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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

Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse speaks with members of the media during a media availability in the Hansen Football Performance Center on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes accepted an invitation to play Boston College at the New Era Pinstripe Bowl in New York City on Wednesday, Dec. 27. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Football’s Hesse lands spot on Allstate Good Works Team

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 18, 2018

On July 17, Hawkeye football defensive lineman Parker Hesse was named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team because of his contributions off the field. The senior's off-field contributions include...

Iowa's Kyle Crowl makes contact during Iowa's Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State on Thursday, May 24, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 2-0. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Elion, Crowl enjoy summer baseball improvement

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 18, 2018

If summer leagues were meant to be a boring place for college players to keep to themselves while they work on their game, someone forgot to inform Lorenzo Elion. This summer, the junior is playing summer...

UI freshman Joe Wieskamp poses for portrait at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on July 10, 2018.

All eyes on incoming freshman Joe Wieskamp this basketball season

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 18, 2018

Hawkeye basketball has always been a part of Joe Wieskamp’s life. The Muscatine standout played fewer than 40 miles away from Iowa City in high school. He played on the Iowa Barnstormers AAU basketball...

Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse tackles Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-10, in overtime. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Predicting Hawkeye football​’s sack leader

Pete Ruden and Pat Lynch July 17, 2018

Anthony Nelson What stands 6-7, wears a black and gold No. 98 jersey, and earned a spot on the Bednarik Award Watch List, given to the best defensive player in college football? Anthony Nelson....

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee is sacked by Iowa defensive ends Parker Hesse and Anthony Nelson during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 56-14.

Defensive line set to play key role for Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, [email protected] July 17, 2018

There’s a glaring hole of inexperience when it comes to Iowa’s defense, and it can’t be ignored. Josey Jewell, Bo Bower, and Ben Niemann are gone after finishing first, second, and third on the...

Iowa strong safety Amani Hooker dives into the end zone after intercepting a pass on Ohio State's first play from scrimmage during Iowa's game against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 55 to 24. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football safe at safety in 2018

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 17, 2018

Hawkeye football had nearly a clean canvas to start with last season in the secondary. This season, at safety, all key components returns. Iowa returns Amani Hooker, Jake Gervase, Brandon Snyder, and...

Landon Donovan of the United States celebrates after scoring against Mexico in the second half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. Donovan is encouraging Americans to root for Mexico in the World Cup, after the U.S. failed to qualify. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/TNS)

2018 FIFA World Cup — best ever?

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 16, 2018

It didn’t take long after the final whistle of the July 15 match for pundits to start labeling the 2018 World Cup the greatest ever. While recency bias will always play a central role in a tournament...

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher John Gant and the Cardinals take the field for a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cleveland Indians at Busch Stadium on Monday,  June 25, 2018, in St. Louis, Mo. The Cardinals won, 4-0. (Chris Lee/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS)

Kayser: MLB at the All-Star break

Anna Kayser, [email protected] July 16, 2018

The All-Star break is a stable in Major League Baseball ​— a time to judge the teams as they stand at the just-past halfway point and to evaluate the necessary additions (or subtractions) before...

Iowa's Jarrod Uthoff, right, works off the dribble against Penn State's Isaiah Washington on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pa. The Nittany Lions upset Iowa, 79-75. (Abby Drey/Centre Daily Times/TNS)

Hawkeyes out West in NBA Summer League

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 16, 2018

While the NBA is in offseason mode, there’s still plenty of basketball to be played. The 2018 Summer League is in full swing out in Las Vegas, and two former Hawkeyes have been in action: Jarrod...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley hands a ball off during the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Lynch: Strength of schedule (or lack thereof) beneficial for Hawkeyes

Pat Lynch, [email protected] July 12, 2018

This season, the Iowa football team has a good chance to get the double-digit wins. As of today, ESPN.com has Iowa being the favorite to win 10 out of 12 games. The Hawkeyes have the third-highest Football...

Orlando Magic forward Evan Fournier (10) tries to stop Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Zuniga: Boston and the Kyrie Irving problem

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 12, 2018

For the second time in the past three years, Kyrie Irving wants out of the best team in the East. That’s because Irving doesn’t care if the team on the front of his jersey wins, Irving only cares...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook (5) celebrates a dunk during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a conference record of 1-7. Iowa went on to defeat Wisconsin 85-67. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Offseason checkup: Tyler Cook

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 12, 2018

The biggest question surrounding Iowa basketball this offseason was Tyler Cook. The junior forward wrapped up his second season in a Hawkeye uniform, then opted to test the NBA waters this spring, leaving...