Alberts named Nebraska athletics director
Trev Alberts, a Nebraskan legend and former All American, is hired as Nebraska athletics director to succeed Bill Moos. At Memorial Stadium he vowed collaboration and nonmicromanagement while pledging focus on big-picture program health. President Ted Carter lauds Alberts for leadership and state commitment.
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Open at Royal St George's Tests Golf Winds and Withdrawals
The Open at Royal St George's faces tough winds and tricky fairways with knee high rough and fast greens. Players like Mickelson and Koepka warn of challenging conditions while spectators and officials note a large crowd cap and weather factors. Withdrawals include Bubba Watson for close contact and Zach Johnson and Hideki Matsuyama due to positive tests.
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Westwood Seeks Major Glory Amid Record Majors Absence
Lee Westwood, at 48, eyes his 88th major without a win as he competes in the British Open at Royal St. George's. The veteran, a former world No. 1 with nine top-three majors and Race to Dubai champ in December, remains in contention while acknowledging the lottery of links golf and his long career. He recently married Helen Storey, who often caddies for him.
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