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Iowa Tackle's Mullet and Mustache Make Him NFL Draft Star
Acts of Kindness5d ago

Iowa Tackle's Mullet and Mustache Make Him NFL Draft Star

Gennings Dunker became a viral sensation at the NFL combine with his flowing red mullet, thick mustache, and love for Culver's cheese curds. Behind the memes is a talented offensive lineman whose authentic personality has won hearts across the country.

ESPN3 min read
Division II Coach and Star Reach Elite Eight at Iowa
SportsMar 28

Division II Coach and Star Reach Elite Eight at Iowa

A coach and player who started together at Division II Northwest Missouri State are now one win away from the Final Four. Their journey proves talent can come from anywhere.

ESPN3 min read
Iowa's Folgueiras Hits Winner, Honors Mom in Epic Upset
SportsMar 23

Iowa's Folgueiras Hits Winner, Honors Mom in Epic Upset

Spanish forward Alvaro Folgueiras buried a go-ahead three-pointer with 4.5 seconds left to upset defending champion Florida 73-72, then ran straight into his visiting mother's arms. The ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 27 years.

ESPN3 min read
Iowa Stuns Champion Florida With Clutch 3-Pointer
SportsMar 23

Iowa Stuns Champion Florida With Clutch 3-Pointer

Iowa's Alvaro Folgueiras hit a corner three-pointer with four seconds left to upset defending national champion Florida 73-72, sending the Hawkeyes to their first Sweet 16 in 27 years. In a moment honoring his late father, the junior forward delivered the shot of his life.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
14-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Designs Iowa's Tournament Shoes
Community HeroesMar 22

14-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Designs Iowa's Tournament Shoes

Harper Stribe, a teen who battled cancer twice, just designed custom Nike shoes for the Iowa women's basketball team she's inspired for nearly a decade. The Hawkeyes will wear her gold, black and white Air Force 1s throughout March Madness.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Iowa Ends 5-Year NCAA Tournament Win Drought
SportsMar 21

Iowa Ends 5-Year NCAA Tournament Win Drought

The Iowa Hawkeyes secured their first NCAA Tournament victory since 2021, defeating Clemson 67-61 in a gritty comeback performance. After a rough shooting start, the team found their rhythm when it mattered most.

Yahoo Sports2 min read
Iowa Swimmers Shatter School Record at Big Ten Championships
SportsFeb 20

Iowa Swimmers Shatter School Record at Big Ten Championships

A team of four underclassmen just rewrote University of Iowa swimming history, breaking a school record that's stood for years. Even better, one athlete set two records in a single race.

Google: athlete breaks record2 min read
Iowa Women's Basketball Earns Top-16 NCAA Tournament Spot
SportsFeb 16

Iowa Women's Basketball Earns Top-16 NCAA Tournament Spot

The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team landed the No. 11 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament committee's first reveal, earning them the chance to host opening rounds. With a strong 19-5 record, the team is one of six Big Ten programs in the top 16.

Yahoo Sports2 min read
Iowa Women's Basketball Cracks Top 10 Post-Clark Era
SportsJan 19

Iowa Women's Basketball Cracks Top 10 Post-Clark Era

The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team has surged back into the top 10 national rankings for the first time since Caitlin Clark's final season, proving the program's strength extends beyond one superstar. Meanwhile, Duke's incredible 10-game winning streak has lifted them back into the rankings after a rocky start.

ESPN2 min read