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‘Caitlin can’t do it without what came before’
New book puts basketball star’s success in the context of the sport’s history in Iowa
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A women’s sports bucket list
From Nebraska volleyball to Wimbledon tennis, so many events pique the imagination
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Spring? Summer? Doesn’t matter, it’s still sports season
As many sports wind down, players like Texas pitcher Teagan Kavan still give Iowans a local connection
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Flag football scores big for girls in Iowa and beyond
NFL efforts help build interest in a sport that is growing at the youth, high school and college levels
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A mom is always a mom
A health crisis makes it clear that you need your mom, no matter how old you are
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An expedition of joy and basketball
Taking new fans on a road trip to see Caitlin Clark play was a chance to see the game through different eyes
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Two of Iowa’s best take aim at Drake Relays history
Shelby Houlihan, Karissa Schweizer look to break a 50-year-old record in the women’s mile
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Drake star’s choice is one for the books
Katie Dinnebier passes on a chance at a pro basketball career to continue her academic career
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No Top 10 list, just a top-notch interview
Caitlin Clark sits down with David Letterman to talk about life and basketball
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Take them out to the ballgame
New documentary, new league show women’s growing interest in playing baseball
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Madness all around
A wide-open tournament brings intrigue to the NCAA women’s basketball tournament
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No division of talent in Iowa women's college wrestling
After the University of Iowa's national title, Grand View and William Penn take aim at NAIA success
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