
Logano Leads Playoff Cut Line as NASCAR Heads to Iowa
With four races left, Logano tops the playoff cut line after a dominant win, while Preece and Jones hover near the cutoff.
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With four races left, Logano tops the playoff cut line after a dominant win, while Preece and Jones hover near the cutoff.

A standout from Waukee Northwest High School, Landon Davis averaged 13.9 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 59.5% from the field. After a strategic position shift in AAU play, he now eyes a promising future with the Fighting Illini.

Tavion Banks, a key contributor to Iowa's Elite Eight run, announced his departure following a court decision that extended eligibility for him and his 2022 cohort.

Despite winning ten races in the 2025 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, Connor Zilisch finds himself near the bottom of the Cup Series standings, with playoff hopes already mathematically gone.
The Register's 2026 All-Iowa baseball selections recognize an Elite team and four class-based squads, highlighting standout performances and the platform GoBound that verified the stats.

After the NCAA granted a fifth‑year waiver, Tavion Banks announced he will not return to the Hawkeyes next season, thanking Iowa’s passionate fan base for their support throughout his collegiate career.

Camryn Hubbard, a senior at Iowa State University, has secured a 10‑week internship with NASCAR’s Next Internship Program, merging her athletic achievements with corporate marketing experience.

After six seasons at the helm, head coach Matt Fannon will step down following the 2026 campaign, marking the end of a tenure that reshaped Iowa State women’s soccer.

The Cyclones are set to blend returning talent with high‑profile transfers, aiming to turn early promise into a deep NCAA tournament run and a renewed rivalry with Oklahoma State.
Tavion Banks announced his departure from Iowa men's basketball via Instagram, expressing thanks to coaches, teammates and fans while confirming his entry into the 2026 NBA Draft.

The schedule, announced Tuesday, outlines 12 regular‑season contests, a Big Ten title game in Indianapolis and a route through the playoff that culminates in the national championship on Jan. 25, 2027.

Oregon’s defensive front is shaping up to be one of the most formidable units in the nation as the 2026 season approaches.

Denny Hamlin holds an 84‑point cushion over Tyler Reddick with four races remaining, but Reddick's recent form and upcoming short‑track venues could reshape the championship picture.

Iowa Hawkeyes' defensive line faces a major overhaul as seven of eight top players depart, with young talent and strategic rotation aiming to fill the void before a challenging early schedule.
The 2026 South Dakota Class B state amateur baseball tournament will run from August 5 to 16 at Cadwell Park in Mitchell, featuring 32 teams and a revised bracket format that separates district champions and runners-up in the first round.

With Denny Hamlin holding an 84‑point advantage over Tyler Reddick, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series heads into the Iowa Corn 350, the debut of USA Network’s coverage, while the new Chase format reshapes points dynamics and several drivers prepare for pivotal races.

Iowa State’s offseason saw eight new players join the program, highlighted by transfer Tre Singleton, a CBS Sports breakout candidate, as the team looks to fill the void left by key departures and return to the Final Four.

An analysis of how pit stops and late‑stage cautions altered the final standings of Austin Cindric, Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin at Iowa.

Analysts predict a wide range of win totals for the Big Ten’s 2026 slate, with teams like Purdue, Minnesota and Ohio State eyeing over‑under lines that reflect new coaches, transfer portal additions and schedule shifts.

A planned two‑week break follows the iconic Brickyard 400, giving teams time to recover and strategize before the championship chase resumes with the Iowa Corn 350.

Ryan Preece has yet to finish in the top seven this season, but consistent performances and a narrow points lead keep his playoff chances alive heading into the last four races.

Head coach Kirk Ferentz enters his 28th year as Iowa’s head coach, supported by a largely unchanged staff that includes offensive coordinator Tim Lester, defensive coordinator Phil Parker, and new special teams coordinator Chris Polizzi.
A look at the top‑ranked teams, key players and schedule challenges shaping the upcoming college football landscape.
NASCAR's top series are taking a single weekend off, the only one of the season, before resuming at Iowa Speedway.