J.R. Ogden

HS journalism: Specialization can lead to stress on young athletes

Weight training isn’t just about getting bigger muscles. It’s not just for bodybuilders or high school and college athletes trying …

The email came in shortly after the University of Iowa announced a $7 million gift that, in part, gave Sue …

Is this the best wrestling team the University of Iowa has taken to the NCAA Championships? Is Spencer Lee the …

This is a question of nature vs. nurture. Are multi-event athletes – they like to call themselves ‘multis” – born …

Let the fun begin. March Madness is upon us, starting this weekend with college wrestling championships in the Big Ten …

Joey Woody has known success most of his life. From his days at Iowa City High School to the University …

This space could have been used differently today. Maybe some of you think it should have been filled with different …

It’s been said many times in many ways in recent months, but this is one strange sports season. And this …

It would have been easy — maybe not even a surprise — if Landon Cassill had hung up his fire …

It’s that time of year when many are wondering when spring will get here. Many others, however, are thankful for …

Much has been written about these strange times in our wide world of sports. While shuffling through this global pandemic, …

Imagine working with, and among, the best in your chosen field. Imagine spending your ‘vacation’ time looking for a job. …

The numbers don’t lie. In this matchup between the No. 1 and No. 6 ranked college wrestling teams in the …

Are you ready for some football? Let me rephrase that popular late summer/early fall battle cry. Are you ready for …