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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 quarterback C.J. Beathard throws the ball during the Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on Monday, Jan. 2, 2016. The Gators defeated the Hawkeyes, 30-3. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Beathard’s draft status up in the air

April 18, 2017

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The first attribute listed under “strengths” on former Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard’s draft profile on NFL.com is “played in pro-style passing attack.”...

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) tries to drive past Indiana Pacers' Paul George (13) in the second half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, April 17, 2017, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 117-111. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Point/ Counterpoint: Finals redux? Or not so fast

April 18, 2017

No Rematches don’t happen very often in the NBA Finals. We got that last year, and it turned into one of the best Finals anyone can remember. LeBron James was beyond human during the series, Kyrie...

Iowa's Angel Metcalf performs on the beam during the NCAA Women's gymnastics Regional meet at the State Farm Center in Champaign. The Hawkeyes took third in the over all team competition with a score of 196.050, .100 points away from second ending their chances at Nationals. Iowa's Angel Medcalf and Clair Kaji will represent Iowa at Nationals. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Metcalf 13th, Kaji 17th at NCAAs

Jess Westendorf, [email protected] April 17, 2017

The Iowa women’s gymnastics program sent two gymnasts, senior Angel Metcalf and freshman Clair Kaji, to the 2017 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships in St. Louis on April 14 to represent the Hawkeyes. Metcalf...

Iowa junior Carson Schaake drives the ball of the tee at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday April 16, 2016. Iowa tied for second in the Hawkeye Invitational. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Men’s golf places second at Finkbine

Jess Westendorf, [email protected] April 17, 2017

The Iowa men’s golf team fought a close competition against Texas Tech at the annual Hawkeye Invitational this weekend in Iowa City at Finkbine Golf Course. The Hawkeyes registered scores of 285...

The University of Iowa Campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

Taylor leaves Hawks for Wildcats

April 17, 2017

Taylor leaves Hawks for Wildcats The Iowa Athletics Department and Gary Barta lost their top aide on April 14, when Deputy Athletics Director Gene Taylor announced he was leaving Iowa to become the athletics...

Iowa's Alison Doocy delivers a pitch during a softball game against Rutgers on Sunday,April16,2017. The Hawkeyes lost 2-0 but won the previous two games of their series agaisnt Rutgers. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

Softball bids Knights good night

April 17, 2017

By Jacob Miller | [email protected] After winning five games in a row and winning another Big Ten series, the Iowa softball team lost its final game against Rutgers on Sunday. Iowa has finally...

Iowa first baseman Jake Adams makes contact with the pitch during the Iowa-UNLV baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes scored 3 late runs to comeback  in the second game of a double header and sweep the series with a final score of 7-6. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball takes 2 of 3 from Huskers

April 17, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] The Hawkeyes (22-12) pulled off a series win against Nebraska (21-13), winning two out of the teams’ three games this past weekend in Lincoln. Iowa dropped...

Adorabol Huckleby prepares to return a shot during the doubles tennis match against Indiana University's Caitlin Bernard and Natalie Whalen on Saturday March 11 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. (Osama Khalid/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s tennis falls twice in Michigan

April 17, 2017

By  Nicholas Moreano [email protected] The Iowa women’s tennis team failed to pick up a win on its last road trip of the season. On April 15, the Hawkeyes lost a closely contested match...

Iowa runner Brittany Brown crosses the finish line in the women's 4 x 100 meter relay at Drake Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Iowa won first place in this event. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Brown, tracksters shine in California

April 17, 2017

By Carter Melrose [email protected] The Mt. Sac Relays for the Hawkeye track and field team was highlighted by many small but significant victories. The meet occurred on the El Camino College...

Baseball seeks  road-warrior status

Baseball seeks road-warrior status

April 14, 2017

By Pete Ruden  | [email protected] Iowa baseball will take its second-straight Big Ten road trip this weekend when it faces Nebraska in Lincoln. Nebraska enters the three-game series second...

Softball riding a win surge

Softball riding a win surge

April 14, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The Iowa softball team has fans hoping that it can extend its three-game winning streak when Rutgers comes to Pearl Field this weekend. Iowa will...

Iowa golfer Carson Schaake hits the ball off the fairway during the Iowa Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday, April 17, 2016.

Men’s golf to host Hawkeye Invitational

April 14, 2017

The Iowa men’s golf team will return to action to host the annual Hawkeye Invitational this weekend at Finkbine. Since the start of the tournament, Iowa has won the Hawkeye Invitational 14 times,...