Sports News-June 2, 2010
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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James says he could stay put after becoming a free agent July 1, telling CNN's Larry King the Cavs have an edge in signing him. James says Cleveland has a good chance to re-sign him because "it's comfortable. I've got a lot of memories here.” CNN will air the interview Friday.
Nebraska and Colorado will meet on the gridiron on the Friday after Thanksgiving in 2010, marking the 15th consecutive season the two schools have played on that day. The Big XII Conference and ABC/ESPN announced yesterday that the NU-Colorado contest will be televised nationally on ABC on Friday, Nov. 26 with kickoff set for 2:30. The Nebraska-Colorado game has been a fixture on ABC and the Friday after Thanksgiving since the start of the Big XII Conference. In fact, the 2010 game will mark the 18th straight year the matchup between the two teams has been showcased on ABC. In addition to the Nebraska-Colorado game, two other Nebraska games were previously chosen for telecast. The Huskers' Sept. 18 game at Washington will be televised regionally on ABC, as part of the Pac-10 Conference's television package. Nebraska's Big XII opener at Kansas State will be televised nationally on ESPN on Thursday, Oct. 7, beginning at 6:30.
Nebraska's top receiver is suspected of committing his second alcohol-related offense in 14 months. Lincoln police ticketed Niles Paul on suspicion of alcohol possession by a minor and urinating in public. Police spokeswoman Katie Flood said an officer spotted the 20-year-old Paul urinating on a fence at 1:23 a.m. Friday. A preliminary breath test measured Paul's blood-alcohol at .104. Nebraska coach Bo Pelini said Tuesday in a statement he met with Paul and that the matter "has been addressed and handled internally." Paul was suspended for the balance of spring practice in April 2009 after his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving. Paul was not charged with DUI. He pleaded guilty to reckless driving and being a minor in possession of alcohol.
Local Schedule: Nfk Seniors at Grand Island (Bsbl DH-5:30); Omaha Royals at New Orleans (Bsbl-7:00).
Local Scores: Omaha Royals 9 New Orleans 2 (Bsbl).
Spracklen Physical Therapy Star Athlete of the Week: Nick Lauer of the Hartington Cedar Catholic boys golf team.
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