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  1. Steven M. Sipple: Pelini tries new angle for recruiting efficiency

    Steven M. Sipple: Pelini tries new angle for recruiting efficiency

    Nebraska football coach Bo Pelini has enlisted help from an outside firm of research professionals to help his staff's efficiency in the recruiting process. It's his first go-round with such a method, Steven M. Sipple writes.

    Feb 21, 2012 | 11:50 pm

  2. Roy's hat trick lifts Stars to 6-3 win over Tri-City

    Roy's hat trick lifts Stars to 6-3 win over Tri-City

    Lincoln held on for a 6-3 win over Tri-City on Tuesday night at the Ice Box.

    Feb 21, 2012 | 11:45 pm | Loading…

  3. Papillion-La Vista stops Lincoln East

    Papillion-La Vista stops Lincoln East

    Lincoln East broke through the strong Papillion-La Vista defense to erase a 12-point deficit, but the Monarchs hit just enough free throws in the final minute to notch a 51-46 victory Tuesday night in the Class A-1 district girls basketball tournament.

    Feb 21, 2012 | 11:40 pm | Loading…

  4. A deep bond helped NU gain its first 2013 commit

    A deep bond helped NU gain its first 2013 commit

    Corey Raymond showed up to a football field in Baldwin, La., before last season on one of those routine recruiting checkups, eyes scanning for talent that might fit into the 2012 Husker class. He ended up finding the first commit to the 2013 class.

    Feb 21, 2012 | 11:00 pm | Loading…

  5. Huskers focus on returning to defensive roots

    Huskers focus on returning to defensive roots

    An improvement in defense played a big part in Nebraska's rout of Illinois last week, and now Doc Sadler and the Huskers are hoping their defensive reputation leads to a solid finish to the regular season.

    Feb 21, 2012 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

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Steven M. Sipple: Pelini tries new angle for recruiting efficiency
Nebraska football coach Bo Pelini has enlisted help from an outside firm of research professionals to help his staff's efficiency in the recruiting process. It's his first go-round with such a method, Steven M. Sipple writes.

Golf

Ishikawa rallies in Match Play
One putt changed everything for Ryo Ishikawa and sent Riviera winner Bill Haas home early Wednesday in a riveting start to the Match Play Championship.

Outdoors

Scouting for success
If there is a secret to consistent hunting success, especially big-game hunting, it's scouting. Whether you're  interested in spring turkey or next fall's deer season, a late-winter scouting trip can help.

Sports Wire

Heat streak at 7 after beating Kings 120-108
Dwyane Wade had 30 points and 10 assists, Mario Chalmers and Chris Bosh each scored 20 points and the NBA-leading Miami Heat stretched their winning streak to seven games with a 120-108 win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.