Last week, my wife and I got the shock of our lives. We knew we were expecting a baby, but when the ultrasound begin, we were surprised to find out “baby” was incorrect. As the wand touched my wife’s stomach, there were not one, but two embryos chilling side by side.
Twins do not run in my family whatsoever to my knowledge, so I’m sort of proud of myself for the efficiency, but slightly spooked considering we only planned on having one more. Many individuals who know me have taken the time to laugh at me, particularly those who are parents themselves.
So come Christmas Day (allegedly), I will be celebrating two new bundles of joy. By New Years Day, I will have died of sleep deprivation (in a nice irony). Here are your flakes...
NEBRASKA:
Husker Baseball Commit Brody Jindra Named Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year
The Elkhorn South shortstop was named the 2025 Nebraska Gatorade player of the year Wednesday after his junior season with the Storm.
Nebraska baseball enters another offseason looking for a new catcher | Husker Red Zone | hastingstribune.com
LINCOLN — Hogan Helligso saved some of his best Nebraska baseball for the perfect time.
Nebraska Football Ranked in First FPI Top 25 for 2025 Season
The Huskers barely cracked ESPN’s early FPI Top 25, but rising expectations continue to surround Dylan Raiola and a revamped offense.
Corn Nation’s own Minnie Hunt joined “Locked On Spartans” to discuss Nebraska. Minnie appears at the 14:00 mark and does a wonderful job as always.
MLB NEWS:
It takes a village: How to build an MLB ballpark in 2025 - ESPN
The Battery Atlanta is an enticing blueprint for teams. But creating an entire neighborhood is a hard act to follow.
Jac Caglianone debut: Slugging Royals rookie shows promise despite going hitless in first MLB appearance - CBSSports.com
Caglianone looked like he belonged in his first five big league at-bats
Ceddanne Rafaela hits walk-off homer in win over Angels
BOSTON -- The Red Sox have been working with Ceddanne Rafaela on the art of pullside power, which makes sense, given the dimensions of Fenway Park.
When Rafaela went deep in the first two games of this three-game series against the Angels, both were towering shots that cleared the Green
Kyle Freeland earns first win of 2025 as Rockies sweep Marlins
MIAMI -- For the first time in over a year, the Rockies have swept a series.
May 15, 2024 was the last time the Rox recorded the final out of a series sweep, doing so against the Padres in the midst of a seven-game win streak. Wins have been harder
NBA NEWS:
NBA Finals 2025: How the Thunder built a roster that is the envy of the league - Yahoo Sports
OKC acquired draft picks, draft picks and more draft picks, but it was a key trade that landed it a superstar.
Starting 5, June 4: Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals tips off tomorrow | NBA.com
Hear from the Thunder and Pacers today as both teams meet with the media ahead of Thursday’s Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals.
FRENCH OPEN:
Who is Lois Boisson? World No 361 continues stunning run to reach French Open semi-finals | The Independent
Boisson delighted the home fans at a packed Court Philippe-Chatrier to set up a semi-final with Coco Gauff
French Open results: Novak Djokovic battles to topple Alexander Zverev, will face Jannik Sinner in semifinal - Yahoo Sports
Young star Jannik Sinner and bona fide legend Novak Djokovic were in the limelight on Wednesday as they won their respective French Open quarterfinals.
THEN THERE’S THIS:
Lovelorn Tortoise Found a Year After it Escaped in Search of a Mate at 0.00012mph
Muirie had put up signs around the area following Ginger's disappearance last June, but said she'd given up hope after nearly a year.
Hungry wild elephant raids a Thai store for snacks | AP News
A hungry wild elephant has caused havoc in a grocery store in Thailand after strolling in from the Khao Yai National Park and helping himself to the food on the shelves.
JOKE OF THE WEEK:
What do you call an elephant that doesn’t matter? An “Irrelephant”.