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Ex-Hawkeye gets called up to join White Sox

IOWA CITY — Former University of Iowa right-handed pitcher Duncan Davitt has been called up to the Chicago White Sox. Davitt was named to the White Sox’s 26-man roster for Thursday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. “It’s exciting to see that Duncan was called up to the big ...

Mustang golfers split season-opener against Union

The East Marshall boys’ golf team started its season with a 20-stroke victory over Union Community on Thursday at Wandering Creek Golf Course, beating the Knights 155-175. The start of the meet was moved up to avoid as much rain as it could, and the Mustangs made the most of the ...

Drake’s Hardin named NACDA AD of the Year

CLEVELAND — Drake University Director of Athletics Brian Hardin has been named a winner of the 2026 NACDA Athletics Director of the Year Award, the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics announced recently. Hardin is just the second Drake athletic director to receive this ...

NBC thrilled with Year 1 of NBA deal, touts ‘On The Bench’ as a success

Expect more of NBC’s “On The Bench” innovation for NBA games going forward. Reflecting on the network’s first season back in the NBA business, NBC Sports executive producer Sam Flood touted many highlights Wednesday — including bringing the voices of Michael Jordan,Snoop ...

Warm-blooded Bobcats feast on East

The conditions weren’t conducive to clean, quality tennis, so the Bobcats were happy to win and win convincingly. The Marshalltown boys’ tennis team overcame the elements and Des Moines East on Tuesday at the Marshalltown Court Complex, prevailing 10-1 in an Iowa Alliance Conference clash ...

Roughriders quiet Bobcat boys, 2-0

Des Moines Roosevelt did just enough with its chances to chase off Marshalltown’s three-match winning streak. The Roughriders scored twice in the second half to break free from the Bobcat boys’ soccer team, taking their win streak in the series to four in a row with Tuesday’s 2-0 ...