AdvertisementPeterson: It’s not just the fans who have to radically adjust this college football seasonChanges for college football extend to the television announcer booth and advertising concepts.Peterson: The tricky reality of trying to start college footballPeterson: How the 2020 season could include two Cy-Hawk football gamesMen's hoopsAround the Big TenRecruitingNCAA BasketballPeterson: Buckle up for a wild college sports ride College sports are already off to rocky and controversial starts -- and it's still months away from the first game Randy Peterson Peterson: Altered college calendar shouldn’t alter college basketball If it’s safe and healthy enough to start the college basketball season, then administrators will do everything they can to finish it without interruption. Randy Peterson Hines: As colleges shift calendars, it’s time to start asking about winter sports As schools move to remove students from campus late in the fall to early winter, what does that mean for college basketball? Sports Peterson: Colleges still face hurdles to bringing athletes back to campus College football and basketball players have been green-lighted to start involuntary workouts on campus between June 1 and June 30. Randy Peterson Peterson: Time to ‘recalibrate’ top college coaching contracts Power Five sports programs have escaped the chopping block. However, it’d be naïve to think their buffet of men’s and women’s sports are forever safe. Randy Peterson Peterson: Why California universities’ decision isn’t a death knell for 2020 football California closing campus decision won't mean an end to 2020 college football. Randy Peterson Kathleen Doyle’s tenacity attracts Indiana Fever in WNBA Draft After four solid years at Iowa, guard Kathleen Doyle has her professional home in the WNBA. Hawk Central Fiery mentality fueling Kathleen Doyle’s WNBA draft stock The fire and emotion Kathleen Doyle displayed during her Iowa career are now fueling her WNBA Draft stock. Hawk Central Peterson: There are ways other than a firm handshake to show good sportsmanship Ever wonder why athletic teams and coaches shake hands after spending a few hours beating each other’s brains out? They can show good sportsmanship in other ways. Randy Peterson 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. College 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. Chad Leistikow 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. Randy Peterson 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. Hawk Central Leistikow: A stinging end to Hawkeyes’ successful year We can now only wonder about how these successful winter sports seasons were going to end. Chad Leistikow NCAA: Make tough call, cancel March Madness Given what we know, and especially what we don’t, the far-flung NCAA Tournament is a setup that is increasingly risky, selfish and counterproductive. Basketball Iowa women wait to learn NCAA Tournament placement Selection Sunday is eight days away. And so the Hawkeyes wait to find out their NCAA Tournament fate. Iowa Women's Basketball Leistikow: Iowa’s fast-rising successor to Megan Gustafson Czinano went from barely playing as a freshman to first-team all-Big Ten as a sophomore, and her story is just beginning. Chad Leistikow CLOSECzinano was stunned to be named first-team all-B1G Iowa post player Monika Czinano got an unexpected daytime call from Lisa Bluder on Monday. 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. News 3 storylines facing Iowa women at B1G tournament What do the Hawkeyes need to do in Indy to maintain a top-four NCAA seed? Lisa Bluder weighs in. Iowa Women's Basketball CLOSELisa Bluder on all-Big Ten, Czinano’s rise Iowa coach Lisa Bluder won't know until late Thursday night who her team will play in Friday's opener of the Big Ten Tournament. CLOSEMakenzie Meyer not ready for career to end Senior guard Makenzie Meyer is excited to return to Indianapolis, where Iowa won the Big Ten Tournament a year ago. Kathleen Doyle named 2020 Big Ten POY The Hawkeyes' year began with questions in abundance, most notably if Kathleen Doyle could be the centerpiece Iowa needed. She answered that with ease. Hawk Central Iowa women fall at Rutgers, earn No. 3 B1G seed The Hawkeyes fall in overtime at the RAC, a result that means there's possibly more work to be done in Indianapolis to secure a top-four NCAA seed. Iowa Women's Basketball No. 20 Hawkeyes fight off pesky Minnesota for senior night win Iowa, again, got all it could handle Thursday against a pesky Minnesota team. Hawk Central View All PhotosGallery: Hawkeyes win on senior nightIowa seniors ‘set the bar high’ en route to women’s magical year Senior night comes Thursday for Kathleen Doyle, Amanda Ollinger and Makenzie Meyer. That trio is a major reason why the Hawkeyes are eyeing March glory again. Hawk Central CLOSEKathleen Doyle reflects on her Iowa career ahead of senior night. Kathleen Doyle reflects on her Iowa career ahead of senior night. CLOSELisa Bluder breaks down Iowa’s senior night matchup vs. Minnesota. Lisa Bluder breaks down Iowa's senior night matchup vs. Minnesota. No. 21 Iowa women breeze by visiting Penn State Saturday's game against Penn State unsurprisingly got out of hand quickly as the No. 21 Hawkeyes received production from just about everyone. Hawk Central No. 21 Iowa women can’t let up in final push Saturday's game versus Penn State doesn't carry the glamour as some of Iowa's recent contests. But the Hawkeyes can't let up as March approaches. Hawk Central View All PhotosFrom the archives: Early years of Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa CityHawkeyes extend lengthy streaks in routing Wisconsin Back at home after Thursday's disappointment, Iowa took care of Wisconsin without any issues. Hawk Central CLOSEThe Hawkeyes were happy to bounce back Sunday against Wisconsin The Hawkeyes were happy to bounce back Sunday against Wisconsin. Maryland throttles Iowa behind offensive explosion It was a night to forget Thursday for the Iowa women's basketball team. They host Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon. Hawk Central Leistikow: Get to know Kathleen Doyle, Iowa’s fun and fiery star From basement brawls to Big Ten player of the year? Tracing the Iowa guard's path to perhaps another memorable senior finish. Chad Leistikow CLOSEIowa coach Lisa Bluder breaks down the Hawkeyes’ rematch vs. MarylandHawkeyes feel ‘we can play with anybody’ ahead of Maryland rematch Iowa can take a big step toward clinching a Big Ten title with a win Thursday at Maryland. It won't be easy, though. Iowa Women's Basketball CLOSEKathleen Doyle has always been a fierce competitor Iowa women’s basketball senior Kathleen Doyle is certainly in the running for Big Ten player of the year. FOR SUBSCRIBERSPodcast: B1G tiebreakers, big week ahead for Hawkeyes Chad Leistikow looks at tiebreaker procedures for the Big Ten Conference tournament and the key road games facing the Iowa men and women this week. Iowa Men's Basketball Fourth-quarter push propels No. 20 Iowa past Purdue Purdue was within two early in the fourth quarter, then Iowa hit the gas for another Big Ten road win. Hawk Central Hawkeyes push past Nebraska after sluggish start Iowa opened poorly in scoring just 13 first-half points. The Hawkeyes then got rolling against Nebraska. Hawk Central CLOSEIowa coach Lisa Bluder breaks down the Hawkeyes’ win over NebraskaView All PhotosGallery: No. 20 Iowa 76, Nebraska 60Share your feedback to help improve our site experience!
