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    How to Manage Sports and Finance as a Retired Athlete

    The Hidden Costs of an Athlete’s Life There is almost no avoiding the physical costs of decades of training on an athlete’s body. While the primary focus of this article is on avoiding bankruptcy after retirement, for many athletes receiving a payday for their efforts is not even a realistic dream.  59% of Olympic hopefuls,…

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    How to Manage Sports and Finance as a Retired Athlete

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  • Health Issues In Sports: What To Look For

    Health Issues In Sports: What To Look For

    Most Common Health Issues and Injuries in Nebraska Sports Nebraska, a heartland where passion for varsity sports runs deep, boasts an array of remarkable teams and a tightly-knit community of fans and athletes. College Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, and Hockey are amongst the most played sports in the state; these games gather the community together…

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  • Nebraska Basketball Star Anton Gill Joins NGF Recipiants

    Nebraska Basketball Star Anton Gill Joins NGF Recipiants

    A Glimpse into Anton Gill’s Journey Anton’s journey is a story of talent, perseverance, and determination. During his tenure at Nebraska, he demonstrated exceptional leadership and skill. As a team captain, he played a pivotal role in leading the Huskers to 22 wins in his senior year – a significant achievement that attests to his…

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  • Nebraska Women’s Bowling at UNL: The Secret Behind the Power

    Nebraska Women’s Bowling at UNL: The Secret Behind the Power

    Is Bowling a Sport?  Many of you might be wondering if bowling is even considered a sport. And the answer is a loud and clear, “Yes!” We understand the skepticism. After all, bowling can also be a recreational activity, or a fun way to spend a Saturday night with friends or family. Now, if you’re…

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  • The Importance of Mental Health in Sports: Why It matters

    The Importance of Mental Health in Sports: Why It matters

    The Importance of Mental Health in Sports Mental health in sports goes beyond just being able to compete with a clear mind; it refers to the psychological and emotional well-being of athletes, and it encompasses a broad range of issues.  These issues are not exclusive to professional big league athletes; varsity and local sports athletes…

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  • Volleyball Night in Nebraska: The event of the year

    Volleyball Night in Nebraska: The event of the year

    About The Volleyball Night in Nebraska The event, sponsored by Farmers Mutual Insurance, will include live and mobile bidding auction items and appearances by athletes served by the NGF, an organization providing assistance to  Nebraska-based letter-winning athletes facing medical, substance abuse, and financial challenges.   This dinner event is a key highlight in a series of…

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  • York University Athletics

    York University Athletics

    In 1890 the United Brethren Church, in conjunction with York citizens, conceived the idea of a church-related college.  On August 26, 1890, York College welcomed its first class of students. In 1946, a merger with the Evangelical Church resulted in control of the college passing to the newly-formed Evangelical United Brethren (EUB) Church.

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  • Wayne State Athletics

    Wayne State Athletics

    Wayne State College Wildcats The college has a rich history in athletics, being a proud member of the NCAA, with 15 sports in its program, competing at Division II level. Sports include baseball, basketball, football, golf, and track and field for men, while women compete in basketball, golf, cross country, soccer, softball, and track and…

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  • University of Nebraska Lincoln

    University of Nebraska Lincoln

    The University of Nebraska Athletics: Go Big Red! When it comes to sports, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is renowned for its teams known as the Nebraska Cornhuskers, or just the ‘Huskers. The ‘Huskers compete in twenty-two varsity sports (nine for men and thirteen for women) at the NCAA Division I level. Most of these teams…

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