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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa running back James Butler dives for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24th, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 56-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

James Butler signs with Oakland Raiders

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 30, 2018

Former Hawkeye running back James Butler is now a member of the Oakland Raiders. Gary Dolphin, Iowa's play-by-play radio network broadcaster for football, tweeted out the news on the evening of July...

Iowa offensive linemen Tristian Wirfs warms up during a summer camp practice at the outdoor practice facility on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017.

Gary Barta speaks on Tristan Wirfs​’ arrest

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 30, 2018

Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta released a statement on July 29 regarding the arrest of Hawkeye offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs. The sophomore, arrested for OWI, was released from the Johnson County...

Iowa offensive linemen Tristian Wirfs warms up during a summer camp practice at the outdoor practice facility on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017.

Hawkeye football​’s Tristan Wirfs charged with OWI

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 29, 2018

Not quite a week after head coach Kirk Ferentz announced that defensive lineman Brady Reiff would be suspended for the season-opener against Northern Illinois following his being charged with public...

Manny Rugamba runs toward the sideline during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Both teams are going into the game undefeated with records of 3-0. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Manny Rugamba joins Miami of Ohio

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 28, 2018

Former Hawkeye cornerback Manny Rugamba has found a new home after transferring from the Iowa football program earlier this summer. The Naperville, Illinois, native announced on July 27 via Twitter...

during the Iowa/Illinois men's gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 404.700-401.850, to lose their home opener. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Former Hawkeye gymnast named to Canadian National Team

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 26, 2018

Canada selected former Hawkeye gymnast Cory Paterson for the National Team on July 24. He was one of 19 gymnasts named to the Senior National Team. In 2017, Paterson was a second-team All-Big Ten...

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9), right, steals home plate for a run as Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann (34) reaches for the late tag in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

MLB trade-deadline predictions

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 26, 2018

There aren’t many sports with a trade deadline more exciting than the one the MLB provides. Most other sports have a bunch of big possibilities, most of which don’t pan out; baseball can have a...

Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley (84) catches a pass for a first down during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa air attack taking steps in the right direction

Pete Ruden, [email protected] July 26, 2018

The Big Ten media days extravaganza is over, and now there is just over a month until the college football kicks off the season. And there will be a more experienced group of Hawkeyes taking the...

Iowa forward Luka Garza controls the ball during a game against Indiana University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 84 to 82. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa basketball’s stat-sheet hero: Luka Garza

July 25, 2018
As a freshman, Luka Garza proved that he’s an efficient threat offensively and defensively.
Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany addresses the media at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Monday, July 23, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Sports betting makes way into college football and Big Ten media days

July 25, 2018

Issues involving gambling were discussed by Big Ten coaches during Big Ten media days this week in Chicago. Pete Ruden [email protected] CHICAGO — The landscape of college sports is different...

Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Monday, July 23, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Ferentz muses about injuries, Rugamba, Reiff, and player reports

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 25, 2018

CHICAGO — Hawkeye football will return to action on Sept. 1 against Northern Illinois, but in the meantime, Kirk Ferentz and his staff are fine-tuning things as the team begins to gear up for the regular...

Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Meyer fired Wide Receivers coach Zach Smith on Monday amid allegations of domestic violence.

Takeaways from Day 2 of Big Ten media days

Pete Ruden, [email protected] July 25, 2018

CHICAGO ​— While most coaches were talking about their teams for the upcoming season, there was still some news that broke at Big Ten media days on July 24. Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer...

Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Tall defensive linemen, Instagram, and medical school for Iowa football

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 25, 2018

CHICAGO ​— Iowa’s defensive line is deep, and it’s tall, too. The Hawkeye defense boasts the Nelson duo. Anthony, a redshirt junior from Urbandale, stands 6-7, while Matt, a senior from Cedar...