J.R. Ogden

Both Cedar Rapids Xavier and Iowa City West went into the boys’ state team tennis tournaments seeded No. 2, but came out No. 1.

Iowa athletics director Gary Barta announced his retirement Friday after 17 years at the Big Ten school. Here is what others are saying about Barta.

Washington (Iowa) junior Roman Roth shot a first-round 73 on Monday to take a one-stroke lead in the Class 3A boys’ state golf tournament.

Ogden column: Benton County Speedway in Vinton is one of the lucky ones, drawing lots of cars and fans. But it’s not as easy as it looks.

Ogden column: Yes, numbers can be boring, but Iowa, Iowa State and Northern Iowa all have put up some good ones heading into this week’s conference meets

Cedar Rapids native Joey Gase was back in Cedar Rapids Friday night to race at his home track, Hawkeye Downs Speedway; a track he loves and wants to support.

Officials hope new partnership with NASCAR will boost attendance and car count as season begins with Mid-Am series Friday and return of Joey Gase

Ogden column: Upper Iowa University had to cut seven sports last week because of enrollment revenue issues; other small college could be facing the same problem down the road.

Ogden column: The NFL Draft and NBA and NHL playoffs are important, but Iowa’s track and field classic in Des Moines stands tall.

George Chamberlain, a native of Alaska, is a coach of boxing, but a teacher of what the “sweet science” can do for others.

Ogden column: Not many Black athletes are picking up a ball and glove, but leaders think that could be changing

Not that the weather is cooperating and you’re able to get outdoors, try something a little different; here is 5 different workouts to try

Ogden column: Taking one last at two of Iowa’s GOATs in women’s basketball and men’s wrestling

Butch Pedersen, a legendary football coach and iconic figure at West Branch High School, died Monday after a battle with cancer.

Thirty wins, a 15-3 record in the Big Ten Conference, a 17-1 mark inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena, a second straight Big Ten tournament title and a trip to the Final Four. Here’s a quick look at this memorable and special Iowa women’s basketball season.