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Iowa wrestling sophomore Dru Ayala enters transfer portal

Prior to its closure date, the brother of a three-time All-American Iowa wrestler has officially entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Iowa baseball defeats St. Thomas 14-4 in final home game of 2026 season

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa baseball team defeated St. Thomas, 14–4, in eight innings Tuesday night at Duane Banks Field. “I was pleased with the first inning,” said Iowa head coach Rick Heller. “They scored a run on a free base, and then we came right back and scored eight runs. […]

2027 Pella LB Kyler Van Maanen commits to IowaCarroll native Brayton Alford also commits as preferred walk-on

By Hawk Fanatic IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Iowa football team has added two more players to its 2027 recruiting class, both coming from instate. Kyler Van Maanen, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound inside linebacker from Pella, announced his commitment to Iowa Tuesday on social media. His commitment came less than 24 hours after Carroll native Brayton […]

Iowa football lands commitment from in-state 2027 linebacker

As Iowa football continues its work on the recruiting trail, the Hawkeyes received a commitment from a skilled 2027 in-state linebacker.

Iowa women's basketball among elite in ESPN's way-too-early top 25 rankings

In ESPN's way-too-early top 25 rankings, Iowa women's basketball is regarded among the nation's elite.

WNBA GM survey picks Bueckers over Caitlin Clark to start franchise

In a WNBA GM survey, Paige Bueckers got the nod over Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson as the player GMs would want to start their franchises with.

Iowa women's basketball duo selected to USA Basketball camp

A pair of Iowa women's basketball stars earned an opportunity with USA Basketball.

WATCH: Rick Heller recaps the Hawkeyes run-rule win over St Thomas

The Iowa Baseball team wrapped up their home portion of the schedule on Tuesday night with a 14-4 run-rule victory over St Thomas in eight innings. A dominant year for the Hawkeyes in midweek action, they finished with a 10-1 record, including eight wins by double digits. With the win, Iowa moves to

Hawkeyes Down Tommies, 14–4

The Iowa baseball team defeated St. Thomas, 14–4, in eight innings Tuesday night at Duane Banks Field.

Play-by-play recap: Iowa 14 St Thomas 4 (F/8)

The last game at Duane Banks Field before some stadium renovations begin, the Hawkeyes closed out the home slate with an 14-4 run-rule win over St Thomas on Tuesday night. Iowa put up eight runs in the first inning and rolled from there for another easy midweek victory.With the win, the Hawkeyes mov

Ogden Inducted as Master Strength & Conditioning Coach

University of Iowa director of men’s basketball athletic performance Logan Ogden was inducted as a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach at the MSCC Dinner and Ceremony on Tuesday in Fort Worth.

Hawkeye Report Podcast

It’s a special edition of the Hawkeye Report Podcast. Today we are joined by the head of the Iowa Swarm Collective, Brad Heinrichs to discuss the rebranding of his organization and why that needed to take place. We also discuss three very unique and interesting events coming up during the month of M

Iowa Football: Spring All-Access Part 1 - What We Learned

Iowa center Ava Heiden, transfer guard Dani Carnegie invited to USA Basketball 3×3 Developmental Camp and Showcase

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – Sophomore Ava Heiden and sophomore transfer Dani Carnegie have been invited and will participate in the USA Basketball 3×3 Development Camp and Showcase in Phoenix, it was announced Tuesday by USA Basketball. Heiden and Carnegie will make their USA Basketball debuts. The USA Basketball 3×3 women’s development camp will be held May 6-8. USA […]

Van Maanen makes college decision

Class of 2027 linebackerKyler Van Maanenhas made his college decision. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Pella native announced today that he has verbally committed to the Hawkeyes shortly after earning a scholarship offer from the Iowa coaching staff this past week.“The University of Iowa seems like a great

Heiden, Carnegie selected for USA Basketball 3x3 Development Camp

Ava Heiden and Dani Carnegie have been invited and will participate in the USA Basketball 3x3 Development Camp and Showcase in Phoenix.

Notes: Cyclone Twilight

The Hawkeyes conclude their regular season at the Cyclone Twilight in Ames.

Iowa football roster build draws Indiana, Curt Cignetti comparison

Iowa finds itself inside Joel Klatt's post-spring top 25 rankings. Klatt drew a comparison with the Hawkeyes to the defending champs.

Jan Jensen has nothing but excitement about the upside of one of her newest signings

Faison officially signed with the program and is looking for an expanded role after only playing 7.8 minutes as a freshman for the Georgia Bulldogs last season.

Iowa Spring Football All-Access - Part 1

Iowa basketball announces premier nonconference showdown in 2026

Iowa is loading up the nonconference slate with a showdown in Des Moines against the Creighton Bluejays.

NCAA Academic Progress Report Announced

Six Hawkeye teams boast perfect multi-year rates and 11 earned a perfect single-year score of 1000.

Better late than never for a two-way in-state star as a late addition to the 2026 class

Alford was a two-way star for Kuemper Catholic in Carroll, Iowa, tallying 51 catches for 714 yards and 7 touchdowns on offense, adding 77 total tackles, including 6.5 tackles for loss and three sacks. He also added six interceptions.

Caitlin Clark leg sleeve is not cause for Indiana Fever concern

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White reassured fans that Caitlin Clark's leg sleeve is not injury related or a cause for concern.

Iowa football offers rising 2028 Indianapolis QB Oscar Sloan

Iowa football is starting to work on its 2028 recruiting class, offering a three-star quarterback with lots of upside.

Hellerball Check-In: Where Iowa Baseball Stands With Regular Season Winding Down

Football season is over and football season is six months away. So while the rest of the Iowa sports calendar settles into spring break mode, our attention naturally turns to the diamond. Rick Heller’s Hawkeyes are 28-18 overall, 12-12 in the Big Ten, and right at the inflection point where the next two weekends decide […]

Chiefs release Iowa football UDFA DE Ethan Hurkett

After going undrafted and signing as a UDFA, Iowa football DE Ethan Hurkett is now looking for a new home after being released by the Chiefs.

Indiana Fever update injury status of forward Monique Billings

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White updated the injury status of forward Monique Billings.

The uphill climb to make an NFL roster just got even steeper for Ethan Hurkett

Hurkett, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa native, started all 13 games for Iowa at defensive end in 2025, tallying 36 total tackles, including 10.5 tackles for loss, and 8 sacks.

Way-too-early Top 25 college basketball rankings 5.0: Juke Harris, more top transfers commit

With the transfer portal closed and the deadline to enter the NBA Draft as an early entrant in the rearview mirror, a majority of teams now have a clear picture where the Top 25 stands. As more top transfers commit to their new team, many programs have already assembled the core pieces they will rel