Mountain West announces media rights package featuring CBS, Fox, The CW and Kiswe streaming platform
February 3rd 2026, 10:20 PM UTCThe Mountain West Conference announced a six-year media rights package with CBS Sports, Fox Sports and streaming platform Kiswe and a five-year deal with The CW Network.

Cade Cunningham scores 29 points to lead Pistons to 124-121 win over Nuggets
February 3rd 2026, 10:16 PM UTCAll-Star Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121.

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Feb. 3
February 3rd 2026, 10:14 PM UTCTuesday's local scoreboard, Feb. 3

Sidney seniors return to basketball competition after injuries at state football championship
February 3rd 2026, 8:30 PM UTCThree Sidney High School seniors sidelined by injuries during the state football championship have returned to competition on the basketball hardwood.

Davis Webb promoted to Broncos offensive coordinator
February 2nd 2026, 10:49 PM UTCSean Payton has promoted Davis Webb to offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos, replacing Joe Lombardi.

Monday's local scoreboard, Feb. 2
February 2nd 2026, 10:45 PM UTCMonday's local scoreboard, Feb. 2

Western Trails Conference basketball tournament set for Feb. 5–7
February 2nd 2026, 2:57 PM UTCThe Western Trails Conference Basketball Tournament tips off Feb. 5–7, with Bridgeport and Kimball earning top seeds.

Cougar notes: WNCC women come up short against North Platte
February 2nd 2026, 5:37 AM UTCThe Cougars shot just 32 percent from the field and 11 percent (2-of-19) from beyond the arc in falling to North Platte Community College 63-60 Sunday at Cougar Palace in Scottsbluff.

Colorado sports notes: Nuggets' Jamal Murray earns first All-Star berth in ninth NBA season
February 1st 2026, 10:46 PM UTCJamal Murray has earned his first career All-Star berth in his ninth NBA season. He is averaging career highs in points, shooting percentage, three-point percentage, rebounds, and assists.

Sidney falls to Gretna East in Western Conference Championship
February 1st 2026, 3:06 PM UTCThe Sidney Lady Raiders’ run through the Western Conference Tournament came to an end Saturday night with a loss in the championship game at Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff.

Eagles notes: Chadron State excels at home meet, Mines Classic
February 1st 2026, 2:27 AM UTCNumerous Chadron State College athletes excelled over the weekend in multiple places, with a few competing at the Mines Winter Classic in Golden, Colorado and most competing at the Don Holst Open Meet, which was hosted by Chadron State.

MacKinnon scores twice to become the 1st 40-goal scorer of the season, Avalanche blank Red Wings 5-0
February 1st 2026, 2:22 AM UTCNathan MacKinnon scored twice to become the league’s first 40-goal scorer this season and the Colorado Avalanche continued their dominance of Detroit with a 5-0 victory over the Red Wings.

Saturday's local scoreboard, Jan. 31
February 1st 2026, 2:18 AM UTCSaturday's local scoreboard, Jan. 31

College hoops roundup: No. 2 UConn pulls away late in 1st half on way to 85-58 rout of struggling Creighton
February 1st 2026, 2:16 AM UTCBraylon Mullins scored 16 points and Alex Karaban and Silas Demary Jr. had 15 apiece to lead No. 2 UConn in an 85-58 rout at Creighton.

Kimball boys, girls basketball teams get victories at St. Pats.
January 31st 2026, 1:22 PM UTCThe Kimball Longhorn basketball teams were in North Platte on Friday to take on North Platte St. Pats. The girls, coming off an early victory against Mitchell, went up against a lady Irish team thirsty for their first victory of the season. The Irish did

Deer Wins 600 Yards, Tanquary Takes Second at Charlie Foster Classic
January 31st 2026, 9:50 AM UTCUNK posted multiple standout performances Friday night at the Charlie Foster Track & Field Classic inside Cushing Coliseum, led by a victory from senior Mitchell Deer and a runner-up finish by freshman Talissa Tanquary, both formerly of Sidney.







