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The World Cup Draw Is Set: Where Did The United States Land?

The US Men’s National Team may have stumbled with a 2-0 loss at Costa Rica on Wednesday night, but the match was essentially a formality. The Americans claimed the third spot in CONCACAF and learned their placement in the World Cup draw on Friday. The US is No. 15 in FIFA world rankings. They will […]

Posted on: April 1, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

2022 WrestleMania Odds Aren’t A Good Idea In Iowa, So Try The DraftKings Pool Instead

Yes, you can find 2022 WrestleMania odds with a quick search on the internet. But, no, you won’t find the odds with a search at any of the 18 regulated sportsbooks in Iowa. The two-night WrestleMania 38 card Saturday and Sunday should be fun, but too many of the result details have been squared away […]

Posted on: March 31, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Iowa Spring Practices: Can Hawkeyes Build On Big Ten Championship Appearance?

Following a season that saw the Iowa football team make a surprise entrance into the Big Ten title game, hopes are high for the Hawkeyes to take a chance at a repeat appearance. The first step is Iowa spring practices. Iowa returns 17 starters — including seven from its highly-touted defense — off a squad […]

Posted on: March 31, 2022 | | Jordan Hansen

Cyclones Look To Shake Off Disappointing 2021 Season, Extend Bowl Streak With Spring Practices

After an often-difficult 2021 season, the Iowa State football team will use spring practices to reload and retool as the program moves forward after losing a number of its stars to graduation and the NFL draft. Easily the biggest win for the program during the offseason was simply retaining Matt Campbell. He will be entering […]

Posted on: March 30, 2022 | | Jordan Hansen

Iowans Can Now Wager On Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Events

Combat sports fans in Iowa have yet another option to bet on with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) added the promotion as an approved wager on March 15. BKFC joins the UFC, Bellator, PFL, North Iowa Fights and the Dana White Contender Series as betting options. Regulators added […]

Posted on: March 28, 2022 | | Gage Miskimen

In Iowa, Help Is Just A Phone Call Away With 1-800 BETS OFF

Gambling addiction is a lonely place. Those who suffer from compulsive gambling often believe no one understands the pain, isolation, and destruction it causes. Your Life Iowa, has a crisis hotline — 1-800 BETS OFF — specifically designated for individuals who think or know their gambling habits are out of control. Funded by the Iowa […]

Posted on: March 25, 2022 | | Sarah Pfennigs

Sweet 16 Odds: Jon Rothstein Sleeps in May, But Will Iowa State Play In April?

“Remember it’s not anarchy it’s just college basketball,” Jon Rothstein said about a Sweet 16 that includes Saint Peter’s and Iowa State but not heavyweights such as Baylor, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. Rothstein, a CBS college basketball analyst, isn’t a meteorologist, but he still offered a forecast The Weather Channel would be proud of. Iowa State’s […]

Posted on: March 24, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Cyclone Women Face 10th-seeded Creighton In Sweet 16 Battle

Two wins stand in the way of the Iowa State women’s first trip to the Final Four. Surprisingly, the 10th-seeded Creighton Bluejays are Friday’s Sweet 16 opponent, not the rival Iowa Hawkeyes as many had hoped. The unexpected third-round matchup between a Cinderella and one of the nation’s best is set for 8:30 p.m. Friday […]

Posted on: March 23, 2022 | | Brandon Hurley

US Men’s Soccer: How This Week’s Final Qualifiers Will Shape The World Cup Draw

Over the last two years, the US Men’s National National Team (USMNT) navigated the pandemic and humid stadium conditions in the Caribbean and Central America. Now comes the finish line. This week’s final qualifiers decide if the Americans will be part of the FIFA World Cup in November. The US has three CONCACAF matches left […]

Posted on: March 22, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Gambling Addiction Awareness: How To Control Online Sports Betting In Iowa

March Madness reminds us that online sports betting is instant, accessible and everywhere. In Iowa alone, residents wagered almost $1.25 billion in the first six months of the current fiscal year. About 90% of those bets were placed remotely through a smartphone, tablet or browser. That convenience carries some responsibility, according to mental health professionals and […]

Posted on: March 18, 2022 | | Sarah Pfennigs