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Herky the Hawk waves to people in the crowd during a NCAA women's basketball exhibition game against Truman State, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Iowa Basketball

Iowa native Logan Ogden joins the Men's Basketball staff

Iowa Women's Basketball

From Rookie of the Year to MVP? Betting odds favor Caitlin Clark to do just that

Iowa Baseball

Hawkeye baseball is demolished by the Ducks in game one

Iowa Women's Basketball

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever grace the cover of Sports Illustrated

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Herky the Hawk poses for photos as fireworks explode during the Kickoff at Kinnick On Iowa! event, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, on Duke Slater Field at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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A 2026 three-star linebacker prospect has set a meeting with Iowa Football

Iowa's senior football analyst Warren Ruggiero, left, talks to quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) during practice Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa.

So, you're telling me there's a chance? Mark Gronowski has slim odds to hoist the Heisman

Oct 26, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) celebrates with linebacker Nick Jackson (10) after intercepting a pass against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Former Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson is headed to Tampa Bay

Northwestern v Iowa

Two former Hawkeye seventh-round picks signed rookie deals

Football Recruiting

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Iowa State v Iowa

Iowa Football offers three prospects in the 2027 recruiting class

Guilford's Messiah Tilson (11) runs around defense during a game against Harlem on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Guilford High School.

Three-star prospect Messiah Tilson has Iowa on his short list of preferred schools

Iowa v Maryland

Hawkeyes receive a commitment from 2026 four-star offensive lineman Gene Riordan

Fletcher's Diondre Smith (16) is tackled by First Coast's Mark Colbert (5) during the second quarter of a high school football matchup Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 at First Coast High School in Jacksonville, Fla. The First Coast Buccaneers edged the Fletcher Senators 28-27 on a point after try in overtime to capture the FHSAA District 1-3M title. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

2026 wide receiver prospect Diondre Smith commits to Iowa Football

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Mar 9, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum hugs guard Bennett Stirtz (14) after defeating the Bradley Braves to win the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

A way too early projection for the Iowa Men's Basketball starting five

Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs guard Bennett Stirtz (14) dribbles against Missouri Tigers guard Tony Perkins (12) in the first half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

Iowa Men's Basketball slides into the top 20 in transfer portal rankings

Assumption's Navon Shabazz shoots a shot over Waverly Shell Rock's Luke Frazell (left) and Waverly Shell Rock's Jude Landers (right) Friday, March 8, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena.

The only 2026 Hawkeye Men's Basketball recruit decommits from the program

Unknown date & location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Tom Davis and point guard B.J. Armstrong (10) on the sideline 1986-1989. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-Imagn Images

Former Hawkeye B.J. Armstrong has been named the Assistant GM for the Sacramento Kings

Weatherford’s Tate Sage (24) lays up the ball during the semifinals of the OSSAA 4A high school boys basketball tournament between Weatherford and North Rock Creek at State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City, on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Iowa Basketball Recruiting

Tate Sage flips his commitment from Drake to Iowa Men's Basketball

Women's Basketball

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Atlanta Dream v Washington Mystics

Lucy Olsen makes the Washington Mystics opening day roster

Indiana Fever v Atlanta Dream

Caitlin Clark received a shoutout in an LSU basketball star's recent rap

Apr 1, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; McDonald's All American East wing Nyla Brooks (7) dribbles the ball against McDonald's All American West guard Addie Deal (7) during the second half of the game at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images

Four Iowa Women's Basketball newcomers received their new numbers

Los Angeles Sparks v Golden State Valkyries

Former Hawkeye Kate Martin made her debut for the Golden State Valkyries

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Nov 2, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) runs the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Iowa Football

Kaleb Johnson will still wear the Black and Yellow with his new NFL team

Dec 30, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) during the game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Iowa Football

Former Iowa and current 49ers star TE George Kittle STILL does not have a new contract

Jan 1, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Lee Corso on the ESPN Gameday set at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Fans nationwide share memories and pay tribute to the legendary Lee Corso

Dec 30, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; General view of a CBS Sports microphone jacket before the game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Colorado Buffaloes at CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Long-time College Basketball bracketologist Jerry Palm is out at CBS

Kennedy Blades is pictured at Iowa women’s wrestling media day Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes News

Kennedy Blades named the College Wrestler of the Year

Iowa head coach Rick Heller walks through the dugout before talking with reporters after a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Northwestern, Monday, April 26, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Iowa Baseball

Spring swing: Baseball and softball finish mid-week games

Iowa’s Kennedy Blades defeated McKendree's Kaylynn Albrecht to win the 160-pound National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championship Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes News

Three Hawkeye women named Wrestler of the Year finalists

Mar 21, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Caleb Henson of Virginia Tech wrestles Jordan Williams of Little Rock during day two of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Iowa Hawkeyes News

Iowa Men's Wrestling picks up two transfers from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The Old Capitol building pictured at the Pentacrest on the University of Iowa campus Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes News

One day to support Iowa Hawkeyes athletics

Gary Danielson gives the keynote speech during the Winged Foot Scholarship Awards Banquet, Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Fla.

Lane Calkins of Naples High won the 2022 Winged Foot Scholar Athlete Award.

Iowa Football

Gary Danielson announces his retirement after a 36-year television career

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Lucy Olsen (33) drives to the lane during the second round of the NCAA March Madness Women's college basketball game between University of Oklahoma Sooners and Iowa Hawkeyes at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Monday, March 24, 2025.

Iowa Women's Basketball

Iowa fans express their thanks and love for senior Lucy Olsen

Dec 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum watches the action during the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Ben McCollum is a life-long Iowa Hawkeyes fan