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Lucy Olsen named a participant in the 2025 Women's All-Star Game

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Former Hawkeye Jack Dreyer makes his state-side MLB debut

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Cooper Koch returns to Iowa after withdrawing from the transfer portal

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Iowa Men's Wrestling picks up two transfers from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Ben McCollum, Iowa's new head men's basketball coach, speaks during his introductory press conference Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Hawkeye Sports recap for the last full week of March

Dec 15, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) reacts towards guard Austin Blythe (63) following a sack against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Former Hawkeye Football star Austin Blythe returns home to take a head coaching position

A statue of Nile Kinnick is seen before the Kids Day at Kinnick NCAA football practice, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Key takeaways from Kirk Ferentz's interview after Iowa's first spring practice

Gary Danielson gives the keynote speech during the Winged Foot Scholarship Awards Banquet, Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Fla.

Lane Calkins of Naples High won the 2022 Winged Foot Scholar Athlete Award.

Gary Danielson announces his retirement after a 36-year television career

Football Recruiting

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An Iowa Hawkeyes Tigerhawk flag covers the windshield of a tailgating vehicle before a NCAA football game against South Dakota State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Iowa Hawkeyes Football picks up a 2026 wide receiver commitment

Nov 29, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts as defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) looks on during the first quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Kirk Ferentz really should learn to use the transfer portal more if he wants to win

Jul 24, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Iowa lands first quarterback commit of the 2026 recruiting class

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) is defended by linebacker Jaden Harrell (41) during an open spring practice Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa football recruiting: 2025 commit tracker and predictions

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Aug 11, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA; West guard Quinton Webb (left) and Africa guard Badara Aliou Diakite battle for a rebound during the first half of the boys Jr. NBA Global Championship Game at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

2025 forward prospect Badara Diakite decommits from Iowa Men's Basketball

Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) celebrates a made basket in the first half Illinois Fighting Illini at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Payton Sandfort will compete in the three-point championships during the Final Four

Dec 30, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Chris Tadjo (34) reacts against the New Hampshire Wildcats during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Iowa MBB loses their ninth player to the transfer portal

Iowa guard Luc Laketa (25) pictured during the men’s basketball media day Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Crazy eights: Iowa MBB loses another player to the transfer portal

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Four-star forward Joshua Lewis decommits from Iowa Basketball

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Iowa director of player development Tania Davis holds hands with coaches as the national anthem is performed during a NCAA women's basketball exhibition game between Iowa and Clarke University, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

Iowa WBB assistant coach named to the WBCA 30 under 30 list

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Caitlin Clark will appear on a popular Netflix talk show

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Lucy Olsen (33) drives to the lane during the second round of the NCAA March Madness Women's college basketball game between University of Oklahoma Sooners and Iowa Hawkeyes at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Monday, March 24, 2025.

Iowa fans express their thanks and love for senior Lucy Olsen

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Lucy Olsen (33) during the second round of the NCAA March Madness Women's college basketball game between University of Oklahoma Sooners and Iowa Hawkeyes at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Monday, March 24, 2025.

The season ends for Iowa Women's Basketball after falling to Oklahoma

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The Old Capitol building pictured at the Pentacrest on the University of Iowa campus Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa.

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One day to support Iowa Hawkeyes athletics

Dec 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum watches the action during the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Ben McCollum is a life-long Iowa Hawkeyes fan

Mar 19, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum watches his team during a practice session at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

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Having some fun with the 2025 Iowa Men's Basketball roster

Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum in the first half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Missouri Tigers at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

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Iowa fans are gathering their white shirts and ties after the Ben McCollum hire

Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum reacts after a play against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes officially hire Ben McCollum as their next head basketball coach

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) yells in excitement after scoring a three point basket Thursday, March 13, 2025, during the second round of the men's Big Ten tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 106-94.

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Apparently, the New York Post does not know the difference between the University of Iowa and Iowa State University

Mar 21, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Stephen Buchanan of Iowa after a victory in the semifinals of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Iowa Wrestling crowns one National Champion and two runners-up in the 2025 NCAA Championships

Mar 21, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Drake Ayala of Iowa wrestles Zan Fugitt of Wisconsin during the semifinals of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Iowa Wrestling sends three wrestlers to the NCAA Finals

Mar 8, 2025; St. Louis, MO, Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum reacts during the second half against Belmont at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Why Beth Goetz MUST hire Ben McCollum as the next Iowa Men's Basketball Head Coach

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) celebrates scoring a 3-pointer Friday, March 7, 2025, in a quarterfinals game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 60-59.

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Iowa gets back to the NCAA Tournament for the seventh straight year earning 6-seed

Mar 12, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery celebrates with guard Brock Harding (2) after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Iowa fans thank Fran McCaffery for everything he did at Iowa following his firing

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery watches the action Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in a first round game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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Iowa basketball parts ways with Fran McCaffery after he was committed to returning