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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

Iowas Mac McClear watches other players on the green during the mens golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa men’s golfer Mac McClear wins Illinois State Amateur

Chris Werner, Summer Sports Editor July 22, 2022

Through the first two rounds of the Illinois State Amateur at Westmoreland Country Club in Wilmette, Illinois, on July 19 and 20, Iowa rising senior Mac McClear was sitting pretty atop the leaderboard. Following...

Teams huddle during a timeout during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, defeated the Badgers, 77-73.

Iowa athletics announces diversity, equity, and inclusion hires

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 22, 2022

The Iowa athletics department announced two hires for its diversity, equity, and inclusion staff in a press release published Friday. Lorenda Holston has been named the assistant athletics director...

Iowa guard Dasonte Bowen dribbles down the court during an Iowa men’s basketball practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Bowen shot 52.7 percent from the field, 47.4 percent from the 3-point line, and 90 percent from the foul line the summer of 2021 playing for the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League.

Iowa men’s basketball freshmen Josh Dix, Dasonte Bowen detail progression

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 21, 2022

Iowa men’s basketball freshmen guards Josh Dix and Dasonte Bowen are progressing ahead of their first seasons. Dix, who’s from Council Bluffs, broke his right leg’s tibia and fibula while...

Iowa defenseman Jake Stevens lines a puck during a hockey match between Iowa and Wheeling at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. The Nailers defeated the Heartlanders, 6-4.

Defensemen Ryan Wheeler, Jake Stevens back with Iowa Heartlanders

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 21, 2022

Two defensemen who signed with the Iowa Heartlanders late in their inaugural season are back with the club for the 2022-23 campaign. Ryan Wheeler and Jake Stevens have inked ECHL contracts with...

IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden, of the No. 2 Hitachi Chevrolet drive his car down Grand Avenue in Des Moines, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

NTT IndyCar Series at Iowa Speedway, a preview

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor July 19, 2022

The NTT IndyCar Series will return to the Iowa Speedway in Newton for the first time since 2020 on the weekend of July 22 through 24. Instead of just one race in American open-wheel racing’s top...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum prepares to snap the football during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-17.

Opinion | Former Iowa football All-American Tyler Linderbaum primed for rookie season with Ravens

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter July 19, 2022

Former Iowa lineman Tyler Linderbaum is primed for a breakout rookie season in the NFL. Just four years after converting to the offensive side of the ball from defensive tackle, Linderbaum will...

Iowa goalie Corbin Kaczperski blocks a puck during a hockey match between Iowa and Wheeling at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. The Nailers defeated the Heartlanders, 6-4.

Goaltender Corbin Kaczperski agrees to terms with Iowa Heartlanders

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 19, 2022

After an impressive rookie campaign, goaltender Corbin Kaczperski has agreed to terms with the Iowa Heartlanders for the 2022-23 season, the franchise announced Tuesday. The netminder was rostered...

Iowa Swarm Collective President and CEO Brad Heinrichs during a press conference for the Iowa Swarm Collective, a name, image, and likeness group partnering with Hawkeye student-athletes, at the Heights Rooftop in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Heinrichs doesn’t know how much money this NIL will bring in, but he said it depends on how much the Hawkeye community wants to provide.

New nonprofit aims to help Iowa student-athletes profit from their name, image, and likeness

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor July 19, 2022

A new nonprofit has emerged to gain Hawkeye athletes profit from their name, image, and likeness. The Iowa Swarm Collective was formed to equal stipends by participating in events to raise money...

Jul 5, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) dribbles against Los Angeles Lakers forward Vitto Brown (48) during the third quarter at the California Summer League at Chase Center.

Former Hawkeye Keegan Murray wins NBA Summer League MVP

Chris Werner, Summer Sports Editor July 18, 2022

Former Iowa men's basketball player Keegan Murray was named the MVP of the 2022 NBA Summer League on Monday. Murray, who was drafted by the Sacramento Kings with the fourth pick in the 2022 NBA...

Iowa pitcher Adam Mazur throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Purdue at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 6, 2022. Mazur threw for just over eight innings. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 5-2.

San Diego Padres select Iowa pitcher Adam Mazur in 2022 MLB Draft

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 17, 2022

The San Diego Padres selected Iowa redshirt sophomore pitcher Adam Mazur in the second round of the 2022 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Sunday. Drafted at the No. 53 overall pick, Mazur is the highest...

Contributed photo of Iowa soccer defender Sam Cary with her published book: “The Do’s and Don’ts of College Soccer, which she wrote to help the next generation of soccer players.

Iowa soccer defender Sam Cary writes “The Do’s and Don’ts of College Soccer”

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 17, 2022

When Iowa soccer’s Sam Cary became interested in playing college soccer, the defender said she didn’t have that “big sister figure” to answer questions about competing at that level. Now, heading...

Iowa defenseman Riese Zmolek enters the ice after his name was announced in the starting lineup during a hockey match between Iowa and Wheeling at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. The Nailers defeated the Heartlanders, 6-4.

Defenseman Riese Zmolek returning to Iowa Heartlanders

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 14, 2022

One of the Iowa Heartlanders’ top defensemen from their inaugural campaign is set to return for the 2022-23 season. Riese Zmolek has signed an ECHL contract with the Heartlanders, the franchise...

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