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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

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Iowa’s Brayden Burnett warms up during a practice outside the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.

Q&A | Iowa second-year track and field distance runner Brayden Burnett

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter April 23, 2024

The Daily Iowan: What is your favorite thing about track and field? Brayden Burnett: I would say the comradery across different groups. From the throwers to the long-distance guys, the energy in the...

Iowa midfielder Millie Greer runs for the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Kansas City at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Roos 2-0.

Iowa women’s soccer continues growth with tough spring schedule

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter April 23, 2024

 The Iowa women’s soccer team had a historic 2023 season, setting a high bar for the future. As the Hawkeyes wrap up their spring schedule, players are focused on developing and getting ready to compete...

Photo Illustration by DI Visuals Staff

From hoops to hashtags: Caitlin Clark fan edits light up TikTok

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 23, 2024

As Caitlin Clark’s last season with Iowa ends and her career with the Indiana Fever begins, the basketball star continues to inspire countless teenagers across the internet. Many fans’ TikTok pages...

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill looks towards the sidelines during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Hill passed for 65 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Quarterback Deacon Hill enters transfer portal

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 23, 2024

Quarterback Deacon Hill has entered the transfer portal, he announced Tuesday on social media. "Iowa, you have given me one of the best years of my life," Hill wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter....

Iowas Mac McClear takes a shot during the Hawkeye invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes lead after all three rounds of the two-day tournament and took both the team and individual sweepstakes with Iowas Mac McClear taking the individual title.

Iowa golf notebook | Women conclude season at Big Ten Championships, men finish 10th at Kepler Intercollegiate

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter April 22, 2024

The Iowa men’s and women’s golf teams were out on the course last weekend but struggled to gain any momentum, both finishing toward the bottom of their respective leaderboards. The men competed...

Oct 16, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (8) drives on Phoenix Suns forward Chimezie Metu (4) in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | April 15-21

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 22, 2024

Keegan Murray’s second pro season came to a close as the Sacramento Kings were eliminated from the postseason. The Kings held the longest postseason drought in the league until they earned the third...

Girl Scouts pose for a photo during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, April 21, 2024. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 7-3.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Indiana

Shaely Odean, Photojournalist April 22, 2024

The University of Iowa softball team faced off against Indiana University in game three of a three-game series at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 7-3.  The...

Iowa and Rutgers play the last game of a three-game series at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Iowa defeated Rutgers 5-1.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Rutgers

Emma Gutzman, Photojournalist April 22, 2024

The University of Iowa baseball team hosted Rutgers at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Sunday for the third and final game in a three-game series. The Hawkeyes beat the Scarlet Knights 5-1. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa infielder Raider Tello watches a pitch during a baseball game between Bradley and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Braves 11-6.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s sweep over Rutgers

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 21, 2024

The Iowa baseball team earned its first sweep of the Big Ten season after taking all three contests against Rutgers this weekend. Here are three takeaways from Iowa’s sweep over Rutgers: Brody...

Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie talks with her players during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Iowa softball notebook | Three takeaways from Hawkeyes’ weekend series loss to Indiana

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter April 21, 2024

The Iowa softball team has lost nine consecutive conference games after failing to pick up a win over Indiana this weekend. The Hawkeye schedule does not get any easier, though, as the Black and...

Iowa 116-pound Felicity Taylor talks to Iowa head coach Clarissa Chun before the semi-final round of the NWCA National Duals between No. 2 Iowa and King University on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. Iowa defeated King University, 39-4.

Iowa women’s wrestling’s Clarissa Chun named USA Women’s Wrestling Coach of the Year

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter April 21, 2024

After a historic inaugural campaign, the awards continue to pile up for the Iowa women’s wrestling team. Head coach Clarissa Chun was named the USA Women’s Wrestling Coach of the Year on April...

Iowa defensive back Quinn Schulte looks to tackle Iowa Wide receiver Kaleb Brown during a scrimmage at a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes held a free open practice for fans.

Conversation creating continuity: How a meal at Pullman Diner changed the fate of the Iowa defense

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 21, 2024

Some of the best conversations happen at the dinner table. For Iowa football, it was a meal at Pullman Diner in downtown Iowa City that ultimately changed the fate of the program. Coming off...

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