Obama’s Basketball Endorsement Aims to Flip Iowa’s Senate Seat
In a playful video, Barack Obama joins Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek for a game of I‑OWA, using the matchup to rally support ahead of a pivotal midterm contest.
Jul 30, 2026
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Obama’s Basketball Endorsement Boosts Turek in Iowa Senate Race
In a casual basketball game, former President Barack Obama voiced support for Josh Turek’s Senate bid, contrasting him with Republican Ashley Hinson, who is backed by Donald Trump, while also meeting WNBA star Caitlin Clark.
Jul 29, 2026
Obama Courts Iowa Senate Race with Basketball Endorsement
In a video that blends sport and politics, Barack Obama played basketball with Iowa state representative and Paralympian Josh Turek, signaling his backing of the Democratic candidate ahead of the midterms.
Jul 29, 2026
Obama’s Basketball Endorsement Boosts Turek in Iowa Senate Race
Barack Obama appears alongside Josh Turek on a basketball court, using the setting to promote the candidate’s Senate bid against Ashley Hinson, while also highlighting his broader strategy of backing key races before the 2026 midterms.
Jul 29, 2026
Ted Cruz’s College Football Reform Bill Faces Opposition Amid Scandals
Senator Ted Cruz introduces legislation to overhaul college football governance, while former President Donald Trump backs the measure and conferences clash over its implications.
Jul 24, 2026
Texas Tech’s Gambit: Booster Cody Campbell’s Push to Reinstate Suspended Quarterback Brendan Sorsby Amid Legal Clash
A Texas judge has cleared the way for quarterback Brendan Sorsby to return to Texas Tech, igniting a battle between billionaire booster Cody Campbell, the Big 12, and state officials, while exposing deeper issues of gambling, legal influence, and the evolving economics of college athletics.
Jun 12, 2026