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Omari Hayes commits to Iowa State, aiming to elevate the Cyclones' offense with his Power‑Five experience.
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Omari Hayes commits to Iowa State, aiming to elevate the Cyclones' offense with his Power‑Five experience.
From Eman Alicic’s 19‑goal surge to Laird Holden’s 37‑goal onslaught, the upcoming state tournament showcases a generation of high school stars poised to make history.

Xavier Taylor was struck in the neck during a youth baseball warm‑up, collapsed into cardiac arrest and was airlifted to Cooper University Hospital, where a vigil underscored the community’s hope for a miracle.

The Iowa women's basketball team is shifting back to a 4‑out, 1‑in offense after a season that saw a high‑low scheme flourish, but the departure of Hannah Stuelke and the arrival of transfers Dani Carnegie and Amari Whiting signal a new chapter.

Milan Momcilovic, the nation's most coveted three‑point shooter, is weighing offers from three powerhouse programs. His decision could cost Iowa State its most lethal offensive weapon and alter the balance of power in the Big 12.

With 27 years at Iowa, Kirk Ferentz remains a pillar of stability in college football. As the Hawkeyes add transfer talent and face a tough schedule, the program eyes a playoff run.

Kirk Ferentz, the longest‑tenured Division I head coach, appears at No. 20 on CBS Sports' 2026 Top 25 Power Four rankings, reflecting his sustained success and the growing respect for his program.

After a high‑profile stint in the transfer portal, Milan Momcilovic has chosen Arizona over Kentucky, citing a lower‑pressure environment and a clearer path to the NBA.

Coming off a redshirt season with the Hawkeyes, Trey Thompson is shaping his offseason program around shooting efficiency and conditioning as the team gears up for the 2026‑27 campaign.

Kirk Ferentz, the longest‑tenured head coach in Division I football, has once again found himself among the conversation’s elite, landing at No. 20 on CBS Sports’ 2026 Power Four coach rankings.

CBS’s post‑spring Top 25 places Iowa at No. 23, praising its defensive depth but warning that a lack of explosive playmakers could limit the team’s upside.

Norwalk clinches its fourth consecutive Class 3A State Tournament appearance with a 4-0 win over Bondurant-Farrar, highlighted by Kralik's early and late goals and a late surge in the second half.

The Pella Christian boys soccer team secured a 1-0 victory over Burlington Notre Dame in the Class 1A Substate Five Championship, earning their first State Tournament bid since 2016. Senior Ben Van Wyngarden converted a penalty kick, and coach Mike Vander Molen praised the defensive effort.

As the 2026 college football season draws near, CBS's latest top‑25 preview spotlights the offensive vulnerabilities of the Hawkeyes and the critical defensive pieces that could keep them afloat, while outlining a schedule that pits them against some of the Big Ten's elite.

Friday night’s substate championship results sent five local boys soccer teams to the state tournament, with standout performances from players across the region.
After the NCAA approved an additional season, Michael Myslinski looks to translate his comeback award into a permanent place in Iowa’s starting lineup.

The Hawkeyes are taking a distinct approach to roster building, focusing on internal development and a new Leadership Council that includes quarterbacks Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown.

The opening stretch of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series has delivered shocking upsets, surprising victories, and a legal dispute that could reshape team dynamics, all while Toyota and Tyler Reddick set a blistering pace.

A former Texas Tech quarterback placed roughly $90,000 in sports bets over four years, including wagers on his own team, prompting an NCAA eligibility ruling and a subsequent appeal backed by his coach and university leadership.

The recruitment of Milan Momcilovic has turned into a high‑stakes battle among Kentucky, Louisville and Arizona, with Kentucky's $7.5 million offer currently outpacing its rivals.

Milan Momcilovic has decided to pull out of the 2026 NBA Draft, opting to return to college and potentially join the Arizona Wildcats, a move that could bring a $7 million NIL package and alter the balance of power in the Big 12.
A tragic bus accident that killed teammate Carter Johnson left Jaxon Hermann with multiple fractures and internal injuries, yet the young athlete remains steadfast in his goal to resume play and reach the Division I level.

The Colfax-Mingo girls soccer squad posted a 6-2 win over Williamsburg on May 18, with Meadow Lane delivering five goals and Bianca Lane dishing out three assists. The team later fell 4-0 to Gilbert and 9-0 to Johnston, but standout performances from Emmalyn Buchman and young scorers kept the season full of bright spots.
Milan Momcilovic, a highly ranked transfer player, has withdrawn from the 2026 NBA Draft and is weighing offers from Kentucky, Louisville, and Arizona as he decides his next collegiate destination.