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Two-time Olympian Clarissa Chun, right, thanks Barbara Burke, University of Iowa's deputy director of athletics, during at a press conference where Chun was introduced as the coach of the new Iowa women's wrestling program in Iowa City, Iowa, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
'No better place': Iowa's new women's wrestling coach ready

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 19, 2021 03:39 PM EST

Women's wrestling star Clarissa Chun to be Iowa's 1st coach

Nov. 18, 2021 05:10 PM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Two-time Olympian Clarissa Chun has been named coach of the new Iowa women's wrestling program, athletic director Gary Barta announced...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery questions a call against his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Hawkeyes extending Fran McCaffery's contract through 2028

Mar. 15, 2021 03:04 PM EDT

Iowa decides to keep its women's swimming and diving program

Feb. 15, 2021 05:35 PM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa is keeping its women’s swimming and diving program after it had been among four sports the school planned to eliminate due to...

Iowa defensive back Dane Belton (4) celebrates with teammate Tyler Goodson (15) at the end of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
The Latest: Iowa football on hold but still preps for bowl

Dec. 21, 2020 11:43 AM EST

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon (8) runs for the end zone to score past Northwestern defensive back Cameron Mitchell (21) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Clemson and Ohio State get CFP rematch in Sugar Bowl

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 20, 2020 01:40 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban celebrates victory against Florida after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. Alabama won 52-46. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
CFP: Alabama-Notre Dame, Clemson-Ohio St as Aggies left out

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 20, 2020 12:39 PM EST

Texas A&M defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal gestures toward the crowd at Kyle Field before a third-down play by LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
CFP buzz muted for No. 5 Texas A&M, despite just one loss

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 16, 2020 05:41 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) blows kisses to the stands after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Tide, Irish, Tigers, Buckeyes hold steady atop CFP rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 08, 2020 08:51 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) breaks free for a touchdown against Auburn during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Ohio State still 4th in CFP rankings after cancellation

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 01, 2020 07:26 PM EST

Cincinnati wide receiver Michael Young Jr. runs against Central Florida after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Playoff rankings: 'Bama, ND, Clemson, Ohio St; Cincinnati 7

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2020 07:25 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2015, file photo, Bruce Harreld speaks to media after he was introduced as the new University of Iowa president during a news conference in Iowa City, Iowa. Harreld announced plans on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, to retire after the school's board finds his successor. Harreld, a former corporate executive and Harvard Business School instructor, has led the Big Ten university since 2015. (David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP, File)
U of Iowa president to retire as school faces challenges

By Ryan J. Foley Oct. 01, 2020 09:30 AM EDT

FILE - In this June 15, 2020, file photo, Iowa athletic director Gary Barta answers questions during a news conference in Iowa City, Iowa. Members of the University of Iowa women's swimming and diving team sued the school Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, arguing that a decision to eliminate their program violates a landmark gender equity law. Iowa athletic director Gary Barta announced last month that men's and women's swimming and diving, men's tennis and men's gymnastics would be cut after this school year. (Joseph Cress//Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP, File)
Bias suit seeks to block Iowa from cutting women's swim team

By Ryan J. Foley Sep. 25, 2020 04:49 PM EDT

Backers pledge $1.65M in push to save Iowa sports programs

Sep. 22, 2020 12:30 PM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Supporters lobbying to reinstate four recently-eliminated University of Iowa sports programs say they have obtained $1.65 million and...

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski makes a call during practice at the NFL football team's training facility Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
The Latest: Louisville hoping to admit 18,000 football fans

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2020 08:04 AM EDT

FILE - In this June 15, 2020, file photo, Iowa athletic director Gary Barta answers questions during a news conference in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa will drop four sports programs as part of the athletic department's response to a projected loss of $100 million in revenue because of the coronavirus pandemic. School president Bruce Harreld and athletic director Gary Barta said in a joint statement Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, that men's gymnastics, men's tennis and men's and women's swimming and diving will be discontinued after the 2020-21 academic year. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP, File)/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Hawkeyes drop 4 sports amid financial crisis tied to virus

By Eric Olson Aug. 21, 2020 02:31 PM EDT

Detroit Lions running back Jason Huntley (41) going for a catch during NFL training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 18 2020 in Detroit. (Detroit Lions Via AP)
The Latest: Chicago Fire player tests positive for virus

By The Associated Press Aug. 21, 2020 11:52 AM EDT