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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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Las Vegas guard Kate Martin guards Minnesota forward Alanna Smith during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Aces, 87-74. The teams faced off two days prior in Las Vegas, where the Lynx won, 98-87.

Hawks In The WNBA | Sept. 18-24

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter September 26, 2024

With the Las Vegas Aces sitting their four star players in the team’s last regular-season game against the Dallas Wings on Sept. 19, center Megan Gustafson and guard Kate Martin saw season-high minutes...

The Iowa women's basketball team is introduced before a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Within the first three minutes of the game, Iowa guard Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA all-time scoring record for women’s basketball hitting 3,528 points recorded at Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 106-89.

Iowa women’s basketball sells out the entire home schedule for the second-straight year

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 25, 2024

Despite the loss of superstar Caitlin Clark to the WNBA, momentum surrounding the Iowa women’s basketball program continues.  On Wednesday, the program announced that it sold out its general public...

Iowa players huddle before a field hockey game between Iowa and New Hampshire at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sept. 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 5-0.

Q&A | Iowa field hockey midfielder Milly Short talks team traditions, Iowa City athletics and more

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 24, 2024

The Daily Iowan: What does the team’s pregame tradition look like? Milly Short: We do the same thing every week whether we are home or away. We walk up to the field to the same song and, class...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson motions to fans after scoring a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Illinois State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Aug. 31, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds 40-0. Johnson was responsible for two of the team's touchdowns.

Point/Counterpoint: Is Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson a Heisman contender?

Trey Benson and Colin Votzmeyer September 24, 2024

Yes Yeah, you read that right. Starting Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson is a legit Heisman contender this year. Since the Heisman Trophy first started in 1935, over 40 running backs have been able...

Iowa players celebrate during a soccer game between Iowa and Nebraska at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sept. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 2-0.

Opinion | Iowa women’s soccer’s efficient offense and stout defense is built for a deep NCAA Tournament run

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter September 24, 2024

After a magical run that helped the players win the 2023 Big Ten Tournament as the eighth seed, the Iowa women’s soccer team is more than capable of pulling off another historic season in 2024. The...

Outside Hitter Malu Garcia sends a spike during a volleyball match at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Sept. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes 3-2. Garcia would finish with 8 Kills on the night for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa volleyball first-year Malu Garcia leads spike in team’s offense

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 24, 2024

The Iowa volleyball squad has found new opportunities to increase its offensive presence with the addition of first-year outside hitter Malu Garcia. Garcia, as of the conclusion of UW-Milwaukee’s...

The Iowa men’s golf team competes in the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on April, 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes finished in sixth place out of 16 teams.

How Iowa first-year men’s golfer Jack McCarty is forging his own path

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter September 24, 2024

University of Iowa first-year men’s golfer Jack McCarty begins his college campaign this fall with a special story attached to it. For McCarty, playing golf was instinctual. He picked up his first...

Aug 6, 2024; Saint-Denis, FRANCE; Brittany Brown (USA) celebrates her third place finish in the women's 200m final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Former Hawkeye Brittany Brown’s underdog campaign runs from California roots to Olympic bronze

Chris Meglio and Colin Votzmeyer September 24, 2024

Former Hawkeye sprinter Brittany Brown’s career has been defined by an underdog status. That same underdog won bronze in the women’s 200-meter final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Team USA’s...

Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester speaks during a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Jan. 31 that former senior analyst for the Green Bay Packers Tim Lester will serve as the next offensive coordinator for the Hawkeyes. Before his move to Iowa City, Lester held the position of head coach at Western Michigan University for six seasons and served as quarterbacks coach for both Purdue and Syracuse before his head coach title at WMU.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeye coordinators address struggles and note progress

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 24, 2024

With the Iowa football team on bye this week, the Hawkeye coordinators Tim Lester, Phil Parker, and LeVar Woods each spoke with the media for about 20 minutes on Tuesday. As Iowa sits at 3-1 overall...

Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf notebook | Hawkeyes face tough competition at Cavalier Regional Preview

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter September 24, 2024

The Iowa women’s golf team headed east this week to Charlottesville, Virginia, to compete at the Cavalier Regional Preview — struggling to a 10th-place finish. The two-day event hosted by the...

Sep 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Chicago Bears punter Tory Taylor (19) punts the ball during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 3

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter September 24, 2024

The Seattle Seahawks saw tight end and former Hawkeye Noah Fant furnish one of his best performances in some time. Fant caught all six passes for 60 yards. His performance helped push Seattle to...

The Iowa men’s golf team playing in the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday April, 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes finished in sixth place out of 16 teams.

Iowa men’s golf notebook | Hawkeyes impress with third-place finish in Purdue Fall Invitational

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter September 23, 2024

The Iowa men's golf team traveled to West Lafayette, Indiana, for its second weekend of fall tournament action at the Purdue Fall Invitational over the weekend. The event featured three rounds of play...