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Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over Stars

Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over Stars

New Colorado goalie Mackenzie Blackwood is already having a big impact on the Avalanche in their eighth consecutive postseason.

Colorado sports notes: Stars and Avs in playoff-opening series of Cup favorites that has Mikko Rantanen on a different side

Colorado sports notes: Stars and Avs in playoff-opening series of Cup favorites that has Mikko Rantanen on a different side

The Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche are meeting in the playoffs again, this time in the opening round with Mikko Rantanen on a different side.

WNCC softball sweeps Luna for 11th straight win

WNCC softball sweeps Luna for 11th straight win

The Western Nebraska Community College softball team put together another solid performance on the diamond registering a doubleheader conference sweep over Luna Community College on Friday in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

Huskers partner with News Channel Nebraska to televise spring 'Husker Games' soccer match

Huskers partner with News Channel Nebraska to televise spring 'Husker Games' soccer match

LINCOLN, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is televising a Husker women’s soccer match this weekend as part of the Husker Games spring festivities.

Nebraska is hosting an exhibition match against Wyoming on Saturday, with NCN’s live coverage starting at

Eagles Held On Offense Against CMU

Eagles Held On Offense Against CMU

Chadron State kept a high-powered Colorado Mesa offense largely at bay, but struggled against the Mavericks' pitching, losing 5-2 and 6-1 in the first half of a four-game series in Grand Junction. 

Sidney’s Holly sprints to 100-meter gold in Gothenburg; Nesbitt, Knobbe win events

Sidney’s Holly sprints to 100-meter gold in Gothenburg; Nesbitt, Knobbe win events

Sidney’s Lance Holly blazes to 100m gold, and Panhandle athletes shine at the Dutch Zorn Invite in Gothenburg.

WNCC baseball earns split with Otero

WNCC baseball earns split with Otero

The Western Nebraska Community College and Otero baseball teams are still tied for fourth as each team captured a win on Thursday in the first day of the 4-game Empire Conference doubleheader in LaJunta, Colorado.

Struggling Rockies fire hitting coach Hensley Meulens, replace him with former manager Clint Hurdle

Struggling Rockies fire hitting coach Hensley Meulens, replace him with former manager Clint Hurdle

The Colorado Rockies fired hitting coach Hensley Meulens and replaced him with former manager Clint Hurdle on Thursday.

Gering’s Maser wins Mitchell Golf Invite in scorecard playoff

Gering’s Maser wins Mitchell Golf Invite in scorecard playoff

Gering’s Jack Maser topped Scottsbluff’s Noah Shaddick in a playoff to win the 2025 Mitchell Golf Invite.

Third class coming to eight-man football: Coaches react, reason for the changes

Third class coming to eight-man football: Coaches react, reason for the changes

Often times, change is inevitable. But sometimes change can be accompanied by growth or expansion - such is the case for 8-Man football in Nebraska.

Ten Hastings High School seniors sign college letters of intent

Ten Hastings High School seniors sign college letters of intent

Hastings High held its spring signing ceremony Wednesday afternoon that saw those ten athletes putting pen to paper, making their commitments official. 

Former Winside coach picked to lead Norfolk High volleyball team

Former Winside coach picked to lead Norfolk High volleyball team

A coach with more than a decade of experience will be the next to lead the Norfolk volleyball program.

WNCC volleyball inks three WyoBraska players

WNCC volleyball inks three WyoBraska players

Scottsbluff’s Hergenreder, Cheyenne’s Twamley, North Platte’s Fleck part of Balza’s first recruiting class.

Chadron State rodeo team excels in Casper

Chadron State rodeo team excels in Casper

The Chadron State College rodeo team had one of its most outstanding weekends ever at the Casper College rodeo this past weekend, April 11-13.   

Colorado sports notes: Captain Gabriel Landeskog rejoins the Avalanche after 2-game minor-league rehab assignment

Colorado sports notes: Captain Gabriel Landeskog rejoins the Avalanche after 2-game minor-league rehab assignment

Gabriel Landeskog is rejoining the Colorado Avalanche after taking part in a two game minor-league rehab assignment.

Thunder Thump Tigers as Falls City Falters Late Against Nodaway Valley, MO

Thunder Thump Tigers as Falls City Falters Late Against Nodaway Valley, MO

FALLS CITY, NE - In a battle between the Nodaway Valley Thunder and Falls City Tigers, it was Nodaway Valley who ran away with it late as they improved to 6-5 on the season with an 18-3 win on Monday.

NTSB is investigating after a small plane crashed into a Nebraska river and killed 3 on board

Small plane crashes into Nebraska river and kills 3 on board

The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

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Nebraska officials search the Missouri River near Omaha for two teens and a child

NEWS: Jurgens, Eagles agree to 4-year $68M extension

WNCC softball tops Luna for 13th straight victory on Sunday

Eagles Split With CMU Behind Garner's Shutout

Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over Stars

Colorado sports notes: Stars and Avs in playoff-opening series of Cup favorites that has Mikko Rantanen on a different side