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Ben McCollum signs contract extension through 2032
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – After leading the University of Iowa men’s basketball program to its first Elite Eight appearance in 39 years, head coach Ben McCollum has signed a contract extension through 2032, the announcement was made Monday by Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Beth Goetz. “This extension reflects not only our […]
The Bears have 'Large' plans for one of their undrafted free agent signings
Large was a tight end/fullback hybrid with the Hawkeyes, and Ben Johnson admits he is someone they had their eyes on before the draft.
McCollum Signs Contract Extension
After leading the University of Iowa men’s basketball program to its first Elite Eight appearance in 39 years, head coach Ben McCollum has signed a contract extension through 2032.
CBS Sports picks one game that could define Iowa football in 2026
Iowa has a gauntlet in Big Ten play and one of those games could prove to be the season-defining moment for the Hawkeyes.
Hawk Fanatic Podcast 5-8-26Hawkeye Discussion on KCJJ
Pat Harty and the guys from KCJJ discuss the latest Hawkeye news, along with other nonsense. The show airs most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year. Here’s the latest episode:
It's not everyday a legend lets you use his number, and Logan Jones knows its special
The Chicago Bears drafted Jones with the No. 57 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and now he has extremely high expectations with the No. 54 on his chest.
Examining Bennett Stirtz's Potential NBA Draft Team Fits Following The Draft Lottery
Iowa Basketball: An Early Look at the Hawkeyes’ High-Major Non-Conference Opponents in 2026-27
Welker's wondrous run leads Iowa at hometown Pan-Ams
Iowa wrestlers – be they past, present or future Hawkeyes – nearly achieved perfection at the 2026 Senior Pan-American Championships.All five entries reached the final of their respective brackets, each of them doing so with ease.And after Everest Leydecker, Kylie Welker, Austin DeSanto and Real Woo
Iowa baseball falls to Nebraska 8-6 in series finale in Lincoln
By hawkeyesports.com LINCOLN, Neb. – The University of Iowa baseball team fell to No. 25 Nebraska, 8-6, on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. “We had our chances today but had some bad at-bats in the fourth and seventh innings when we had them on the ropes,” said head coach Rick Heller. “After […]
Mr. Optimist vs. Mr. Pessimist; 2026 spring edition
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – With spring now in full swing, and with the 2025-26 college sports calendar year almost over, the two guys who can’t seem to agree on anything Hawkeye related were at it again recently as Mr. Optimist and Mr. Pessimist held their latest debate at an undisclosed location somewhere […]
Hawkeyes Drop Finale to No. 25 Cornhuskers
The Iowa baseball team fell to No. 25 Nebraska, 8-6, on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.
Play-by-play recap: #25 Nebraska 8 Iowa 6
The Iowa Baseball team will return to Iowa City without a win against their border rival. Another close game into the late innings, Nebraska put up three runs in the seventh inning and held on for an 8-6 win in the series finale.With the loss, the Hawkeyes fall to 29-21 and 12-15 in Big Ten play. Th
Gennings Dunker and his glorious red mullet are officially staying in Pittsburgh
Dunker is locked up in Pittsburgh for at least the next four years.
Latest NBA mock draft sees Bennett Stirtz land with rising contender
The latest NBA mock draft from CBS has Bennett Stirtz landing with an up-and-coming Eastern Conference squad.
Kaden Wetjen is bringing the speed to Pittsburgh after inking his first pro deal
Wetjen and his blazing speed are staying in Pittsburgh for at least the next four years after the Steelers drafted him with the No. 121 overall pick.
Iowa women’s basketball fans react to Kate Martin's new WNBA contract
Here's some of the best Iowa women's basketball fan reactions after Kate Martin signed a player development contract with the Los Angeles Sparks.
The Iowa tight end group just got even more lethal after a massive injury update
Ostrenga has been out since last season after tearing his Achilles tendon during a September 2025 game against Iowa State in Ames.
'I feel great': Caitlin Clark clears air on any injuries
After Caitlin Clark received treatment from Indiana trainers during the team's season-opening loss to Dallas, the Fever provided an injury update.
It didn't take long for Kate Martin to find a new home after the Valkyries cut her loose
Martin spent the 2025 season with the Golden State Valkyries and averaged 6.2 points and 2.7 rebounds in 16.4 minutes per game.
Kate Martin inks deal with new WNBA team
After being waived earlier this week by the Golden State Valkyries, former Iowa women's basketball star Kate Martin has joined a new WNBA team.
Caitlin Clark joins Morgan Wallen on stage during Indy concert
Caitlin Clark has entered the country music world, appearing alongside Morgan Wallen on stage during his concert in Indianapolis.
Kate Martin signs with LA Sparks following Dawn Staley comments
WNBA guardKate Martinwas in the news following her release from theGolden State Valkyries, mostly due toDawn Staleychiming in on the transaction. Martin signed with the LA Sparks Sunday as part of their Player Development Pool, per a release from the franchise.“Kate is a gifted shooter, whose gritti
Iowa Football: Tier-Listing The Projected Impact Of Every Incoming Transfer For The Hawkeyes Following Spring
Diving into Iowa's newcomers on the 2026 roster and their expected impact following spring ball.
Iowa track and field wins three titles at Cyclone Twilight in Ames
By hawkeyesports.com AMES, Iowa – University of Iowa track and field concluded its regular season with three titles at the Cyclone Twilight on Friday evening. Sprinter Darwin Jimenez accounted for two of the event wins, picking up the 100-meter title in 10.16. He also won the 200-meter race in a lifetime best of 20.69. Arianna Williams claimed the women’s […]
Iowa baseball falls to Nebraska 15-11 in LincolnIowa erases 7-0 deficit, but can't hold lead
By hawkeyesports.com LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Iowa baseball team fell to No. 25 Nebraska, 15-11, on Saturday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. “It was a painful loss but I’m proud of our guy’s effort,” said head coach Rick Heller. “Being down seven and fighting back to take the lead in the eighth was […]
Chicago Bears envision big plans for Iowa football UDFA Hayden Large
Ben Johnson had glowing things to say about former Hawkeye tight end Hayden Large.
Hawkeyes Fall to No. 25 Nebraska, 15-11
The Iowa baseball team fell to No. 25 Nebraska, 15-11, on Saturday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.
Indiana Fever fans react to Caitlin Clark's season opener vs. Wings
Here are some of the best social media reactions from Indiana Fever fans to Caitlin Clark's 2026 WNBA season-opening performance vs. the Dallas Wings.
Caitlin Clark believes she was 'a couple of buckets' away from a really good game
Clark returned for her first regular-season WNBA game since July 2025 and was solid but inconsistent.
Play-by-play recap: #25 Nebraska 15 Iowa 11
One of the wildest games of the season, the Iowa Baseball team erased a 7-0 deficit to take a late lead, but were unable to hold on. The Hawkeyes plated four in the 7th and five in the 8th, but the rally was all for not. Nebraska answered with a seven-run eighth and held on for a 15-11 win.With the
How many points did Caitlin Clark score in Indiana's WNBA opener?
How did Caitlin Clark fare in the Indiana Fever's 2026 WNBA regular-season opener? Clark's points and stats against the Wings.
It took all of one game for Caitlin Clark to get back to smashing WNBA records
Even though the Indiana Fever lost 107-104 to the Dallas Wings, Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 1,000+ points, 250+ rebounds, and 250+ assists.
Caitlin Clark passes historic WNBA scoring milestone
Caitlin Clark scored her 1,000th career point on Saturday, putting her with some elite company.
Logan Jones' 30 visit to Chicago Bears 'impressed' Ben Johnson
Iowa adds two-time JUCO All-American heavyweight Ray Griffin
For the second time this week, Iowa men’s wrestling has made a late addition to its 2026 recruiting class.The newest Hawkeye pledge comes in the form of Ray Griffin – a two-time Junior College All-American heavyweight from the Pacific Northwest.A native of Pleasant Grove, Utah, Griffin has plied his
Bennett Stirtz is already impressing NBA scouts in unsurprising news to Hawkeye fans
Stirtz is in Chicago for the 2026 NBA Draft Combine and is reportedly in great shape, and shooting lights out in training.
Iowa wrestling picks up commitment from two-time All-American Ray Griffin
Ray Griffin, a two-time All-American at the NJCAA level, committed to theIowa Hawkeyeson Saturday.He made it official on his Instagram account.Griffin wrestled for North Idaho college at heavyweight and finished in fifth place this past season. He was a fourth place finished in 2025 and will now jum
Bennett Stirtz's NBA Draft position is holding steady as we get closer to Draft night
Stirtz has consistently generated NBA Draft buzz since his breakout season for the Drake Bulldogs in 2024-2025.
An interesting prediction by Andy Katz has the Hawkeyes going back-to-back
Even though the NCAA is expanding the field to 76 teams, Iowa is still projected to be easily in the Tournament.
Breaking down 2026 Iowa football schedule season-defining stretch
The Hawkeyes 2026 season is going to come down to how they perform when conference play begins.
Iowa Football Spring Ball Position Group Recap: Offensive Line
With spring football in the rearview mirror, HawkeyeInsider is going to do a recap of each position group for Iowa football ahead of summer workouts. Today, we dive into the offensive line room.
Iowa's past failures to reach the NCAA Tournament now hurt just a little bit more
Under Fran McCaffery, it took the program four years to reach the big dance, and even though they made it seven times, it could've been more.
Indiana Fever vs. Wings stats: Caitlin Clark points, box score
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever open their 2026 WNBA season at home against the Dallas Wings. Follow along for live updates.
Way-too-early Bart Torvik projections for Iowa Men's Hoops
It hasn’t even been five weeks since Michigan cut down the nets at the national championship game, and yet, we’re already looking ahead to some projections for 2026-27. We turn to Bart Torvik for our first post-portal/preseason projections to get a look at what might be in store for Ben McCollum and
Iowa Football: Where The Hawkeyes Land In College Football Post-Spring Top 25 Rankings
It's nearly impossible to guess and project the college football rankings after spring ball, considering how much change is in the sport, but it's always a fun exercise to see where pundits project teams to land. Here is where Iowa ranks in various post-spring top-25 rankings.
Caitlin Clark appears as a clue in 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' WNBA category
In the May 5 airing of 'Celebrity Jeopardy!', Hawkeyes legend and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Claark appeared as a clue in its WNBA-themed category.
WATCH: Ben McCollum Finalizing New Six-Year Contract With Iowa Basketball | HawkeyeInsider Reaction
Sean Bock of HawkeyeInsider.com dives into some thoughts on what the new contract means and the future of Iowa basketball under McCollum.
Iowa basketball fans react to Ben McCollum's extension
Hawkeye basketball fans were ecstatic following the news that head coach Ben McCollum is receiving a new six-year contract extension.
Is Caitlin Clark playing today? Indiana Fever injury update vs. Wings
As the 2026 WNBA season begins for the Indiana Fever today against the Dallas Wings from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, will Caitlin Clark be playing?