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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 center Megan Gustafson (10) attempts a shot during the Iowa/Missouri NCAA Tournament second round women’s basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers 68-52.

Gustafson waived by Dallas Wings

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 22, 2019

Just over a month after getting selected by the Dallas Wings in the 2019 WNBA Draft, former Hawkeye Megan Gustafson has been released. The Wings made the move on Wednesday - also releasing Kennedy Burke...

University of Iowa Pitcher Cole McDonald pitches during the baseball game at Duane Banks Stadium on Friday, May 3, 2019. The Hawkeyes beat the Eaters 6-3.

Hawkeyes topple top-seeded Hoosiers in first round of Big Ten Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 22, 2019

Iowa baseball’s rough stretch is officially over. In what turned out to be a full-on pitcher’s dual, Iowa stepped up behind Cole McDonald’s arm to take down top-seeded Indiana, 4-2, in the first...

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Billy Taylor set to join Iowa basketball coaching staff

Robert Read, Sports Reporter May 22, 2019

A hole was left for head coach Fran McCaffery to fill in the Iowa basketball coaching staff when Andrew Francis departed for California, and it has now been filled by a familiar face. McCaffery named...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp reacts to an Iowa basket during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Wieskamp withdraws name from NBA Draft, returns for sophomore season

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 22, 2019

Just one day after losing Jordan Bohannon for an indefinite period of time, Iowa basketball received some good news. Joe Wieskamp announced Wednesday that he has withdrawn his name from the NBA Draft...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon waits for the game to resume during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Hawkeye basketball’s Bohannon to miss time with hip surgery

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 21, 2019

Hawkeye basketball guard Jordan Bohannon will be held out of basketball activities for an indefinite period of time while recovering from a hip surgery scheduled to take place Wednesday. Iowa basketball's...

Iowa Volleyball Head Coach Bond Shymansky watches his team play against the Indiana Hoosiers on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 3-0.

Iowa volleyball’s Shymansky placed on administrative leave

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 20, 2019

Iowa volleyball head coach Bond Shymansky has been placed on a 30-day paid administrative leave for an NCAA rules violation, Iowa Athletics announced Monday. The UI notified the NCAA on Monday as well,...

(L-R) David Benioff and D.B. Weiss attend HBO's Game of Thrones eight and final season premiere at Radio City Music Hall in New York, NY, April 3, 2019. (Anthony Behar/Sipa USA/TNS)

From Iowa City to Westeros: University of Iowa alum behind ‘Game of Thrones’ series

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2019

As "Game of Thrones" fans  bid farewell with the Sunday night finale of HBO's hit series, the University of Iowa congratulated one of its own who happens to be instrumental to running the show. D.B....

Iowa infielder Tanner Wetrich watches the ball when up at bat during the game against Michigan State at the Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Friday, May 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 7-5.

Iowa baseball swept by Maryland

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 18, 2019

Just two weeks ago, Iowa baseball found itself with a No. 24 ranking, looking at a No. 3 seed in an NCAA Regional. But after dropping five of their last six, including a 10-8 loss to Maryland on Saturday...

2020 Democratic presidential-nomination candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks during the town hall at the Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon on May 18, 2019. The Iowa City event marked the third of four Iowa campaign stops for Buttigieg this weekend.

In Iowa City campaign stop, Buttigieg says ‘we’ve got to win’ to decide America’s long-term future

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2019

Pete Buttigieg pitched his candidacy for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination in Iowa City on Saturday as a fight to unite Americans around protecting the nation’s core values of freedom, patriotism,...

A Hawkeye spirit squad member waves an "I" flag after a touchdown during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 31-28.

Official Hawkeye football Twitter account suspended

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2019

You won't hear a tweet from two Iowa sports teams for the time being — at least not via their Twitter accounts. The verified Hawkeye football Twitter account has been suspended as of Friday. It...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart looks to the hoop during the Iowa/Mercer NCAA Tournament first round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 66-61.

Stewart signs pro contract in Australia

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 17, 2019

Former Iowa women’s basketball forward Hannah Stewart will continue her playing career in Australia after signing a contract with the Lakeside Lightning. The Lightning, based in North Lake, Western...