They're Tigers, not War Eagles: U-M tourney foe Auburn fights confusion over name, mascot
"War Eagle" is the school's motto and battle cry, but all its athletic teams are nicknamed the Tigers. That sometimes proves ...
What is a Catamount? And why it is the University of Vermont’s mascot
UVM touts an obscure name for its mascot, which is also known as a puma, cougar, panther and mountain lion. Here's how the VT ...
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Northern Iowa wrestling coach Doug Schwab awarded NWCA Coach of the Year honors
UNI sat in eighth place at NCAAs after Saturday's early session, with Parker Keckeisen in the finals at 184 pounds and Cael Happel taking fifth at 141. The highest the Panthers have placed at ...
With March Madness underway, it’s game time for newly opened women’s-sports bars across the US
Several new bars dedicated to women’s sports have made the mad dash to open in time to capitalize on March Madness, now in ...
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Northern Iowa wrestling: Parker Keckeisen at peace with his career despite Starocci loss
It's the first time since 1992 the Panthers have finished in the top 10. It's the first time since 2017 that UNI had multiple All-Americans at an NCAA Championships that was held (UNI earned five ...
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'Very proud' | La Salle grad Lucas Byrd wins NCAA national championship
The University ... athletics website. “It has been the most exciting journeys that I've ever been on. Winning that match, hugging (coach) Jeremy (Hunter), giving all the coaching staff a hug ...
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Two bodies found in SW Iowa are now identified
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the names of two men whose bodies were found late last week in southwest Iowa. About 1:18 p.m. Friday, deputies responded to a property southeast of ...
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Lightning can be present even if a storm warning isn’t issued
It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, and National Weather Service meteorologist Peter Rogers says today is focused on lightning safety. “I think one of the big things for people to realize is t ...
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Iowa trio reaches NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships finals; UNI’s Parker Keckeisen makes 3rd title bout
UNI finished with two All-Americans and were in position for its best team finish in this event, sitting in seventh place with 44 ½ points after Day 2. The Panthers’ Cael Happel reached the 141 ...
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With March Madness underway, it’s game time for newly opened women’s-sports bars across the US
PHOENIX (AP) — When you walk into Title 9 Sports Grill in Phoenix’s Melrose District, its mission to be a haven for watching women’s sports permeates every nook and cranny. From the over ...
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Who should replace Fran McCaffery at Iowa? Iowa native should be Beth Goetz’s first call.
The former Northern Iowa Panther began his coaching career in 2001 as an assistant coach at Creighton. He remained with the Bluejays through 2018 when he took over as the head coach at Drake.