Mekhi Sargent brings hard-work attitude to Iowa

Junior running back was overlooked in Key West and initially overwhelmed in Council Bluffs; he perservered and now eyes 1,000-yard season for Hawkeyes

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Three-star Illinois defensive back commits to Iowa

Iowa's big recruiting weekend has yielded its first commitment.

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Photos: Kurt Warner on stage at the 2019 Des Moines Register Sports Awards

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PODCAST: ‘Hawk Central’ podcast talks with Kelton Copeland

Chad Leistikow, Chris Williams and Ross Peterson also go through Iowa’s schedule, ranking them from easiest to toughest. The opinions, naturally, vary.

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OL Connor Colby commits to Iowa over Ohio State, Michigan

Connor Colby, a national-level 2021 offensive lineman out of Cedar Rapids Kennedy, announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes on Friday evening.

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Watch live: Kurt Warner takes the stage at the All-Iowa Sports Awards

The Register's fourth annual Sports Awards will be streamed live June 21 at DesMoinesRegister.com and on our Facebook page.

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Photos: Inside Wells Fargo Arena during the 2019 Register Sports Awards

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Mekhi Sargent on his summer goals

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent is in a big-time program now and that means big-time goals for himself and his position. Listen:

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Iowa football: Hawkeyes tight ends under Kirk Ferentz

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Leistikow: An ‘insane’ recruiting weekend at Iowa

This might be one of the Hawkeye program's biggest recruiting weekends ever, with 22 official visitors swarming to Iowa City.

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Iowa’s Tyler Cook not selected in NBA Draft

The power forward left after leading the Hawkeyes in scoring and rebounding as a junior; he will embark on a pro career as a free agent

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50 years ago, the NBA’s Warriors tried to draft Iowa girls’ basketball star

Denise Long of Union-Whitten had one of the most storied prep careers in Iowa history, but nothing prepared her for being drafted by the NBA.

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Leistikow: As Oliver Martin waits, he assimilates

And perhaps lost in the summer's Martin buzz is that Iowa's wide-receivers room has grown increasingly competitive. (Don't sleep on Charlie Jones.)

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Ten years after Ed Thomas murder, Parkersburg still honors and mourns his memory

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Ten years after Ed Thomas murder, Parkersburg still honors and mourns his memory

In 2009, a former player stopped short the legendary life of Aplington-Parkersburg football coach Ed Thomas; 10 years later, emotions are still raw

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Bond Shymansky releases statement regarding termination

Former Iowa volleyball coach Bond Shymansky addressed his recent termination Thursday, one day after he was fired for committing a "major" NCAA violation.

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Iowa volleyball coach Bond Shymansky fired after ‘major’ NCAA violation

Iowa announced the firing of Bond Shymansky, culminating what’s been a turbulent last month for the Hawkeyes volleyball program.

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Leistikow: These are the months-long battles that shape Iowa football

Every January, eight captains are selected. And then the draft begins.

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Nate Stanley gets to work with Oliver Martin

The Michigan transfer wide receiver might not be eligible this season, but Iowa's QB still likes what he sees; Epenesa and Wirfs talk about epic battles.

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Iowa football: Hawkeyes quarterbacks under Kirk Ferentz

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Why A.J. Epenesa appreciates Iowa’s coaches

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa also explains his "stacked" Hawkeye Championship team in Iowa's offseason program.

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Is Iowa OL Tristan Wirfs becoming meaner?

Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs has been challenged by his position coach to be more aggressive on the field.

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Tristan Wirfs loves practicing against the best

Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs goes against A.J. Epenesa in practice, and both of them benefit. Hear him explain:

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A.J. Epenesa has thoughts on getting better

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa has studied last year's Hawkeye starters and knows exactly what trait he would steal from each. Hear what he says:

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Nate Stanley’s is bonding with Oliver Martin

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley has wasted no time in getting to know new wide receiver Oliver Martin. Who does he compare him to? Listen:

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Iowa lands 3-star 2020 DB from Florida

Keylen Gulley is Iowa's fourth 2020 commit in the last week.

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A look at 9 world-team wrestlers with Iowa ties

Many of the 2019 world teams include wrestlers from Iowa.

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Iowa native Nick Nurse, NBA championship coach of Toronto Raptors

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Iowa State’s AD helped rescue a Lake Panorama boater last weekend

According to the Guthrie County Sheriff's Dept., Iowa State athletic director “Jamie Pollard and his sons displayed very “Iowa nice”

How does Iowa DOT rule on personalized plates?

While the vast majority of the plate requests the Iowa DOT goes through are approved, a few are easy to reject. Here's how the DOT decides.

Quiz: Would you approve these license plates?

While most rejected license plate requests are easy to spot, a few are trickier to pin down. See how many of these actual requests you'd approve.

Hawkeyes land 2020 WR Quavon Matthews

Another day, another piece added to Iowa's 2020 class.

Wrestling: HWC’s Kayla Miracle makes 2019 world team

Kayla Miracle made her first Senior World Team on Saturday night in Lincoln, a year after coming up just short.

HWC’s Kayla Miracle on her evolution as a wrestler

Hawkeye Wrestling Club's Kayla Miracle went to dark places to make the 2019 World Team.

Kayla Miracle, 2019 women’s freestyle world team member

Hawkeye Wrestling Club's Kayla Miracle makes 2019 Senior World Team. She beat Mallory Velte, two matches to none, at Final X in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Wrestling: HWC’s Alli Ragan makes seventh world team

“We’re onto worlds now, and I need to get on top of that podium.”

Alli Ragan makes her seventh Senior World Team

Hawkeye Wrestling Club's Alli Ragan makes her seventh Senior World Team. She beat fellow HWC wrestler Lauren Louive, two matches to none, at Final X.

2020 DE Yahya Black commits to Hawkeyes

For the second time in less than a week, Iowa has added a solid prospect to its 2020 class.

Wrestling: Final X matchup breakdown

As many as seven wrestlers with Iowa ties could ultimately make the 2019 World Team in either men’s or women’s freestyle wrestling.