• February 23, 2026

    AJ Dybantsa leads No. 23 BYU to 79-69 victory over No. 6 Iowa State

    AJ Dybantsa leads No. 23 BYU to 79-69 victory over No. 6 Iowa State

    JOHN COON | Associated Press PROVO, Utah (AP) — AJ Dybantsa had 29 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to help No. 23 BYU beat No. 6 Iowa State 79-69 on Saturday night for its first victory over a Top 10 opponent this season. Kennard Davis, Jr. added 17 points, and Mihailo Boskovic had 13… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    basketball, sports
  • February 23, 2026

    Panthers bested by Purple Aces in overtime

    Panthers bested by Purple Aces in overtime

    A big second-half comeback from Evansville forced overtime in UNI’s second loss to UE, 64-63. UNI Athletics EVANSVILLE, Indiana — UNI women’s basketball wrapped up a road trip with a matchup at Evansville. The Panther offense was hot in the first quarter and shot 51.6% from the floor in the first 20 minutes of action, but… Continue reading

    Freedom Of Press First Amendment
    basketball, sports
  • February 23, 2026

    House scores 21, Southern Illinois defeats Northern Iowa 59-57

    House scores 21, Southern Illinois defeats Northern Iowa 59-57

    CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Quel’Ron House had 21 points in Southern Illinois’ 59-57 win against Northern Iowa on Saturday. House added five assists for the Salukis (14-15, 8-10 Missouri Valley Conference). Drew Steffe went 5 of 7 from the field (4 for 5 from 3-point range) to add 14 points. Davion Sykes finished 3… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    ncaa, sports
  • February 22, 2026

    Daily Scoreboard | Feb. 21

    Daily Scoreboard | Feb. 21

    Iowa Prep Illustrated / Iowa Grandstand Sports will provide daily high school and college scores. Please report your results via email or by text message: Our email is: jbiagrandstand@yahoo.com and our phone is: 712-661-8004. We’ll provide scores for high schools from the Lakes, Missouri River, Siouxland, Twin Lakes, War Eagle, and Western Valley Conference. Rankings for girls and boys basketball… Continue reading

    Collegiate, High School
    basketball, college-basketball, sports
  • February 21, 2026

    Former Purdue, Vikings receiver Rondale Moore dead today at 25

    Former Purdue, Vikings receiver Rondale Moore dead today at 25

    Jack Baer | Yahoo Sports Staff writer Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore died on Saturday in southern Indiana, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini and Fox 9’s Ahmad Hicks. He was 25 years old. According to Hicks and WHAS11, New Albany police chief Todd Bailey said Moore was found in a garage with a gunshot wound suspected to be self-inflicted.… Continue reading

    Professional
    news, sports
  • February 20, 2026

    Iowa State appeal denied, Big 12 reduces fine for skipping bowl game

    Iowa State appeal denied, Big 12 reduces fine for skipping bowl game

    Eugene Rapay | Des Moines Register AMES — Iowa State football’s appeal to contest the fine from the Big 12 Conference for not participating in a bowl game was unsuccessful, but the league will reduce the dollar amount. Iowa State was originally fined $500,000 by the Big 12 in December, when it declined a bowl-game bid. The… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    college-football, football, ncaa, ncaa-football, sports
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