The World Cup is upon us!
I have to admit, I haven’t always watched it and certainly don’t try to get all of the games, but the games that I have seen have been pretty fun. I loved watching the USA match on Friday.
Do you watch the World Cup?
Who do you have to win it all? My son told me it’d be Turkey, but they lost their first game, so I don’t know about that.
Nebraska
Johansson Named Honda Sport Award Finalist – University of Nebraska – Official Athletics Website
Axelina Johansson of the University of Nebraska, University of Georgia teammates Adaejah Hodge and Dejanea Oakley, and Sanu Jallow-Lockhart
from the University of Arkansas have been announced as the four finalists for the Class of 2026 Honda Sport Award for track & field, as revealed today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of The Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).
Nebraska Volleyball signs top 5 prospect in class of 2028 Shayla Rautenberg
Nebraska volleyball added another major piece to its future Monday when Milford standout Shayla Rautenberg announced her commitment to the Huskers.
Big Ten men’s basketball 2026-27 outlooks: Nebraska – The Daily Hoosier
Fred Hoiberg is losing some key pieces from that squad, but Nebraska has plenty of reason for continued optimism into 2026-27.
Nebraska Basketball fans celebrate historic season at documentary premiere
Nebraska men’s basketball fans gathered Monday at the historic Rococo Theatre in Lincoln to relive one of the most memorable seasons in program history.
Elswhere
Brendan Sorsby to the NFL supplemental draft: What to know – ESPN
In a surprising twist, Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby now intends to enter the NFL supplemental draft ahead of the 2026 season, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
2026 U.S. Open sleepers and picks: Five players who could follow J.J. Spaun, cash long odds and surprise – CBS Sports
Two of the last four major winners have come from well off the pre-tournament radar. J.J. Spaun’s victory in the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont was a stunning performance that didn’t exactly come out of nowhere — he battled Rory McIlroy to a runner-up finish at The Players earlier in the year — but was not something anyone predicted at one of golf’s stiffest tests.
Five anecdotes that show how schools are turning unofficial visits into paid recruiting trips – CBS Sports
Across the sport, the unofficial visit has become one of the clearest examples of how the NIL era has collided with the old under-the-table recruiting economy.
World Cup debutants Cape Verde hold Spain in huge shock – NBC Sports
World Cup debutants Cape Verde shocked reigning European champions Spain in Atlanta on Monday, as the minnows held one of the favorites to win the 2026 men’s World Cup to a 0-0 draw.
The five World Cup teams to score 7+ goals this century – Yahoo Sports
Germany delivered a ruthless performance in their 2026 World Cup opener, after thrashing tournament debutants Curaçao 7-1 in Houston.
Orange Army brings joy, passion to Arlington ahead of first World Cup match in North Texas | KERA News
Braving that muddy slope and Texas’ indecisive weather, soccer fans from the Netherlands sang along to popular Dutch songs and danced to electronic music coming from one of two orange double decker buses — the epicenter of the Orange Army’s energetic takeover of the Arlington Entertainment District.
Oklahoma beats Georgia, Texas eliminates Alabama at MCWS | NCAA.com
Oklahoma outlasted Georgia, winning 4-3, to move to 2-0 in the Men’s College World Series and is now one win away from the championship series.
