Iowa mega-recruit T.J. Bollers breaks down his final six schools

Clear Creek Amana defensive end T.J. Bollers has released his six finalist schools. He breaks all six down here with the Register.

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T.J. Bollers releases final six schools

One of the country's top defensive recruits has announced his six finalists.

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Iowa’s D-I international athletes adjusting to COVID-19 reality

Around 150 international athletes were spread across Iowa’s four Division I universities this academic year. In different ways, they're all adjusting to new coronavirus realities.

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Former students remember Iowa City Regina coach John DeMarco

John DeMarco who taught at Iowa City Regina, commonly known as "Coach D," passed away over the weekend after being hospitalized for novel coronavirus.

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What UI doctors are learning about coronavirus

Iowa doctor explains testing for the coronavirus, just how contagious it is, why summertime may not slow it and what it will take to end the pandemic.

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Photos: Construction updates at Coralville Xtream Arena and Fieldhouse

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Cordell Pemsl to leave Iowa basketball progam

A longtime fan favorite will seek to play his final year of eligibility at another program.

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Schools are lining up to see Iowa basketball phenom Omaha Biliew

Beyond his Iowa offer, Biliew's long list of interested schools includes programs such as Iowa State, Illinois, Nebraska, TCU, UCLA, USC, Louisville and Memphis.

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Iowa’s Luka Garza falls short in Naismith vote

One final major player-of-the-year reveal remains: Tuesday's announcement of the Wooden Award.

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Iowa wrestling’s championship window remains open in 2020-21

It turns out the only thing capable of keeping this year's Iowa wrestling team from winning a national title was a global pandemic.

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Changes in college sports may be needed, survey says

A survey of major-college athletic directors says some have interest in short-term changes to pay of highly compensated employees and academic rules.

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PODCAST: ‘Hawk Central’ dissects Kirk Ferentz’s COVID-19 comments

Chad Leistikow, Mark Emmert and Ross Peterson also kick around questions we’d like to ask Kirk Ferentz about the 2020 Hawkeyes.

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Tom Brands hints at appeal for Spencer Lee’s eligibility

The Iowa head coach also said he is on a seven-day quarantine after he was informed he had been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19.

Leistikow: Spring athletes get reprieve after NCAA vote, but more uncertainty awaits

Spring sports athletes have relief but mixed reactions about their eligibility being restored. Winter athletes have no further recourse.

All spring NCAA athletes can receive extra eligibility

The Council faced several alternatives: Covering athletes in winter and spring sports; only athletes in their senior year; athletes in all classes.

Stock watch: Checking in on top in-state 2021 football prospects

Here's the latest recruiting news on the uncommitted juniors in the Register's top 25 in-state 2021 recruiting rankings, as well as a handful of unranked juniors who have seen their stock surge this March.

Wrestling: Iowa’s last NCAA national championship team

Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee wins prestigious Hodge Trophy

Spencer Lee may not have gotten a chance to win a 2020 national title, but his dominant season yielded college wrestling's greatest individual award.

Leistikow: NCAA, do right thing. Vote ‘yes’ on extra eligibility

Examining the case of Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee puts the right decision squarely into focus.

Peterson: Pandemic’s shutdown should change how college sports budget

It's well past time for our colleges to re-rethink their free-spending mentality, anyway.

Leistikow: NCAA’s eligibility vote is a mess in waiting

The ramifications, no matter what the Division I council decides about winter and spring sports athletes who had seasons cut short, are substantial.

Coronavirus battle could be months long, NCAA advisors caution

NCAA medical advisors gave athletes training advice for the present, and cautioned that the battle with the coronavirus could take months, not weeks.

Iowa baseball faces roster uncertainty ahead of eligibility vote

With several cemented pieces in Iowa's 10-person 2020 class, Rick Heller has a lot of unknowns amid the coronavirus cancellations. There is as much uncertainty on the field as there is with the financial side.

Leistikow: Tom Brands still seeks closure

In an interview with the Register, Iowa's wrestling coach talks COVID-19 and how the 2020 Hawkeyes' cut-short season can still be honored.

Kinnick Stadium through the years

Kiper: Why Tristan Wirfs makes sense as No. 8 pick

While Wirfs looks to be solidifying his top-10 potential, the longtime ESPN draft guru could see Epenesa falling into the early second round.

IOC, Japan agree to officially postpone Tokyo Olympics to 2021

The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo have officially been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to the International Olympic Committee.

Iowa’s Olympic hopefuls react to postponement decision

"Now it’s like, what am I supposed to do for this whole next year? I feel like I am in limbo right now."

Iowa or Iowa State? In-depth with Ankeny WR Brody Brecht

This state will always be interested in a Cy-Hawk recruiting battle. But, because Brody Brecht is a receiver, there's an extra layer of intrigue.

Iowa’s Luka Garza loses close vote for top AP honor

Garza was edged out by Dayton's Obi Toppin in a nationwide vote of 65 sportswriters and broadcasters.

Leistikow: Hawkeyes ‘preparing to be the best’ in isolation

With spring football on hold and access cut off from the team's facility, the "Hawkeye Championship" principles kick in more than ever.

IOC sets deadline for making a decision on whether to postpone 2020 Tokyo Olympics

In a letter to athletes released Sunday, IOC president Thomas Bach wrote that the IOC has ruled out canceling the Games altogether but is now exploring alternative ways to stage the Tokyo Olympics — including postponement — due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Photos: You are really beautiful, Iowa City

How college basketball coaches are recruiting during coronavirus pandemic

Spring is crucial for recruiting. Now, a coronavirus-sized wrench is thrown into all of that.

Luke Garza named AP first-team all-American

There are countless ways to contextualize Luka Garza's dominance this season. His latest accolade does so with some staggering history.

Why Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee should win the Hodge Trophy

Wrestling Insider Newsmagazine said it's still going to award the Hodge Trophy for the 2019-20 season — and Spencer Lee has a strong case.

Mailbag: A rush of early college commitments amid coronavirus delays?

The Register's Matthew Bain answers your recruiting questions in his online mailbag.

Kathleen Doyle named AP third-team all-American

Kathleen Doyle's Iowa career may have ended abruptly, but the Hawkeyes senior continues piling up the accolades.

Former Iowa prep star D.J. Carton is transferring from Ohio State

After one season in college, one of the best prospects to come out of Iowa in recent history is looking for a new college home.