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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to the media after Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7. With the win Ferentz became the all time winningest coach in program history.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeyes discuss reaction to Ferentz suspension amid preparation for Illinois State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 27, 2024

From an outside perspective, the Iowa football team should carry some added motivation when they take on Illinois State for the 2024 season opener. That contest against the Redbirds will be head coach...

Former Lynx player Maya Moore reacts to speeches after a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80. Moore was honored with her jersey being retired.

Basketball legend Maya Moore’s jersey retired after Fever-Lynx game

Brady Behrend, DITV Assistant Sports Director August 25, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever traveled to Minnesota to take on the Lynx. This game, however, wasn’t just any regular season matchup.  The Fever are fighting to stay in the...

Indiana guard Caitlin Clark grabs a rebound during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80.

The Caitlin Clark-led Indiana Fever fall to the Minnesota Lynx

Brady Behrend, DITV Assistant Sports Director August 25, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — The Caitlin Clark-led Indiana Fever dropped their road game to the Minnesota Lynx 90-80 on Saturday night.  Clark led the Fever with 23 points and eight assists while Kelsey Mitchell...

Minnesota forward Alanna Smith attempts to block a shot by Las Vegas guard Kelsey Plum during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Aces, 87-74. The teams faced off a two days prior in Las Vegas, where the Lynx won, 98-87.

The Las Vegas Aces drop a road game, former Hawks get limited minutes

Brady Behrend, DITV Assistant Sports Director August 24, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — The Las Vegas Aces lost to the Minnesota Lynx 87-74 on Friday night to extend the Lynx’s win streak to five games.  The Aces were led by A’ja Wilson’s 24-point, 7-rebound...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to media members during a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. After the University of Iowa’s Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz said in a statement released on Oct. 30 that she informed offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz that “this is his last season with the program,” Ferentz answered questions from the media about the statement. Ferentz also spoke about Iowa’s game against Northwestern on Nov. 4.

Iowa football’s Kirk Ferentz addresses his one-game suspension amid NCAA Level II recruiting violation

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor August 22, 2024

For the first time since Nov. 21, 1998, Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz will not be on the sidelines coaching the Hawkeyes. The longest-tenured active head coach in the FBS will serve a one-game...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks on the sideline during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 26-0.

Iowa football’s Kirk Ferentz, Jon Budmayr suspended for Hawkeyes’ season opener

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 21, 2024

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr will serve a one-game suspension for a recruiting violation of quarterback Cade McNamara. Scott Dochterman of The Athletic first reported...

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins and Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro attempt to block a pass by Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 13-10.

Iowa football’s Jay Higgins, Sebastian Castro named preseason All-Americans by the Associated Press

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 19, 2024

At the end of the 2023 season, Iowa football’s Jay Higgins and Sebastian Castro were named second and third-team All-Americans, respectively, by the Associated Press. Yet just a matter of months...

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 golfer Noah Kent finishes runner-up in U.S. Amateur, earns exemption into 2025 Masters

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor August 18, 2024

Iowa second-year men’s golfer Noah Kent has exploded onto the national golf scene as he finished runner-up at the U.S. Amateur Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, on...

The Epenesa family greets Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa after the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Four-star recruit Iose Epenesa continues his family’s legacy, commits to Iowa football

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 15, 2024

The Epenesa bloodline continues to run through Iowa City.  The latest addition comes from Iose, an ESPN 2025 four-star recruit who committed to the Hawkeyes on Thursday. Epenesa, whose father, Eppy,...

Iowa Swarm Collective President and CEO Brad Heinrichs speaks during a press conference for the Iowa Swarm Collective, a name, image, and likeness group partnering with Hawkeye student-athletes, at the Heights Rooftop in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Heinrichs sees this NIL as an opportunity for students to profit on their name, image, and likeness. “These kids are going to learn how to market themselves,” Heinrichs said. “That's the education I didn't get while I was in school.”

Swarm NIL collective introduces “Swarm Water”

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor August 13, 2024

Football season is around the corner, and Swarm is ensuring fans stay hydrated this year. On Tuesday, the collective announced a partnership with Iowa-based water bottle packing company Crystal Clear...

Kinnick Stadium is seen during Kid’s Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Iowa football players signed autographs for young fans and held an open practice on the Kinnick field.

Five takeaways from Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter August 10, 2024

Hawkeye fans got their first glimpse of this year’s Iowa football team at Kids’ Day at Kinnick. With the season opener against Illinois State rapidly approaching, here are five takeaways from Saturday’s...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara throws the ball for practice drills during Kid’s Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Iowa football players signed autographs for young fans and held an open practice on the Kinnick field.

Column | Kids’ Day at Kinnick practice exposes quarterback quandary between McNamara and Sullivan

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 10, 2024

Was there punting? Yep. Was there running? Oh yeah. Was there excitement? Just look at the three boys in the stands waving their shirts overhead. In what has become an annual tradition, Hawkeye fans...