night. Garcia, who had a career-high 36 points in the Gophers’ Big Ten-opening...

Editorial Roundup: Florida

Dec. 06, 2023 07:33 AM EST

South Florida Sun Sentinel. December 2, 2023. Editorial: Stop stifling the public’s right to know in Florida For longer than most Floridians have been alive, the slogan “Sunshine State” stood for more than warm weather. It symbolized a broad and historic...

Garcia leads Minnesota against Nebraska

Dec. 06, 2023 03:49 AM EST

Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-1) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-3, 0-1 Big Ten) Minneapolis; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cornhuskers -2.5; over/under is 147 BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota hosts the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Dawson Garcia scored 36...

Garcia leads Minnesota against Nebraska

Dec. 05, 2023 04:12 AM EST

Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-1) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-3, 0-1 Big Ten) Minneapolis; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota plays the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Dawson Garcia scored 36 points in Minnesota's 84-74 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes. ...

George Santos is offering personalized videos for $200

Dec. 04, 2023 19:37 PM EST

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — George Santos already has a new gig. The former congressman, fresh off his historic expulsion last week, has created a Cameo account where the public can pay for a personalized video message. Screenshots of his account — with the bio “Former...

Editorial Roundup: Nebraska

Dec. 04, 2023 07:21 AM EST

Lincoln Journal Star. November 30, 2023. Editorial: Early depletion of school fund is concerning The school aid fund that is the linchpin of the state’s property tax reduction efforts is dwindling faster than projected, dropping by half as soon as the 2025-2026...