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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 forward Leah Zellner brings the ball into play during the fourth quarter of the Big Ten field hockey tournament semifinals against No. 1 Michigan on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Grant Field. With five minutes left of the game, Iowa pulled their goalkeeper to replace the position with another player on offense. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Wolverines, 0-2. Michigan will go on to play against No. 7 Ohio State in the championships on Saturday.

Hawkeye non-revenue sport athletes struggle during first weeks of NIL

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter July 20, 2021

Many Hawkeyes have profited off their name, image, and likeness by selling merchandise, signing autographs, and signing endorsement deals since the NCAA started allowing such behavior at the start...

Iowa center Riley Mulvey speaks to reporters during a Hawkeyes mens basketball summer media availability, Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa men’s basketball freshman Riley Mulvey adjusts to life in Big Ten

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 20, 2021

Riley Mulvey’s decision to pick the Hawkeyes was easy. Choosing to forego his senior year of high school on the east coast to enter the Iowa men’s basketball program a year earlier was a far tougher...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks at a press conference July 30.

Hawkeye Athletics deficit lower than initially anticipated

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 20, 2021

The University of Iowa athletic department’s deficit from the last fiscal year — originally projected to be $74.8 million — was instead listed at $44.7 million on state Board of Regent documents...

Feb 7, 2020; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) and defensive end Pat OConnor (79) celebrate after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs  in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Former Hawkeye Tristan Wirfs primed for strong sophomore season with Tampa Bay

Ethan Brander, Sports Reporter July 19, 2021

Former Hawkeye offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs is coming off a Super Bowl-winning rookie season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Wirfs played a vital part in the Buccaneers offense as he protected...

The Hawkeyes huddle up before a womens volleyball match between Iowa and Indiana at Xtream Arena on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 3 sets to 1.

Around the Big Ten: Volleyball

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter July 19, 2021

The Big Ten is consistently one of the most stacked conferences in the nation for women’s volleyball. This year promises to be no different, with many of the conference’s top players choosing...

Iowa director of player development Jason Manson speaks to reporters during a Hawkeyes football summer media availability, Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Jason Manson returns to Hawkeyes with hopes of preparing athletes for life after football

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 18, 2021

Life after football, at first, wasn’t as glamorous as Jason Manson once thought it would be. The former Hawkeye football player, best known for backing up Drew Tate at quarterback, wrapped up...

Jan 16, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) reacts after a play against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game at Bills Stadium.

Three former Hawkeye football players look to play important roles for Buffalo Bills

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 18, 2021

Despite leaving the Iowa football program at different times, defensive back Micah Hyde, guard Ike Boettger, and defensive end A.J. Epenesa have ended up with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. Hyde signed...

The Scoreboard: July 16, 2021

The Scoreboard: July 16, 2021

July 16, 2021

This week on "The Scoreboard," hosts Austin Hanson and Shivansh Ahuja are joined by Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read and Summer Sports Editor Chloe Peterson to talk Iowa football, Hawkeye men's...

Iowa guard Joe Toussaint attempts to score during the Big Ten mens basketball tournament quarterfinals against Wisconsin on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 62-57. No. 3 Iowa will go on to play No. 2 Illinois tomorrow afternoon in the semifinals.

‘This is your team now:’ Joe Toussaint taking over as Iowa’s starting point guard

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 15, 2021

Joe Toussaint’s confusion upon hearing the news that his teammate Jordan Bohannon was returning to the Hawkeyes for a sixth year was quickly replaced with a sense of relief. The Iowa men’s basketball...

Jun 16, 2021; Lake Forest, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, right, chats with James Daniels (68) during minicamp at Halas Hall.

Former Hawkeye James Daniels heading into contract year with Chicago Bears

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 14, 2021

Former Hawkeye and current Chicago Bears James Daniels was one of seven Iowa offensive linemen on an NFL 53-man roster ahead during the 2020-21 season. Daniels played at Iowa from 2015-17, starting...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks at a press conference July 30.

Iowa athletics finishes at No. 30 in Learfield Director’s Cup standings

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter July 14, 2021

University of Iowa athletics came in at No. 30 in the final rankings of the 2020-21 Learfield IMG College Director’s Cup. The University of Texas took home the 2020-21 Director’s Cup, becoming...

Iowa wideout Sam LaPorta runs into Nebraskas Garrett Nelson during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Sam LaPorta looking to be versatile piece with Hawkeye football

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 14, 2021

Hawkeye football junior Sam LaPorta doesn’t feel the pressure of living up to Iowa’s legacy of ‘Tight End U.’ “I just focus on being the best version of myself, as a football player and...

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