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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

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Iowa's Alex Schaake drives during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Hawkeye golfer Schaake takes home tournament W

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 11, 2018

Hawkeye Alex Schaake is heading to the U.S. Amateur Championship. The Omaha native won the qualifying tournament in his home state on July 10, shooting a 68 (3 under) in round one and a 64 in round...

University of Iowa softball player Angela Schmiederer watches a pitch during a game against the University of Wisconsin on Saturday, Apr. 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 3-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

New coaches, new faces, new stats for softball

James Geerdes, [email protected] July 11, 2018

Out with the old and in with the new. By no means did the Hawkeye softball team light up the stat sheets this past season, but two replacements and a new player could alter that. Iowa softball’s...

Wisconsin wide receiver Kendric Pryor strides into the end zone during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Wisconsin sets sights on 2018 playoffs

Pete Ruden, [email protected] July 11, 2018

When Kinnick Stadium is buzzing and the sounds of a college-football Saturday are abounding on Sept. 22, it is very possible the best team in the Big Ten could be running out of an infamous pink visiting...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks up into the sun 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)

Dreams of 2015 Hawkeye football in 2018

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 11, 2018

Perfection is hard to achieve, but that’s exactly what the 2015 Hawkeye football team did during its regular season, finishing a flawless 12-0. That was the only time in the Kirk Ferentz era that...

Purdue running back D.J. Knox (1) and safety Navon Mosley (27) play to cameras 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)

Eyeing Hawkeye football’s upset-minded opponents

Adam Hensley and Pat Lynch July 10, 2018

Purdue Make all the jokes you want, but Purdue football is on the rise. Last season, the Boilermakers smacked Missouri (given that 2017 was a down year, the Tigers are an SEC team nonetheless) and...

Angels slugger/pitcher Shohei Ohtani hits a home run to bring the Angels ahead of the Dodgers in the seventh inning at Angel Stadium Sunday, July 8, 2018 in Anaheim, Calif. The Dodgers won, 4-3. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Hurt Ohtani still harmful

James Geerdes, [email protected] July 10, 2018

Baseball’s best two-way player, Shohei Ohtani, has been kept at bay the last month with a Grade 2 UCL sprain. In addition, a slow return onto the field left a haze of questions surrounding Ohtani....

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)

Predictions for the World Cup semifinals

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 10, 2018

If the final four games of this year’s World Cup are anything like the last 60, it should be quite an exciting finish. It would be hard to find a more interesting final four than the one that has...

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 leaving Iowa football program

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 9, 2018

Manny Rugamba was seen by many as the hero during Iowa’s upset win over No. 3 Michigan in 2016. Now, Hawkeye fans won’t see him in Black and Gold again. On July 9, the junior cornerback announced...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss attempts a shot past Penn State forward Satchel Pierce during an Iowa/Penn State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 77-73. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Forecasting men’s basketball’s biggest surprise

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden July 9, 2018

Isaiah Moss Confidence is the biggest wildcard for Moss heading into the new season. He’s a solid shooter who possesses the ability to run the floor and push in transition smoothly, and that’s...

during the Senior Day men's basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 77-70. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Men’s basketball prospect Carton announces top-three schools

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 8, 2018

Five-star point guard DJ Carton announced his top three schools via Instagram on July 8, and Iowa was not one of those destinations. Final 3‼ A post shared by DJ Carton (@djcarton) on...

Iowa's rowing team practices on the Iowa River on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. The rowing team recently finalized their schedule, with two home competitions on Oct. 6 and 7. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa rowing stays hot at the Henley

James Geerdes, [email protected] July 6, 2018

After two days of competition at the Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames in England, Iowa rowing has made its mark in the history books. On July 5, the Hawkeye 1V crew became the first Big Ten...

The New Orleans Pelicans' DeMarcus Cousins (0) leaps over the Orlando Magic's D.J. Augustin (14) and Bismack Biyombo (11) at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla., on December 22, 2017. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Hensley: DeMarcus Cousins’ move perplexes NBA fans

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 5, 2018
DeMarcus Cousins’ free-agency decision baffled many, including one sportswriter.