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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

FILE - In this file photo, Iowa right fielder Robert Neustrom grounds a balls in game three of the Iowa-Purdue series at Duane Banks Stadium on Sunday, March 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 7-2, taking the series, 2-1. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert, file)

Neustrom makes Cape Cod All-Star team

July 19, 2017

After leaving his mark on the Hawkeye baseball team this past spring, Iowa junior Robert Neustrom is going above and beyond in the Cape Cod Summer Baseball League. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] Iowa...

Iowa's Tyler Cook leaps over a defender to grab a ball during a Prime Time game in the North Liberty Community Center on Thursday, July 13, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

For Cook, Baer, work, work, work on game

July 19, 2017

Two Hawkeye basketball players, Nicholas Baer and Tyler Cook, have used Prime Time to fine-tune their games. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] After last season’s somewhat disappointing finish,...

FILE - After a successful vault, Hawkeye Angel Metcalf high-fives teammate Tessa Walsh during the Black/Gold meet in the Field House on Dec. 3, 2016. Walsh is currently training with the rowing team after two years as a GymHawk. (Osama Khalid/The Daily Iowan, file)

Walsh finds balance on the water

July 19, 2017

Former Hawkeye gymnast Tessa Walsh has hung up her leotard and traded the balance beam and bars for boats and oars. By Megan Sprengeler [email protected] Hawkeye junior Tessa Walsh has decided...

Iowa’s Nicholas Baer and brother Michael watch the action during a Prime Time game in the North Liberty Community Center on July 9. After graduating from Bettendorf, Nicholas rolled the dice in his freshman walk-on season. Michael opts to join his brother on the team as a manager, supporting the team from the sidelines rather than on the hardwood. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Brothers bear down on the hardwood

July 18, 2017

This summer, there is some brotherly love combined with some friendly competition as brothers Nicholas and Michael Baer take the floor against each other during Prime Time action. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] There...

Iowa head coach Marla Looper meets at home plate before the Iowa/Northwestern game at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. The softball team will be holding open tryouts on August 30. (Alex Kroeze/The Daily Iowan, file)

Iowa softball to hold walk-on tryouts

July 18, 2017

On Monday, the Iowa softball team announced it will hold walk-on tryouts for Iowa students. The program has set the tryout date at 2 p.m. Aug. 30 in Pearl Field. Only full-time students interested...

FILE - Iowa's Peter Jok shakes hands after a men's basketball game against Indiana in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. Jok plays for the Pelicans’ in New Orleans during the NBA summer league. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan, file)

Jok waits in the summer of maybe

July 18, 2017

With the NBA Draft in the rear-view mirror, former Hawkeye Peter Jok tries to make the most of his time in the NBA Summer League. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] For former Hawkeye basketball...

FILE - UNLV bats during a game against Iowa at Duane Banks Field on Friday, March, 31, 2017. Iowa baseball will host the first of three summer games on July 25 against the Valley League All-Stars, who will be coached by Jim Van Scoyoc. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan, file)

Hawkeye baseball to host three games this summer

July 18, 2017

The Iowa baseball team has announced it will host three games at Banks Field before heading to Taiwan for the 2017 World University Games from Aug. 19-30. The opponents for the Hawkeyes will be the Iowa...

Softball transfer Elizabeth DeShields (herdzone.com)

Softball snaps up another transfer

July 18, 2017

The Iowa softball team announces that a Marshall transfer will use the remainder of her eligibility to play for Iowa next season. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] This summer, Iowa softball...

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Hawkeye football announces Fight For Iowa mobile pass

July 18, 2017

On Monday, the Iowa Athletics Department announced a new online mobile ticketing platform for Hawkeye fans. The new platform will start with the 2017 football season. The Fight For Iowa pass is mobile...

FILE - 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. Jewell has been put on two more preseason watch lists: the Butkus Award Watch List, presented by the Butkus Foundation, as well as the Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, presented by the All Sport Association. (Margaret Kispert/The Daily Iowan, file)

Jewell named to 2 more watch lists

July 18, 2017

As the football season nears, more Hawkeyes are finding their names on some of college football’s most prestigious award watch lists. Senior linebacker Josey Jewell was added to two more watch lists...

Iowa offensive lineman Brandon Scherff talks to fellow lineman Sean Welsh and center Austin Blythe during a timeout at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Iowa football lands more players on Watch List

July 17, 2017

On July 13, the Football Writers Association of America announced that Iowa linemen Sean Welsh and James Daniels are on the 2017 Outland Trophy Award Watch List. The Outland Trophy is presented to college...

Iowa’s Jack Nunge and Luke Garza tip-off a Prime Time game at North Liberty Community Center on July 13. Playoffs for Prime Time began on Sunday, with the league hosting its title game on July 23. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Freshmen shine in Prime Time

July 17, 2017

Two Hawkeye freshmen lead their Prime Time teams to a semifinal berths. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] The Prime Time’s regular season ended on July 13, which means it’s playoff time....