Corn Flakes: Keisei Gets Engaged, Shelley is Drafted, and Cook Rodeo Grand Marshall

Last night Greg Sharpe, Husker play-by-play broadcaster for both football and baseball announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer and will be receiving treatment in the coming months.

In happier Husker news, Keisei Tominaga announced his engagement.

Nebraska

WNBA Draft 2024: Huskers WBB Guard Jaz Shelley Selected by Phoenix in the Third Round – Corn Nation
The Husker guard goes to the Mercury with the 29th pick

Huskers Add Danish National Team Member Rimdal – University of Nebraska – Official Athletics Website
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Checking in on the Husker running backs with two weeks of spring ball left
How are those Husker running backs shaping up this spring? And why did Matt Rhule bring up Nebraska’s 2021 game against Michigan the other day?

Get to know Nebraska football’s QB target for 2025
TJ Lateef is a name to know for the Huskers’ 2025 class. Get to know the Californian QB, who isn’t afraid of competing for playing time.

Nebraska staff pleased with increased talent, depth on Huskers offensive line – The Athletic
LINCOLN, Neb. — This spring on the practice field at Nebraska, seven offensive linemen bring 152 returning starts over four years in the Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC. That’s more than 2 ½ seasons of starting experience, on average, for each of the five spots up front on offense.

Lindsay Krause Back for Huskers After Season-Ending Injury | Hurrdat Sports
After a severe ankle injury ended her junior season, Lindsay Krause is back in practice this spring and is determined to make the most of her senior year.

Husker Coach Cook named grand marshal of Nebraska’s Big Rodeo
One Nebraska icon supports another, as Husker Volleyball Coach John Cook has been named grand marshal of Nebraska’s Big Rodeo in Burwell.The rodeo board proudly

McConnaughey Named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week – University of Nebraska – Official Athletics Website
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Elsewhere

Indiana Fever select Iowa’s Caitlin Clark No. 1 in 2024 WNBA draft – ESPN
In what had been a long-anticipated move, the Indiana Fever officially selected Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark with the top overall pick in Monday night’s 2024 WNBA draft. Stanford’s Cameron Brink was the second player off the board.

Across MLB, Jackie Robinson’s ‘strength, courage’ hailed on his day – ESPN
Major League Baseball is marking the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport’s color barrier.

Team USA finalizes roster: LeBron James, Stephen Curry reportedly lead Olympic team, but one spot remains open – CBSSports.com
Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Joel Embiid highlight the 11 player Olympic roster

Montgomery Whitewater hosts canoe and kayak Olympic trials, a first for Alabama : NPR
The U.S. Olympic Team trials for slalom kayak and canoe were held at Montgomery Whitewater, a new artificial watersports complex. The city hopes to draw more tourism, while the sport seeks new fans.