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K-State's Martini reaches base in 79 games in row

Last updated Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 4:23pm

Somehow, some way, Nick Martini keeps getting on base.

Kansas State's junior left fielder goes into this weekend's series at Baylor having reached base in a nation-leading 79 consecutive games.

"I'd probably be lying if I told you it wasn't something I thought about, just because it's going on," Martini said. "I try not to be selfish. I'll do whatever it takes to get on base."

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UFL hopes marquee names help bring viability

Eric Olson, The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, October 4, 2010 - 4:15pm

OMAHA, Neb. -- Forget that some Omaha Nighthawks players have locker stalls fashioned out of cardboard U-Haul boxes and folding chairs.

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Nebraska volleyball setter Lauren Cook smiles in Lincoln, Neb., during an interview last week. Cook, the best freshman in college volleyball last year, who just happens to be the coach's daughter, will join a loaded lineup for John Cook's Nebraska Cornhuskers after spending a year at UCLA.

Cook finds her path, and it winds back to Nebraska

Eric Olson, The Associated Press

Last updated Sunday, August 29, 2010 - 5:02pm

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Lauren Cook is no prodigal daughter groveling for a second chance. All she did was excel in her one season at UCLA, where she was the national freshman of the year.

Now the self-described "Nebraska girl" has come home to play for her father, John Cook, and his second-ranked Cornhuskers.

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AP: Top college coaches prefer metal bats to wood

Eric Olson, The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 4:46pm

OMAHA, Neb. -- If coaches at the top U.S. college baseball programs have their way, the ping of the aluminum bat will forever remain a part of the game.

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College World Series is Omaha's party central

Eric Olson The Associated Press

Last updated Sunday, May 30, 2010 - 6:22pm

OMAHA, Neb. -- Greg Pivovar is a one-man welcoming committee for College World Series fans.

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Omaha stadium days numbered, but CWS memories live

Eric Olson The Associated Press

Last updated Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 7:49pm

OMAHA, Neb. -- The College World Series ends a 61-year run at Rosenblatt Stadium next month, leaving behind some of college baseball's most cherished memories for a new home a few miles away.

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Rural decline forces schools to merge sports teams

Eric Olson The Associated Press

Last updated Sunday, October 18, 2009 - 7:47pm

DUNNING, Neb. -- In this remote expanse of ranch country where cattle far outnumber people, folks keep a neighborly attitude toward everyone they meet -- except when it comes to high school sports.

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U.S. swim trials for 2012 Olympics return to Omaha

Eric Olson

Last updated Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 7:56pm

The Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. -- The U.S. Olympic swimming trials will return to Omaha in 2012, with a temporary pool again being set up inside the Qwest Center.USA Swimming announced Thursday that the trials to choose the U.S. team for the London Games would be held June 25-July 2.The 2008 trials were held at the Qwest Center for the first time, averaging more than 12,000 fans each night over eight days. Nine world records were set in the temporary 50-meter competition pool. A warmup pool will also be installed in the convention center that's attached to the 17,000-seat downtown arena.

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LSU beats Texas 11-4 to claim 6th national title

Eric Olson

Last updated Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 8:54pm

The Associated PressOMAHA, Neb. -- It's almost too much for Jared Mitchell to wrap his mind around.Already a national champion in football and a first-round draft pick in baseball, Mitchell ended his college career Wednesday night with an NCAA title in baseball and the College World Series Most Outstanding Player Award.Quite a way to go out."If there's a better way, write the story for me," Mitchell said after LSU defeated Texas 11-4 in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the CWS finals.Mitchell hit a three-run homer in the first inning to get the Tigers started. He batted .348 with two home runs, three doubles and seven RBIs in six games in Omaha.

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