Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez is the Big Ten offensive player of the week for the second time in three weeks.

Nebraska coach Bo Pelini says Rex Burkhead's status for this week's game against Penn State is unclear.

If the Iowa Hawkeyes want to have any chance of contending for the Big Ten Legends Division, Saturday's game at Indiana is practically a must-win.

This hasn't been a pleasant week at Oklahoma. For the second time this season, the 14th-ranked Sooners (5-2, 3-1 Big 12) are coming off a tough home loss to a national title contender.

Penn State President Rodney Erickson says actions taken by the university in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse case will make Penn State a leader in dealing with campus crime.

Iowa running back Mark Weisman will likely miss Saturday's game at Indiana with a leg injury.

The Kansas City Royals have claimed pitcher Chris Volstad on outright waivers from the Chicago Cubs.

The attorneys helping Penn State with talks over potential settlements with the roughly two dozen men who accuse ex-assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky of sexual abuse say they've started "good faith" negotiations with all the accusers.

Iowa quarterback James Vandenberg has had one of the most surprisingly miserable senior seasons anyone could imagine.

Iowa has lost starting offensive linemen Brandon Scherff and Andrew Donnal to season-ending injuries.

Brady Quinn will take over as the Kansas City Chiefs' starting quarterback and Matt Cassel will serve as the backup beginning with Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders.

The age-old question has arisen for Indiana's football program: "Are we there yet?"

Purdue came into the 2012 season hoping to return to the national stage.

Former Penn State Assistant Coach and convicted sex offender Jerry Sandusky will get to keep more than $900,000 in state pension payments he received after his 1999 retirement from Penn State University.

New documents filed in Arkansas coach John L. Smith's bankruptcy show he has debts of more than $25 million and assets of just over $1.2 million.

During week 2 of Friday Night Fever Northwest High School won its first football game since 2008. We were there to capture the excitement and talked with players the following week about how the win is motivating the team to succeed.

Ex-UNO Maverick and Bellevue native Tyler Cloyd made his major league debut Wednesday night in Philadelphia, pitching six innings against the Mets and charged with the loss.

Damon Bullock will step into perhaps the most treacherous position in college football on Saturday when he starts at running back for Iowa. The Hawkeyes just can't seem to keep its tailbacks on the field.

Coastal Carolina is going to see if Joe Moglia's success on Wall Street translates to the Chanticleers football program.

Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema says star running back Montee Ball won't be ready for fall camp after suffering a concussion during an assault Wednesday morning.

The NCAA has announced stiff penalties against Penn State University that will also erase wins from former Head Coach Joe Paterno's record.

Star Florida State punt returner Greg Reid has been charged with possession of marijuana and driving without a valid license.

Ryan Verdugo and two relievers combined on a six-hitter as Omaha blanked Iowa, 3-0, Thursday night in the second of five meetings at Principal Park.

A woman accused of stalking New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is poised to get out of jail after five months behind bars.

Former Husker Jordan Larson has been nominated as one of 12 players on the United States Women’s Volleyball Team as announced by USA Volleyball on Tuesday.