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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa’s Michael Kemerer attempts to escape against Penn State’s Carter Starocci during the finals of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Sunday, March 8, 2021. Kemerer won the match by decision 7-2. This is Kemerer’s first Big Ten Title.

The Daily Iowan names 2020-21 sports best of the year award winners

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 22, 2021

The 2020-21 sports year was unlike any other for Hawkeye athletics, coming in the middle of a pandemic. At the end of each academic year, The Daily Iowan sports section hands out awards to the...

Iowa midfielder Ellie Holley waits for the ball during a field hockey game against Maryland on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Iowa field hockey returns entire roster for 2021-22 season

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter June 22, 2021

The Iowa field hockey team made a run to the Final Four of the Division I NCAA Field Hockey Tournament in an unconventional 2020-21 spring season and will have their veteran Hawkeyes from that accomplished...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. catches a ball over a defender during Iowa football spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 17, 2021.

Iowa football notebook: 12-team CFP expansion, Tracy’s expanded role, Parker to make state history

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 22, 2021

Kirk Ferentz first heard about the proposed 12-team College Football Playoff expansion on his car radio. “A week ago, I hadn’t really thought a lot about [the expansion],” Ferentz said at...

Jun 7, 2021; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers run game coordinator coach Frank Smith (right) and tackle Bryan Bulaga (75) during organized team activities at the Hoag Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Former Hawkeye Bryan Bulaga enters 12th year in NFL

Ethan Brander, Sports Reporter June 21, 2021

After an injury-riddled 2020-21 season, former Hawkeye offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga will begin the 12th season of his professional career at Los Angeles Chargers training camp July 29. Bulaga was...

Dec 20, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans strong safety Amani Hooker (37) tackles Detroit Lions running back DAndre Swift (32) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Former Hawkeye safety Amani Hooker projected to start for Tennessee Titans

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 21, 2021

As former Hawkeye Amani Hooker heads into his third season with the Tennessee Titans, ESPN projects him to be a consistent starter for the first time in his professional career. Hooker was drafted...

Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin talks at press conference held at the Xtream Arena on Thursday June,17, 2021. Guerin was in Coralville to announce the new affiliation with the NHL, Minnesota Wild and the Coralville ECHL team Heartlanders hockey team.

Iowa Heartlanders give community new winter sport option

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter June 20, 2021

For generations, Iowa City and Coralville sports fans have gathered at Kinnick Stadium, Carver-Hawkeye Arena, and other Iowa City sports venues to view high school and collegiate sports. As a professional...

Penn State midfielder, Sam Coffey, kicks the ball during a corner kick during the Iowa women’s soccer match v. Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer faces variety of nonconference opponents in 2021

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 20, 2021

Iowa soccer released its 2021 fall schedule on June 8, with eight non-conference opponents in the 18-game regular season schedule. This upcoming season will be the first time since 2019 where the...

Former Iowa cornerback Desmond King tosses a football during the Desmond King Football Camp on Saturday, June 19, 2021. King currently plays for the Houston Texans.

Former Hawkeye defensive back Desmond King hosts football camp on Juneteenth at Iowa City High School

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 19, 2021

Iowa City High School’s field turf was bright and lively on Saturday as children from first to 12th grade participated in the Desmond King Juneteenth Football Camp. King, a current Houston Texans...

Iowa starting pitcher Trenton Wallace throws a pitch in the rain during a baseball game between Iowa and Illinois on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Duane Banks Field. The senior made his final start at Duane Banks Field, pitching six innings and allowing one run to cross the plate. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 4-2.

Iowa baseball’s Wallace named ABCA/Rawlings second-team All-American

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 19, 2021

Iowa baseball pitcher Trenton Wallace was named an ABCA/Rawlings second-team All-American, the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sports Group announced Saturday. This is Wallace’s...

The Scoreboard: June 18, 2021

The Scoreboard: June 18, 2021

June 18, 2021

This week on "The Scoreboard," hosts Austin Hanson and Shivansh Ahuja are joined by Daily Iowan Summer Sports Editor Chloe Peterson and DI Sports Reporter Will Fineman to talk about...

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin speaks at a press conference at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. The Minnesota Wild announced its affiliation with the Iowa Heartlanders as its new ECHL team.

Iowa Heartlanders announce affiliation with NHL’s Minnesota Wild

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 17, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders, Coralville’s new ECHL hockey team, announced the Minnesota Wild as their NHL affiliate at a press conference Thursday. The new affiliation makes the Heartlanders the second...

Iowa thrower Laulauga Tausaga competes in the women’s shot put premiere during the fourth annual Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Friday, Jan 17, 2020. Tausaga’s 16.72m throw earned her sixth place, behind five throwers who surpassed the previous meet record of 17.13m.

Former Hawkeye thrower Laulauga Tausaga prepares for Olympic track and field trials

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 16, 2021

One week after her runner-up finish in discus at the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, former Hawkeye thrower Laulauga Tausaga will compete in the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in...

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