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SEC joins Big Ten in banning pros from returning to college

The Southeastern Conference passed a rule Tuesday banning players who have been drafted by NFL, NBA or WNBA teams or listed on rosters in those leagues, joining the Big Ten in taking a strong stand against an unexpected surge of pro players trying to return to college with the NCAA mired in a sprawling legal fight over eligibility. The SEC’s rule goes beyond the one adopted earlier in the day by the Big Ten, which only included football in its decision and is expected address other sports later. The news was the latest in a head-spinning week of court rulings, emergency rulemaking ...

Reece breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Angel Reese rebounded her way into the record books not once, but twice in one night. Reese set a WNBA record with 26 rebounds in the Atlanta Dream’s 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday, pushing her past the season record in the same game. “Last time I was here, I didn’t miss any shots. Tonight I couldn’t hit (anything) so I knew I was going be able to get them on the rebounding side,” Reese told the postgame show. “I just want to be there for my team. Offensively, defensively, whatever it takes to win.” Reese surpassed ...

Talented ’Cats ready to take to the pool

The Marshalltown girls’ swimming and diving squad has experienced a decrease in numbers, but head coach Angie Nelson says her team is loaded with talent. The Bobcats bring back five girls with state swimming experience and a state diving qualifier as a part of their 16-person contingent for ...

Can No. 22 Hawkeyes take flight?

IOWA CITY — Kirk Ferentz heads into his 28th season as head coach at Iowa and there’s no sign he’s letting up. Ferentz, who became the Big Ten’s winningest coach last season, will find out how good his team is in a hurry. The Hawkeyes’ first three conference games are at Michigan, ...

Big Ten bids for 4th straight national championship

For all the angst over skyrocketing amounts of money paid to college athletes, courtroom battles over player eligibility and debate about the number of teams in the playoff, the biggest on-the-field storyline this football season is whether the Big Ten can win a fourth consecutive national ...

Iowa football opener is sold out

TIMES-REPUBLICAN IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa football team’s season opener against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium is officially sold out, the UI Athletics Department announced Monday. The Huskies will be making their first visit to Kinnick Stadium since 2018. Iowa’s first four home contests of 2026 are sold out: Northern Illinois (Sept. 5), Iowa State (Sept. 12), UNI (Sept. 19) and Ohio State (Oct. 3). Tickets remain for home games against Wisconsin (Oct. 31; Homecoming), Purdue (Nov. 14), and Nebraska (Nov. 27). Iowa has sold out 28 consecutive games inside ...