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Cornhusker State Games One Month Out
Opening Night Set for July 10 LINCOLN, Neb. (June 11, 2025) — With just one month remaining until the 41st annual Cornhusker State Games (CSG), Nebraska Sports Council officials are encouraging Nebraskans to register soon for the state’s largest amateur sports...
Registration Now Open for 2025 Nebraska NetFest Pickleball Tournament
Kearney, Neb. (May 28, 2025) —The Nebraska Sports Council (NSC) has officially opened registration for the 2025 Nebraska NetFest Singles & Mixed Doubles Pickleball Tournament, set to take place October 17-19 at the newly opened Kearney SportsPlex in Kearney. Now...
Cornhusker State Games Update: Key Details Ahead of July 10 Start
LINCOLN, Neb. (May 21, 2025) – The 41st annual Cornhusker State Games will kick off Thursday, July 10, with Opening Night festivities beginning at 7 p.m. outside Pinnacle Bank Arena. With the ceremonial torch lighting, the Games will launch into 11 consecutive days of...
Cornhusker State Games Launches Inaugural Torch Tour Across Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (May 16, 2025) – In a new effort to build excitement and connect communities across the state, the Nebraska Sports Council is launching the first-ever Cornhusker State Games Torch Tour, taking place May 21–23. The multi-day tour will bring the official...
Five Champions Crowned at 2025 Nebraska DiamondFest
KEARNEY, Neb. (May 13, 2025) – Five teams took home titles at the 2025 Nebraska DiamondFest fastpitch softball tournament last weekend in Kearney. The 8U and High School divisions competed in a single-day tournament on Saturday May 10, while the 10U, 12U and 14U...
Record 40 Teams Expected at 2025 Nebraska DiamondFest
KEARNEY, Neb. (May 5, 2025) – The Nebraska Sports Council (NSC) will host its second event of the 2025 season with the Nebraska DiamondFest fastpitch softball tournament, set for May 10-11 at Patriot Park and Harvey Park in Kearney. A record 40 teams are scheduled to...