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on: Yesterday Evening
by: USA Today

Valley, Waukee, Pella, and Urbandale Advance to IGHSAU Class 5A Semi-Finals

107 Valley, Waukee, Pella, and Urbandale advanced to the IGHSAU Class 5A tournament semi-finals following a series of strategic victories.

on: Last Monday
by: USA Today

The Des Moines Register: Iowa's Record of High School Athletic Achievement

76 The Des Moines Register and IHSAA provide a platform for Iowa high school athletes, boosting their visibility for collegiate recruitment via public voting.

on: Yesterday Evening
by: USA Today

Predictive Markets: A New Threat to Student-Athlete Safety

20 Predictive markets trigger harassment against student-athletes, driving the NCAA to demand regulation to prevent manipulation and safety risks.

on: Last Monday
by: USA Today

WTA Implements Mandatory Gene Testing to Combat Gene Doping

17 The WTA implements genetic screening to combat gene doping and ensure biological integrity, raising concerns over data privacy.

on: Last Friday
by: USA Today

Dodgers vs. Yankees: A 2026 Clash of Baseball Titans

13 Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers against the Yankees' duo of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, reflecting a battle of contrasting organizational philosophies.

on: Last Friday
by: USA Today

Murray vs. McCarthy: The Vikings' High-Stakes QB Battle

12 The Vikings must choose between Kyler Murray's experience and J.J. McCarthy's potential to optimize their offense and Justin Jefferson's production.

on: Last Friday
by: USA Today

Reitz Rumble: Building on the Success of a Debut Football Tournament

7 The Reitz Rumble's second year of competitive football promises higher quality play and increased community cohesion and sustainability.

on: Last Friday
by: USA Today

2026 NCHSAA 2A Football: Outlook for Top Contenders

6 Top NCHSAA 2A contenders aim for the state championship through high-tempo spread offenses, defensive tenacity, and surviving regional rivalries.