KEARNEY MISKO GAME LAST NIGHT RAINED OUT:
The Kearney Misko Seniors had their regular season finale rained out last night over Grand Island U-Save, leading 8-0 in the bottom of the fourth when the game was called.
The Misko Sports Seniors move on to the A7 District Tournament in Scottsbluff, where Kearney will take on the North Platte FNBO Nationals in the first round on Friday.
SIX NEBRASKA ATHLETES AMONGST COLLEGE, HIGH SCHOOL RANKS SELECTED IN MLB DRAFT:
Six athletes from the Cornhusker state were selected in this year’s MLB Draft.
Nebraska Catcher Josh Caron was selected in the fourth round by the Seattle Mariners, while pitcher Brett Sears was selected in the seventh round by the Atlanta Braves.
Two high schoolers from the Cornhusker state have also had their numbers called. Millard West’s Tyson Lewis (Arkansas commit) was selected in the second round by the Cincinnati Reds, while Kale Fountain from Norris (LSU commit) was selected by the San Diego Padres in the fifth round.
Yesterday, Creighton shortstop Nolan Clifford was picked in the 17th round, going to Colorado, and UNO pitcher Harrison Keiling also was picked in the seventeenth, going to Seattle.
AMERICAN LEAGUE WINS ALL STAR GAME:
Boston’s Jarren Duran, the All-Star MVP, hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth inning and the American League beat the National League 5-3 on Tuesday night for its 10th win in the past 11 All-Star Games.
Duran is the fifth Boston player to be an All-Star MVP, the first since J.D. Drew in 2008. The others were Pedro Martinez in 1999, Roger Clemens in 1986 and Carl Yastrzemski in 1970.
“It’s a surreal moment. So I’m just thankful to be here,” said Duran, who was one of 39 first-time All-Stars this year.
Oakland right-hander Mason Miller got the win after throwing a 103.6 mph pitch, the fastest in the All-Star Game since tracking began in 2008. Hard-throwing Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase struck out two in the ninth for the save.
JOE BRYANT, FATHER OF KOBE BRYANT, DIES TUESDAY:
Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the father of the late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died, his alma mater announced Tuesday.
Bryant, who spent eight seasons in the NBA with three different franchises, was 69. The Philadelphia Inquirer, citing La Salle coach Fran Dunphy, reported that Joe Bryant recently had a massive stroke.
“We are saddened to announce the passing of La Salle basketball great Joe Bryant,” the school said in a news release. “Joe played for the Explorers from 1973-75 and was a member of our coaching staff from 1993-96. He was a beloved member of the Explorer family and will be dearly missed.”
KPS ATHLETICS SEEKING EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR
Kearney Public Schools Athletics Department is excited to announce the Request for Proposal (RFP) for an exclusive sponsorship agreement with a local business to provide vital funding support.
This partnership aims to enhance the athletic programs and facilities at Kearney Public Schools, with the sponsorship commencing on Sept. 1, 2024.
“This partnership offers a unique opportunity for a local business to support Kearney Public Schools Athletics Department while gaining significant visibility and engagement within the community,” said Ryan Hogue, KPS . “We look forward to collaborating with a Champion Level Corporate Partner dedicated to the success of our student-athletes and the Bearcats community.”
NEBRASKA ADDS FATHER OF 4-STAR ATHLETE TO COACHING STAFF:
Nebraska expanded its football staff on Sunday with the addition of Jamar Mozee, former Lee’s Summit (Mo.) North head coach, to a Senior Football Assistant Role, Mozee announced on social media.
Mozee was the head coach at Lee’s Summit North (Mo.) High School for eight years before announcing in late February he was leaving to become the offensive analyst at Central Florida.
Mozee is also the father of wide receiver Isaiah Mozee, who is committed to Oregon and has been a Husker recruiting target in this cycle.
MEMORIAL FIELD GOING TO GRASS FIELD:
The days of artificial grass inside Memorial Stadium are coming to an end.
In a recent interview with The Athletic, Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen said the plan is to replace the FieldTurf with natural grass.
Dannen said the change could potentially be done in time for the 2026 season, meaning just two more seasons on FieldTurf.
ALCARAZ WINS WIMBLEDON MEN’S FINAL OVER DJOKOVIC:
Carlos Alcaraz was ready from the get-go this time. A year ago in the Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz got off to a slow start, dropped the opening set and needed five to claim his first championship at the All England Club.
Sunday’s rematch began with a game that felt monumental: 20 points across nearly 15 minutes, portending an engrossing, back-and forth contest — and a long one. There were moments of brilliance from both men. Alcaraz, though, was better. Just as he would be for nearly all of the next two hours.
Alcaraz learned from 2023 and applied those lessons to 2024, adding up to a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) victory over Djokovic for a second consecutive Wimbledon championship and fourth Grand Slam title in all. And to think: He is still just 21.
KREJCIKOVA WINS WIMBELDON WOMEN’S FINAL OVER PAOLINI:
Barbora Krejcikova points out that she couldn’t possibly have known she could claim a Grand Slam singles title — until, that is, she actually did, three years ago at the French Open.
So it stands to reason — as Krejcikova mentioned to a small group of reporters at the All England Club on Saturday night while wearing her new purple pin signifying having won a championship at Wimbledon — that she couldn’t possibly have known she would manage to collect a second major trophy, either.
And after she did get No. 2, via a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Jasmine Paolini in the final at Centre Court, Krejcikova explained that no one can predict what comes next for her.
LEX NATIVE MONTE KIFFIN CELEBRATION OF LIFE DETAILS ANNOUNCED:
Lexington native and longtime pro football coach Monte Kiffin died Thursday. He was 84.
A celebration of life in honor of Kiffin will take place next Saturday at Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Largo, Fla.
He was a member of the Nebraska football team from 1959-1963. After a brief professional playing career in the Continental Football League and Canadian Football League, he returned to Lincoln to coach under Bob Devaney.
The longtime Nebraska and NFL Defensive Coordinator was the Defensive Coordinator for the Huskers 1970 and 1971 National Championship teams, and won Super Bowl XXXVII with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003. While in Tampa, he also helped create and implement the Tampa 2 Defense with Tony Dungy. His tenure with the Buccaneers as DC (1996-2008) ranks as the longest tenured coach in franchise history.
NEBRASKA MBB NON-CON SCHEDULE RELEASED:
Nebraska men’s basketball has released its non-conference slate for the 2024-25 season.
The Huskers will play 11 games outside of the Big Ten Conference this next season. Six of those games will be in Lincoln.
After an exhibition with Grand Valley State, NU will open against UT Rio Grand Valley Nov. 4. That will be followed by home affairs with Bethune Cookman (Nov. 9) and Fairleigh Dickinson (Nov. 13).
The lone true road game for NU in the non-con is Nov. 22 at Creighton. With the Husker women slated to play at CU that same day, reports indicate the games could be played as a double-header.
WEDNESDAY KGFW Sports Schedule:
- SPORTS NIGHTLY 6-8PM