Iowa Grandstand Sports
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Don’t @ Me w/ Dan Dakich: Caitlin Clark Speaks Out! WNBA Lockout Looms Over League | Jan. 5

Dan Dakich is the outspoken host of Don’t @ Me, where he delivers unfiltered takes on the biggest stories in sports and sits down with top figures like Charles Barkley, Urban Meyer, Bob Costas, and Dan Patrick. Known for his no-nonsense style and deep basketball knowledge.Dakich brings decades of experience to the mic—from playing & Continue reading
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Two Guys: Latest portal moves, Iowa’s win over UCLA, Cyclone women suffer first loss (Jan. 5)

A passionate Hawkeye. A passionate Cyclone. Two (weird) Guys, featuring longtime friends Chris Hassel and Chris Williams.Sorting through the latest portal additions for Iowa State and Iowa. Iowa gets an impressive home win over UCLA with a huge week ahead at Minnesota and vs. Illinois. The Cyclone women suffer their first loss of the season Continue reading
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The Rush With Travis and Ross – Monday, January 5

The Rush Radio Show, powered by Willis Automotive, with Travis Justice and Ross Peterson, Monday, January 5, 2026. A great start to conference play for both Iowa State and Iowa. The 3rd-ranked Cyclones beat up on West Virginia 80-59 to improve to 14-0 on the season and 1-0 in the Big 12 Conference. 25th-ranked Iowa Continue reading
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Nothing Personal With David Samson: NFL JOY AND PAIN: Steelers win AFC North on Ravens missed field goal! Raiders get the No. 1 pick!

Nothing Personal with David Samson. Today’s word of the day is ‘finished’ as in the NFL regular season is over as in the Steelers as in the Ravens as in it’s over. What a game on Sunday night. The Ravens took the lead. The Steelers took the lead. The Ravens took the lead. The Steelers Continue reading
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No. 22 Baylor hits last second shot to beat No. 10 and previously unbeaten Iowa State 72-70

ZANDER WHITE | Associated Press AMES, Iowa (AP) — Taliah Scott hit the winning shot with 2.9 seconds left and scored all 21 of her points in the second half, leading No. 22 Baylor past No. 10 and previously unbeaten Iowa State 72-70 on Sunday. Baylor (13-3, 2-1 Big 12) let the clock run down Continue reading
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Quinn’s 18 help Drake take down Indiana State 74-72

Balanced scoring efforts gives Bulldogs edge over Sycamores for first MVC home win of the season. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Jalen Quinn scored 18 points as Drake beat Indiana State 74-72 on Sunday. Quinn added five assists for the Bulldogs (8-7, 2-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Jaehshon Thomas scored 16 points, going 6 of 7 Continue reading
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Schwieger scores 14 as Northern Iowa defeats Evansville 62-48

Panther men’s basketball earns fourth straight MVC win. EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Ben Schwieger scored 14 points as Northern Iowa beat Evansville 62-48 on Sunday. Schwieger had eight rebounds and three steals for the Panthers (12-3, 4-0 Missouri Valley Conference). AJ Casey finished with 17 points for the Purple Aces (4-12, 0-5). Connor Turnbull added Continue reading
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Stirtz scores 27 points, No. 25 Iowa holds off a comeback try by UCLA in 2nd half for a 74-61 win

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) drives around UCLA guard Skyy Clark (55) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) JOHN BOHNENKAMP | Associated PressIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored 27 points and No. 25 Iowa held off a second-half Continue reading
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Twins Sign Former All-Star Orlando Arcia to Minor League Deal

Grant Mona | Roundtable Sports The Minnesota Twins finished with a 70-92 record last season, landing in fourth place in the AL Central after a year that saw the organization make sweeping changes at the trade deadline. Now, the front office is looking to add experienced depth to their roster as they head into 2026. Minnesota agreed Continue reading
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H.S. Top-10 Boys Basketball Rankings (No. 4 Edition)

Iowa Prep Illustrated | Iowa Grandstand Sports released its FOURTH Iowa Boys High School Basketball Rankings for the 2025-2026 season. Record reflected are through Saturday, Jan. 3. Class 1A Current Ranking Team | Record Prv. Ranking 1. Fort Dodge St. Edmonds (5-0) 1 2. MMCRU (7-0) 2 3. Coon Rapids-Bayard (7-0) 3 4. Burlington Notre Continue reading





