• February 14, 2026

    Iowa wrestling rallies to defeat Michigan, Drake Ayala seals deal

    Iowa wrestling rallies to defeat Michigan, Drake Ayala seals deal

    Iowa’s Michael Caliendo wrestles Michigan’s Justin Gates in a 165-pound match Feb. 13, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo/Julia Hansen, Iowa City Press-Citizen) Eli McKown | Des Moines Register IOWA CITY – In what has been a rough 2025-26 season, Iowa wrestling won its final home dual of the year vs. Michigan.… Continue reading

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  • February 14, 2026

    H.S. Girls Basketball Rankings (Final Edition)

    H.S. Girls Basketball Rankings (Final Edition)

    Iowa Prep Illustrated released Saturday its FINAL Iowa Girls High School Basketball Rankings for the 2025-2026 season. The IGHSAU released their last rankings on Wednesday Feb. 11. Records reflected through Feb. 13 games. Class 1A Cur. Rank | IGHSAU Rank Team | Record Prv. Ranking 1 – 1 Algona Garrigan (19-2) 1 2 – 4… Continue reading

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  • February 14, 2026

    Twins bullpen rebuild gets a boost with addition of Anthony Banda from Dodgers

    Twins bullpen rebuild gets a boost with addition of Anthony Banda from Dodgers

    New Twins reliever Anthony Banda pitched 13 2/3 postseason innings for the Dodgers the past two years, including eight World Series appearances. (Luke Hales / Getty Images) Dan Hayes | The Athletics FORT MYERS, Fla. — The gargantuan task of rebuilding the Twins bullpen continued Thursday as the club added its most substantial piece to date,… Continue reading

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    baseball, mlb, sports
  • February 11, 2026

    TCU reels off final 12 points to upset No. 5 Iowa State 62-55

    TCU reels off final 12 points to upset No. 5 Iowa State 62-55

    Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (22) drives the ball past TCU guard Brock Harding (2) during an NCAA basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias) FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jayden Pierre’s 3-pointer put TCU ahead with 48 seconds left and the Horned Frogs scored the final 12… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    sports
  • February 10, 2026

    MLB TV is coming to ESPN. Here’s what to know about subscription prices

    MLB TV is coming to ESPN. Here’s what to know about subscription prices

    Bob Nightengale | USA TODAY Major League Baseball and ESPN may have ended their Sunday night marriage, but they remain a couple with the announcement Tuesday that ESPN will be the streaming home for MLB.TV. “We’re really excited about this partnership,” Rosalyn Durant, ESPN executive vice president of programming & acquisitions, tells USA TODAY Sports. “I… Continue reading

    Professional
    baseball, mlb, news, sports
  • February 10, 2026

    JT Pettigrew posts double-double to help Valparaiso defeat Drake 81-76

    JT Pettigrew posts double-double to help Valparaiso defeat Drake 81-76

    Quinn’s 33 Not Enough, senior guard surpasses 1,000 career point mark; Drake drops fourth straight. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — JT Pettigrew had 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead Valparaiso to an 81-76 victory over Drake on Monday night. Rakim Chaney added 20 points and six rebounds. for the Beacons (13-12, 7-7 Missouri Valley… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    basketball, sports
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