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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

Softball players lace-up to the next level

SEAN MORGAN July 1, 2009

Brittany Weil left the Iowa softball program as one of the greatest pitchers in school history. The All-American racked up 339 strikeouts and sported an ERA of only 1.10. But that was college. Now she...

Alexander, Hamlin shoot it out in Game Time square-off

ZACH CHRISWELL July 1, 2009

Kachine Alexander and JoAnn Hamlin went back and forth all game long. Each took her team’s last shot. Alexander hit hers, Hamlin missed at the buzzer, and Alexander’s Coralville Hy-Vee squad emerged...

No keeping up with Jones in Game Time contest

CLARK CAHILL July 1, 2009

If her last two Game Time performances are any indication, sophomore Shante Jones will not only earn some serious playing time in the upcoming season, she will be a key component for the 2009-10 Iowa Hawkeyes. After...

Freshman Payne hot in Prime Time loss

AARON COOPER June 30, 2009

Incoming Iowa freshman Cully Payne and sophomore Aaron Fuller led a comeback charge for Imprinted Sportswear/Goodfellow Printing in its Prime Time League game against Culver’s of Coralville. But the...

Moore keys Prime Time win

TRAVIS VARNER June 30, 2009

Ex-Hawkeye Darryl Moore did a little bit of everything in Monday’s Prime Time game, leading Vinton Merchants to victory over L.L. Pelling/Iowa City Ready Mix, 85-74. Feeding off of sloppy ball handling...

Radu will return to women’s tennis

ROBBIE LEHMAN June 30, 2009

If you ask head coach Daryl Greenan, the Iowa women’s tennis team was able to secure one of its most valuable assets from last season. First-year assistant coach Mira Radu was rehired by the program,...

Point/Counterpoint: Is soccer more popular after the U.S.’s near-World Cup win?

DI SPORTS STAFF June 30, 2009

Soccer is more popular now in the United States The United States may have lost in the FIFA Confederations Cup final, but it made huge strides in attracting a national following. The American team advanced...

Lickliter teaches campers basketball basics, team unity

TRAVIS VARNER June 29, 2009

Kids small in stature but big in enthusiasm were in the Field House last week showcasing their skills at the annual Iowa youth basketball camp. The campers, who are in grades second through eighth, participated...

Iowa eschews sports fees

PATRICK RAFFERTY June 29, 2009

Universities across the country are implementing, and in some cases raising, athletics fees for their students. While athletics departments nationwide have been forced into taking such measures, making...

Draxten shines, but Game Time team loses

ZACH CHRISWELL June 26, 2009

Hannah Draxten had 17 points in the second half, but it wasn’t enough. Despite the Hawkeye sophomore-to-be’s great game, L.L. Pelling/Cullen Painting fell, 80-73, to Coralville Hy-Vee on Thursday...

Jones’ 30 drive OT win

CLARK CAHILL June 26, 2009

Despite having only five players on its roster, Goodfellow Printing/Imprinted Sportswear was able to pull off a 79-70 overtime victory against Active Endeavors/McCurry’s in Game Time League play Thursday...

Former NFL player Joe Ehrmann speaks

PATRICK RAFFERTY June 26, 2009

Former NFL player-turned-motivational speaker Joe Ehrmann left an enormous impression on everyone who attended Thursday’s event at Englert Theatre with a message transcending far beyond sports. “An...