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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa head coach Rick Heller talks to shortstop Michael Seegers during a baseball game between Iowa and Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 12-1.

‘Hellerball’: The philosophy behind Iowa baseball’s offense

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 26, 2024

Hellerball” is a common phrase players and fans use when Rick Heller is in charge of their baseball program. Given to him by Brett Douglas during his Northern Iowa coaching days, the term can...

Photo illustration by Lillie Hawker.

Iowa athletes file federal lawsuit against DCI after sports betting investigation

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor April 26, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  After the state of Iowa dismissed all charges against Iowa athletes involved in the sports gambling investigation, 26 athletes have filed a...

Iowa middle hitter Amiya Jones celebrating a point during a volleyball game between Iowa and Purdue at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1.  Urquhart had ten kills during the match.

Former Iowa volleyball player Amiya Jones thrives in first professional season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 24, 2024

After eight months of adjusting to a new culture on and off the court, Amiya Jones is back in the United States. Jones, a former Iowa volleyball player, just finished her first professional season...

Iowa infielder Tory Bennett swings at the ball 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.

Iowa softball goes winless in midweek doubleheader against Nebraska

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter April 24, 2024

The Iowa softball team traveled across state lines on Tuesday to square off in a doubleheader against a fierce Nebraska Cornhusker squad. Iowa lost the first game 1-0 in extra innings and then fell...

Iowa players celebrate during a baseball game between Iowa and Milwaukee at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 12-6.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Milwaukee

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist April 24, 2024

Iowa defeated Milwaukee, 12-6, at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. This game was dedicated to kid captain Liam Doxsee and his journey with SCID. Iowa scored seven runs in the first three...

Iowa reliever Drew Deremer winds up 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 12-6 victory over Milwaukee

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 23, 2024

The Iowa baseball team continued to extend its winning streak after a 12-6 victory over Milwaukee at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday night — but not without some adjustments needed moving forward.  The...

Point/Counterpoint | Where will Iowa women’s basketball finish in the Big Ten next season?

Point/Counterpoint | Where will Iowa women’s basketball finish in the Big Ten next season?

Cooper Worth and Kenna Roering April 23, 2024

Top three in the Big Ten Two words: Lucy Olsen. The recent Villanova transfer will fill in wonderfully for the departing Caitlin Clark in terms of her ability to make shots from all over the court....

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....

Iowa's 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 Iowa's 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...