This last week has been a bit of a rollercoaster. Over the weekend, I did a little bit of travelling to go and help scatter my grandmother’s ashes after she passed away in early June. This was the first time that all of the major relatives would be free to do such. My grandmother passed away at the sprite young age of 90. Rest In Peace Grandma Carole.
On Monday, my wife and I got to see the genders of our impending twins. There is one baby boy and one baby girl. We have names picked out, but you’ll
be waiting until I’m in the middle of covering Nebrasketball to find that out.
Other than that, not much going on here. Unless you count the fact that my 4-year-old now spends more time in my bed then I do. So I’ve unofficially migrated back to my second bed, the recliner of solitude. Here are your flakes...
NEBRASKA:
Alcohol Sales Approved at Memorial Stadium for Saturday's Big Red Preview
Nebraska football fans can enjoy a new beverage at Memorial Stadium while getting their first preview of the 2025 Cornhuskers.
Nebraska football news: Matt Rhule's blunt reason for problems in close games
Losing close games has been a theme for the Nebraska football team in recent years, and head coach Matt Rhule knows why.
Nebraska working to steal Colorado's No. 1 prospect away from Deion Sanders
Nebraska football’s next recruiting battle could shape the 2027 class’s foundation
Huskers Open 2025 Season at Big Ten Volleyball Media Days | Hurrdat Sports
Dani Busboom Kelly made her debut at Big Ten Media Days on Monday afternoon as the Cornhuskers wrapped up day one of the annual event in Chicago.
Harper Murray Makes Honest John Cook Confession Months Into Dani Busboom Kelly’s Coaching: “Super Laid-Back” - EssentiallySports
Harper Murray gives a different take after spending months training under new head coach Dani Busboom Kelly.
MLB NEWS:
Shohei Ohtani exits start against Reds early
CINCINNATI -- Shohei Ohtani departed his Wednesday night start on the mound in the middle of a plate appearance due to cramps, per the Dodgers. The team did not specify where Ohtani was cramping up, but the SportsNet LA broadcast reported that he was stretching out his lower body.
Jhoan Duran trade grades: Phillies get 'A' in deal for flame-throwing closer, Twins betting on young catcher - CBSSports.com
Duran is heading to Philly in the biggest move of the 2025 MLB trade deadline (so far)
MLB trade deadline: Cardinals reportedly sending closer Ryan Helsley to Mets, as he predicted - Yahoo Sports
The Mets' bullpen now features Edwin Díaz, Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers.
IN OTHER NEWS:
Radioactive wasp nest found at site where US once made nuclear bombs | AP News
Workers at a South Carolina site that once made nuclear bomb parts have found a radioactive wasp nest. Officials say there's no danger to anyone.
Look: Three capybara pups born at New Orleans zoo - UPI.com
The Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans, La., offered a first glimpse at its newest -- and youngest -- residents: a trio of newborn capybara pups.
First Mexican Taco Stand Ever to Win a Michelin Star Proves Sometimes Less is Mas
Taquería El Califa de Leon in Colonia San Rafael has just 4 items on the menu, and room inside for 11 people to eat shoulder-to-shoulder.
JOKE OF THE WEEK:
My wife says I can be an idiot sometimes...pretty cool of her to give me permission to do so.
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