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Former five-star prospect departs Iowa women's basketball program after freshman season

Former five-star prospect departs Iowa women's basketball program after freshman season

  • ethan.petrik

Iowa freshman guard Addie Deal is entering the transfer portal after appearing in 34 games and earning Big Ten All-Freshman honors.

Iowa announces updates to football coaching staff as spring practices begin

Iowa announces updates to football coaching staff as spring practices begin

  • ethan.petrik

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced updates to the Hawkeyes football coaching staff. Jay Norvell will take over as running backs coach while two new additions were made.

Iowa adds first offensive lineman to 2027 recruiting class

Iowa adds first offensive lineman to 2027 recruiting class

  • ethan.petrik

The Iowa football program added its fifth member, and first offensive lineman, to its 2027 recruiting class on Monday.

Super Bowl heading back to Las Vegas in 2029

Super Bowl heading back to Las Vegas in 2029

  • MARK ANDERSON Associated Press

The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation's gambling and entertainment capital the big game.

NFL set to begin hiring, training replacement officials, AP sources say

NFL set to begin hiring, training replacement officials, AP sources say

  • ROB MAADDI Associated Press

The NFL is moving forward with plans to begin hiring and training replacement officials because negotiations with the referees' union have been unsuccessful, sources say.

Starter Kenzie Hare is ninth Iowa State Cyclone to enter transfer portal

Starter Kenzie Hare is ninth Iowa State Cyclone to enter transfer portal

  • ben.hutchens

Since Iowa State's season ended with a first-round NCAA Tournament exit, nine Cyclones have declared their intentions to enter the transfer portal.

Clarinda, Essex cheerleaders perform at IBCA All-Star Game

Clarinda, Essex cheerleaders perform at IBCA All-Star Game

  • Bryan Clark

Clarinda and Essex cheerleaders performed Saturday at the IBCA All-Star Basketball Games.

March Madness: Here's what to watch from each of the Final Four teams in the men's field

March Madness: Here's what to watch from each of the Final Four teams in the men's field

    Here are storylines to watch on each of the teams that will play in Saturday's national semifinals in Indianapolis.

    3 Takeaways from Iowa’s Elite 8 loss: What did Bennett Stirtz accomplish in lone season at Iowa?

    3 Takeaways from Iowa’s Elite 8 loss: What did Bennett Stirtz accomplish in lone season at Iowa?

      From Bennett Stirtz’s rise to roster questions ahead, three takeaways from Iowa’s season-ending loss to Illinois as year one of the Ben McCollum era ends in the Elite 8.

      Yaxel Lendeborg cuts down net as Michigan heads to Final Four

      Yaxel Lendeborg cuts down net as Michigan heads to Final Four

        Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg cuts down the nets in Chicago after Michigan beat Tennessee to advance to the Final Four on March 29, 2026.

        Game-winning touchdown highlights McManis' 4-sport career

        Game-winning touchdown highlights McManis' 4-sport career

          The 4-sport senior series continues with Shenandoah's Zane McManis

          Nate Heise shares pro basketball plans after Iowa State, UNI

          Nate Heise shares pro basketball plans after Iowa State, UNI

            The Iowa State senior guard just finished two grueling years in Iowa State's basketball program. He wants to take some well-deserved time off. 

            Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

            Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

              All that talent at Arizona and Michigan. All that momentum at UConn. And somebody has to be play the part of the unheralded “little guy.” That role belongs to Illinois.

              "Better than I've ever dreamt it would be": Illinois back in Final Four under Brad Underwood

              "Better than I've ever dreamt it would be": Illinois back in Final Four under Brad Underwood

                Brad Underwood made his way up the ladder at the south end of the Toyota Center court with golden scissors in hand. 

                High School

                Clarinda, Essex cheerleaders perform at IBCA All-Star Game

                Clarinda, Essex cheerleaders perform at IBCA All-Star Game

                Clarinda and Essex cheerleaders performed Saturday at the IBCA All-Star Basketball Games.

                Game-winning touchdown highlights McManis' 4-sport career

                Game-winning touchdown highlights McManis' 4-sport career

                The 4-sport senior series continues with Shenandoah's Zane McManis

                Clarinda graduate ends college wrestling career as three-time All-American

                Clarinda graduate ends college wrestling career as three-time All-American

                Clarinda graduate Crew Howard helped lead Nebraska-Kearney wrestling to its second straight national championship

                Shenandoah bowling celebrates season that included 6 program records

                Shenandoah bowling celebrates season that included 6 program records

                Shenandoah bowling celebrated its season at Monday's annual banquet

                College

                Former five-star prospect departs Iowa women's basketball program after freshman season

                Former five-star prospect departs Iowa women's basketball program after freshman season

                Iowa freshman guard Addie Deal is entering the transfer portal after appearing in 34 games and earning Big Ten All-Freshman honors.

                Iowa announces updates to football coaching staff as spring practices begin

                Iowa announces updates to football coaching staff as spring practices begin

                Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced updates to the Hawkeyes football coaching staff. Jay Norvell will take over as running backs coach while two new additions were made.

                Iowa adds first offensive lineman to 2027 recruiting class

                Iowa adds first offensive lineman to 2027 recruiting class

                The Iowa football program added its fifth member, and first offensive lineman, to its 2027 recruiting class on Monday.

                Starter Kenzie Hare is ninth Iowa State Cyclone to enter transfer portal

                Starter Kenzie Hare is ninth Iowa State Cyclone to enter transfer portal

                Since Iowa State's season ended with a first-round NCAA Tournament exit, nine Cyclones have declared their intentions to enter the transfer portal.

                Shopping

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                Professional

                Super Bowl heading back to Las Vegas in 2029

                Super Bowl heading back to Las Vegas in 2029

                The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation's gambling and entertainment capital the big game.

                NFL set to begin hiring, training replacement officials, AP sources say

                NFL set to begin hiring, training replacement officials, AP sources say

                The NFL is moving forward with plans to begin hiring and training replacement officials because negotiations with the referees' union have been unsuccessful, sources say.

                'You have to change': How the ripples of NIL and transfer portal are being felt in the NFL draft

                'You have to change': How the ripples of NIL and transfer portal are being felt in the NFL draft

                PITTSBURGH — To stay or not to stay? That is the question polarizing NFL draft prospects in the winter when the dust settles after the college football season. In years past, this decision was simple — the blue-chippers could leave after three years and get a head start on their financial earnings, and those seeking a higher spot in the draft hung back in school. The paradigm shifted after the ...

                Torrid day for umpire CB Bucknor, who has six calls overturned by ABS

                Torrid day for umpire CB Bucknor, who has six calls overturned by ABS

                Torrid day for umpire CB Bucknor, who has six calls overturned by ABS

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