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Preconstruction work to begin in January to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge
BALTIMORE (AP) — Preconstruction work to collect data to design a new Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is scheduled to begin in January, according to Maryland officials. The Baltimore Sun reports that work is scheduled to include topographic and underwater surveys, as well as...
Nebraska governor's prognosis is good after falling from a horse
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was in intensive care at an Omaha hospital Monday after undergoing a medical procedure to treat an injured spleen suffered when he was bucked off a horse. The governor was in stable condition, with doctors saying his prognosis was positive despite seven rib...
Nebraska governor hospitalized after he is bucked off a horse
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was injured Sunday after being bucked off a horse and is expected to be hospitalized for several days. Pillen, a first-term Republican, was with his family when he was thrown off a new horse and injured, according to the governor's...
Raegan Beers matches career high with 28 points, helps No. 10 Oklahoma roll past Omaha 111-65
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Raegan Beers matched a career high with 28 points, and No. 10 Oklahoma rolled past Omaha 111-65 on Sunday. Beers, a 6-foot-4 center, made 11 of 13 field goals and grabbed nine rebounds to help Oklahoma win its fifth straight since an overtime loss to Duke. ...
Omaha faces No. 10 Oklahoma on 7-game win streak
Omaha Mavericks (8-4) at Oklahoma Sooners (10-1) Norman, Oklahoma; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Omaha will attempt to extend its seven-game win streak with a victory over No. 10 Oklahoma. The Sooners have gone 5-0 at home. Oklahoma is second in...
Sutton's 24 lead Omaha past Cal Poly 86-82
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Marquel Sutton scored 24 points as Omaha beat Cal Poly 86-82 on Saturday night. Sutton added nine rebounds for the Mavericks (5-9). Tony Osburn scored 16 points while going 4 of 8 from the floor, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and 4 for 6 from the...
Omaha hosts Hyder and Cal Poly
Cal Poly Mustangs (6-7, 0-2 Big West) at Omaha Mavericks (4-9) Omaha, Nebraska; Saturday, 9:05 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mustangs -3; over/under is 159.5 BOTTOM LINE: Cal Poly faces Omaha after Jarred Hyder scored 29 points in Cal Poly's 95-94...
Omaha plays No. 10 Oklahoma on 7-game win streak
Omaha Mavericks (8-4) at Oklahoma Sooners (10-1) Norman, Oklahoma; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Omaha will try to keep its seven-game win streak alive when the Mavericks take on No. 10 Oklahoma. The Sooners have gone 5-0 at home. Oklahoma is 9-1 in...
Hyder leads Cal Poly against Omaha after 29-point game
Cal Poly Mustangs (6-7, 0-2 Big West) at Omaha Mavericks (4-9) Omaha, Nebraska; Saturday, 9:05 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cal Poly plays Omaha after Jarred Hyder scored 29 points in Cal Poly's 95-94 overtime victory over the Denver Pioneers. The Mavericks...
Keshon Gilbert scores 16 points to help lead No. 3 Iowa State past Omaha 83-51
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Keshon Gilbert scored 16 points to help lead No. 3 Iowa State to an 83-51 win over Omaha on Sunday. The Cyclones (9-1) started the game going back and forth with Omaha after committing eight turnovers but were able to get on track after ending the half on a 20-2...
