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Iowa’s Kylie Welker celebrates winning the 180-pound National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championship Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.

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Three Hawkeye wrestlers take gold at the Pan-Am Championships

Iowa Baseball

No. 10 Oregon State used a massive fourth inning to sink the Hawkeyes and win the weekend series

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Two former Hawkeye seventh-round picks signed rookie deals

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Kaleb Johnson and Yahya Black ink rookie deals with the Pittsburgh Steelers

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Iowa State v Iowa

Iowa Football's roster talent declined after the transfer portal closed

Oct 12, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back John Nestor (7) and defensive back Zach Lutmer (6) react during the fourth quarter against the Washington Huskies at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

The top three transfers that Iowa Football will regret losing

Apr 26, 2025; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa defensive lineman Jonah Pace (91) laughs with teammates during a spring NCAA football open practice at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Cress/For the Register

Iowa Football's top three transfer additions that can push them towards contention

Iowa State v Iowa

Iowa Football offers three prospects in the 2027 recruiting class

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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

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

Iowa Football will host a three-star Illinois prospect this weekend

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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

Minnesota v Iowa

Jaran Richman joins Iowa Men's Basketball as the director of scouting

New Orleans Privateers guard Jamond Vincent (13) defends a shot attempt by Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch (8) Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

The new-look Iowa Men's Basketball squad sneaks into the way too early rankings

Peyton Sandfort greets Iowa's new head men's basketball coach Ben McCollum after his introductory press conference Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Ben McCollum's contract details have been released

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

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Los Angeles Sparks v Golden State Valkyries

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

Brazil National Team v Indiana Fever

The "Caitlin Clark Effect" is still in full effect

Indiana Fever Caitlin Clark (22) attempts a 3-pointer against Brazilian National Team guard Tainá Mayor da Paixão (8) on Sunday, May 4, 2025, during a preseason game between the Indiana Fever and the Brazil national team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

Tears were shed as superstar Caitlin Clark made her return to Iowa City

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) takes the ball to the basket against Brazilian National Team guard Tainá Mayor da Paixão (8) on Sunday, May 4, 2025, during a preseason game between the Indiana Fever and the Brazil national team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

The GOAT returns to Carver-Hawkeye Arena with the Indiana Fever

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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

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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

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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

Iowa Basketball

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.

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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.

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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.

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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