Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Iowa, USA across Nascar, Football, Baseball.
With most players newcomers and no returning starters, Iowa State’s 2026 squad is forging a culture of selflessness and collective success under Coach Jimmy Rogers.
With over 80 new faces and a fresh coaching direction, the Cyclones are focusing on chemistry, situational awareness and injury prevention as they prepare for their season opener against Southeast Missouri at Jack Trice Stadium.
The 2025 Iowa Corn 350 brings together a mix of seasoned short‑track specialists and rising contenders, with Denny Hamlin leading the betting board despite a lack of prior victories at the 0.875‑mile venue.
Justin Allgaier leads the points battle while Sam Mayer aims for a third straight win at Iowa, as JR Motorsports looks to extend its dominant streak.
The 36‑driver Iowa Corn 350 marks a critical playoff‑qualifying stop, featuring top contenders like Ty Gibbs, Carson Hocevar and a full field of chartered teams.
NASCAR driver Carson Ware, together with Iowa nonprofit YSS and Ember Recovery, will use the upcoming NASCAR race at Iowa Speedway to promote opioid prevention and recovery, sharing his story with young Iowans and highlighting early‑intervention resources.
James Hofmann will step into an assistant coaching role at Wartburg College for the 2026 campaign, leveraging a career marked by player advancement and award‑winning leadership.
Will Barton, an 11‑year NBA veteran and former Memphis Tigers star, has been announced as the newest player development coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking the second former Memphis player to join the staff in recent years.
Addison Ostrenga’s 2025 Achilles tendon rupture ended his playing time prematurely, but a year of rehab and strategic involvement has positioned him to re‑enter Iowa’s offense in 2026, bringing leadership and depth to a room that includes emerging talents.
The track will host a Cup Series race in 2027 after a $20 million renovation financed by state grants and NASCAR, promising upgraded facilities and a third straight sell‑out.
Young driver Carson Brown, signed by Richard Childress Racing, prepares for his first NASCAR Cup Series start this weekend at Iowa Speedway, aiming to translate his ARCA success into a competitive debut.
Louisville basketball travels to Nassau for a July 28 exhibition, but a reduced roster, broadcast restrictions and fresh coaching additions add intrigue to the team's preparation.
Shane van Gisbergen's recent fifth‑place finish at North Wilkesboro Speedway has sparked discussion about his evolving skill set beyond road courses, highlighting both promise and persistent challenges.
From high‑altitude arenas to historic bowls, the Big 12’s football stadiums blend scenery, tradition and fan culture in ways that go beyond mere seating capacity.
The Panthers will open the fall campaign in September with the Iowa Fall Classic and conclude the semester with two October events, spanning tournaments in Illinois, Iowa, Tennessee and Missouri.
Wisconsin’s men’s basketball program will travel to Nassau in November for the 2026 Baha Mar Bahamas Hoops Championship, continuing a tradition of early‑season showcases that has yielded recent titles.