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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa's Christian Williams dribbles past a defender during a Prime Time League basketball game in the Cedar Valley SportsPlex in Waterloo on  Thursday, June 29, 2017. Williams had eight rebounds and 21 points. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Williams seeks hoops rebirth in new season

July 3, 2017

Last year was a rough one for Christian Williams, but he hopes to put that behind him and regain his confidence this upcoming season. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] To say Christian Williams’...

FILE - In this file photo, Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell posses for a photo during Iowa's football media day on their practice fields on Saturday, August 6, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Ferentz unveils leadership team for 2017

July 3, 2017

As the football season approaches, head coach Kirk Ferentz announces the 2017 Leadership Group, 17 seniors and one junior. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] On June 30, head coach Kirk...

Kyle Stanley hits on the 16th fairway during the Quicken Loans National golf tournament, Sunday, July 2, 2017, in Potomac, Md. Stanley won in a playoff. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Stanley finds Livingstone, victory

July 3, 2017

The Quicken Loans National PGA Tournament ended in a dramatic playoff Sunday evening, giving one man his first win in almost five years. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] On Sunday afternoon,...

FILE - In this file photo Iowa tight end George Kittle celebrates after his touchdown during the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

A glimpse into Kittle’s life

June 29, 2017

Q&A with George Kittle By Jess Westendorf [email protected] April 29 was a day that former Hawkeye tight end, George Kittle won’t forget. After playing on the Hawkeye’s offense...

FILE - In this file photo Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom swings a bat during media day on Feb. 10, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid, file)

Neustrom plays in the lights of Cape Cod

June 29, 2017

Iowa baseball might be over for this season, but outfielder Robert Neustrom has taken his game to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, for some summer baseball. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The...

File photo (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Iowa to host Florida State in Big Ten/ACC Women’s Basketball Challenge

June 29, 2017

All 14 games were announced on Wednesday; the challenge will start on Nov. 29. Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder is no strangers to the Seminoles. During the 2012 challenge, Florida State got the best of...

File photo (The Daily Iowan)

Hawk-to-be shines in tourney

June 29, 2017

Future Hawkeyes Stephanie Herzog and Annalee Dannegger played in the Midwest Junior Championship Tournament, and Herzog took home the crown. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] On Tuesday, soon-to-be...

Florida celebrates after defeated LSU in Game 2 of the NCAA baseball College World Series finals, Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in Omaha, Neb. Florida won 6-1 to sweep the series. (Brendan Sullivan/Omaha World-Herald via AP)/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

Florida captures elusive baseball title

June 29, 2017

The Florida Gators long hunt for the College World Series Title is finally over. The Gators defeated the LSU Tigers 6-1 Tuesday night to complete their two game sweep of the Tigers. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected]...

Iowa's Ahmad Wagner grabs for a rebound during a Prime Time League game in the North Liberty Community Center on Sunday, June 25, 2017. Prime Time League is a summer basketball league for the past 31 summers in Iowa which is currently led by director Randy Larson. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Wagner eyes pumping up offense

June 28, 2017

Iowa’s defensive stud hopes to add some skills to his offensive game this summer to prep for the coming season. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] Ahmad Wagner’s defense and rebounding skills...

Iowa quarterback Nathan Stanley throws to an open receiver during the spring game at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2017. (Alex Kroeze/The Daily Iowan)

Football Hawks eye improvement

June 28, 2017

By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] At the end of last season, the Hawkeye football team wound up in a disappointingly familiar place, the losing end of a bowl game. The Iowa football team has...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft huddles with teammates before a second round Women's National Invitation Tournament against South Dakota in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 18, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Disterhoft nominated for NCAA award

June 28, 2017

Former Hawkeye women’s basketball player Ally Disterhoft has been nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year award. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] Hawkeye women’s basketball player Ally...

Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, Best Style & Game Winner Award winner, Russell Westbrook, poses in the press room at the 2017 NBA Awards at Basketball City at Pier 36 on Monday, June 26, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

NBA flashes its awards to cap the season

June 28, 2017

The NBA hosted its first ever award show Monday night, recognizing different players in the league. By Pete Ruden [email protected] Just like the NFL, the NBA gave out this past season’s honors...