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The death of Derek Phillips, a high school marching band member, has left a lasting impact on his friends, family and the broader Iowa community.
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The death of Derek Phillips, a high school marching band member, has left a lasting impact on his friends, family and the broader Iowa community.

A New York Supreme Court order allows Babacar Sane to remain on the court for St. John’s as the NCAA reassesses his eligibility for the 2026‑27 season.

The Hawkeyes’ 40‑0 victory over Northern Illinois highlighted Kamari Moulton’s career‑high rushing performance and Tony Diaz’s receiving surge, while Hank Brown earned the first start of the year, setting the stage for a competitive clash with Iowa State.

BYU safety Raider Damuni will miss several weeks after a lower leg injury in the opener, prompting redshirt sophomore Tommy Prassas and freshman Jarinn Kalama to assume starting duties as the Cougars face a challenging schedule that includes a showdown with Arizona’s top quarterback Noah Fifta.

Beau Daniels, a top‑58 recruit, joins the University of Houston’s 2027 class, bolstering the Cougars alongside point guard Darrell Davis and four‑star guard Oneal Delancy under coach Kelvin Sampson.

Wisconsin’s 2026 season opener ended in a 41-13 loss to Notre Dame, leaving coach Luke Fickell with a 17-22 record and a contract that could cost the university over $21 million if he is dismissed without cause.

Veteran analyst Kirk Herbstreit warned that the 2026 season could mark a turning point for Mike Norvell at Florida State and Luke Fickell at Wisconsin, as both confront looming employment questions tied to performance, buyouts and conference realignment.

A legal showdown between NASCAR, Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports has concluded with permanent charters, reshaping team economics and governance.

The Hawkeyes face major personnel losses but retain core talent and a tradition of resilience, setting the stage for a pivotal year in the Big Ten.

Ranked No. 2, UNC opened its season with a narrow overtime loss to No. 14 Michigan, ending a streak of season‑opening wins since 2021.

Brad Keselowski faces a make-or-break moment at Daytona as the NASCAR Cup Series heads into its final regular‑season race, with five drivers battling for the last three playoff positions.

Despite slipping to tenth in the 247Sports composite, Michigan's loaded roster and developmental coaching staff position the Wolverines to outperform projections and challenge traditional powerhouses.

The University of Missouri announced that a unanimous Senate resolution affirms its claim to the 1960 national football title, a distinction it shares with three other schools but holds as its sole championship year.

Following a unanimous Senate resolution introduced by Sen. Eric Schmitt, the University of Missouri will honor its 1960 football squad as national champions during a September 19 ceremony, reviving a story of on‑field triumph, contentious rankings, and legislative recognition.

A recent OWI charge has cost Gabe Bakker his role for the upcoming season, prompting a swift leadership change and a public statement from the Waukee Community School District.

Jimmy Rogers begins his first season at Iowa State with modest goals, focusing on rebuilding after Matt Campbell’s exit and navigating a challenging schedule.

The newly announced partnership brings elite high‑school talent into a competitive scholastic framework overseen by commissioner Steve Smith, with Syracuse’s coaching staff extending scholarship offers to several standout players.
CeCe Schlegel, a multi‑position high school star from Freeport, has pledged to play Division I soccer at the University of Iowa, bringing versatility and leadership to the Hawkeyes ahead of a challenging 2025 season.

CeCe Schlegel verbally commits to the University of Iowa, bringing versatility and leadership to a program rebuilding after injuries while aiming for Big Ten success.
The University of Iowa's special teams unit welcomes Australian punter Boston Everitt and Iowa native Tanner Philpott, each bringing distinct backgrounds and ambitions to replace iconic predecessors.
Maddyn Greenway, a Minnesota scoring record‑holder and daughter of NFL veteran Chad Greenway, has chosen Kentucky women's basketball, citing coach Kenny Brooks' vision and the program's culture as key factors.

Aaron Flowers is carving out a defensive role for Oregon’s top‑ranked football team, while his younger brother Benji broke ground as Chelsea’s youngest professional signing. Their parallel stories illustrate how family pride can coexist with divergent career paths.

A 0‑0 stalemate between Iowa State and Creighton was defined by a flurry of fouls, key saves by goalkeeper Eme McClenahan and a looming showdown with Iowa on Aug. 27, which will be streamed on ESPN+.

Freshman forward Killyan Toure underwent surgery for a right‑shoulder injury and will miss the remainder of the season, but his early performances — including a record‑setting tournament game — have already left a mark on the Cyclones’ program.