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A Beginner’s Guide to Collecting and Displaying Wrestling Belts
Collecting wrestling memorabilia allows fans to preserve their favorite moments, performers and eras. Some people collect action figures, signed photographs, event programs or vintage shirts. Others are drawn to one of the
Iowa State opens fall camp as coach Jimmy Rogers demands competition, maturity and toughness
AMES — Iowa State football officially turned its attention toward the 2026 season Wednesday morning as the Cyclones opened their first fall camp under head coach Jimmy Rogers.
The first practice featured helmets and shells rather than full pads, but Rogers wasted no time introducing younger players to the pace and expectations of the program.
Completely befuddled Indiana Fever coach says she isn’t ‘educated enough’ to define women’s sports
INDIANAPOLIS — Beleaguered Caitlin Clark, the former Iowa Hawkeye phenom, had to endure her Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White bloviate through a press conference where she declared she is not “educated enough from a scientific standpoint” to answer whether biological males should be allowed to compete in women’s sports – and folks are scratching their heads in disbelief at how far society has fallen.
“I don’t ever believe exclusion is the answer, I just don’t,” White said in a deep, masculine voice.
What It Really Takes to Build a Sports Platform That Scales
The 2026 World Cup proved how fast sports hype spreads. Even casual viewers were waking up early and screaming at screens. But for sports apps, that sudden flood of fans created huge
Terril farmer, craftsman and community servant David Dingel dies at 84
TERRIL — David Dean Dingel, a longtime farmer, skilled woodworker, military veteran and active member of the Terril community, died Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at age 84.
Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2026, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home, 1101 10th Street in Milford.
A memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the United Methodist Church, 302 South State Street in Terril.
Why the Right Basketball Shoes Matter More Than Ever
Basketball is a game of acceleration, sudden stops, lateral movement, and explosive jumping. Players may spend hours improving their shooting, ball handling, strength, and conditioning, but footwear remains one of the most