Iowa basketball: Evaluating the appeal of Hawkeyes’ head coaching job

IOWA CITY — For the first time in a decade and a half, the Iowa men’s basketball head coaching job is open. On Friday, Iowa moved on from Fran McCaffery,…

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Sam Darnold credits Brock Purdy for ‘unlocking’ his game during Seahawks intro news conference

Quarterback Sam Darnold was introduced by the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, two days after agreeing to a three-year, $100.5 million free-agent deal with the team. Darnold had the best season…

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Congress averts government shutdown after Senate passes spending bill

The Senate has passed a spending bill to continue funding the government through September, narrowly avoiding a shutdown with a measure endorsed by President Donald Trump. The six-month continuing resolution…

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‘WWE SmackDown’ Live Spoiler Results: Cody Rhodes’ Final Words Before John Cena Confrontation

A special edition of “WWE SmackDown” is taking place in Barcelona, and Cody Rhodes has one more message for John Cena ahead of their first encounter since “Elimination Chamber 2025.”…

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Cooper Flagg’s injury and the NBA Draft ripple effects

When Cooper Flagg rolled his left ankle late in the first half against Georgia Tech, the entire Duke universe held its breath. The good news: No fracture, just swelling. The…

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Seahawks wanted to keep Geno Smith and DK Metcalf but had to pivot, GM says

The Seattle Seahawks traded quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders after it “became apparent” the two sides wouldn’t be able to come to an agreement on an extension,…

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STORM MODE: Latest updates as severe weather moves into mid-Missouri

KOMU 8 First Alert Weather is tracking a line of strong to severe thunderstorms moving into mid-Missouri. We are in a Storm Mode Index of 4, on a zero-to-5 scale,…

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Iowa Announces Leadership Change in Men’s Basketball

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of lowa is making a leadership change with its men’s basketball program, Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Beth Goetz…

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LIVE: East Norman under evacuation order due to wildfire: Power outages, evacuation tracker

The National Weather Service issued an evacuation order for residents in East Norman due to wildfires. Norman residents can sign up for emergency alerts via text, email or call. Please call 911…

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Crew-10 launches for space station, setting stage for Starliner astronauts to return

The Starliner saga is one step closer to its end with the launch Friday night of a SpaceX vehicle that will relieve the astronauts who months ago flew to orbit…

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