Although the $13 million in tax revenue Iowa collects from sports betting is a relatively small pot of money in the state’s $9 billion-plus annual revenue stream, it has caught the attention of lawmakers.
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Although the $13 million in tax revenue Iowa collects from sports betting is a relatively small pot of money in the state’s $9 billion-plus annual revenue stream, it has caught the attention of lawmakers.
A year and a half after the University of Iowa Athletics Department formed an alumni advisory committee in the wake of players alleging the football program fostered a culture of racism and bullying, head coach Kirk Ferentz on Tuesday abruptly dissolved the volunteer group following a contentious meeting.
Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz, already the longest-tenured head coach in college football, agreed to a contract extension that will last through the 2029 season.
The six NFL teams playing in this weekend’s wild card games have 10 former Iowa players on their active rosters.
Iowa center and Solon native Tyler Linderbaum said “after a lot of discussion” he’ll declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. He is a projected first-round pick.
Charlie Jones, Iowa’s playmaker on special teams and offense, will come back for another year, he announced on Thursday.
A list of former Iowa collegians and former Iowa preps who are on NFL rosters.
The Hawk Off The Press podcast looks ahead to the 2022 Iowa football season, with thoughts on the new Big Ten schedule, key returners and question marks.
Tight end Sam LaPorta, Iowa’s top receiver in 2021, will be back for the 2022 season, he announced Wednesday.
Quarterback Alex Padilla will stay at Iowa, his father confirmed, ending any speculation of a transfer before the 2022 season.
Star linebacker Jack Campbell announced Wednesday he will stay at Iowa and not declare for the 2022 NFL Draft.
Iowans placed more than $2 billion in wagers on sporting events in 2021, according to recently published state figures. That number envelopes the $575 million that was bet on sports in 2020.
The Gazette is compiling a running list of Iowa football seniors’ decisions on whether they’ll use their extra year of eligibility.
Iowa will open its 2022 Big Ten football schedule with a visit to Rutgers instead of Minnesota. The Hawkeyes’ bye week also moved up a week, and several other games were shuffled.
Iowa football finished the 2021 season ranked No. 23 in the AP Poll, marking the fourth consecutive year with a AP Top 25 finish. Only seven other schools have active streaks as long as or longer than Iowa’s.
LaShell Nelson is the first Black woman to serve as a football official for the Big Ten Conference and officiated some major games in 2020 and 2021, including Iowa’s Oct. 9 home win against Penn State. She’s also a vice president at major financial services company in Dallas.
Iowa’s Dane Belton will go pro after finishing 2021 tied for fourth in the FBS with five interceptions.
Coggon native and former walk-on Kyler Schott announced the end of his time as a Hawkeye on Twitter Friday.
Iowa quarterbacks Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla “have a great friendship” despite competing for the same starting quarterback spot.
John Steppe breaks down three key plays from Iowa’s Citrus Bowl loss to Kentucky in a film room version of Hawk Off The Press.
Ivory Kelly-Martin won’t use his extra year of eligibility. The backup running back, who frequently battled injuries, finished his Iowa career with 804 rushing yards and 4.4 yards per carry.
Reigning Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year Riley Moss announced Wednesday he will not enter the 2022 NFL Draft, instead returning to Iowa.
The Hawkeyes will provide extra shade and medical personnel throughout the afternoon
Women’s basketball: Hawkeyes will face Baylor, Miami and UConn in neutral-site games, and the Cy-Hawk game is Dec. 10 in Ames.
University of Iowa Sports Information Department confirmed with The Gazette Monday that Gabe Arnold is a member of the Hawkeyes men’s wrestling roster. He has three years of eligibility remaining and was an NCAA qualifier at 184 pounds last season.
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