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First‑year Iowa State coach Jimmy Rogers inherits a program in transition, but the settled quarterback Jaylen Raynor provides the stability needed to focus on offensive refinement and championship ambitions.
Two RCR‑affiliated drivers are slated to make their national series debuts in 2026, while the organization navigates a transition after Kyle Busch’s death and prepares for 2027 roster moves.
NASCAR will shorten caution periods in stage races starting this weekend at Iowa Speedway, ending stages early when a caution occurs within the last ten laps and awarding points based on position at that moment.
Phil Parker has built Iowa’s defense into a turnover machine, leveraging the transfer portal and developing NFL‑ready talent to keep the Hawkeyes competitive.
North Carolina taps veteran Michael Malone as head coach, while portal recruit Cameron Fens brings 7‑foot size and double‑digit scoring to a roster poised for a tournament push.
NxtGen, a youth flag football team from West Michigan, has compiled a perfect 16‑0 record across three tournaments and is set to compete in the Unrivaled Flag Gold Jacket Classic at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Ohio.
The University of Northern Iowa women's soccer team will kick off its preseason on August 8 with a public exhibition against Hawkeye Community College, highlighting fresh recruits and the return of key players under head coach Alex Place Thomas.
Corey Heim captured his second 2025 Cup win at Indianapolis, becoming the first driver in over six decades to achieve this in his first 15 starts. His performance earned him a full‑time seat for 2027 and a new ride in the No. 35 Toyota, while a rare scheduling gap leaves him sidelined at Iowa.
USA Sports, a division of Versant Media, will debut a live pace‑car analyst during the Iowa Corn 350, integrating real‑time insights, advanced camera technology and a veteran production team to transform NASCAR broadcasting.
With Hamlin perched atop the standings and Bell eyeing a Chase spot, the upcoming Iowa Corn 350 promises high stakes and fresh drama.
The 2026 Iowa Corn 350 will be the 23rd race of the NASCAR Cup Series season, featuring a unique qualifying format that pits all 30 drivers against each other on a single lap at Iowa Speedway.
Country music star Dierks Bentley is set to close NASCAR’s 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series with a concert at Iowa Speedway on August 9, tying together a weekend of racing, music and brand partnerships.
The partnership marks Premiere Recycling's first foray into NASCAR, pairing the company with Jeremy Clements Racing for the upcoming O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Iowa Speedway.
A single‑vehicle collision on Interstate 70 left Washburn University’s head basketball coach Brett Ballard with severe injuries. The university has issued a statement of support while details of his recovery remain limited.
Dierks Bentley will close the 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series at Iowa Speedway on August 9, delivering a free concert that coincides with the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 race.
Twelve young patients will serve as Kid Captains for every Hawkeye game this season, continuing a tradition that blends sport with community outreach.
With no on‑track action last week, the standings remain unchanged, setting the stage for the upcoming Iowa race and the short‑track season.
Junior Bo Gerbracht, a Central College pitcher with profound hearing loss, has been selected for the USA Deaf Baseball Team heading to the World Deaf Baseball Championships in Japan this November.
Drivers such as Joey Logano, Daniel Suarez and Austin Cindric are jostling for critical points in the last four races before the Chase, with momentum and consistency set to decide championship hopes.
An exploration of George Flippin's groundbreaking role as the first Black athlete at the University of Nebraska, his controversial captaincy, subsequent medical career, and the broader story of Black athletes and women excluded from early 20th‑century collegiate sports.
After battling a hand injury that limited him to a single season, Anisi Purcell is poised to anchor BYU’s interior defense alongside Keanu Tanuvasa and Justin Kirkland.
NASCAR veteran Adam Stevens discusses the upcoming Iowa event, the new tire package and power package, and the pursuit of Bell’s first win of the season.
The University of Iowa women's soccer program has kept 17 of last season's players despite the departure of longtime coach Dave Dilanni, embracing new leadership and a unified roster as they gear up for exhibition and regular‑season play.
The Buckeyes captured the No. 1 spot in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, receiving 38 of 72 first‑place votes and 1,741 total points. Their quarterback‑receiver tandem of Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith is highlighted as one of the nation’s most potent combinations, while the team confronts six opponents ranked in the top 25, including Oregon, Texas, Indiana, USC, Michigan and Iowa.