Bluefish Looking for ‘Bridgeport’ Love from QB Peyton Manning

PRESS RELEASE – Bridgeport Bluefish general manager Ken Shepard has officially requested that Peyton Manning call out and use “Bridgeport” as an audible during Super Bowl XLVIII this Sunday. Manning’s “Omaha” play call has been receiving much attention, fueling speculation of its meaning.

College World Series Begins Today

The College World Series begins today in Omaha (NE) at TD Ameritrade Park.  The eight-team field includes Oregon State, Mississippi State, Indiana, Louisville, North Carolina, NC State, UCLA and LSU.  View interactive bracket here.  Find things to do outside the stadium here.

Eight Seeds in Place for College World Series

It’s now on to TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha (NE), as the following eight teams have advanced to the College World Series championship bracket: Florida, South Carolina, Kent State, Arkansas, UCLA, Stony Brook, Arizona, Florida State.  Play begins June 15.  View and print bracket here.  Get more information here about attending the CWS.

Omaha’s New Ballparks: Success in 2011, All Eyes on 2012

The two new baseball stadiums in the Omaha (NE) metro had successful inaugural seasons in 2011.  Now the operators of TD Ameritrade Park, home of the College World Series in downtown Omaha, and Werner Park, home of the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (Pacific Coast League) in nearby Sarpy County, must focus on maintaining that momentum going into 2012.  Read more here.

Ballpark Design Firms Sues Ramapo LDC

Omaha (NE)-based DLR Group Architecture and Engineering is suing the Ramapo (NY) Local Development Corporation for $62,061 stilled owed to the firm for designing the new ballpark for the indy pro Rockland Boulders (Can-Am League).  Nearly$1.5 million has already been paid on the contract.  According to RLDC Executive Director Aaron Troodler, “There were a number of issues relating to the design

College World Series Begins Today

The College World Series at the new TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha (NE) begins today with Game 1 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) between Vanderbilt and North Carolina.  View complete schedule here.

Opening Day Next Week for TD Ameritrade Park

Crews are putting the finishing touches on TD Ameritrade Park, the new home for the College World Series, as operators prepare to host a sell-out crowd of 24,000 for a game next Tuesday between  Nebraska and Creighton.  Read more here,

Red Sky Music Festival to Rock TD Ameritrade Park

PRESS RELEASE – The Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority and Live Nation have come together to announce the new Red Sky Music Festival bringing top entertainment and breakout artists to Omaha each July. The outdoor festival, produced by Live Nation, will feature all genres of artists, on three stages in Downtown Omaha, for six consecutive days each

Indy Pro Ball Coming to Downtown Omaha?

Officials with the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority in Omaha (NE) continue to have talks with indy pro league investors to bring a team to TD Ameritrade Park, the new downtown home for the College World Series.  The Northern League appeared to be the frontrunner until the wheels came off the circuit a few weeks ago when four teams jumped to the American Association.

CWS Means Party Time in Omaha

Associated Press writer Eric Olson takes a close look at the College World Series as the truly mega celebration experience that has kept Omaha and the Rosenblatt Stadium rockin’ every June since 1950.  Read more here.  Considering this will be the last CWS at Rosenblatt before