Iowa loses 2026 quarterback commit Cash Herrera
Cash Herrera, a three star 2026 quarterback prospect from the San Diego area, reopened his recruitment after announcing on social media he is no longer committed to Iowa. Iowa had listed Herrera among its nine 2026 commitments and planned big official visit weekend.
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South Tama breaks long drought with 11-1 win over Vinton-Shellsburg
South Tama's softball team snapped an 80 game losing streak dating to June 2021 and a 151 game Wamac skid with an 11-1 victory over Vinton-Shellsburg in the first game of a conference doubleheader. Jeff Linder reports.
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Mount Vernon Coach Brand Named Cornell College Leader
Mount Vernon High School softball coach Robin Brand will lead Cornell College women's program. Brand posted a 363-154 record over 13 seasons with seven state tournament appearances, a 2022 Class 3A title, and a 2021 runner up finish. She plans to continue coaching softball at Mount Vernon.
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Ohtani’s long awaited pitching return with Dodgers
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound as a pitcher for the first time since Tommy John surgery, pitching one inning in a 6-3 win over the Padres while also hitting leadoff. He reached 100 mph, but showed rust and command issues as he navigated his two-way return.
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Iowa wary of linebacker depth ahead of 2025 season
Wallace notes Iowa has relied on a core set of linebackers in recent years. Jay Higgins played most snaps with Nick Jackson last year and Jack Campbell-Seth Benson earlier, but the staff remains open to options as 2025 approaches. Higgins returned from an injury in time to help a Maryland win.
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Hlas spins a Rust Belt pundit’s take on Pacers, Thunder clash
In a wry column voice, Mike Hlas riffs on liking Tyrese Haliburton during the second half of game two between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City on June 8. The piece wields posturing, AI musings, and sports culture in equal measure.
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