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Logan Paul helps north Omaha send Bud Crawford off for his highly anticipated return to the ring
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha's Terence "Bud" Crawford drew quite a crowd in north Omaha on Saturday during his hometown send-off. In two weeks, the professional boxer makes his highly anticipated return to the ring, moving up to 154 pounds and fighting for the junior middleweight title in Los Angeles on Aug. 3.
Underwood Baseball Heading Back to State
The Underwood Eagles are heading back to the state tournament after defeating Clarinda 3-0 last Tuesday. The Eagles took the lead early, jumping out to a 2-0 lead after the first inning. The Eagles added one more in the bottom of the third to lead 3-0 and win the game. Clarinda was held to zero runs for just the third time all season. The Hawkeye 10 champions were held to zero runs on four hits.
California man biking cross country to fulfill dream, honor fallen soldiers makes stop in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — A California man, who recently retired, is fulfilling a dream that began in 1976 by making a cross-country bike trip. The journey started on June 9 in Seattle and is expected to end in New York in late August. "I retired about six weeks ago, and...
Olympian and former Husker Justine Wong-Orantes excited for Paris games
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Less than a week away from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games, all fifteen members of Team USA Volleyball are just starting to arrive in Paris. After seven years on the U.S. National Team, former Husker Volleyball libero Justine Wong-Orantes is looking to add...
Creighton's Maly preparing for another summer of 3-on-3 USA basketball success
OMAHA - Not only did Morgan Maly spend last offseason globetrotting, the Creighton senior was thriving on Team USA's 3-on-3 team. And she'll back on that stage this week. Maly is one of six players on the U.S. team that will compete at the FIBA 3x3 Nations League Americas Conference in Mexico City. The tournament begins Monday and runs through Sunday.
Patriotism Shown by Travel Baseball Team at USSSA State Tournament
OMAHA, Neb. — It's a story about eleven year old boys who not only love baseball, but America. The Saint Columbkille Crusaders dedicated this weekend's USSSA State Tournament to the military soldiers and veterans they love. On the top of their list, is two of the players' fathers, who...
Bedford Upsets Tri-Center Advances to State Tournament
The Bedford Bulldogs currently sit with a record of 20-10 on the season and are preparing to play in the baseball state tournament in Carroll. The Bulldogs are heading into the tournament with nothing to lose and currently sit as the lowest seed of all eight teams. Bedford is coming...
Rave walks it off for 3-2 win over Indianapolis
PAPILLION - The Omaha Storm Chasers walked it off against the Indianapolis Indians with a 3-2 win Sunday at Werner Park. In the last game of the series, the Indians didn’t waste any time getting on the board as Ji Hwan Bae crushed a solo homer to right field on the first pitch of the game off of Daniel Lynch IV and took the early 1-0 lead. That was all Indy could score as Lynch IV retired the next three batters to get out of the inning.
Former Pitt State Softball Player Gabby Schultz Joins Iowa Western CC Coaching Staff
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA — Former Pitt State Gorilla Gabby Schultz announced she will be getting into coaching joining the Iowa Western Community College Coaching Staff. Schultz played Shortstop for the Gorillas where she had an impressive career. In 2023, Schultz was the MIAA Defensive Player of the Year and a NFCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Winner. She […]
Taryn Kloth to represent Team USA in beach volleyball, Creighton as first female Olympian
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Former Creighton volleyball star Taryn Kloth is headed to Paris to compete in beach volleyball for Team USA. “Representing USA and those three letters and everything that it means,” she said. “It’s so cool.”. She just never thought it would come in beach...
MT Signs Quintan Van Wijk for 2024-25 Roster
WACO, Texas – Baylor men's tennis head coach Michael Woodson announced Friday the signing of Quintain Van Wijk, a University of Nebraska Omaha transfer from Willemstad, Curacao. "It's not often you get the opportunity to work with players that have risen to the top of multiple collegiate programs. We...
Nebraska Pride women's football team to play for national championship
OMAHA (KMTV) — The Nebraska Pride will play in the Women's Football Alliance Division II championship game in Canton, Ohio on July 26. The Pride is a women's tackle football team based in Omaha. This is their second year as a team, and they've qualified for their first national...
Gutschewski brothers prepare to make Pinnacle Bank Championship debut
OMAHA, Neb. — Luke and Trevor Gutschewski are ready to follow in their father's footsteps and make their Korn Ferry Tour debut together at the Pinnacle Bank Championship. "Ever since we were six, seven, eight years old, we play everything together," said Luke. "It'll be awesome. I couldn't think of a better place to do it."
Union Omaha midfielder with over a decade in professional soccer announces retirement effective immediately
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Omaha's midfielder, who has been playing professional soccer for 11 years, announced his retirement. Related coverage in the video above: Union Omaha stadium plans. Victor "PC" Giro has represented eight clubs and has played over 14,000 minutes during his career. "Thank you for all you've...
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