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Independence girls soccer hauls in postseason awards

Independence saw 10 players earn various postseason honors after a historic season in which the program posted its most wins and best record (16-3-1) since 2011. “(The awards) are hard-earned and well-deserved,” head coach Shawn Conaway said. “This whole …

Liberty, City High and West each take doubleheaders, as Iowa City sweeps Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Visiting the top team in Class 4A, Liberty stepped up to the challenge, taking two out of two from Prairie Friday night. With the win, Liberty improves to 18-6, while Prairie drops to 22-3. Across Johnson County, City High took …

Rick Canter Named to NCAA Pathway Program Cohort for Future Athletics Leaders

Story Links The NCAA has selected 22 administrators across all three divisions for the 2025-26 Pathway Program, a yearlong initiative designed to prepare senior-level athletics administrators for their next career step as directors of athletics or …

Listen: Rock Chalk Sports Talk on Pollard documentary, NBA and more

Audio On the June 20 episode of the Best of Rock Chalk Sports Talk Podcast from KLWN, Daniel Courtwright and Sean Kellerman discuss the “Heart of Pearl” documentary on Scot Pollard, share NBA Finals news, speak to David Lesky of Inside the Crown, assess …

Upper Iowa Hires Rachel Rhode as Head Coach for Softball Team

Upper Iowa University has appointed Rachel Rhode as the new head coach for its softball program. Athletic Vice President Rick Hartzell expressed enthusiasm for Rhode's experience and connection to the Midwest, emphasizing that the program is well- …

2025 College Football Playoff Odds: Which Teams Have Best Odds in New Format?

The 2025-26 College Football season kicks off in a little more than two months. Like last year, the College Football Playoff will feature a 12-team format.  Ohio State celebrates after defeating Notre Dame in the 2025 CFP National Championship  Seeds No. 1 …

Kirk, Oliver, Iowa Alum DeJean Featured in Expansive ESPN Article

What do Kirk Cousins, Vikings Tight End Josh Oliver, and budding superstar Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean have in common? They're all featured in a recent lengthy write up at ESPN.com about luxuries in the NFL. The great Bill Barnwell was tasked with …

Four-star QB Jett Thomalla talks flip from Iowa State to Alabama

Boise State football assistant coach dies. ‘Elite husband, father, coach’

BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Ron Collins, a longtime Boise State football defensive assistant, died this week after a long battle with illness, the university announced Thursday. Collins most recently served as a defensive senior analyst for the Broncos but …

Iowa DNR Fishing Report for Week of June 19, 2025

Black Hawk Lake Water levels are several inches over the crest of the spillway. Water temperature temperatures is in the upper 70s. Water clarity is 1 to 2 feet. Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are catching crappie along Ice House Point shoreline and in the …

"I'm in the process of getting my citizenship"- 4x All American Rocky Elam opens up about compete for another country in ...

The Iowa State grad transfer, Rocky Elam, recently opened up about pursuing Italian citizenship to compete for the country at the 2028 LA Olympics. The wrestler will be competing in the 197-pound category for the 2025-26 season. Elam was last seen in …

Sports on TV Jun. 21st

COMING UP Indiana Pacers Sunday at Thunder in NBA Finals Game 7, 8 p.m. (ABC) Indiana Fever Sunday at Aces, 3 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday at Storm, 10 p.m. (WTHR/NBA) Thursday vs. Sparks, 7 p.m. (Prime Video) Cincinnati Reds baseball Today at Cardinals, 2:15 p …

McLaren named assistant AD at Iowa Central

Lacee McLaren will be the new assistant athletic director at Iowa Central Community College beginning July 1, the school officially announced in a recent statement. The Iowa Falls High School, Ellsworth Community College and University of Northern Iowa …

Iowa State Faces Backlash over Casino NIL Deal After Lucas Tenbrock News

Matt Campbell may have just delivered Iowa State’s first-ever double-digit win season and a trip to the Big 12 Championship Game. That high-water mark has quickly been overshadowed by an offseason development that’s left some Cyclone fans—and insiders— …

USD football announces 2025 transfer class

June 20, 2025 VERMILLION, S.D. — The University of South Dakota football program and head coach Travis Johansen have announced their 2025 transfer signing class, heading into the 2025 season this fall. This year’s transfer class includes 25 athletes, at …

College Coach of the Century #5: Iowa's Gayle Blevins

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Hawkeyes' most successful softball coach is our #5 college coach of the century. Gayle Blevins led Iowa for 23 years, and helped the Hawks win a combined 7 Big Ten championships. She led Iowa to 18 appearances in the NCAA …

Addison Halpern (NJ) is the 2025 National Gatorade Player of the Year for girls soccer

Addison Halpern, a forward at Rutgers Preparatory School, is the 2025 National Gatorade Player of the Year for girls’ soccer. The Selection Committee based its judgment on three pillars: athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character. …

Three-Star Tight End Bear Fisher Commits To Utah Football

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utes get back on the board this week, as Queen Creek (AZ) three-star tight end Bear Fisher has committed to Kyle Whittingham’s Utah football program. Fisher was part of the second group of official visitors over the June 6 weekend. He …

College Football 2025: Wide Receivers Primed to Step (Actually, Race) Into the Limelight

With help from our game-tracking data, we’re examining five wide receivers who are poised for a national breakout in the 2025 FBS college football season. Taking the next step. During the college football offseason one year ago, we developed a list of …

Qalitex Urges Brands to Address Moisture Sensitivity Risks in Powdered Supplement Stability

Qalitex advises brands to address moisture risks in powdered supplements, warning that humidity exposure can undermine shelf-life and microbial stability. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Qalitex Laboratories, a …

Soul Echo Therapy Brings Sound Healing to the Forefront of Mental and Emotional Wellness

Soul Echo Therapy helps you find your personal healing frequency through sound and hypnotherapy. Reconnect, release, and restore from the inside out. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Soul Echo Therapy, founded by …

NYS Department of Veterans’ Services to Host First-Ever Veterans Outdoor Recreational Therapy Summit on Friday, June 27

Hosted at the Adirondack Experience, the Summit Highlights the Power of Nature to Heal, Connect, and Restore Those Who Served ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS …

Fort Lauderdale United Volleyball Unveils Summer Camp Lineup for Youth Athletes of All Levels

FORT LAUDERDALE , FL, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fort Lauderdale United Volleyball (FL United VB) is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 Summer Volleyball Clinics, designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced …

SAF Win in California’s One-Gun-Per-Month Lawsuit

BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a unanimous decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of SAF and its partners in Nguyen v. Bonta (No. 24-2036), SAF’s challenge to California’s one-gun-per- …

King Titus Drops Explosive New Single and Video 'Drip' This Fourth of July Weekend

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hip-hop artist and rising entertainment force King Titus is set to heat up the summer with the release of his latest single and music video, "Drip", arriving just in …

Catalyst Fitness Becomes One of the First Gyms in New York to Launch Medically Supervised Medical Wellness Program

BUFFALO, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Catalyst Fitness is redefining the gym experience by introducing a new physician-led wellness program in partnership with ApexMD, a top-tier telehealth provider focused on …

BOAST® Named an Official Partner and Preferred Apparel Provider of INTENNSE™ Tennis

INTENNSE™, the new professional tennis league built for today’s fans, is excited to join forces with BOAST® ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INTENNSE™, the new professional tennis league built for today’s fans, is …

HealthyLine Supports Men’s Health Month with Natural Wellness Technology

Empowering men to prioritize recovery, stress relief, and long-term vitality with science-backed, multi-therapy mats. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- June is recognized nationally as Men’s Health Month, a time to raise …

Horse Riding Equipment Market Expected to Near $3 Billion by 2032 with 3.6% CAGR From 2022 to 2032

Horse riding equipment market size was valued at $2.1 billion in 2022, is projected to reach $3 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2023 to 2032. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Pet Training Services Market Expected Climb to $6.84 Billion by 2031, Growing at 6% CAGR

Pet training services market size was valued at $3.83 billion in 2021, is projected to reach $6.84 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 6% from 2022 to 2031. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

BNESIM and Antalyaspor seal four-year 'Antalya Cell' eSIM partnership for fans, tourists & local hospitality

BNESIM, global leader in telecom and eSIM technology, has signed a four-year agreement with Turkish Süper Lig club Antalyaspor to launch Antalya Cell. ANTALYA, TURKEY, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BNESIM, the global leader in …

USD 21.4 Billion At-Home Fitness Equipment Market Value Cross by 2035 | Tonal Systems, ICON Health & Fitness

At-Home Fitness Equipment Market - On the basis of product type, the free weights segment is the fastest-growing segment with a 10.8% CAGR. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research published a …

Built for Speed, Born to Win: Felber Twins Launch Into Mid-Ohio with Eyes on Formula 1 Destiny

Ohio’s Own Twin Phenoms Take on Mid-Ohio in the JSF4 Championship, Fueled by Grit, Speed, and a Dream of the F1 Grid. AKRON, OH, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The countdown is over. This weekend, the electrifying atmosphere …

Diversity in Aquatics Expands Water Safety Initiatives to the Caribbean, Transforms Lives Across the Diaspora

Groundbreaking Program Reaches 150+ Youths as Organization Expands Life-Saving Mission from US to Caribbean NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful demonstration of community-driven impact, Diversity in …

Thomas J. Henry Sponsors Hometown Hero Mario 'El Azteca' Barrios as He Squares Off with Boxing Icon Manny Pacquiao

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attorney Thomas J. Henry is once again stepping into the ring, renewing his role as the official sponsor of WBA World Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios, as the San Antonio native …

RedClay USA and LUMEN.us Partner for PavedClay™ Modular Indoor and Outdoor Tennis Facilities

RedClay USA and LUMEN.us Partnership Offers TurnKey Modular Tennis Facility Systems: No-Maintenance Clay Courts, Indoor and Outdoor HARBOR SPRINGS, MI, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RedClay USA announces a new partnership …

Sports Management Software Report 2025 – For Strategy Officers and Market Intelligence Teams

The Business Research Company's Sports Management Software Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What Is The Growth …

Black-led Redemption Holding Company completes historic acquisition of Utah-based Holladay Bank and Trust

America’s first Black bank located in an affluent community to provide a platform for entrepreneurs to gain economic resiliency during uncertain times SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Redemption Holding …

RLAB & MRES: Gary Zavaleta Joins M2MMA Combat Sports Organization Advisory Board

Dubai based Combat Sports Organization M2MMA, announces the addition of Gary Zavaleta to it's esteemed Advisory Board. Real American Capital Corp (OTCMKTS:RLAB) DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RLAB & …