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Sports Weekly Episode 71: Scouting Baylor and path through Big 12

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
October 24, 2023
Jayden Higgins runs the ball after making a catch against Cincinnati at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Oct. 14, 2023.

‘It’s been expected’: Iowa State’s Big 12 success came as no surprise

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
October 24, 2023
Brock Purdy walks off the field after Iowa State's 48-14 win over TCU on Nov. 26.

Cyclones in the NFL: Week Seven

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
October 23, 2023
Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws the ball during the Oklahoma versus Iowa State game on Sept. 30, 2023 at Gaylord Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma.

Keeping up with Big 12 football

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
October 20, 2023
Iowa State’s Easton Dean (87) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the Jack Trice Legacy football game against Texas Christian University on Oct. 7, 2023, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. The touchdown would improve the Cyclones’ lead to 24-7.

Mid-season awards: Which Cyclones have excited so far?

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, and Pavle Markovic
October 19, 2023
Beau Freyler 'stomps' on Cincinnati offense during a 30-10 win at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Oct. 14, 2023.

Mid-season recap: Have the Cyclones exceeded expectations?

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
October 18, 2023
Senior forward Nyamer Diew speaks with local media during the Iowa State women's basketball media day, Sukup Basketball Complex, Oct. 12, 2023.

Iowa State women’s basketball previews season at Big 12 Media Day

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
October 17, 2023

Sports Weekly Episode 70: Taking a deep dive into the win over Cincinnati

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
October 17, 2023
Jeremiah Cooper greets the Iowa State fans that made their way to Cincinnati after the Cyclones defeated the Bearcats 30-10 at Nippert Stadium on Oct. 14, 2023.

Game-Talk Tuesdays: Cincinnati

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
October 16, 2023
Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell greets Cincinnati head coach Scott Satterfield after a Cyclone victory at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Royston: Beating Cincinnati was the most important win of the season

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
October 14, 2023
Rocco Becht celebrates a touchdown against Cincinnati at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Oct. 14, 2023.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones get creative, shoo road bug away

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
October 14, 2023
Jaylin Noel nearly scores a touchdown against TCU at Jack Trice Stadium on Oct. 7, 2023.

Iowa State aims to show maturity against Cincinnati

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
October 13, 2023
Iowa State’s John Klosterman (42) is swarmed by his teammates after making a huge stop during the second half of the Jack Trice Legacy football game against Texas Christian University on Oct. 7, 2023, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa.

Gridiron Staff Picks: Iowa State vs. Cincinnati

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, Pavle Markovic, and Isabel Monaco
October 13, 2023
Iowa State’s Eli Sanders (6) runs the ball during the second half of the Jack Trice Legacy football game against Texas Christian on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa.

Player to Watch: Cincinnati

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
October 12, 2023

Sports Weekly Episode 69: Sitting down with J.R. Singleton

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
October 10, 2023
Beau Freyler and Rocco Becht hug it out after Iowa State defeats TCU 27-14 in the Jack Trice Legacy Game at Jack Trice Stadium on Oct. 7, 2023.

Beau Freyler earns Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
October 9, 2023
Iowa State’s Easton Dean (87) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the Jack Trice Legacy football game against Texas Christian University on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. The touchdown would improve the Cyclones’ lead to 24-7.

Royston: Cyclones get necessary win, bowl-game hopes remain alive

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
October 8, 2023
Darien Porter blocks a punt inside the TCU 10-yard line to set up great field position for Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium on Oct. 7, 2023.

Bend don’t break: Iowa State’s defense returns to elite form

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
October 8, 2023
Rocco Becht, during pregame at the Iowa State vs. Oklahoma football game at Gaylord Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma, on Sept. 30, 2023.

Gridiron Staff Picks: TCU

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, and Pavle Markovic
October 6, 2023
'I want to be the corner': T.J. Tampa's path to the top

‘I want to be the corner’: T.J. Tampa’s path to the top

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
October 5, 2023

Sports Weekly Episode 68: Does Iowa State need Taylor Swift, favorite uniforms

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
October 4, 2023
'He's a Petersen': Joey Petersen carries on his family legacy at Iowa State

‘He’s a Petersen’: Joey Petersen carries on his family legacy at Iowa State

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
October 4, 2023
Cartevious Norton's journey to overcome injury, sit atop the running back room

Cartevious Norton’s journey to overcome injury, sit atop the running back room

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
October 2, 2023
Junior running back David Montgomery runs down the field during the second half of the Valero Alamo Bowl on Dec. 29, 2019. The Cyclones were defeated 28-26.

Cyclones in the NFL: Week Four

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
October 2, 2023
Anthony Wesley wrestles at the African Championship.

‘Make it happen’: Anthony Wesley’s journey to become an Olympian

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
October 1, 2023
Iowa State’s Abu Sama III runs the ball down the field during the second half of the football game against Oklahoma State on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Gridiron Staff Picks: Oklahoma

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, and Pavle Markovic
September 29, 2023

Sports Weekly Episode 67: Can Iowa State’s first Big 12 win help take down Oklahoma

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
September 26, 2023
Iowa State’s Eli Sanders avoids Oklahoma State’s Parker Robertson during the first half of the football game on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

‘Growing forward’: Iowa State’s adaptability bodes well for future success

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 26, 2023
Iowa State quarterback, Rocco Becht, throwing a pass in the Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State football game on Sept, 23. 2023.

Rocco Becht earns Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Week Award

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 26, 2023
Iowa State’s Daniel Jackson (16) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the football game against Oklahoma State on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Game-Talk Tuesdays: Oklahoma State

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 25, 2023
Oklahoma State’s Collin Oliver and Iowa State’s Rocco Becht laugh after a roughing the passer penalty is called on Oliver during the second half of the football game on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Royston: Rocco Becht is ‘that guy’

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 23, 2023
Iowa State quarterback, Rocco Becht, throwing a pass in the Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State football game on Sept, 23. 2023.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones start Big 12 play undefeated, offense came to play

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 23, 2023
Rocco Becht, Jaylin Noel, and Jayden Higgens celebrate a QB sneak touchdown by Becht against UNI at Jack Trice Stadium on Sep. 2, 2023.

Gridiron Staff Picks: Oklahoma State

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, and Pavle Markovic
September 22, 2023
Iowa State’s Jayden Higgins celebrates a first down during the first half of the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series football game against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Iowa State pushes to right the ship against Oklahoma State

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 22, 2023
Jaylin Noel stretches during pre-game warmups before taking on UNI at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 2, 2023.

Players to Watch: Oklahoma State

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 21, 2023
Sports Weekly Episode 66: Previewing the Cyclones' chances during Big 12 play

Sports Weekly Episode 66: Previewing the Cyclones’ chances during Big 12 play

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
September 19, 2023
Brock Purdy (left) and Breece Hall (right) look to the sideline for a play call against No.10 Iowa on Sept. 11.

Cyclones in the NFL: Week Two

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 18, 2023
Matt Campbell addresses the media at Iowa State Football Media Day on Aug. 4, 2023.

Royston: Something needs to change

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 17, 2023
Iowa State’s Head Coach Matt Campbell huddles and talks to the players during the first half of the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series football game against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Cyclones ready to head home for last road test before Big 12 play

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 15, 2023
Iowa State’s Rocco Becht looks to pass the ball during the second half of the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series football game against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Gridiron Staff Picks: Ohio

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, Pavle Markovic, and Jay Waagmeester
September 15, 2023
Sports Weekly Episode 65: Recapping Cy-Hawk, previewing Big 12 play

Sports Weekly Episode 65: Recapping Cy-Hawk, previewing Big 12 play

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
September 13, 2023
Iowa State’s Jayden Higgins celebrates a first down during the first half of the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series football game against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Iowa State’s growing offense is ready for tough road ahead

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 12, 2023
From left: Iowa State’s Myles Purchase (5), Jeremiah Cooper (4), Jack Sadowsky V (33), and Beau Freyler (17), celebrate after forcing a fourth down during the second half of the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series football game against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Game-talk Tuesdays: Breaking down the Cy-Hawk game

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 11, 2023
Iowa State’s defense and Iowa’s offense meet at the line of scrimmage for an Iowa field goal attempt during the first half of the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series football game against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Royston: Don’t worry, Iowa State’s Cy-Hawk loss reveals bright future

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 9, 2023
Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson gets past Iowa State corner T.J. Tampa at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 9, 2023.

Campbell hopes to ‘clean up’ costly mistakes, Iowa holds off Iowa State

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 9, 2023
Chase Contreras nails a 56 yard field goal as time expires in the first half against UNI at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 2, 2023.

‘It’s gonna be huge’: Excitement levels high for Cy-Hawk matchup

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 8, 2023
J.R. Singleton runs onto the field moments before kickoff against UNI at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 2, 2023.

Gridiron Staff Picks: Iowa

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, Pavle Markovic, and Michael Merrick
September 8, 2023
Sports Weekly Episode 64: What to expect from the Cy-Hawk matchup

Sports Weekly Episode 64: What to expect from the Cy-Hawk matchup

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
September 6, 2023
Hunter Dekkers mentally prepares before doing an interview after his practice at Ames High School. 

BREAKING: Dekkers, Remsburg, Sauser plea guilty to underage gambling

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 6, 2023
Annie Hatch serves the ball for Iowa State in their season opener against South Dakota at Hilton Coliseum on Aug. 25, 2023.

Iowa State volleyball undefeated going into Cy-Hawk matchup

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 5, 2023
Jeremiah Cooper opens the game with a pick-6 against UNI at Jack Trice Stadium on Sep. 2, 2023.

Jeremiah Cooper nabs Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 4, 2023
Jeremiah Cooper celebrates a pick-6 to get the Cyclones on the board against UNI at Jack Trice Stadium on Sep. 2, 2023.

Theo’s not so great Day: Cyclone defense cages Panthers

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 2, 2023
ISU Quarterback Rocco Becht performs his cadence during the Iowa State Spring football game, Jack Trice Stadium, April 22.

Players to Watch: UNI

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
September 1, 2023
Chloe Broughton and Avery Gillahan scanning the field for options during a goal kick at the Iowa State vs. Memphis match, Cyclone Sports Complex, Aug. 31, 2023.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State soccer drops home matchup to No. 16 Memphis

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 31, 2023
Caden Maston at the Iowa State football spring game, Jack Trice Stadium, April 22.

Gridiron Staff Picks: UNI

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, Pavle Markovic, and Andrew Harrington
August 31, 2023
Kristin Boos hyping up her teammates before the CyHawk Soccer Game, University of Iowa Soccer Complex, Aug. 24, 2023.

Home field advantage to play key role in Iowa State’s matchup with No. 17 Memphis

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 30, 2023
BREAKING: Ames PD investigates presumed suicide outside City Hall

BREAKING: Ames PD investigates presumed suicide outside City Hall

Christian Royston
August 30, 2023
Matt Campbell addresses the media at Iowa State Football Media Day on Aug. 4, 2023.

Matt Campbell previews quarterback, running back rooms heading into season opener

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 29, 2023
Sports Weekly Episode 63: Previewing Iowa State football's season opener against UNI

Sports Weekly Episode 63: Previewing Iowa State football’s season opener against UNI

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
August 29, 2023
Matt Campbell speaks to the media after the Iowa State Spring football game, Jack Trice Stadium, April 22.

Royston: Do not overlook Cyclone football’s home opener against UNI

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 28, 2023
Avery Gillahan at the start of the CyHawk Soccer Game, University of Iowa Soccer Complex, Aug. 24, 2023.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones slip late, Jackrabbits jump ahead

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 27, 2023
The Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa State Cyclones battle in front of the net in Iowa's 2-1 win over the Cyclones on Aug. 24.

‘This is soccer’: Iowa’s last-second save hands Iowa State first loss of season

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 24, 2023
Head soccer coach Matt Fannon watches from the sidelines as Iowa State defeats Iowa on Sept. 9.

Cyclones feeling confident ahead of Cy-Hawk matchup

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 23, 2023
Carteveous Norton celebrates his second touchdown against West Virginia on Nov 5

Royston: The running back room may save Iowa State’s offense

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 22, 2023
Mira Emma kicks the ball towards the goalkeeper against Omaha on Sept. 15.

Iowa State soccer edges out Northern Colorado to stay undefeated

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 21, 2023
Iowa State Head Coach Kevin Dresser coaches from the Cyclones' corner during the CyHawk wrestling dual on Dec. 4, 2022.

Breaking down Iowa State wrestling’s 2023-24 schedule

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 20, 2023
Tamin Lipsey attempts to create space between himself and Joseph Yesufu at the 2023 Big 12 Tournament Semifinals versus Kansas in the T-Mobile Center, Mar. 10.

Cyclones finish their Bahamas trip with a perfect record

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 10, 2023
Ben Nikkel talks with the media on August 9, 2023.

From walk-on to scholarship: Ben “Pogo” Nikkel’s hard work pays off

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 10, 2023
ISU running back Jirehl Brock takes a breath after a difficult touchdown at the ISU vs. Baylor football game. Sept. 24, 2022.

BREAKING: Four more Iowa State football players charged in gambling investigation

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 10, 2023
Tre King hangs on the rim at the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals, 78-72, Mar. 9, 2023.

Cyclones cruise through first two days of Bahamas trip

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 8, 2023
Eli Sanders performs drills at the Iowa State Spring football game, Jack Trice Stadium, April 22.

Royston: Pac-12 exodus bears new excitement for the Big 12’s future

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 7, 2023
Rocco Becht at the Iowa State football spring game, Jack Trice Stadium, April 22.

Evaluating Iowa State’s quarterback room following Dekkers’ betting allegations

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 2, 2023
Iowa State's Paniro Johnson stares down Arizona State's Kyle Parco in Hilton Coliseum on Jan. 8, 2023.

Paniro Johnson, Dodge Sauser charged with tampering with records involving sports betting investigation

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 2, 2023
T.J. Tampa signals a third down against Kansas State on Oct. 8.

T.J. Tampa earns a spot on Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 1, 2023
Hunter Dekkers listens to his coaches speech after the Iowa State Spring football game, Jack Trice Stadium, April 22.

BREAKING: Hunter Dekkers accused of betting on Iowa State sports

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
August 1, 2023
Caden Maston at the Iowa State football spring game, Jack Trice Stadium, April 22.

Royston: Big 12 continues expansion talks, change is coming

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
July 31, 2023
New Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark. 

‘They’re back’: Colorado to join the Big 12 after 2023-24 season

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
July 27, 2023
Riders go around the Jack Trice Stadium with Juicy Wiggle playing.

Photos: RAGBRAI brings tens of thousands of cyclists through Ames

Cleo Westin and Christian Royston
July 25, 2023
RAGBRAI Bikers arrive in Ames July 24, 2018, at the corner or Mortensen Road and South Dakota Ave. the first biker arrived alone around 8:15 but was followed by a steady stream of bikers thought out the rest of the day.

Excitement levels high for RAGBRAI’s ‘biggest year ever’

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
July 25, 2023
David Carr at the ISU vs. OSU wrestling meet on Jan. 29.

David Carr named Iowa State Male Athlete of the Year

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
July 19, 2023
Ashley Joens accepts her "Most Outstanding Player" award after ISU's Big 12 Championship win over Texas, 61-51. Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, MO, Mar. 12, 2023.

Ashley Joens named back-to-back Iowa State Female Athlete of the Year

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
July 18, 2023
Iowa State football head coach Matt Campbell talks with the media during the first day of fall camp Aug. 2.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State takes the stage at Big 12 Media Days

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
July 17, 2023
New Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark. 

‘We’re just getting started’: Brett Yormark kicks off Big 12 Media Days

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
July 12, 2023
Iowa State beat Baylor 78-72 in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals on Mar. 9, 2023.

Many questions surround Big 12 football going into Big 12 Media Days

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
July 11, 2023
Running Back Eli Sanders moves the ball during a play at the Iowa State Spring football game, Jack Trice Stadium, April 22.

Big 12 announces fall preseason polls

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
July 10, 2023
Osun Ossuniyi runs the floor against Kansas on Feb. 4, 2023.

Washington Wizards sign Osun Osunniyi to play in NBA Summer League

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
July 5, 2023
Head Coach T.J. Otzelberger communicates with his bench during the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals, 78-72, Mar. 9, 2023.

Royston: Was Omaha Biliew’s FIBA U19 World Cup a success?

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
July 4, 2023
Iowa State's Joy Chou competes in the 2019 Big 12 Women's Golf Championship on April 15, 2019, at the Golf Club of Oklahoma in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. 

Former Iowa State golfer Joy Chou selected to 2023 U.S. Women’s Open

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
July 3, 2023
T.J. Otzelberger watches the Cyclone offense during the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals, 78-72, Mar. 9, 2023.

Team USA moves onto quarterfinals after big win over China

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
June 28, 2023
Conrad Hawley talks to an Iowa player on the court during the 2022 CyHawk men's basketball game. Dec. 8, 2022.

Team USA dominates Lebanon to finish FIBA U19 World Cup pool play undefeated

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
June 27, 2023
TJ Otzelberger calls out a play against Oklahoma State on Feb. 11, 2023.

Omaha Biliew shows out on first two days of FIBA U19 World Cup

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
June 26, 2023
Tamin Lispey and T.J. Otzelberger at the ISU vs. Texas men's basketball game, Jan. 17.

An early look at Iowa State’s important non-conference matchups

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
June 21, 2023
Hunter Dekkers, Iowa State Spring football game, Jack Trice Stadium, April 22.

How the four new Big 12 teams will fare in the 2023 football season

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
June 20, 2023
TJ Otzelberger coaches his time after forcing a Baylor timeout early in the second half on Dec. 31, 2022.

Omaha Biliew to compete in FIBA U19 World Cup

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
June 19, 2023
Matt Campbell checks the scoreboard in 10-9 loss to Kansas State on Oct. 8.

Royston: What does the future hold for the new Big 12?

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
June 14, 2023
Sofia Cabezas celebrates after gaining a point during her doubles match alongside teammate Miska Kadleckova against UCLA's Fangran Tian and Anne-Christine Lutkemeyer in the third round of the NCAA D1 Women's Tennis Championship tournament in Ames, IA, on Friday, May 12, 2023.

Iowa State Athletics unveils plans for new tennis facility

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
June 13, 2023
competes in the Women's 800m at the Drake Relays on Apr. 27, 2023.

Recapping a successful NCAA Outdoor Championships

Christian Royston
June 12, 2023
Cailie Logue smiles during the Cyclone Invite on Jan 23, 2021 inside Lied Recreation Athletic Center. (Photo courtesy of Luke Lu/Iowa State Athletics)

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclone All-Americans highlight final night of NCAA Outdoor Championships

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
June 10, 2023
Cailie Logue

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones earn All-American honors across the board on day two

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
June 9, 2023
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