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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Big Ten, Big East to begin challenge

DI STAFF May 6, 2014

The Big Ten and Big East announced on Monday that starting in the 2015-16 season, the two will play an annual series of eight games through the 2020 season. The Dave Gavitt Tipoff Games, named after...

Iowa falls to Ohio State

DI STAFF May 6, 2014

The Iowa baseball team lost to Ohio State, 3-2, on Monday night. The loss drops Iowa’s record to 26-17 on the season, 8-10 in the Big Ten. Sophomore Tyler Peyton took the mound for Iowa, but he lasted...

Walk-off homer boosts softball

JORDAN HANSEN May 5, 2014

It was only fitting that after an up and down season full of disappointment that the last game of the season would end in heartbreak. For about six innings, that was the case. The Hawkeyes had managed...

Many tracksters shine at Musco

JORDAN HANSEN May 5, 2014

As the Musco Twilight meet came to a close on May 3 and bright fireworks lit the night sky, the Hawkeyes looked like a team that is poised to make noise at the Big Ten championships in just a few weeks. In...

Baseball splits opening pair of games

RYAN RODRIGUEZ May 5, 2014

The Iowa baseball team woke up the bats in the second game after a disappointing loss to Ohio State, rolling over the Buckeyes, 17-2, to even the series. The win was the largest margin of victory in...

Point/Counterpoint: Which sport is more relevant — Horse racing or boxing?

DI STAFF May 5, 2014

Horseracing I consider myself a pretty knowledgeable sports fan. Having said that, other than Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, and the Klitschko brothers (are they still fighting?), I cannot name another...

Iowa hoops to face North Carolina in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

DI STAFF May 2, 2014

The schedule for the annual ACC/Big Ten Challenge was announced Thursday afternoon, with Iowa drawing a road game against North Carolina on Dec. 3. “We are excited about the opportunity to play...

Men’s golf set for Big Ten Tournament

DI STAFF May 2, 2014

The Iowa men’s golf team is in French Lick, Ind., this weekend for the Big Ten Tournament. The event will begins at 7 a.m. today and will run through May 4. No. 11 Illinois is the highest ranked...

Hawks prep for Musco Twilight

JORDAN HANSEN May 2, 2014

Despite the generally cold weather that accompanies the Musco Twilight meet, this year’s event will be as big as always. Coaches and athletes alike have been talking up Musco for several weeks and...

Tracksters eager for Twilight zone

KATRINA DO May 2, 2014

It’s no secret that hosting any event can be stressful — however, this isn’t exactly the case for Iowa’s track and field team. The Hawkeyes will host the 15th-annual Musco Twilight...

Injuries fail to slow Hawkeyes

RYAN RODRIGUEZ May 2, 2014

When you look at how far the Iowa baseball team has come in just one season, you can’t help but marvel at the strides the team has made. Coming off a disappointing 2013 season that saw the Hawkeyes...

Softball gears up for Buckeyes

JORDAN HANSEN May 2, 2014

A crucial Big Ten series awaits the Iowa softball team when it takes on Ohio State at home this weekend at Pearl Field. Three games in three days will determine the Hawkeyes’ (15-27-1, 8-12) postseason...

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