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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

The Houston Rockets' P.J. Tucker (4) is fouled by the Los Angeles Clippers' Boban Marjanovic while grabbing a rebound at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Successful draft brings NBA teams winning potential

Patrick Lynch, [email protected] June 25, 2018

Last Thursday marked one of the most important nights for NBA: The Draft. Every year, teams come to find diamonds in the rough that will help them compete for future championships. This year’s...

Iowa pitcher Jack Dreyer walks back to the mound during a game at Duane Banks Fields on Wednesday Apr. 25, 2018. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye baseball competes around the country

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] June 25, 2018

While the college baseball season might be finished for the Iowa baseball team, that doesn’t mean the Hawkeyes are done playing baseball for the summer. In order to stay sharp and improve their skills,...

Iowa defensive linebacker Josey Jewell stares down Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley during the Iowa-Penn State game in Beaver Stadium in College State on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 41-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Point/Counterpoint: What is the toughest Big Ten matchup for Iowa this football season?

June 25, 2018

Having tough Big Ten teams on its schedule is something Iowa football is used to. The Daily Iowan takes a look at exactly which matchup will be the Hawkeyes' biggest feat. Wisconsin Remember Iowa’s...

MLB doesn’t have a pace-of-play problem

MLB doesn’t have a pace-of-play problem

Anna Kayser, [email protected] June 22, 2018

Major League Baseball is in the midst of a power-struggle, with smaller power-struggles going on beneath it. It’s a never-ending ladder from the top down to fill seats and to put a winning product...

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)

Hawkeye crews aim at new opportunity, new continent

James Geerdes, [email protected] June 22, 2018

The Iowa rowing season concluded at the end of May, and since then, a three-week hiatus from competition has left the Hawkeyes itching for a race, if not many. Head coach Andrew Carter and his staff...

Kinnick Stadium before a football game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint: Was the north end zone project worth it?

June 22, 2018
An $89 million renovation to the north end zone of Kinnick Stadium will be nearly complete come the 2018 football season. Two Daily Iowan sports writers tackle the question, was it worth it?
Nebraska's 133-pound Jason Renteria competes against Rutgers' Scott Delvecchio during Big Ten Wrestling Championships Day 2 at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, MI on Saturday, Mar. 4, 2018. Renteria went on to defeat Delvecchio by decision, 3-2, placing 5th overall in the tournament. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Transfers add to wrestling mix

James Geerdes, [email protected] June 21, 2018

Just two short months ago, the Iowa wrestling roster’s lone hole fell on the 133-pound weight class. Last season turned from a rebuilding year to a contending year following the removal of 125-pounder...

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer looks to the scoreboard during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Selecting the Big Ten’s top football coach

Jim Harbaugh When deciding who is the Big Ten’s best coach, it’s hard to look anywhere other than Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh and Ohio State’s Urban Meyer. While the two are both excellent...

Michigan State F Jaren Jackson dunks a ball during a basketball game between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the visiting Spartans, 96-93. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Previewing the 2018 NBA Draft

Adam Hensley, [email protected] June 21, 2018

In 2017, the NBA Draft was renowned by many, if not most, as a once-in-a-generation crop of players; such players as Lonzo Ball, Jayson Tatum, Josh Jackson, Dennis Smith Jr., and Donovan Mitchell headlined...

Head coach Tom Brands speaks to reporters during Wrestling Media Day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.   Hawkeye Wresling begins Iowa City duels on Friday, Nov. 17 against Iowa Central Community College. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Wrestling head coach Tom Brands speaks on Stoll gunshot injury

June 20, 2018

Iowa head wrestling coach Tom Brands has released a statement regarding heavyweight Hawkeye wrestler Sam Stoll’s surgery following a gunshot wound to his knee. The statement reads: “Sam Stoll underwent...

Iowa quarterback Nathan Stanley and running back Toren Young reach for a bobbled snap during the spring game at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2017. Gervase had three total interceptions leading the defense to a 63-47 victory over the offense. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawkeye football’s bread and butter: the running game

Adam Hensley, [email protected] June 20, 2018
Hawkeye football has a history of using numerous running backs on offense, and that trend could continue this season with Toren Young and Ivory Kelly-Martin.
Iowa running back Akrum Wadley attempts to avoid Penn State defenders during the Iowa-Penn State game in Beaver Stadium in College State on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 41-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Column: The future of the Iowa running back is looking bright

June 20, 2018

Akrum Wadley will be missed by players and fans alike, but the backs behind him will do a nice job of replacing him. By Pete Ruden The highlights show up on Hawkeye hype videos all the time. Akrum Wadley’s...