• February 5, 2026

    Ex-Hawkeye safety Jay Norvell to join Iowa football staff as analyst

    Ex-Hawkeye safety Jay Norvell to join Iowa football staff as analyst

    Chad Leistikow | Des Moines Register The Iowa football program is bringing back a familiar (and proven) name to bolster its offensive staff for the 2026 season. Jay Norvell, an All-Big Ten Conference safety during Iowa’s historic 1985 season, will join the Hawkeyes as an offensive analyst, a source with direct knowledge of the hiring confirmed to the… Continue reading

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  • February 4, 2026

    Orme scores 22, Belmont defeats Drake 103-90

    Orme scores 22, Belmont defeats Drake 103-90

    Bulldogs’ Quinn makes career best five three’s, Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sam Orme had 22 points in Belmont’s 103-90 victory over Drake on Tuesday night. Orme shot 8 for 12, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Bruins (21-3, 11-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Drew Scharnowski added 19 points while going… Continue reading

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    basketball, ncaa, sports
  • February 4, 2026

    Arizona remains No. 1 in AP Top 25, Michigan jumps UConn for No. 2

    Arizona remains No. 1 in AP Top 25, Michigan jumps UConn for No. 2

    The Michigan Wolverines reacts during the second half of an NCAA College Basketball Game against Michigan State, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) DAVE SKRETTA | Associated Press Arizona remained the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll Monday while Michigan jumped over UConn and… Continue reading

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    ncaa, sports
  • February 4, 2026

    UConn remains unanimous No. 1 in AP women’s basketball poll

    UConn remains unanimous No. 1 in AP women’s basketball poll

    Associated Press Louisville moved up to sixth for its best ranking in four years, while UConn remained the unanimous No. 1 in the Associated Press women’s Top 25 basketball poll released Monday. UConn, the lone undefeated team in women’s college basketball, received all 31 first-place votes from the national media panel. The Huskies, who routed then-No. 15 Tennessee on Sunday, have… Continue reading

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    ncaa, sports
  • February 2, 2026

    Stirtz scores career-high 32, Iowa beats Oregon 84-66 to extends Ducks’ skid to 8 games

    Stirtz scores career-high 32, Iowa beats Oregon 84-66 to extends Ducks’ skid to 8 games

    Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) goes up for the shot against Oregon in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd) EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored a career-high 32 points on 12-of-15 shooting and had seven assists on Sunday night to help Iowa beat short-handed… Continue reading

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    college-basketball, ncaa, sports
  • February 2, 2026

    Angela Dugalic shines as No. 2 UCLA cruises past No. 8 Iowa

    Angela Dugalic shines as No. 2 UCLA cruises past No. 8 Iowa

    UCLA forward Angela Dugalic dribbles against Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 1, 20026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo: Jessica Alcheh) DOUG PADILLA | Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angela Dugalic scored a season-high 22 points and had a career-high five steals as… Continue reading

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    basketball, ncaa, sports
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