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The Iowa Hawkeye football team huddles at midfield during spring practice on April 3, 2025 at the team's indoor facility in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo: Rob Howe/Hawk Fanatic)

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From Ed O’Bannon’s lawsuit to schools now paying players directly; NIL has made huge strides in little over a decade
College athletics will now operate more like a business

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Iowa Basketball assistant coach Matt Gatens meets with the media on June 17, 2022 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

Basketball/ Breaking News

Matt Gatens returns to Auburn in General Manager role under Bruce Pearl

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Iowa players and coaches form a circle on the first day of summer workouts. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

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Breaking down Ben McCollum’s first Hawkeye roster shows reason for guarded optimism

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The scoreboard at Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo: Rob Howe/Hawk Fanatic)

Baseball/ Breaking News

Second Phase of Duane Banks Field Renovation up for Regents ‘ Approval

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Photo/graphic courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

Breaking News/ Women's Basketball

Jasmyn Walker named assistant coach with Iowa women’s basketball

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Iowa wrestler Michael Caliendo has his hand raised in victory. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com

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Iowa wrestler Michael Caliendo wins U23 National title

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Alli Bookin-Nosbisch. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

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Iowa track wraps up NCAA first round with six qualifiers advancing to NCAA Championships
Senior Alli Bookin-Nosbisch qualifies in 800 meters; 4 x400 relay also moves on

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Photo/graphic courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

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Kalen Walker advances to NCAA Championships with personal-best 9.94 in 100 meters
Iowa's 4x400 team also advances to NCAA Championships

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Ben McCollum (left) and Beth Goetz shake hands at Tuesday's press conference. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

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Iowa fans sensitive about nepotism, but still not fair to assume Peyton McCollum is another example

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Photo/graphic courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

Basketball/ Breaking News

Iowa basketball adds Peyton McCollum to 2025-26 roster
6-2 guard is son of Iowa head coach Ben McCollum

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