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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 tight end George Kittle celebrates after his touchdown during the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mean Green, 62-16.

Former Hawkeye tight ends set up for big seasons in NFL

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter July 5, 2021

In recent years, the University of Iowa football program has had many shouts to be called ‘Tight End U.’ From legends Dallas Clark to Scott Chandler, head coach Kirk Ferentz has always been one...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Grand Canyon Antelopes forward Oscar Frayer (4) defends against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa men’s basketball guard Joe Wieskamp keeping name in NBA Draft

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 2, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball guard Joe Wieskamp officially announced Friday he’ll be keeping his name in the 2021 NBA Draft, ending his three-year career as a Hawkeye. Wieskamp entered the NBA Draft...

The Scoreboard: July 2, 2021

The Scoreboard: July 2, 2021

July 2, 2021

This week on "The Scoreboard," hosts Austin Hanson and Shivansh Ahuja are joined by Daily Iowan Summer Sports Editor Chloe Peterson for an exclusive interview with Iowa women's basketball point guard...

Iowa’s McKenna Warnock (14) takes a shot during the championship game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 1 seeded Maryland in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon. Maryland beat Iowa, 104-84, securing their spot as the 2021 Big Ten Champions.

Iowa women’s basketball emphasizing defense in offseason practice

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 1, 2021

At the end of practice at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena practice gym on Thursday morning, Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder brought her team into a huddle. In the huddle, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles toward the basket during the second round of the NCAA womens basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Marys University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72.

Around the Big Ten: Women’s Basketball

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter June 30, 2021

The 2021 offseason has been one of movement for collegiate women’s basketball. Legendary Baylor women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey swapped the green and gold of the Bears for the purple...

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a ball during training camp at UCHealth Training Center on Aug. 11, 2019 in Englewood, Colo.

Former Hawkeye Noah Fant expected to be large part of Denver Broncos offense in 2021

Ethan Brander, Sports Reporter June 30, 2021

After a steady sophomore season with the Denver Broncos, Noah Fant is expected to be a large part of the Broncos offense in 2021-22. Fant finished third on the Broncos offense — and 57th in the...

Iowas Laulauga Tausaga watches her throw during the 18th annual Musco Twilight at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Iowas men and womens track and field finished first overall in the Musco Twilight with a 237.5 and 203 respectively.

The Daily Iowan names Laulauga Tausaga Co-Female Athlete of the Year

Robert Read, Summer Editor June 30, 2021

Laulauga Tausaga’s Hawkeye career was supposed to end in 2020. After the pandemic cut short what was initially thought to be her final campaign as a thrower for the Iowa track and field team last...

Iowa head coach Joey Woody holds the trophy for first place after the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Iowa placed first in the meet.

The Daily Iowan names Iowa track and field director Joey Woody 2020-21 Coach of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 30, 2021

The Hawkeye track and field program had to adjust to a multitude of changes in the 2020-21 season. First, the Big Ten postponed all 2020 fall sports to spring 2021. As many athletes compete in cross...

Iowa Forward Kris Murray (20) dunks the ball during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Nebraska on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye arena. The Hawks beat the Cornhuskers, 102-64.

Forwards Josh Ogundele, Kris Murray ready for expanded role with Iowa men’s basketball

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 29, 2021

For the first time in his collegiate career, Iowa men’s basketball sophomore forward Josh Ogundele is experiencing a normal summer offseason in Iowa City. “It’s been a very big learning curve,”...

Iowas Clair Kaji performs her floor routine during a womens gymnastics meet between Iowa, Minnesota, and Maryland on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes came in second with a score of 196.775 after the Gophers won with 196.975 and Maryland lost with 195.350. Kaji received a score of 9.900.

Iowa women’s gymnast Clair Kaji returns for sixth season

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 29, 2021

Clair Kaji had no regrets after completing her fifth season on the Iowa women’s gymnastics team. Yet, she thought she could contribute more to the program. “So, it went to, ‘Could I contribute...

Penn State midfielder, Sam Coffey, kicks the ball during a corner kick during the Iowa women’s soccer match v. Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Fall sports adjust to quick turnaround after postponed 2021 spring seasons

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter June 29, 2021

The 2020-21 season was unusual for all college student-athletes because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it was fall sports that saw a drastic change to their schedule. After the Big Ten announced...

Jun 23, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Iowa s Luka Garza participates during the NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena.Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Hawkeyes Garza, Wieskamp participate in 2021 NBA Draft Combine

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter June 28, 2021

Sixty-nine NBA prospects traveled to Chicago for the 2021 NBA Draft Combine on June 21-27, including two Iowa men’s basketball players: center Luka Garza and guard Joe Wieskamp. At the combine, both...

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