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Sometimes you don't know how good you are at something until you try. That is the case for 13-year-old Shot Put and Discus thrower Karlene Kepler. The Springview, Nebraska native just completed her first year in throwing, and she has found a talent she never knew she...

When Linda Huynh competed in her first Powerlifting competition four weeks ago, she didn't expect to get second place. "I was surprised because not only was it my first time competing, but my hip was hurting that whole day when I was competing," Linda said. The Orange...

Self-confidence, courage, and dedication are three words that describe Shawn Labadie's love for Taekwondo. Born in Massachusetts, the 49-year-old Lincoln resident was inspired to try Taekwondo when his brother started Karate. At age 30, Shawn had the opportunity that...

High school sports can often be the pride and soul of many small towns in Nebraska. This pride, however, does not get noticed nearly enough. For News Channel Nebraska, showing this passion through high school sports broadcast is their bread and butter. News Channel...

Sooner or later, you are going to hear about the new sport, Axe Throwing. In the last couple of years, Axe Throwing has become a popular activity. Not only is Axe Throwing deemed a fun activity by some, but it is also a competitive sport athletes, like 42-year-old...

For Todd Kay, BMX Racing is not only a sport he loves; it's a way of life. Originally from Levittown, New York, the 50-year old grew a passion for the sport at a young age. Back in 1984, when Todd was 14, he began competing and fell in love with the sport. One of the...

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of March? For sports fans across the U.S, it's March Madness. The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament known as March Madness is back after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the U.S, March...

After his first go at the Cornhusker State Games (CSG), Jeff Berg became hooked. "There are so many events and something for everybody. It is so cool," he said. The 57-year-old from Tennessee decided to participate in the Games in 2017 after moving to Lincoln for a...

For Larry Wenzl, cycling isn't just an activity; it's a way of life. The Lincoln native who now resides in Norfolk, NE pours his blood sweat and tears into the sport. Wenzl got into cycling at age 49 after going to spinning classes a few times a week to live a...

When Cole Scott asked about adding a dog event to the Cornhusker State Games (CSG), the response was intriguing. For a time, the Games had sports involving horses, but never a dog sport. That all changes in 2020, when the Super Retriever Series makes its CSG debut,...