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EA Sports relaunches NCAA Football video game franchise

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021

After an eight-year hiatus from college sports, Electronic Arts (EA) Sports announced plans to relaunch the famed NCAA Football video game for next-gen consoles. In a press release from EA …

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Omaha to host entirety of NCAA volleyball tournament

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021

Coming into the 2020-21 volleyball season, it was expected that Omaha would host the Final Four. But last month, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced that the entire tournament …

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‘Paradise on the Plains,’ snowboarding at Mahoney State Park

February 28, 2021March 1, 2021

Despite all the snowfall, Nebraska’s lack of mountains makes skiing or snowboarding seemingly impossible. However, that doesn’t stop Nebraska natives Daniel Zavadil and Matt Porro from shredding the hills at …

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Senior pitcher Mohler ready for “new era of Maverick baseball” on Tal Anderson Field

February 11, 2021February 24, 2021

Two years ago, the Omaha Mavericks baseball team reached the Division I NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history. Fast forward to 2021, the Maverick squad will finally …

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Baxter Arena welcomes fans back after 10 months away

February 10, 2021February 23, 2021

In January, Baxter Arena reopened its doors, allowing spectators for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Baxter Arena, with a capacity of roughly 8,000 fans, is a cornerstone …

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UNO Soccer Player Eager to Compete in a Spring Season

November 14, 2020November 14, 2020

by Joey Colbert, reporter OMAHA – A UNO soccer player is eager to compete with her teammates again as the Summit League announced the schedule resuming fall sports, including major …

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The Kansas City Chiefs return to Arrowhead Stadium

November 14, 2020November 15, 2020

by Jessica Salinas, reporter Football season is in full swing but depending on where you live will be the determining factor if you can enjoy a game in the stadium …

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Hockey Pod to begin in December at Baxter Arena

November 14, 2020November 14, 2020

by Drew Petersen, reporter OMAHA – After last season in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) came to an end without a champion because of the COVID-19 pandemic that hit …

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Maverick Sports Wrap Up

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020

It was a busy weekend for all involved in Omaha Athletics this past weekend, with 12 games across four sports in three different cities. Starting with Omaha baseball, they played …

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Dodge Ball Tournament Benefits Heart Disease And Stroke Prevention

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020

Heart disease is the leading cause of death across the world, according to the American Heart Association, and stroke ranks second. UNO and UNMC teamed up with the American Heart …

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