Some speculate Friday night's Final Four match-up between Iowa and South Carolina will be the most-watched college women's basketball game in U.S. history. If you'd like to see the game in Texas in person you will need to shell out at least $1,000, probably more, according to Dubuque travel agent … [Read more...]
Volunteers help pull off NAIA Women’s basketball championship in Sioux City
Sioux City's Tyson Events Center is in its 24th year of hosting the NAIA Women's Basketball National Championship Tournament. Steve Salem, one of the volunteer coordinators, says those who donate their time make everything possible, though the event has become a lean-running machine through a … [Read more...]
Des Moines set to host opening round NCAA tourney games
Iowa's capitol city is among the hosts of the opening rounds of the NCAA men's basketball tournament this week. Catch Des Moines president and CEO Greg Edwards says the games Thursday and Saturday will feature eight of the nation's top teams in college hoops. "We estimate, at least for the last … [Read more...]
Big Ten Network feature on Chris Street to air tonight
The Iowa men's basketball game tonight was postponed, but the premiere of a documentary about a Hawkeye legend will still be shown on the Big Ten Network. The one-hour documentary chronicles the life of Hawkeye star Chris Street and his death in a car accident 30 years ago. The documentary will … [Read more...]
Iowa to host State Games of America
Iowa is hosting its first-ever State Games of America later this month. It's an Olympic-style event featuring competition between State Games medal winners from across the nation July 27th through the 31st. Katie Kramer, director of sports and competition for the games, says there will be about … [Read more...]
Retired IHSAA spokesman writes book
The former information director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association is the author of a new book. Bud Legg spent 35 years as a teacher, administrator, counselor, and coach in Iowa schools in Oakland, South Hamilton, and Ames. Legg, who was a single parent of five, says he took the title … [Read more...]
Carlisle basketball player charged after hitting opponent
A high school basketball player from central Iowa faces charges after allegedly decking a player from an opposing team. The player from Carlisle is seen on a video posted to social media punching the player from Nevada in the gut and on the chin during the post-game handshake line on Tuesday … [Read more...]
U-I’s Bohanan enters endorsement realm after NCAA approval
University of Iowa basketball standout Jordan Bohannon isn't wasting any time cashing in on his name, likeness, and or image. The NCAA on Wednesday approved temporary measures to allow college athletes to enter endorsement deals, charge for autographs, and generally profit off of themselves. … [Read more...]
You can’t bet on March Madness if you are under 21
The NCAA basketball tournament is underway for the first time since sports gambling was legalized in Iowa. Racing and Gaming Administrator Brian Ohorilko says there's a lot of excitement after last year's tourney was canceled by COVID. But he says you have to be 21 to do any betting on the … [Read more...]
Hawkeyes sweep weekly basketball player of the week awards
University of Iowa freshman Caitlin Clark swept the Big Ten Women’s Player and Freshman basketball player of the Week awards for the second consecutive week. Clark is the first Big Ten freshman to win both awards, twice, in a season since Nebraska’s Jessica Shepard. The West Des Moines Dowling … [Read more...]