Marlie Giles drives in 4 runs, Jocelyn Briski allows 1 hit and Alabama beats Nebraska 5-1 at WCWS

By The Associated Press | Photo Courtesy: NU Athletic Communications

May 31, 2026Updated: June 1, 2026

By Hunter Arterburn

Marlie Giles drives in 4 runs, Jocelyn Briski allows 1 hit and Alabama beats Nebraska 5-1 at WCWS

Regional

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Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

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Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

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Brain Injury Survivor Set for Final Football Game in Sertoma All-Star Classic

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UNK Students Get Inside Look at Rural Healthcare

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State

Trail connecting Fremont and Hooper officially opens

Republican National Committee sues Nebraska over state election law

Large hail, tornado reports and damaging winds slam Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado

Gordon City Council takes no action on proposed firework ban

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76-year-old man dies in Johnson Lake drowning

Sports

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

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UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities