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Caitlin Clark and Fever will play exhibition against Brazilian National Team at Iowa

Jan. 30, 2025 13:47 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will be playing the Brazilian National Team this WNBA preseason at the University of Iowa. The Fever announced the addition to their preseason schedule Thursday. The game on May 4 will allow Clark to play as a pro with her...

No. 11 Kansas State hosts Crooks and Iowa State

Jan. 30, 2025 03:59 AM EST

Iowa State Cyclones (15-7, 6-3 Big 12) at Kansas State Wildcats (19-2, 7-1 Big 12) New York; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Iowa State visits No. 11 Kansas State after Audi Crooks scored 22 points in Iowa State's 90-56 win over the UCF Knights. The...

Stirtz's 20 help Drake knock off Northern Iowa 66-52

Jan. 29, 2025 22:34 PM EST

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points as Drake beat Northern Iowa 66-52 on Wednesday night to extend its win streak to seven games. Stirtz had three steals for the Bulldogs (19-2, 9-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Cam Manyawu scored 10 points while finishing 5 of 6...

Trump signs order to plan nation's 250th anniversary celebration, punish those who vandalize statues

Jan. 29, 2025 18:52 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is making plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence and create a new national sculpture garden while reviving efforts to harshly punish those who vandalize or destroy existing statues and monuments. Trump signed an...

Caitlin Clark's foundation awards grants to 4 Iowa charities days before Hawkeyes retire her No. 22

Jan. 29, 2025 10:41 AM EST

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Basketball star Caitlin Clark has awarded $22,000 grants through her foundation to four Iowa charities that she said inspired her during her time at the University of Iowa. The recipients announced Wednesday are the University of Iowa Children's Hospital,...

No. 11 Kansas State hosts Iowa State after Crooks' 22-point game

Jan. 29, 2025 04:22 AM EST

Iowa State Cyclones (15-7, 6-3 Big 12) at Kansas State Wildcats (19-2, 7-1 Big 12) New York; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Iowa State plays No. 11 Kansas State after Audi Crooks scored 22 points in Iowa State's 90-56 win against the UCF Knights. ...

Anderson, Northern Iowa Panthers to visit Stirtz, Drake Bulldogs

Jan. 29, 2025 04:04 AM EST

Northern Iowa Panthers (13-8, 7-3 MVC) at Drake Bulldogs (18-2, 8-2 MVC) Des Moines, Iowa; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -8; over/under is 123 BOTTOM LINE: Tytan Anderson and Northern Iowa visit Bennett Stirtz and Drake in MVC...

Bears hire Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson

Jan. 28, 2025 18:20 PM EST

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have hired Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator and Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson. Chicago also is keeping Richard Hightower as special teams coordinator as it looks to rebound after going 5-12 this...

Heartland Express: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Jan. 28, 2025 09:19 AM EST

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (AP) — NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (AP) — Heartland Express Inc. (HTLD) on Tuesday reported a loss of $1.9 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the North Liberty, Iowa-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents. The trucking and...

Drake Bulldogs play the Northern Iowa Panthers on 6-game win streak

Jan. 28, 2025 04:19 AM EST

Northern Iowa Panthers (13-8, 7-3 MVC) at Drake Bulldogs (18-2, 8-2 MVC) Des Moines, Iowa; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Drake aims to keep its six-game win streak intact when the Bulldogs take on Northern Iowa. The Bulldogs are 10-1 in home games....