Iowa Hawkeyes star Payton Sandfort signs with Thunder
Former Iowa forward Payton Sandfort agreed to terms with the Oklahoma City Thunder after a standout four-year career. He averaged 16.7 points and 6.0 rebounds in 2024-25, ranks high in Iowa records, and will start with an Exhibit 10 contract pending a physical. The Thunder G League affiliate is Oklahoma City Blue and he may join the Summer League in Las Vegas. Meanwhile Patrick McCaffery joined the Kings, Curtis Jones signed with the Nuggets, and Keshon Gilbert joined the Wizards.
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Cyclones Add Missouri Transfer Kadence Shepherd to 2026 Squad
Iowa State softball coach Jamie Pinkerton announces Kadence Shepherd a transfer infielder from Missouri. Shepherd from Blue Springs Missouri made six pinch hit appearances as a freshman and will join the Cyclones for the 2026 campaign. HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL.
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Brackets Released for All Five Iowa Softball Classes
The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released regional softball brackets for all five classes. Regionals open July 7 in Class 2A and Class 1A, July 10 for the remaining three classes. pairings are posted at thegazette.com/sports.
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ISU Ties Program Record With 11 Wins Last Season
Iowa State, coming off a program-record 11 victories and eight Big 12 wins, finished 2024 ranked No 15 in the AP Poll, the second-best mark in Cyclones history behind 2020. The 2025 preview notes quarterback Rocco Becht leads the lineup.
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Iowa Hawkeyes 2025 Schedule and Cyclones Return Preview
Iowa football readiness includes a 2025 slate with annual rivals and nonconference tests. Key returnees for Iowa State feature Becht as passer in 2024 and tight end Brahmer chasing records. Cyclones face losses at wide receiver and secondary with Higgin and Noel now in the NFL and Porter drafted.
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Lawson a basketball trailblazer leads USA AmeriCup team
Kara Lawson, the Duke women's coach and former AmeriCup 3 on 3 Olympic gold medalist, is set to coach the U S AmeriCup team in Chile this weekend as a step toward possibly guiding the U S five on five squad for Los Angeles Games. She discussed her coaching path from player to national team mentor.
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Clark Faces Slump As Indiana Fever Game Cites Struggles
WNBA star Caitlin Clark battles a shooting drought over three games hampered by contact and a groin injury. Analysts compare the slump to famous slumps, urging her to find her rhythm and return to her best play, with coaching advice from Bruce Fraser.
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