Although now a member of the Denver Nuggets coaching staff, former Hawkeye player and coach Ryan Bowen still keep close tabs on his alma mater—the place where he refined his coaching skills.

By drafting Iowa offensive tackle Riley Reiff, the Detroit Lions are finally answering the cries of those angered over their reluctance in addressing their offensive line needs in recent years.

The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, on April 26 approved plans for the second and final phase of a facilities plan for the football program at the University of Iowa that will assist in the recruitment, retention, and performance of its student athletes.

Carver-Hawkeye Arena was electrified by the nation's best wrestlers (including several with UI ties) and 54,000 cheering spectators during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials, held April 21-22 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

The Olympic Wrestling Trials, held this weekend in Carver Hawkeye Arena, were full of action and reaction, heartbreak and excitement. Iowa Now was there to capture some of the scenes.

The inflatable "Bubble" training facility attached to the Hayden Fry Football Complex had its last gasp on Friday, April 20, deflated after 27 years of use by several UI athletics teams, primarily the football squad. A new building will reside on the Kenyon Football Practice Facility.

As a competitor and coach, bronze wasn't acceptable for Dan Gable. On Wednesday, that metal fit fine in the form of a statue that was unveiled outside the entrance to Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Former University of Iowa wrestler won't be satisfied with participation in the 2012 Olympic Trials. He wants to wear a singlet sporting the red, white, and blue colors of Team USA.

RiverFest is raging through Iowa City April 22-29 with its annual pre-finals spring rush of music, art, and more. Highlights include performances by noise-pop duo Sleigh Bells and rock band Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, as well as a weekend of theme parties in the Iowa Memorial Union.

Doctoral student Erin Heiden, a behavioral health and injury prevention researcher, found high overuse injury rates in certain women's sports.

The University of Iowa will unveil a bronze statue of former University of Iowa wrestling coach Dan Gable outside the main entrance to Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, April 18 at 4:30 p.m.

For the first time in Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz's tenure, he'll have new faces in the press box calling plays. Greg Davis takes over as offensive coordinator, while Phil Parker will run the defense—two of many offseason changes on the staff.