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Purdue plays Nebraska on 3-game home slide

Jan. 30, 2025 03:29 AM EST

Nebraska Cornhuskers (15-5, 6-3 Big Ten) at Purdue Boilermakers (7-13, 0-9 Big Ten) West Lafayette, Indiana; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Purdue plays Nebraska looking to end its three-game home slide. The Boilermakers are 6-6 on their home court....

Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the No. 18 Illinois Fighting Illini on 6-game slide

Jan. 30, 2025 03:28 AM EST

Illinois Fighting Illini (14-6, 6-4 Big Ten) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (12-8, 2-7 Big Ten) Lincoln, Nebraska; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -4; over/under is 154.5 BOTTOM LINE: Nebraska aims to break its six-game losing...

Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook retires, Louisville's Dani Busboom Kelly named his successor

Jan. 29, 2025 18:52 PM EST

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska women's volleyball coach John Cook, who won four national championships and more than 700 matches in 25 seasons, announced his retirement Wednesday and Louisville coach Dani Busboom Kelly was named his successor. Cook, 68, took over at Nebraska in 2000...

Prosecutors seek dismissal of campaign finance case against ex-Nebraska congressman Fortenberry

Jan. 29, 2025 14:07 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Wednesday asked a judge to dismiss their case against a former Nebraska congressman charged with lying to authorities about a foreign billionaire’s illegal $30,000 contribution to his campaign. A one-page court filing doesn't explain why...

Nebraska Cornhuskers face the No. 18 Illinois Fighting Illini on 6-game losing streak

Jan. 29, 2025 04:18 AM EST

Illinois Fighting Illini (14-6, 6-4 Big Ten) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (12-8, 2-7 Big Ten) Lincoln, Nebraska; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nebraska aims to stop its six-game skid when the Cornhuskers play No. 18 Illinois. The Cornhuskers are 8-2 on...

Purdue faces Nebraska, looks to end 8-game slide

Jan. 29, 2025 03:48 AM EST

Nebraska Cornhuskers (15-5, 6-3 Big Ten) at Purdue Boilermakers (7-13, 0-9 Big Ten) West Lafayette, Indiana; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Purdue heads into the matchup against Nebraska after losing eight in a row. The Boilermakers have gone 6-6 in...

Egg prices are soaring. Don't expect that to change anytime soon

Jan. 28, 2025 08:35 AM EST

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost in the summer of 2023. And it appears there may be no relief in sight, given the surge in demand as Easter approaches. The average price...

National Research: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Jan. 27, 2025 17:16 PM EST

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — National Research Corp. (NRC) on Monday reported profit of $6.6 million in its fourth quarter. The Lincoln, Nebraska-based company said it had profit of 28 cents per share. The advisor to healthcare providers posted revenue...

Thierry scores 23, McMahon has double-double and No. 12 Ohio State women hold off Nebraska 72-66

Jan. 26, 2025 17:39 PM EST

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Taylor Thierry scored 23 points, Cotie McMahon added 15 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 12 Ohio State defeated Nebraska 72-66 on Sunday. Thierry's driving layup gave the Buckeyes a 65-57 lead with about 7 1/2 minutes left in the fourth quarter but neither team...

No. 18 Wisconsin uses 3-point barrage to beat Nebraska 83-55 as Huskers drop their 6th straight

Jan. 26, 2025 15:00 PM EST

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — John Tonje scored 27 points and No. 18 Wisconsin never trailed while routing Nebraska 83-55 on Sunday to hand the Cornhuskers their sixth consecutive loss. Wisconsin (16-4, 6-3 Big Ten) bounced back from an 85-83 loss at UCLA that snapped a seven-game winning...