Chad Leistikow

Des Moines Register IOWA CITY — Gone is Bennett Stirtz from the Iowa men's basketball team, but there's an unmistakable new presence who — at 7 feet, 3 inches — can be a different type of game-changer for the Hawkeyes.

Des Moines Register Sophomore Tate Sage is poised for a larger role with the Iowa basketball team after a strong offseason.

For the third straight summer as Iowa 's offensive coordinator, Tim Lester sits down with the Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow for an extended discussion about Hawkeye football

For the third straight summer, Tim Lester sits down with the Register's Chad Leistikow to talk football and preview the upcoming Hawkeye season.

Des Moines Register IOWA CITY — Viewing No. 2 of three open-to-media Iowa women's basketball practices this summer was, by design, a bit of a rough showing.

With two of three practice viewings in the books, Chad Leistikow offers his latest thoughts on how the 2026-27 squad is shaping up.

Des Moines Register IOWA CITY — It's time, isn't it? The Iowa football program (and especially its fan base) needs the Tony Diaz story to deliver on the buzz in 2026.

There are a lot of positive indicators so far about Tony Diaz, who turned down Alabama because of his belief in Tim Lester and the Hawkeyes.

Des Moines Register After some vacation and the departure of our radio show on KXnO, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman are

Back together again, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman recap a very busy Wednesday of Hawkeye sports.