Eric Olson is an Omaha-based writer who covers sports in Nebraska, including Cornhuskers football and basketball, Creighton basketball, the College World Series and other major events. Olson joined the AP in 2002 after 15 years at the Omaha World-Herald, where he was an award-winning Nebraska football beat writer. Olson is an Omaha native who attended the University of Nebraska-Omaha. When he’s not on the job, he enjoys playing golf and hockey and spending time with family.
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The NCAA is giving referees leeway in how they deal with players who inadvertently elbow an opponent above the shoulders.
Nebraska officials knew this fall's opening of a new arena would bring an attendance bump for the long-struggling men's basketball team.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Doug McDermott is scoring as much as ever. He's had to work harder to do it.
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