OMAHA -- Ray Tanner likes to remind his team that nothing comes easy in this game. He reminds them almost every day. "This game is hard," the South Carolina manager likes to say. "It'll humble you, it'll devastate you, and it'll crush you. If you allow it to."
A lot of intriguing storylines are in play as the 66th College World Series gets underway Friday in Omaha, Neb. Among them:
Seven of the eight national seeds advanced from the regionals (North Carolina was the only national seed to lose), so several favorites are still in the hunt for one of the eight College World Series berths. Two-time defending champion South Carolina and 2011 runner-up Florida are among them. So is six-time champion LSU, which is second only to South California (12 titles) in national championships. Four Pac-12 teams remain alive, including Arizona and Stanford, which have five championships between them. Neither has won a title since the Reagan administration, however, so both programs would be refreshed by victory.
This is the 66th year for the NCAA Division I college baseball championship, more commonly referred to as "The Road to Omaha." It's a nod to the city that has hosted the College World Series for the past half century. At least "The Road to Omaha" is the phrase used by 63 of the 64 teams in the NCAA Tournament. For Creighton, it's "The Road to Home." The Bluejays play their home games at Omaha's TD Ameritrade Park, site of the CWS. That wouldn't make it any less special being one of the eight teams that will play for the national championship. Here's a few things to watch for as this year's journey begins:
A Chautauqua Airlines pilot was kept off a flight in Omaha, Nebraska, Thursday morning after he failed a blood-alcohol test, a spokeswoman for the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Two violent storms forced the temporary closure of Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska, after high winds and baseball-sized hail damaged planes and a portion of a concourse, the airport director said.
Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska, was closed Thursday night, stranding hundreds of passengers, after being struck by two violent storms packing high winds and massive hail, the airport director said.
OMAHA, Neb. -- Imagine for a minute a plodding, power-hitting first baseman with a broken bone in his hand, who nevertheless launches home runs in batting practice to force his way into the starting lineup and then delivers a pair of hits that alone would have been the story of the night if not for the improbable way he wins the game with his legs. If that sounds like a superhero -- for a night, at least -- you weren't far off.
A top manager at one of Nebraska's two nuclear power plants says he's "100 percent confident" the facility's countermeasures will keep the overflowing Missouri River from damaging critical gear and causing a hazard to the public.
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The chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is expected Monday to visit a Nebraska power plant surrounded by Missouri River floodwater.
A water-filled berm protecting a nuclear power plant in Nebraska from rising floodwaters collapsed Sunday, according to a spokesman, who said the plant remains secure.
U.S. nuclear regulators say two Nebraska nuclear power plants have protected critical equipment from the rising waters of the Missouri River even though flooding has reached the grounds of one of them.
Residents in Minot, North Dakota, appear resigned to face major flooding as water now flows over the city's dikes.
A nuclear power plant 19 miles north of Omaha, Nebraska, declared an alert due to electrical problems, officials said.
Change will be evident from start to finish during the 2011 college baseball season, beginning with the bats. NCAA-mandated restrictions have removed the ping and the pop from them, to the point that coaches are predicting lower scores and shorter games as pitchers dominate the hitters. The road to the national championship still leads to Omaha, Neb., but it detours downtown, where TD Ameritrade Park, built at a cost of $128 million, has replaced historic Rosenblatt Stadium. Expect to see some familiar faces during opening ceremonies of the College World Series, however. Half of the teams in the top 10 here reached Omaha last year.
The full moon rose steadily like movie credits and then hovered on the other side of the Missouri River, backlighting downtown Omaha. It was Homecoming Night at Central High. The Eagles hosted Millard South at their new football stadium, built largely from donations from the city's first family, the Buffetts. Over the din of cheering parents, the strains of the pep band and the refs' whistles, a distinct voice, deep and firm, pierced the autumn air. C'mon Jemal, remember your stance!
Two police officers in Omaha, Nebraska, suffered minor wounds and a suspect was critically wounded in a shooting at Omaha's Creighton University Medical Center on Wednesday, police said.
When it comes to recession-proof cities,"the Big O" is still on top.
A motorist fired pepper spray Saturday at a group of demonstrators and counter-protesters outside a funeral for a U.S. Marine in Omaha, Nebraska, police said.
Question: My husband recently retired and we are in the process of deciding how to invest the money in his 401(k). He and I both have good pension plans and I plan to work at least another five years. We have been advised to invest two-thirds of my husband's 401(k) assets in annuities, but I'm comfortable with putting only a third in annuities. Any advice? -- Jean, Omaha, Nebraska
Now that Europe's financial markets have hit a giant speed bump, raising fears that the U.S. recovery could also stall, inflation probably isn't something you're worried about today. But when it comes to the threat of rising prices, there are a couple of things you should know.
With the Los Angeles Lakers repeating as NBA champs, the sports world changes seasons. The US Open concludes at historic Pebble Beach this weekend. The College World Series opens in Omaha, Nebraska, for the last time at Rosenblatt Stadium. Countries try to advance to the knockout round in the World Cup in South Africa, and could a major-league pitcher be named MVP for the first time since 1992?
OMAHA, Neb. -- Much of the leadup to the 64th College World Series has been focused on Rosenblatt Stadium -- the site of the event since 1950 -- which will be put out to pasture when a new downtown stadium opens in 2011.
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The South emerged Saturday from another night of bone-rattling cold that has seen records fall and homeless shelters fill to capacity.
University of Wisconsin students celebrate classes being canceled by having a snowball fight.
Freezing temperatures plagued much of the nation Thursday after a major storm moved into Canada, but another storm that will dump more snow in the Sierra Nevada was brewing, forecasters said.
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The low-down on all eight College World Series participants with detailed scouting reports from coaches who faced them during the regular season.
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Two more teenagers have been abandoned at Nebraska hospitals under the state's much-criticized safe haven law
Nebraska officials say another teenager from outside the state has been left at an Omaha hospital under the state's safe haven law
Frustrated parents are dumping their teenagers at Nebraska hospitals -- even crossing state lines to do it -- and the state Legislature has scheduled a special hearing to try to stem the tide.
Nebraska's safe haven law was intended to keep newborns from being abandoned, but some parents are using it to dump off teens.
Most of us know how to save money on groceries: You clip coupons, compare prices at different supermarkets and jump on good sales. But saving money on health care costs? That's much more complicated. Here are six Web sites to help you slash how much you're paying for drugs, dentists, doctors and hospitals.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Federal authorities last month assured consumers that a meat plant linked to nearly 50 illnesses caused by tainted ground beef had made enough changes after a recall to ensure that its products were safe. Less than a month later, the same processor has recalled 1.2 million pounds of other beef products that might have sickened more than 30 people.
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As the U.S. Olympic swimming trials get underway on Sunday in Omaha, here are 10 story lines to watch for.
OMAHA, Neb. -- The Wonderdogs' Cinderella party on the infield of Rosenblatt Stadium was still hopping, but Steve Detwiler made an early exit, retreating to the locker room behind the first-base dugout to stash away the choicest of souvenirs. "This ball," he said, reaching down into one of the outer pockets of his duffel bag, "this is the last out right here. The national championship ball."
OMAHA, Neb. -- In the makeshift merchandise tents that line 13th Street here outside Rosenblatt Stadium, prices on most of the College World Series gear have been slashed by now. Shirts emblazoned with logos of powerhouses who've already been sent packing -- Miami and North Carolina, Rice and Stanford, Florida State and LSU -- are half-off in most stands. One still commanding full price, however, is a white tee featuring the Fresno State Bulldog logo, bracketed by three lines of capitalized text in simple Helvetica font that read, "FROM UNDERDOGS / TO WONDERDOGS."
Four Boy Scouts who died Wednesday when a tornado swept through a wilderness camp were remembered for the very qualities that had brought them to the camp in the first place.
A 15-year-old describes being in the middle of a tornado at a Boy Scout camp.
Boy Scouts who came to each others' aid after a tornado that killed four of their comrades were hailed as heroes Thursday for helping to administer first aid and search for victims
One stopped to buy presents on his way home from a business trip. One wrapped packages at a department store for the sheer joy of it.
A 19-year-old gunman who killed eight people and then himself Wednesday at the Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, left a suicide note, police said.
Witnesses describe the grisly scene inside the store where a gunman killed at least nine at an Omaha, Nebraska mall.
A man with a rifle opened fire at a busy department store Wednesday filled with holiday shoppers, killing eight people before taking his own life
When I saw the neon tabloid headline "Allen Iverson faces lawsuit," I thought that the 21st-century NBA bad boy was back courting trouble. I felt the jolt of curiosity that always comes when the man who causes David Stern to reach for the Maalox makes headlines for off-court issues.
If you've been reading Money Magazine for any length of time, you surely get that saving for retirement should be your top financial priority. Even so, the past decade's easy appreciation in home values has made such fundamental advice seem, well, a lot less urgent.
OMAHA, Neb. -- At 8:37 p.m. on this sweltering Sunday, after the shadows had at last overtaken Rosenblatt Stadium, Dustin Ackley lined out with two on base for the third out in the sixth inning of Game 2 of the College World Series final. Everyone in the old ballyard on the hill knew: it was all over. Gone was North Carolina's best chance to inject some intrigue into this humdrum championship series; the next inning Oregon State scored twice to turn the game into a laugher for the second-straight night, and an hour later, the Beavers were dancing to Queen on The 'Blatt's resplendent infield grass.
Floating blow-up dolls in the outfield, infielders assaulted by giant moths, and an anteater infestation: It's been a strange fortnight here at Rosenblatt Stadium, the old blue-rinsed ballyard that every June becomes the cradle of college baseball.
Friday kicks off a 10-day adventure in Omaha, Neb., known as the College World Series. The field is littered with surprises, from old favorites to new members of the CWS. One familiar team is Rice on top of the bracket. While the Owls are the odds-on favorite to win another championship, things in Omaha never go as expected. Running down the brackets, here's a breakdown of each team in Rosenblatt Stadium this week, followed by a prediction for who will win it all.
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