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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

Mar 20, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Spencer Lee is introduced prior to the championship match of the 125 weight class against Arizona State Sun Devils wrestler Brandon Courtney during the finals of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The Daily Iowan names Spencer Lee 2020-21 Male Athlete of the Year

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor June 28, 2021

Following his run at both individual and team national championships in 2020-21, Iowa wrestling’s Spencer Lee has been named Male Athlete of the Year by The Daily Iowan. The DI’s sports staff bestowed...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles toward the basket during the second round of the NCAA womens basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Marys University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of tonights 8 p.m. game between No. 1 UConn and No. 8 Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen starting on Saturday. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

The Daily Iowan names Caitlin Clark Co-Female Athlete and Newcomer of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 28, 2021

  When Caitlin Clark stepped on to the University of Iowa campus, she had big shoes to fill. The highly-touted, five-star recruit out of West Des Moines was tasked with replacing former...

Iowa Midfielder/Forward Maggie Johnston blocks the ball to regain possession during the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Around the Big Ten| women’s soccer

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 27, 2021

As the Big Ten women’s soccer season approaches, the conference is gearing up to have a typical 2021-22 season. Unlike 2020-21 — a spring season that featured a conference-only slate — Big Ten...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Oklahoma State’s Nicholas Piccininni during the fourth session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 22, 2019. Lee won by decision, 11-4, and earned a spot in the finals of his weight class.

The Daily Iowan names Iowa wrestling 2020-21 Men’s Team of the Year

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor June 27, 2021

After a historic 2020-21 campaign, Iowa wrestling has been named the Men’s Team of the Year by The Daily Iowan. The DI’s sports staff bestowed the honor upon Hawkeye wrestling in unanimity. On...

Action is underway during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 79-66.

University of Iowa announces Name, Image, Likeness program FLIGHT

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 25, 2021

The University of Iowa athletic department announced Friday a comprehensive name, image, likeness program for its student-athletes — FLIGHT. The athletic department will expand its partnership...

Hawkeyes celebrate their first point during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan at Grant Field on Saturday, March 15, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 2-1, in a shootout.

The Daily Iowan names Iowa field hockey 2020-21 Women’s Team of the Year

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter June 23, 2021

After an unconventional 2020-21 spring season and a trip to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament, Iowa field hockey is The Daily Iowan’s 2020-21 Women’s Team of the Year. Iowa field hockey...

Iowa hurdlers Gratt Reed, Jamal Britt, Iowa alum Aaron Mallett––who ran unattached––compete in the 60m hurdle premier final during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Reed, Britt, and Mallett finished fifth, second, and first, respectively. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the Hawkeyes could only host Big Ten teams. Iowa men took first, scoring 189, and women finished third with 104 among Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Illinois.

Former Hawkeye track athlete Aaron Mallet to compete for an Olympic spot

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 23, 2021

Former Iowa track and field athlete Aaron Mallett will attempt to qualify for the 2020 Olympics at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, this week. Mallet,...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks to players after a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Inevitable NIL legislation a positive for college football, Kirk Ferentz says

Robert Read, Summer Editor June 22, 2021

Not even the University of Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz, the longest-tenured head coach in college football, is quite sure how potential name, image, and likeness legislation will impact the landscape of...

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...

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