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Not Cocky, Just Confident

There is something to be said for humble baseball players. Guys who do not run their mouths or act like they are the greatest man to ever walk on a diamond, but simply go out every day and play ball. I have always been a supporter of someone who lets his play do the talking, more »

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2014 Iowa football schedule released

On Thursday the Big Ten Office released the 2014 football conference schedule. Iowa will play eight of the 14 teams in the conference. This will be the first year of new divisions in the Big Ten. Iowa opens the conference schedule at Purdue on Sept. 27, then has a bye week followed by a home more »

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Pat Ingram to transfer from University of Iowa

Freshman guard Pat Ingram has announced that he will transfer from the University of Iowa in a statement released by the Iowa Athletic Department on Tuesday. “Patrick is a tremendous person who was an integral part of our program last season,” said McCaffery in the release. “Patrick indicated that he wants to be closer to more »

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Iowa to take on Notre Dame at home in Big Ten-ACC Challenge

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Iowa is slated now to take on Notre Dame in their initial Big Ten-ACC Challenge. The game is scheduled for the first day of the challenge on December 3. The game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena and be televised on the ESPN family of networks. It adds great depth to Iowa’s non-conference schedule, as more »

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Thanks For a Great Year KRUI

Opportunity… that is something that is hard to come by in the sports journalism world, but it is something that I have gotten as a member of the KRUI Sports Staff. This year has been an incredible year for me as I have gotten to explore new avenues for possible careers. Early this year, I more »

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Playoffs Proving Bulls Are More than Rose

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Sports analysts and NBA fans alike expected the Chicago vs. Miami series to be a quick win for the Heat. The Bulls have proved they will not go down without a fight. (Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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McDonald’s, the NFL and MLB

Forbes says that every day, despite the fact that healthier options exist, McDonalds serves 47 million people worldwide.  McDonald’s has mastered the art of figuring out and then giving people what they want.  Just like McDonald’s, the NFL is constantly trying to tweak its product to maximize profits.  Because of this aggressive business plan, the more »

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NBA Mock Draft Board and Lottery Chances

1.Orlando – Nerlens Noel, C Kentucky: No surprise here, he’s going first regardless of who gets the pick. Elite shot blocking and defense make him the No. 1 overall despite the injury. 2.Charlotte- Ben McLemore G, Kansas: The Bobcats need to score and McLemore can be that guy alongside Kemba and MKG. 3.Cleveland-Shabazz Muhammad G, more »

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2013-2014 Hawkeye Football at a Glance

Michigan State at Iowa Football

This past weekend, the Iowa football team had their Spring Game, which gave everyone a small look into what next season might entail. In anticipation of next season, there are several question marks awaiting answers. Who will take on the role of quarterback, the running back situation, and what we can expect to see from more »

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Oh Brother Where Art Thou?

Over the off season the Atlanta Braves assembled what can be arguably called the best outfield in baseball by adding brothers B.J. and Justin Upton to an outfield that already contained Jason Heyward who in his rookie season in 2010 finished 2nd for the Rookie of the Year voting.  The Braves have entered this season as the more »

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