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Former Cyclone Addy Brown commits to reigning NCAA Champs Thursday, Brown announced a commitment to UCLA. The Bruins beat South Carolina 79-51 on April 5 to claim the program's first national championship.
Daughter of 10-year MLB vet, Brianna Johnson a 'gem' who delivers for Hawkeyes again and again Iowa’s Brianna Johnson is not fazed by pressure. The Hawkeyes' shortstop delivered her third walk-off of the year in a 10-2 win over Northern …
8 children killed at home in Louisiana domestic violence, police say Authorities in Louisiana say a gunman killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different two homes in the city of Shreveport ear…
Pope Leo signals shift away from Catholic Church's focus on sex Priests and bishops in the global Church have long emphasized bans on abortion, birth control and same-sex marriage as high priorities.
Iowa women’s basketball head coach Jan Jensen teases more transfer portal additions for Hawkeyes Iowa added three transfers but still have holes to fill. A point guard tops Jan Jensen’s offseason wish list as she hopes for "a couple more" …
