The Big Ten Conference and the Ivy League, in conjunction with the Big Ten Committee on Institutional Cooperation, have announced plans to engage in a co-sponsored, cross-institutional research collaboration to study the effects of head injuries in sports, continuing efforts dating back more than two years.

Even with a first-year offensive coordinator and new playbook, University of Iowa tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz is as comfortable as he has ever been as a Hawkeye. The junior is eager to take on a bigger leadership role within the team.

The National Iowa Varsity Club is hosting a "Fitness for Life" run Saturday, June 30, at the Ashton Cross Country Course in Iowa City. The "Fitness for Life" initiative is designed to develop positive habits that will lead to a lifetime of healthy choices and active lifestyles for athletes of all ages.

All-Pro offensive lineman Marshal Yanda's goal of playing football for the University of Iowa didn't follow a straight 40-mile path from Anamosa to Iowa City. But once he reached Kinnick Stadium, a new path began, one that led to the NFL and Pro Bowl status.

Dan Gable learns a bit about another kind of pinning.

Wisconsin basketball player Jarrod Uthoff, who played at Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, told ESPN's Between the Linesthat he will transfer to the UI.

University of Iowa Recreational Services is offering rowing camps and clinics throughout the summer. Those who are curious about rowing also may be interested in an open house with Hawkeye Community Rowing on June 9.

Jessa Hansen, who recently completed her gymnastics career at the University of Iowa, talks about the retirement of her lifelong friend, Olympic champion Shawn Johnson.

The euphoria of sliding on her playing jersey never gets old for University of Iowa assistant softball coach Stacy May-Johnson. She'll get another opportunity as she begins her second go-round with the USA Softball Women's National Team.

The economic impact of the recent 2012 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Team Trials on Johnson County exceeded $5 million, according to survey results released June 1 by the Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB).

Hawkeye men emphasize the field in track and field, with three advancing to NCAA Championship Rounds in their respective events.

Former Hawkeye baseball standout Dusty Napoleon spent this season as the UI baseball team's undergraduate assistant coach while working toward earning a degree.