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Iowa State competes in the 4x1600 in the Drake Relays on Apr. 28, 2023.

Rop races to 1,500-meter finals at NCAA Outdoor Championships

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
June 7, 2023
TJ Otzelberger coaching against Mizzou on Jan. 28, 2023.

Keeping up with Iowa State’s early summer sports

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
June 6, 2023
Iowa State dominates the 4x1600 at the Drake Relays on Apr. 28, 2023.

Five Cyclones ready to compete at NCAA Outdoor Championships

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
June 5, 2023
Iowa State Head Coach Kevin Dresser coaches from the Cyclones' corner during the CyHawk wrestling dual on Dec. 4, 2022.

A look ahead to Iowa State wrestling’s 2023-24 lineup

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
May 30, 2023
Miska Kadleckova prepares to relay the ball back over the net during her doubles match alongside teammate Sofia Cabezas and 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.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones fall in dramatic fashion, historic season comes to an end

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
May 18, 2023
BREAKING: Iowa State football player charged with sexual abuse, domestic assault

BREAKING: Iowa State football player charged with sexual abuse, domestic assault

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
May 3, 2023
Sports Weekly Episode 62: Talking tennis and recapping the NFL Draft

Sports Weekly Episode 62: Talking tennis and recapping the NFL Draft

Christian Royston, Hailey Dohnal, Payne Blazevich, Adarsh Tamma, and Logan Shanks
May 2, 2023
ISU wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson celebrates his touchdown at the ISU vs. Baylor football game. Sept. 24, 2022.

Royston: Grading landing spots of Cyclones

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
May 1, 2023
Sports Weekly Episode 61: What Cyclones are getting drafted to the NFL?

Sports Weekly Episode 61: What Cyclones are getting drafted to the NFL?

Christian Royston, Hailey Dohnal, and Payne Blazevich
April 25, 2023
Xavier Hutchinson runs routes, catching balls from Hunter Dekkers at pro day, Bergstrom Football Complex, Mar. 21, 2023.

Cyclones ready to make a splash at NFL Draft

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
April 24, 2023

Iowa State’s new and improved offense puts on a show in spring game

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
April 22, 2023
The Interfraternity Council will hold its Spring Slam tournament at River Valley Park on Sunday. Courtesy of Pexels.

IFC to host softball tournament for sexual assault awareness and charity

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
April 20, 2023
ISU Gerry Vaughn warms up before the ISU vs. Baylor football game. Sept. 24, 2022.

Royston: What to look for in Iowa State’s spring game

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
April 19, 2023
Jake Remsburg is hyped up after a Cyclone touchdown against Texas Tech on Nov. 19, 2022

Iowa State’s offensive line sees improvement under new coach Ryan Clanton

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
April 13, 2023
Gabe Kalscheur shoots a layup against Baylor in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals on Mar. 9, 2023.

Royston: We are in for the most exciting men’s basketball season of all time

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
April 12, 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.

Joens, Soares attend WBNA Draft

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
April 9, 2023
Sports Weekly Episode 60: NFL Mock Draft time

Sports Weekly Episode 60: NFL Mock Draft time

Christian Royston, Hailey Dohnal, and Payne Blazevich
April 4, 2023
Joey Petersen celebrates after a play against Oklahoma on Oct. 29

‘Built different’: Iowa State defense boasts new look in spring

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 30, 2023
Denae Fritz watches the ball at the Big 12 women's basketball championship game, Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, MO, Mar. 12, 2023.

BREAKING: Iowa State guard Denae Fritz enters the transfer portal

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 28, 2023
Will McDonald IV talks with media during pro day, Bergstrom Football Complex, Mar. 21, 2023.

Royston Mock Draft 1.0: Where will the Cyclones fall?

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 28, 2023
Darren Wilson Jr. runs the 40-yard dash at pro day, Bergstrom Football Complex, Mar. 21, 2023.

Royston: The biggest winners of Iowa State’s Pro Day

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 27, 2023
Lexi Donarski drives to the hoop in the Big 12 semifinals against Oklahoma on Mar. 11, 2023.

BREAKING: Iowa State guard Lexi Donarski enters the transfer portal

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
Morgan Kane attempts a layup during the game against TCU in Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 25, 2023.

Royston: The tides are shifting for Iowa State women’s basketball

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 23, 2023
Iowa State players pose with their Big 12 Championship trophy after ISU's Big 12 Championship win over Texas, 61-51. Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, MO, Mar. 12, 2023.

Reviewing our women’s basketball preseason predictions

Christian Royston and Payne Blazevich
March 22, 2023
Sports Weekly Episode 59: Wrapping up the basketball season

Sports Weekly Episode 59: Wrapping up the basketball season

Christian Royston, Hailey Dohnal, and Payne Blazevich
March 22, 2023
Xavier Hutchinson runs routes during pro day, Bergstrom Football Complex, Mar. 21, 2023.

Iowa State players turn heads at Pro Day

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers watches his teammates perform for NFL scouts at pro day, Bergstrom Football Complex, Mar. 22, 2022.

Iowa State Pro Day: The last stop before the NFL Draft

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 20, 2023
Brandon Karnes sheds a tackle in the Collegiate Rugby Shield game. Photo courtesy of Brandon Karnes.

‘It’s his lane’: Can’t stop the CyRide

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 19, 2023
Rori Harmon shoots for two at the Big 12 women's basketball championship game, Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, MO, Mar. 12, 2023.

Three Big Takeaways: Toledo rockets to victory, cold shooting plagues Cyclones

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 18, 2023
Gabe Kalscheur drives the ball at the 2023 Big 12 Tournament Semifinals in the T-Mobile Center, Mar. 10.

Three Big Takeaways: Ice-cold shooting, Iowa State’s tournament run ends early

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
Denae Fritz drives the ball forward at the Big 12 women's basketball championship game, Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, MO, Mar. 12, 2023.

‘It’s March, so why not?’: Cyclones ready to roll through NCAA Tournament

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
Robert Jones and Tre King celebrate Jaren Holmes field goal at the 2023 Big 12 Tournament Semifinals versus Kansas in the T-Mobile Center, Mar. 10.

‘Take care of business’: Cyclones take on Pitt in NCAA Tournament

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 16, 2023
The Iowa State women's basketball team places its university logo on to their "ticket punched" March Madness sign The Iowa State women's basketball team celebrates on stage after ISU's Big 12 Championship win over Texas, 61-51. Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, MO, Mar. 12, 2023.

Taking a look at Iowa State’s path through NCAA Tournament

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 13, 2023
Three Big Takeaways: Joens the MOP, Cyclones bring home Big 12 title

Three Big Takeaways: Joens the MOP, Cyclones bring home Big 12 title

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 12, 2023
Margan Kane hugs Nyamer Diew after their win over Oklahoma at the Big 12 women's basketball semifinals in Kansas City, Mar. 11.

‘You have to keep scoring’: Diew’s selflessness propels Cyclones to finals

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 11, 2023
Nyamir Diew celebrates an Ashley Joens three against Baylor in the Big 12 quarterfinals on Mar. 10, 2023.

Three Big Takeaways: Four minutes is all they need, Cyclones move on

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 10, 2023
Ashley Joens reaching to get 2 more points for the Cyclones during her final game.

Tough road games prepared Iowa State for the tournament season ahead

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 8, 2023
Sports Weekly Episode 58: Big 12 Championship talk

Sports Weekly Episode 58: Big 12 Championship talk

Christian Royston, Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, and Payne Blazevich
March 7, 2023
ISU linebacker Will McDonald IV watches the Baylor defense before the snap at the ISU vs. Baylor football game. Sept. 24, 2022.

NFL Combine Recap: Cyclones shine in Indianapolis

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 6, 2023
Ashley Joens examining the court to see if she can pass to an open teammate against Texas tech on March 4, 2023.

Ashley Joens bids emotional farewell after senior night win

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 4, 2023
Caleb Grill shoots a layup against Oklahoma on Feb. 25, 2023.

Otzelberger discusses parting ways with Caleb Grill

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 2, 2023
Morgan Kane and Denae Fritz chest bump during the game against TCU in Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 25, 2023.

Royston: Don’t be surprised if the Cyclones shock the world

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 2, 2023
Ashley Joens attempts a three during the game against TCU in Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 25, 2023.

Three Big Takeaways: Late surge not enough, Cyclones fall to explosive Kansas offense

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
March 1, 2023
Sports Weekly Episode 57: Grill removed from basketball team

Sports Weekly Episode 57: Grill removed from basketball team

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, and Christian Royston
March 1, 2023
Morgan Kane attempts a three during the game against TCU in Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 25, 2023.

Kansas’ size could be concerning, Iowa State still confident

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2023
(From L to R) Morgan Kane and Denae Fritz share a laugh during the game against TCU in Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 25, 2023.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State makes quick work of TCU

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
February 25, 2023
Sports Weekly Episode 56: Iowa State women's basketball rising to the top

Sports Weekly Episode 56: Iowa State women’s basketball rising to the top

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Payne Blazevich
February 22, 2023
Ashley Joens attempts a free throw during the game against Texas in Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 13, 2023

The Cyclones look to carry momentum into matchup against red-hot Cowgirls

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
February 21, 2023
Ashley Joens attempts a layup during the game against Texas in Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 13, 2023

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State gets a historic win over Baylor in double-overtime thriller

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
February 18, 2023
Nyamer Diew attempts a shot during the game against Baylor on Feb. 4, 2023.

Iowa State gets much-needed rest before tough West Virginia matchup

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
February 10, 2023
Sports Weekly Podcast 55: Caleb Grill or LeBron James?

Sports Weekly Podcast 55: Caleb Grill or LeBron James?

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Payne Blazevich
February 8, 2023
Former Cyclone and current Jets star Breece Hall returns to Ames to watch Iowa State play Kansas on Feb. 4, 2023.

‘Ups and downs’: Year one is in the books for Breece Hall

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
February 6, 2023
Nyamer Diew cheers as an and-one is called during the game against Baylor in Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 4, 2023.

Diew’s heroics not enough against aggressive Baylor team

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
February 4, 2023
Denae Fritz attempts to strip the ball away during the game against Oklahoma in Hilton Coliseum on Jan. 28, 2023.

Fritz’s toughness will be key in matchup against Kansas State

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2023
Sports Weekly Podcast Episode 54: Big 12 schedule live reaction

Sports Weekly Podcast Episode 54: Big 12 schedule live reaction

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Payne Blazevich
January 31, 2023
Morgan Kane finishes under the basket against Oklahoma State on Jan. 18, 2023.

Three Big Takeaways: It’s raining threes, Iowa State blows out TCU

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
January 25, 2023
Emily Ryan attempts a layup during the game against Kansas in Hilton Coliseum on Jan. 21, 2023.

Iowa State looks for another impactful game from Ryan against TCU

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
January 24, 2023
Ashley Joens waits underneath the hoop to try and rebound a ball during the game against Kansas in Hilton Coliseum on Jan. 21, 2023.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State shuts down Kansas, Joens has big night

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
January 21, 2023
Emily Ryan tries for a layup during the game against Oklahoma State in Hilton Coliseum on Jan. 18, 2023.

The Cyclones gift Bill Fennelly a win in his absence

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
January 18, 2023
The Iowa State bench comes off of the bench during a timeout to celebrate with the other five players during the game against Kansas State in Hilton Coliseum on Jan. 11, 2023.

Iowa State looks to bounce back against Oklahoma State

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
January 17, 2023
Emily Ryan tries to push through the Kansas State defense in Hilton Coliseum on Jan. 11, 2023.

Three Big Takeaways: Texas’ pressure too much for Iowa State to handle

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
January 15, 2023
The Iowa State bench comes off of the bench during a timeout to celebrate with the other five players during the game against Kansas State in Hilton Coliseum on Jan. 11, 2023.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State finds new identity, takes down Kansas State

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
January 11, 2023
Shantavia Dawkins gets into the paint against Columbia on Nov. 20, 2022.

Shantavia Dawkins: The one and only

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
January 9, 2023
Denae Fritz attacks the basket against Southern on Nov. 10, 2022.

Denae Fritz’s rocky road to greatness

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
January 9, 2023
Izzi Zingaro falls on the ball during the game against West Virginia in Hilton Coliseum on Jan. 4th, 2023.

Iowa State wins scrappy war of attrition to topple West Virginia

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
January 4, 2023
Stephanie Soares shoots for two at the CyHawk 2022 women's basketball game. Dec. 7, 2022.

Three Big Takeaways: The big four show off in Big 12 opener

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
December 31, 2022
Stephanie Soares reaches for a block against Jacksonville on Dec. 11, 2022.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State makes quick work of Jacksonville

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2022
Caitlin Clark goes for two at the CyHawk 2022 women's basketball game. Dec. 7, 2022.

Cyclones run into brick wall, Iowa takes advantage of cold shooting

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2022
Cyclones celebrate win over West Virginia on Nov. 5.

Royston: Let Dekkers cook

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
December 6, 2022
Sports Weekly Episode 53: We're talking basketball

Sports Weekly Episode 53: We’re talking basketball

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, and Christian Royston
December 1, 2022
Mary Kate King puts up a three in the game against SIUE in Hilton Coliseum on Tuesday Nov. 29, 2022.

‘Eager to get going’: Cyclones bounce back in dominant fashion over SIUE

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 29, 2022
Xavier Hutchinson celebrates in Iowa State's 31-14 win over West Virginia on Nov. 5.

Analyzing our preseason football predictions

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, and Christian Royston
November 28, 2022
Stephanie Soares gets a paint touch against Columbia on Nov. 20, 2022.

Three Big Takeaways: North Carolina completes comeback, Iowa State handed first loss

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 27, 2022
Ashley Joens jumps for a layup in the game against Columbia University on Nov. 20, 2022.

Three Big Takeaways: The Cyclones tame the Lions, offense roars

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 20, 2022
WIll McDonald brings down Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez in 10-9 loss on Oct. 8.

‘It’s a bittersweet feeling’: Cyclone seniors show out but leave with a loss

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 19, 2022
Sports Weekly Episode 52: The final stretch with special guest Jay Waagmeester

Sports Weekly Episode 52: The final stretch with special guest Jay Waagmeester

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Jay Waagmeester
November 17, 2022
O'Rien Vance tackles West Virginia quarterback JT Daniels on Nov. 5

Staff Picks: Texas Tech

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Shreya Varrier
November 17, 2022
Stephanie Soares attempts to shoot a basketball against Southern on Nov. 10

Iowa State faces first road test against in-state rival Northern Iowa

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 15, 2022
Cyclones celebrate win over West Virginia on Nov. 5.

‘It is what it is’: Turnovers plague Cyclones in loss to Oklahoma State

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2022
Ashley Joens goes for a layup against Southern on Nov. 10

Cold shooting can’t stop the Cyclones as they roll past Southern

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 10, 2022
Hunter Dekkers prepares for a snap against West Virginia on Nov. 5

Staff Picks: Oklahoma State

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, and Christian Royston
November 10, 2022
Matt Campbell gets interviewed by ESPN after 31-14 win over West Virginia on Nov. 5

Campbell proud of Cyclones’ growth after first Big 12 win

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2022
Ashley Joens shoots a free throw in Iowa State's 66-60 win over West Virginia in the first round of the Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship on March 11 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State wins season opener against Cleveland State

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2022
Ashley Joens shoots for three during the second round of the NCAA Tournament against No.6 Georgia on March 20, 2022. 

Iowa State women’s basketball opens season with Cleveland State

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2022
Dekkers floats a short pass in 31-14 win over West Virginia.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones offense shines, takes down West Virginia

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2022
Wide receiver Dimitri Stanley celebrates first down catch against Oklahoma on Oct. 29.

Iowa State offense looks to right the ship against West Virginia

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2022
A Cyclone goes for a tackle against Oklahoma on Oct. 29

Gridiron Staff Picks: West Virginia

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Molly Blanco
November 3, 2022
Stephanie Soares battles through handful of Winona State defenders in exhibition game on Nov. 2.

Cyclones breeze past Winona State thanks to Soares’ dominant night

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 2, 2022
Bill Fennelly yells on the court during the second round NCAA tournament game against No.6 Georgia March 20th, 2022. 

Iowa State women’s basketball ready to show off offseason progress

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2022
Defensive lineman MJ Anderson gets to Dylan Gabriel for a sack on Oct. 29.

Offensive woes plague Cyclones in fifth-straight loss

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2022
ISU running back Jirehl Brock rushes the ball at the ISU v Ohio football game on Sept. 17, 2022.

Players to watch: Oklahoma

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2022
Hunter Dekkers runs with the football against Texas on Oct. 15

Gridiron Staff Picks: Oklahoma

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Nicole Hasek
October 27, 2022
Sports Weekly Episode 51: Will the Cyclones make a Bowl Game?

Sports Weekly Episode 51: Will the Cyclones make a Bowl Game?

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, and Christian Royston
October 25, 2022
Lexi Donarski talks to Iowa State Head Coach Bill Fennelly during the Cyclones' 78-71 win over UT Arlington in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 18 in Hilton Coliseum.

Predictions: Will women’s basketball meet the all-time high expectations?

Christian Royston and Payne Blazevich
October 24, 2022
Ashley Joens gets interviewed on media day on Oct. 10

Cyclones attend Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tipoff, what to expect for upcoming season

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2022
Defensive lineman signals a fourth down in 24-21 loss to Texas on Oct. 15.

Royston: Breaking down the Big 12, Iowa State’s bowl game potential

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2022
T.J Tampa celebrates after a play against Kansas State on Oct. 8.

Gridiron Staff Picks: Texas

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, Jordan Mitchell, and Jack Mcclellan
October 13, 2022
Hunter Dekkers looks up at the scoreboard after the 10-9 loss against Kansas State on Oct. 8

‘Where do you want to point the finger?’: Campbell addresses offensive struggles

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2022
Jirehl Brock runs up the middle in 10-9 loss to Kansas State on Oct. 8.

‘Inches away’: Iowa State drops close game to Kansas State

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2022
MJ Anderson gets to Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels in 14-11 loss on Oct. 1.

Cyclones look to “play sound ball” against rival Kansas State

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
October 7, 2022
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