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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

Oct 16, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (8) drives on Phoenix Suns forward Chimezie Metu (4) in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | April 15-21

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 22, 2024

Keegan Murray’s second pro season came to a close as the Sacramento Kings were eliminated from the postseason. The Kings held the longest postseason drought in the league until they earned the third...

Girl Scouts pose for a photo 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.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Indiana

Shaely Odean, Photojournalist April 22, 2024

The University of Iowa softball team faced off against Indiana University in game three of a three-game series at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 7-3.  The...

Iowa and Rutgers play the last game of a three-game series at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Iowa defeated Rutgers 5-1.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Rutgers

Emma Gutzman, Photojournalist April 22, 2024

The University of Iowa baseball team hosted Rutgers at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Sunday for the third and final game in a three-game series. The Hawkeyes beat the Scarlet Knights 5-1. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa infielder Raider Tello watches a pitch 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 sweep over Rutgers

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 21, 2024

The Iowa baseball team earned its first sweep of the Big Ten season after taking all three contests against Rutgers this weekend. Here are three takeaways from Iowa’s sweep over Rutgers: Brody...

Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie talks with her players during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Iowa softball notebook | Three takeaways from Hawkeyes’ weekend series loss to Indiana

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter April 21, 2024

The Iowa softball team has lost nine consecutive conference games after failing to pick up a win over Indiana this weekend. The Hawkeye schedule does not get any easier, though, as the Black and...

Iowa 116-pound Felicity Taylor talks to Iowa head coach Clarissa Chun before the semi-final round of the NWCA National Duals between No. 2 Iowa and King University on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. Iowa defeated King University, 39-4.

Iowa women’s wrestling’s Clarissa Chun named USA Women’s Wrestling Coach of the Year

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter April 21, 2024

After a historic inaugural campaign, the awards continue to pile up for the Iowa women’s wrestling team. Head coach Clarissa Chun was named the USA Women’s Wrestling Coach of the Year on April...

Iowa defensive back Quinn Schulte looks to tackle Iowa Wide receiver Kaleb Brown during a scrimmage at a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes held a free open practice for fans.

Conversation creating continuity: How a meal at Pullman Diner changed the fate of the Iowa defense

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 21, 2024

Some of the best conversations happen at the dinner table. For Iowa football, it was a meal at Pullman Diner in downtown Iowa City that ultimately changed the fate of the program. Coming off...

Iowa women’s shot put thrower Kat Moody releases a throw during the Musco Twilight track meet hosted at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City Iowa on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Field events fly at Iowa’s Musco Twilight

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter April 21, 2024

Despite the cool, breezy conditions, the Hawkeyes put on a show at the Musco Twilight —Iowa’s first and only home track and field meet of the outdoor season. Field event finishes The field...

Runners competing in the en’s 1500m final run down the front stretch during the Musco Twilight track meet hosted at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City Iowa on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Photos: Musco Twilight track meet

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist April 21, 2024

Fans came to Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track on a cold Saturday afternoon to watch the Musco Twilight meet for the conclusion of the Iowa track home season on Saturday.  Athletes competed under 14 different...

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill completes a drill during an Iowa football spring practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Iowa quarterbacks Deacon Hill and Marco Lainez making the most of borrowed time

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter April 20, 2024

As the hit Panic! At The Disco song, “High Hopes,” blared over the loudspeakers at Kinnick Stadium during Iowa football’s open spring practice, many of the fans in attendance shared the same...

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill passes the ball to running back Kaleb Johnson during an Iowa football spring practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Iowa football spring practice column | Hawkeye offense still in the rebuilding process as transfer portral looms

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor April 20, 2024

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz summed up his team’s progress over 15 spring practices in one play – a red-zone toss to a wide-open receiver that missed by two feet. This miscue occurred...

Iowa wide receiver Alex Eichmann laughs with Iowa wide receiver Graham Friedrichsen during a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes held a free open practice for fans.

Photos: 2024 Iowa football spring practice

Isabella Tisdale, Emma Calabro, and Emily Nyberg April 20, 2024

Iowa football held a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Gates opened to fans at 9:45 a.m., with the two-hour practice kicking off at 10:45 a.m. Iowa's starting quarterback Deacon Hill,...