For the first time in a few moons, I actually got to participate in something I thought was just a phenomenon this time of year: sunlight! The cold, sultry B1G November weather has finally arrived, and so has the “it’s dark when I go to work and dark when I get home” weather. I actually can’t believe I’m typing how much I enjoyed spending 90 minutes in my garden raking leaves in the sunlight. It was honestly refreshing. That should tell you everything you need to know about how exciting my life really is. In any case, I have sprinkled in sports throughout the week to help deal with the long, soon to be really cold nights. So enjoy your piles of leaves, the joke of the week and of course… today’s flakes.

NEBRASKA:

Husker Volleyball moves to 27-1 with a Sweep of Iowa Wednesday night – Corn Nation
Husker volleyball gets swept again. Senior night takes place this Saturday against Wisconsin

Nebraska-Wisconsin Preview with Rajeev Chhabra, host of The Bucky Report Podcast
An insider’s look at the Badgers ahead of Saturday’s game in Lincoln.

Focus on Dana Holgorsen’s ‘bored’ joke hides a bigger picture for Nebraska Football
When Nebraska’s new football offensive coordinator was asked why he took the job, he said he was “bored” but then gave a real explanation.

OTHER ROUND SPORTS:

UConn’s Geno Auriemma becomes all-time NCAA basketball wins leader – ESPN
UConn’s Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in NCAA history – breaking a tie with Stanford great Tara VanDerveer – when his Huskies defeated Fairleigh Dickinson on Wednesday night.

Warriors’ Melton undergoes ACL surgery and will miss remainder of season – ESPN
Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton will undergo surgery on his left ACL and miss the remainder of the season, Golden State announced Wednesday.

First-time Cy Young winners Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal win MLB’s most prestigious pitching award after drastically different journeys – Yahoo Sports
Skubal continues to rise as Detroit’s ace, while Sale’s resurgence in Atlanta marks the final chapter in his storied career.

MLB Rumors: Latest Free News on Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and More
The MLB season is still young, but free agency rumors are already swirling. Here you will find the latest news from around the competition.

NHL Power Rankings: Bruins Become First Team to Make Coaching Change as Early Season Slump Continues – CBSSports.com
The Bruins have not been able to live up to expectations this season

Blackhawks, Blues Unveil Classic 2025 NHL Winter Uniforms in New Photos | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors | Bleacher Report
The Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues embrace a vintage look for their New Year’s Eve winter classic at Wrigley Field. The Blackhawks and the Blues…

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS:

Pamela Hayden, longtime “Simpsons” voice actor, including Bart’s friend Milhouse, hangs up her microphone
NEW YORK (AP) — Pamela Hayden, the longtime voice actor behind Milhouse Van Houten — Bart Simpson’s very cool friend — is stepping away after 35 years of whining.

Rust premieres at the Polish film festival three years after the filming
The film’s star Alec Baldwin was not invited and did not attend the screening.

JOKE OF THE WEEK:

Towels can’t tell jokes. They have a dry sense of humor.