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The Big 12 announces plans to play fall sports

Zane Douglas
August 12, 2020
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Report: Big 12 going forward with football season; “Power Five” on opposite sides

Matt Belinson
August 11, 2020
Iowa State Head Coach Matt Campbell and Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz shake hands before the start of the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series game Sept. 8, 2018.

Belinson: College athletes deserve better than this

Matt Belinson
August 8, 2020

Sports Weekly

Zane Douglas and Matt Belinson
May 7, 2020
Coach Matt Campbell and the Iowa State coaching staff have secured six commitments from the class of 2020 since June 10.

Douglas: Signing off on a wild year for sports

Zane Douglas
May 7, 2020
Tyrese Haliburton looks to drive past an Oklahoma defender on Jan. 11, 2020 

Belinson: My top-three destinations for Tyrese Haliburton in the NBA Draft

Matt Belinson
May 5, 2020
Sports Editor Zane Douglas and Assistant Sports Editor Matt Belinson discuss what Iowa State footballs biggest concern is as the season winds down.

Head to Head: Does Iowa State football or men’s basketball need a better 2020 season?

Matt Belinson and Zane Douglas
April 30, 2020
Austin McBeths journey that led to him writing a book called The Sweet Sixteen.

Faith, love and an old coach inspire Austin McBeth to write “The Sweet Sixteen”

Zane Douglas
April 30, 2020

Sports Weekly

Zane Douglas and Matt Belinson
April 29, 2020
Then-sophomore quarterback Brock Purdy gets ready on the sideline against the University of Kansas on Nov. 23. Iowa State won 41-31.

Belinson: Way-too-early Iowa State 2021 NFL Mock Draft

Matt Belinson
April 28, 2020
Iowa State Head Coach Matt Campbell talks to his other coaches during the game against University of Kansas on Nov. 23, 2019. Iowa State won 41-31.

Douglas: Predicting the way-too-early 2020 Big 12 football standings

Zane Douglas
April 28, 2020
Josh Knipfel (left) and Steve Wirtel (right) were two of the five former Cyclones picked up as undrafted free agents Saturday. Knipfel went to the Cincinnati Bengals, and Wirtel went to the Detroit Lions.

Undrafted but unfinished: Josh Knipfel and Steve Wirtel are ready for what’s next

Matt Belinson
April 27, 2020
Former Iowa State long snapper Steve Wirtel warms up against Akron on Sept. 16, 2017. Iowa State defeated Akron 41-14.

Iowa State undrafted free agent tracker: Where did former Cyclones land after the draft?

Zane Douglas
April 25, 2020
Head Coach Steve Prohm looks on as the Cyclones faced the No. 1 Baylor Bears on Jan. 29.

Iowa State grabs transfer Tyler Harris from Memphis

Zane Douglas
April 25, 2020
Linebacker Marcel Spears Jr. tackles a Baylor Bear during their game against Baylor on Nov. 10, 2018, at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones finished the first half 17-0 against the Bears.

Douglas: Evaluating Iowa State’s NFL Draft prospects on defense

Zane Douglas
April 20, 2020

Sports Weekly

Zane Douglas and Matt Belinson
April 20, 2020
Sports Editor Zane Douglas and Assistant Sports Editor Matt Belinson discuss what Iowa State footballs biggest concern is as the season winds down.

Head to Head: Will any Iowa State players be picked in the 2020 NFL Draft?

Matt Belinson and Zane Douglas
April 19, 2020
Iowa State Head Coach Matt Campbell talks to his other coaches during the game against University of Kansas on Nov. 23, 2019. Iowa State won 41-31.

Iowa State football picks up another 2021 recruit

Zane Douglas
April 19, 2020
Deshaunte Jones completes the reception for another first down against Kansas on Nov. 23. Iowa State won 41-31.

Belinson: Iowa State’s potential offensive and special teams NFL prospects

Matt Belinson
April 19, 2020
Iowa State then-junior Sami Williams is up to bat during the Iowa State vs. Oklahoma game April 28, 2019. The Cyclones were defeated 14-0.

Williams and Schaben return for fifth season for Iowa State softball

Matt Belinson
April 18, 2020
Steve Prohm sits courtside against Texas on Feb. 15.

Douglas: Losing out on transfers will hurt but could help in the long run

Zane Douglas
April 15, 2020
Former Iowa State long snapper Steve Wirtel warms up before Iowa State faces Kansas on Nov. 23. Iowa State won the game 41-31.

‘Blessing in Disguise’: Steve Wirtel talks confidence and preparation ahead of the NFL Draft

Matt Belinson
April 13, 2020
Iowa State Head Coach Matt Campbell speaks to fans packed in the Pointe Orlando Plaza during the Camping World Bowl fan pep rally Dec. 27, 2019. 

Notebook: Campbell previews defensive ends, offensive line and receivers for 2020 season

Zane Douglas
April 12, 2020

Sports Weekly

Zane Douglas and Matt Belinson
April 11, 2020
Head coach Steve Prohm looks on after a foul is called on Solomon Young against No.1 Baylor on Jan. 29.

David Land hired as Cyclones’ new strength coach

Zane Douglas
April 10, 2020
Matt Campbell smiles as he takes questions Dec. 8 from the media about Iowa State being chosen to play No. 14 Notre Dame in the 2019 Camping World Bowl.

Notebook: Campbell talks pay cuts, ice age and communication

Zane Douglas
April 7, 2020
Solomon Young stands below the basket in Iowa States 67-53 loss to No.1 Baylor on Jan. 29, 2020.

Belinson: Solomon Young is the answer for Iowa State

Matt Belinson
April 6, 2020
Rasir Bolton and Solomon Young stand together against TCU on Feb. 25 at Hilton Coliseum.

Douglas: Grading Iowa State’s men’s basketball season

Zane Douglas
April 2, 2020
Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard speaks during the pep rally held Dec. 27, 2018.

Notebook: Pollard talks athletic department’s future during COVID-19

Matt Belinson
April 2, 2020
Athletic Director Jamie Pollard speaks to Iowa State fans who packed the Pointe Orlando Plaza during the Camping World Bowl fan pep rally.

Jamie Pollard announces new financial changes to athletic department

Matt Belinson
April 1, 2020
Sports Editor Zane Douglas and Assistant Sports Editor Matt Belinson discuss what Iowa State footballs biggest concern is as the season winds down.

Head to Head: Should winter sport athletes been given an extra year of eligibility?

Matt Belinson and Zane Douglas.
March 30, 2020
The National Collegiate Athletic Association logo.

NCAA grants extra year of eligibility for spring sport athletes due to COVID-19

Zane Douglas
March 30, 2020
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Big 12 releases updates regarding athletic activities for remainder of spring semester

Zane Douglas
March 29, 2020
Tyrese Haliburton celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Oklahoma on Jan. 11.

Haliburton declares for 2020 NBA Draft

Zane Douglas
March 24, 2020
Sophomore Rasir Bolton attempts a shot against No.1 Baylor on Jan.29.

Douglas: Rasir Bolton will be the key for Iowa State next season

Zane Douglas
March 22, 2020
Terrence Lewis uses a George Conditt screen to drive toward the basket against Kansas State on Feb. 8.

Terrence Lewis joins Griffin and Grill as third Iowa State transfer

Zane Douglas
March 19, 2020
Caleb Grill looks up at the video board in Hilton Coliseum against No. 1 Baylor on Jan. 29.

Caleb Grill announces decision to transfer Wednesday

Zane Douglas
March 18, 2020
Iowa State Head Coach Steve Prohm directs his players during the Cyclones 101-53 win over Eastern Illinois.

Belinson: Steve Prohm must be more flexible next season

Matt Belinson
March 17, 2020
Zion Griffin drives against Texas Tech on Feb.22 in Hilton Coliseum.

Zion Griffin announces transfer from Iowa State

Matt Belinson
March 16, 2020
Senior Roshon Roomes (right) and sophomore Cebastian Gentil (left) lean on each other after finishing first and second, respectively, in the mens 600-yard run at the 2020 Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championships. Roomes also won the mens 800-meter run.

Big 12 Conference cancels spring sports for remainder of academic term

Matt Belinson
March 13, 2020

Print sports big thing [FRONT PAGE PAPER THING]

Zane Douglas
March 12, 2020
The National Collegiate Athletic Association logo.

NCAA announces all winter and spring tournaments are canceled

Matt Belinson
March 12, 2020
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Big 12 basketball tournaments canceled due to coronavirus

Matt Belinson
March 12, 2020
Rasir Bolton handles the ball against West Virginia in Iowa States final home game of the season March 3 in Hilton Coliseum.

Takeaways: A season defined by injuries and inconsistency

Matt Belinson
March 12, 2020
Senior guard Prentiss Nixon goes up for a shot against Baylors Davion Mitchell in a 67-53 loss to then-No.1 Baylor on Jan. 29.

Iowa State loses in nail-biter ending its season

Zane Douglas
March 11, 2020

Print version tournaments

Zane Douglas
March 11, 2020
The National Collegiate Athletic Association logo.

NCAA announces no fans will be in attendance for all NCAA postseason tournaments

Matt Belinson
March 11, 2020
Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm shouts directions at his team during the second half against Baylor in the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City. 

Fans will be allowed at Big 12 Tournament despite increasing COVID-19 concerns

Zane Douglas
March 11, 2020
Freshman Guard Tre Jackson during mens basketball game against No.3 Kansas 11-2 (1-0 Big 12) in Hilton Coliseum on Jan. 8.

Douglas: Revisiting my preseason Big 12 rankings as the Big 12 Tournament begins

Zane Douglas
March 10, 2020
Rasir Bolton helps Prentiss Nixon up on March 3 against West Virginia in Iowa States final home game of the season at Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State starts its steep journey in a rubber match with the Cowboys

Zane Douglas
March 10, 2020

Sports Weekly: Matt and Zane discuss the past week in the sports world including a huge upset

Zane Douglas and Matt Belinson
March 9, 2020
Senior guard Prentiss Nixon dribbles the ball up the court against West Virginia in Iowa States last home game of the season at Hilton Coliseum.

Takeaways: Xavier Sneed ends Iowa State’s season on a low note

Zane Douglas
March 8, 2020
Zion Griffin, Solomon Young, Rasir Bolton, Tre Jackson and Tyrese Haliburton head back onto the floor against No. 1 Baylor on Jan. 29.

Belinson: Don’t expect any Big 12 Tournament magic from the Cyclones

Matt Belinson
March 7, 2020
Rasir Bolton and Solomon Young stand together against TCU on Feb. 25 at Hilton Coliseum.

Cyclones fall in regular season finale at Kansas State

Matt Belinson
March 7, 2020

Sports Weekly:

Zane Douglas and Matt Belinson
March 6, 2020

Takeaways: Kinney, par fives and a slow start

Matt Belinson
March 5, 2020
Rasir Bolton helps Prentiss Nixon up on March 3 against West Virginia in Iowa States final home game of the season at Hilton Coliseum.

Cyclones gets one last chance to grab a road win against Kansas State

Matt Belinson
March 5, 2020
Rasir Bolton helps Prentiss Nixon up on March 3 against West Virginia in Iowa States final home game of the season at Hilton Coliseum.

Takeaways: Second-half defense, Bolton’s efficiency and lack of bench scoring

Matt Belinson
March 4, 2020
Senior guard Prentiss Nixon attempts a shot against West Virginia on March 3 in Iowa States final home game of the season at Hilton Coliseum.

Nixon sparks second half run, but the Cyclones fall short on Senior Night

Zane Douglas
March 3, 2020
Senior guard Prentiss Nixon guards West Virginias Miles McBride on the perimeter for Iowa State on March 3 in its last home game of the season at Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State’s seniors not enough against West Virginia

Matt Belinson
March 3, 2020

Sports Weekly: Matt and Zane discuss the last week in sports with special guest appearances

Zane Douglas and Matt Belinson
March 2, 2020
Senior Prentiss Nixon navigates between defenders against Texas Tech on Feb. 22 in Hilton Coliseum.

Last home game of the season will give seniors a chance to avenge previous loss

Zane Douglas
March 2, 2020

Rose Recap: Megan and Zane discuss the dram in the third to last episode

Zane Douglas and Megan Teske
March 1, 2020
Iowa State redshirt junior forward Solomon Young defends TCUs Jaedon LeDee in a 65-59 win against the Horned Frogs on Feb. 25.

Takeaways: Change in the game plan still ends in a loss

Matt Belinson
February 29, 2020
Rasir Bolton drives past Texas Techs Clarence Nadolny on Feb.22 in Hilton Coliseum.

Oklahoma State proves to be too much for Iowa State on Saturday

Zane Douglas
February 29, 2020
Rasir Bolton and Solomon Young stand together against TCU on Feb. 25 at Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State will face Oklahoma State trying to secure its first road win

Zane Douglas
February 28, 2020
Iowa State freshman guard Tre Jackson watches a free throw in a 65-59 win over TCU on Feb. 25.

Takeaways: Jackson and Grill offset a tough night for Nixon

Zane Douglas
February 26, 2020
Tre Jackson plays in a game against the TCU Horned Frogs on Feb. 25 in Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State gets a bounce back 65-59 win against TCU

Zane Douglas
February 25, 2020
Iowa State sophomore guard Rasir Bolton defends TCUs Desmond Bane on Feb. 25 in a 65-59 win for the Cyclones.

A near defensive collapse almost cost Iowa State against TCU

Matt Belinson
February 25, 2020

Sports weekly: Matt and Zane discuss the week in sports including a dive into the men’s basketball team

Zane Douglas
February 25, 2020
Rasir Bolton attempts to pass the ball back out to a teammate against Texas Tech on Feb.22 in Hilton Coliseum. 

Iowa State harping on fundamentals in preparation for TCU rematch

Matt Belinson
February 24, 2020

Alex Antetokounmpo & Dominican HUGE RIVALRY vs Tyrese Hunter & St Catherines! Tyrese 41 POINTS!!

Matt Belinson
February 23, 2020

Alex Antetokounmpo & Dominican HUGE RIVALRY vs Tyrese Hunter & St Catherines! Tyrese 41 POINTS!!

Matt Belinson
February 23, 2020

Rose Recap: Megan and Zane discuss what happened during hometowns

Zane Douglas and Megan Teske
February 23, 2020
Senior Prentiss Nixon navigates between defenders against Texas Tech on Feb. 22 in Hilton Coliseum.

Takeaways: Same old story for the Cyclones

Matt Belinson
February 23, 2020
Rasir Bolton puts up a shot against Texas Techs Jahmius Ramsey on Feb.22 in Hilton Coliseum.

Defense remains absent in Iowa State’s loss to Texas Tech

Zane Douglas
February 22, 2020
Junior forward Solomon Young draws contact on a shot attempt against Texas Tech on Feb.22 in Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State falls in blowout fashion to Texas Tech

Matt Belinson
February 22, 2020
Michael Jacobson attempts a shot for Iowa State in a 73-63 win over Kansas State on Feb. 8 in Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State will be tasked with shoring up its poor defense against Texas Tech

Zane Douglas
February 20, 2020
Senior guard Prentiss Nixon during the mens basketball game against Kansas on Jan. 8 in Hilton Coliseum.

Takeaways: Iowa State’s blowout loss to Kansas fails to provide clarity

Zane Douglas
February 18, 2020
The Cyclones bench reacts to Carter Boothes three pointer against Texas on Feb. 15 in Hilton Coliseum.

Belinson: Win or lose, Iowa State must go forward

Matt Belinson
February 18, 2020
Sophomore forward George Conditt attempts to back down a Kansas State defender on Feb. 8.

First-half shooting disappears as Iowa State falls to No. 3 Kansas

Matt Belinson
February 17, 2020
Senior guard Prentiss Nixon fakes out Texas guard Donovan Williams on Feb. 15th at Hilton Coliseum.

Takeaways: Cyclone legends watched as Iowa State put everything together

Zane Douglas
February 16, 2020

Sports Weekly

Zane Douglas
February 16, 2020

Rose Recap: Kelley, Hannah Ann and Victoria square off in a heated date with Peter

Zane Douglas and Megan Teske
February 16, 2020
Michael Jacobson attempts a free throw against Texas on Feb. 15 against Texas in Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State aims to put itself in better position at Kansas

Matt Belinson
February 15, 2020
Tre Jackson dribbles the ball against Texas on Feb. 15.

Iowa State bounces back to earn a dominant win over Texas

Zane Douglas
February 15, 2020
Solomon Young handles the ball against Kansas State on Feb. 8 at Hilton Coliseum.

Jacobson and Young duo carry Cyclones over Texas

Matt Belinson
February 15, 2020
Senior guard Prentiss Nixon goes up for a shot against Baylors Davion Mitchell in a 67-53 loss to then-No.1 Baylor on Jan. 29.

Iowa State takes on Texas in Hilton

Zane Douglas
February 14, 2020
Caleb Grill looks up at the video board in Hilton Coliseum against No. 1 Baylor on Jan. 29.

Takeaways: Iowa State looked lost without Haliburton

Zane Douglas
February 13, 2020
Terrence Lewis uses a George Conditt screen to drive toward the basket against Kansas State on Feb. 8.

Iowa State’s bench steps up but is blown out by Oklahoma

Matt Belinson
February 12, 2020
Tyrese Haliburton shoots a free throw against then-No. 1 Baylor on Jan. 29.

Belinson: Haliburton should run to the NBA

Matt Belinson
February 10, 2020

Sports Weekly: Recapping the previous week in Iowa State sports

Zane Douglas and Matt Belinson
February 10, 2020
Rasir Bolton and Tyrese Haliburton get set on defense against Kansas State on Feb. 8.

Iowa State enters a world without Haliburton against the Sooners

Matt Belinson
February 10, 2020
Tyrese Haliburton looks to his teammates as he drives toward the basket against Kansas State on Feb. 8 at Hilton Coliseum.

Tyrese Haliburton to miss rest of 2020 season with broken wrist

Matt Belinson
February 10, 2020
Tyrese Haliburton looks to his teammates as he drives toward the basket against Kansas State on Feb. 8 at Hilton Coliseum.

Takeaways: Haliburton’s wrist and Young’s bounce-back

Matt Belinson
February 9, 2020
Gene Washington, former professional football player for the Vikings, and his daughter Maya Washington connect with each other through their love of sports and the arts.

How a father and daughter found each other through a documentary

Zane Douglas
February 8, 2020
Solomon Young goes up for a layup against Kansas State on Feb.8 Hilton Coliseum.

The supporting cast pushed Iowa State to a conference victory

Zane Douglas
February 8, 2020
Michael Jacobson attempts a shot for Iowa State in a 73-63 win over Kansas State on Feb. 8 in Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State holds on against Kansas State

Matt Belinson
February 8, 2020
Tyrese Haliburton surveys the court against No. 1 Baylor on Jan. 29.

Iowa State faces Kansas State with both teams struggling to find wins in conference play

Zane Douglas
February 8, 2020

Rose Recap: Two episodes in one week

Zane Douglas
February 6, 2020
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