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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's Maishe Dailey drives to the hoop past defenders during a Prime Time League basketball game in the North Liberty Community Center on Sunday, July 9, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Daily prepped for some ‘real’ minutes

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 12, 2017

Heading into last season, many Hawkeye fans thought that there would be at least two redshirts. However, head coach Fran McCaffrey is a guy who doesn’t like the redshirt and decided not to redshirt...

FILE - In this July 7, 2017, file photo, New York Yankees' Aaron Judge watches his fifth-inning solo home run in the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, in New York. This time last year, Aaron Judge had played exactly zero big-league games. The New York Yankees' rookie slugger is now an All-Star and MVP hopeful. Big things are happening for one of baseball's biggest men.  (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Aaron Judge bashes his way to victory

July 11, 2017

Aaron Judge becomes the first rookie to win the Home Run Derby after putting on an absurd display of power. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] Aaron Judge won the 27th-annual Home Run Derby on...

In this file photo, Iowa freshman Laulauga Tausaga attempts a throw during the Border Battle indoor track meet in the UI Recreation Building with Iowa, Missouri and Illinois competing on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. Tausaga won the National Championship in the discus on June 22 in Sacramento, California.

Iowa star only has eyes for Peru (and the discus)

July 11, 2017

Hawkeye track and field star Laulauga Tausaga hopes to build on her freshman success in Peru later this month. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] On June 22 in Sacramento, California, Iowa’s...

Tennessee NCAA college football coach Butch Jones speaks during the Southeastern Conference's annual media gathering Monday, July 10, 2017, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Who was the main focus at the first day of the SEC Media day?

July 11, 2017

As the first day of the SEC media day is over, the focus shifts to Tennessee head coach Butch Jones. Many fans and spectators may think that if the Vols do not perform this season, then Jones could find...

FILE - In this July 2, 2017, file photo, Jeff Horn, of Australia, celebrates after beating Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, during their WBO World Welterweight title fight in Brisbane, Australia. The World Boxing Organization will re-score the Manny Pacquiao-Jeff Horn welterweight title fight because of the contentious unanimous decision awarded to the Australian challenger, but there is no plan to change the result. The WBO was responding to a Philippines government department's request to review the fight after Pacquiao said the decision against him Sunday was unfair.(AP Photo/Tertius Pickard, File)

Judges confirm that Jeff Horn-Manny Pacquiao decision was correct

July 11, 2017

After uproar from fans and officials, an independent review of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jeff Horn was conducted and the findings went in favor of Australian Horn. A department in the Philippines government...

Elise Van Heuvelen on Saturday, February 25, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated Western Illinois 7-0, earning a 9-0 record. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

Van Heuvelen shines in tourney

July 11, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] On Monday at Nebraska, one Hawkeye stood above the rest in the women’s tennis competition. Iowa women’s tennis star Elise van Heuvelen took the podium...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley fights to stay up during the Iowa-Michigan game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated No. 2 Michigan by a 33-yard field goal with no time left to win, 14-13. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Jewell, Wadley make watch lists

July 11, 2017

Iowa football seniors Josey Jewell and Akrum Wadley see their names on preseason watch lists announced by the Maxwell Football Club on Monday. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] On Monday...

FILE - In this file photo, Iowa director of baseball Operations Desi Druschel looks at the crowd during the Iowa-Minnesota game at Banks Field on Sunday, May 10, 2015. The Hawkeyes swept the Golden Gophers this weekend with a win on Sunday, 7-1. (Margaret Kispert/The Daily Iowan, file)

Iowa Baseball adds to pitching staff

July 10, 2017

On July 6, Iowa baseball head coach Rick Heller announced that Desi Druschel, who has been the program’s director of baseball operations for the past three seasons, will be promoted to full-time pitching...

Iowa's Dom Uhl shoots a 3 at the buzzer during a Prime Time League basketball game in the North Liberty Community Center on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Uhl racked up 23 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawk Uhl focused on honing his game

July 10, 2017

Iowa’s lone senior, Dom Uhl, has spent his summer improving his game and getting ready for this upcoming season as well as his return home to Germany. Jordan Zuniga [email protected] This summer,...

In this 1987 file photo, Iowa free safety Dwight Sistrunk, right, reacts to instructions from first-year Iowa defensive back Bobby Elliott during a recent game. Elliott passed away after a long battle with cancer at the age of 64. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

Ex-Hawk Bob Elliott remembered

July 10, 2017

Former Hawkeye defensive back and assistant coach, Bobby Elliott passes away July 8 after a long battle with cancer. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] On July 8, Bobby Elliott, a former...

FILE - In this file photo, Iowa defensive back Greg Mabin waits for the snap during the Iowa/Miami (Ohio) game in Kinnick on Sept. 3, 2016. Mabin finished with 35 career starts as an Iowa Hawkeye and is now playing with the Buffalo Bills. (Anthony Vazquez/The Daily Iowan, file photo)

Mabin takes the long road

July 10, 2017

Former Hawkeye cornerback Greg Mabin overcame a season-ending injury to pursue his dreams of playing professional football. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] Second chances don’t come...

File - In this file photo, Iowa defender Amanda Lulek protects the ball from Chicago forward Emily Wauer at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. Lulek announced she had signed a contract with a Polish professional team in the UEFA Women's Champions League. (Valerie Burke/The Daily Iowan, file)

Former Hawkeye Soccer player signs with professional team

July 10, 2017

On July 8, former Hawkeye soccer player Amanda Lulek announced that she would continue her soccer career at the professional level. She announced that she had signed a contract with Medyk Konin, a professional...