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Devaney Center in Lincoln to host both Omaha professional teams
The home of Nebraska Volleyball will host two professional matches next year. Both of Omaha's professional volleyball teams announced Monday that they will play matches during their upcoming seasons at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The Omaha Supernovas said they will face the Los Angeles Thunder at the Devaney Center...
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1976 - Honoring Sunset Speedway’s Best – Bob Kosiski
Omaha, Neb. - In Sunset Speedway’s 19-year-old history, 42-year-old Bob Kosiski is rightfully considered the best overall driver ever to compete there. This doesn’t mean someone may not come along and break the multiple records Bob has scorched over the past few years or that past competitors such as Jim Wyman or Bud Burdick don’t consider the same high honors, which they do.
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Matt Rhule speaks ahead of Washington
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule met with the media for his weekly press conference at the Hawks Championship Center on Monday morning. Rhule reflected on the bye week and previewed the team’s Week 9 matchup against Washington. “Dana (Holgorsen) has to be better, I...
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St. Albert pulls away from Gehlen for opening round football win
COUNCIL BLUFFS — The Gehlen Catholic football team led 9-7 in the second quarter, but Class A No. 7-ranked St. Albert scored 28 unanswered points to come away with a 35-9 win in the first round of the playoffs on Friday. The Jays were able to block a punt...
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Morning After: Creighton Blows Another Big Second-Half Lead, Needs Two Overtimes to Outlast Minnesota 89-86
On November 15, 1994, Dana Altman’s first home exhibition game ended in a forfeit when the Dutch National Team refused to take the court for the second overtime over a disputed call. They’d made a long two-pointer to tie the game at the end of the first OT, but believed it was a three-pointer to win it. Refusing to play on out of protest, Altman’s first game as head coach in front of CU’s fans ended in an 80-80 tie.
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Jones' hot hand leads Red Oak to sweep over St. Albert, into regional final
(Red Oak) -- A massive night from Keely Jones on Monday helped propel Red Oak volleyball to a three-set sweep of St. Albert and into its third regional final in four years. The IGHSAU 2A no. 11 Tigers (26-10) were able to jump out early in each set over the Saintes (17-15) and rolled to a 25-12, 25-15, and 25-19 win in a Class 2A regional semifinal on KMA 960.
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Glenwood’s closes regular season with road win
Glenwood brought the pressure, Boone had few answers and the Rams closed the regular season in convincing fashion with a 31-3 road win fueled by a stifling defensive performance. The Class 4A, No. 8 ranked Rams trailed 3-0 after the first quarter against the Toreadors (3-6) but scored 31 unanswered...
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Westside claims number one seed in playoffs with big win over Millard South
Westside closed out the regular season getting their revenge from last season beating Millard South on the road 41-17. This was the Maxpreps national game of the week between two of the last three undefeated teams in the state and a battle between two of the highest rated quarterbacks in the country. With multiple Westside and Millard South football alumni, Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz and nearly 10K people there to watch, the game did not disappoint. It was a close game until halfway through the third, where the Warriors pulled away and claimed the number one spot in the state.
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Treynor's defense, depth leads them into Class 1A playoff rematch with Shenandoah
(Treynor) -- Riding a seven-game winning streak behind one of Class 1A's stingiest defenses, the Treynor Cardinals are preparing for a familiar opponent and what head coach Jeff Casey expects to be a physical, four-quarter battle in the second round of the state football playoffs. The Cardinals continued their impressive...
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Devaney to host 2 professional volleyball matches in 2027
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Two professional volleyball matches will be hosted in the John Cook Area at the Bob Devaney Sports center in 2027, Nebraska Athletics announced Monday. The first match will take place Sunday, Feb 28, 2027, where the the Omaha Supernovas will face the Los Angeles Thunder. It’s part of the inaugural MLV John Cook Invitational presented by JUNKLESS, which aims to honor Cook’s lasting impact on volleyball, celebrate Nebraska’s passionate volleyball community, and spotlight the continued growth of women’s professional volleyball in the U.S.
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Treynor's Knispel finds perfect fit with Minnesota State-Mankato swimming
(Treynor) -- Treynor senior Madeline Knispel has already established herself as one of the area's top swimmers, and she'll have the opportunity to continue her career at the NCAA Division II level after committing to Minnesota State-Mankato. Knispel, who swims for Lewis Central, finished 11th in the 100 freestyle and...
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Creighton Men’s Basketball Fails to Meet Standard, Still Beats Minnesota in Double-Overtime
Creighton men’s basketball got a little more than it bargained for in its final exhibition, but the Jays found a way to pull out an 89-86 double-overtime win over Minnesota at CHI Health Center Omaha Friday night. The Bluejays raced out to an 11-0 lead to start the game...
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East Mills survives in five to stay alive, reaches regional final with thrilling win over Westwood
(Malvern) -- East Mills volleyball had its back against the wall on Monday night. But as Wolverines typically do, they scratched and clawed. And that scrappiness ultimately put them in a regional final. The Class 1A No. 10 Wolverines (30-8) played their best volleyball down the stretch to beat Westwood...
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Spencer Girls Swimming Claims Melissa Fender Memorial
Council Bluffs, Ia (Northwest Iowa Now) – The Spencer Girls Swim Team was in Council Bluffs Saturday for the LC Melissa Fender Memorial Invite hosted by Lewis Central of Council Bluffs. In the 200y Medley Relay, Emerson Wittrock, Halle Sears, Aubrey Paterson, and Aubrey McFarland combined for a time...
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Lincoln Lands Omaha Supernovas vs. LA Thunder in New John Cook Invitational
The Omaha Supernovas will face the Los Angeles Thunder on Feb. 28, 2027, at John Cook Arena inside the Devaney Center in Lincoln, as Major League Volleyball stages the inaugural MLV John Cook Invitational. The matchup is designed to honor the legacy of the former Nebraska coach whose name now adorns the arena where Husker volleyball has drawn some of the largest crowds in the sport's history.
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Omaha to host top-seeded Italy in Women’s Volleyball World Cup
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The FIVB released the pool assignments for the 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Cup Monday. Omaha is one of four host cities for pool play and the round of 16, along with Montreal, Quebec City and Orlando. Pool assignments. The CHI Health Center Arena will host...