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John's Big Ol' Fish

It’s time for another edition of John’s Big Ol’ Fish.

John’s Big Ol Fish: Sunday, August 11, 2024

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By John Campbell
It’s time for another edition of John’s Big Ol’ Fish.

Olympics

Simone Biles, of the United States, holds up her medals after the women's artistic gymnastics...

A complete list of Paris Olympics medal winners

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The United States led the medal standings after the 12th day of competition, but more winners will join the list every day from July 27 to Aug. 11.

Sports

Ferentz says Iowa is progressing, but “hardly game ready” after Kids’ Day open practice

Ferentz says Iowa is progressing, but “hardly game ready” after Kids’ Day open practice

Updated: Aug. 10, 2024 at 7:10 PM CDT
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By Jack Lido
A year ago at ‘Kids’ Day,’ Hawkeye fans got a scare when Cade McNamara went down with a non-contact injury. On Saturday, McNamara was healthy, but far from perfect.

Sports

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gives his outlook on 2024 football season

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gives his outlook on 2024 football season

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 10:44 PM CDT
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By Scott Saville
TV9′s Scott Saville goes one-on-one with Kirk Ferentz, previewing the 2024 Hawkeye football season.

National

Olivia Reeves of the United States competes during the women's 71kg weightlifting event, at...

Olivia Reeves wins the United States’ first Olympic gold medal in weightlifting in 24 years

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 10:34 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Olivia Reeves won the United States’ first Olympic gold medal in weightlifting in 24 years at the Paris Olympics on Friday.

Sports

Iowa begins season with a stalwart defense, while the new-look offense has made strides

Iowa begins season with a stalwart defense, while the new-look offense has made strides

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 6:57 PM CDT
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By Jack Lido
“I mean, we finally have the X’s and O’s down, now it’s about making it happen on the field.”

Hawkeyes

FILE - Iowa's Jay Higgins talks with reporters during an NCAA college football news conference...

Iowa’s veteran defense plans on being even better this season

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 5:10 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins was the first one to decide to skip the NFL draft and come back for another season.

National

Rai Benjamin, of the United States, reacts to winning the men's 400-meter hurdles final at the...

USA’s Rai Benjamin takes the gold in the men’s 400-meters hurdles

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 3:10 PM CDT
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By Debra Worley
Rai Benjamin is the 400-meter hurdles Paris Olympic champion and is taking home the gold medal.

Olympics

United States' Kristina Teachout celebrates after winning the women's 67kg Taekwondo bronze...

U.S. teenager Kristina Teachout wins bronze in taekwondo as CJ Nickolas misses out on medal

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 3:06 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Kristina Teachout, who lost in the quarterfinals of the women’s 67-kilogram division, recovered in style and won a bronze medal in her first Olympics after a repechage.

Olympics

Christian Coleman, right, of the United States, struggles to hand the baton to teammate...

Team USA disqualified in men’s 4x100m relay final

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 1:34 PM CDT
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By Emily Van de Riet and The Associated Press
Team USA was disqualified in the men’s 4x100m relay final on Friday, thanks to struggles with a baton pass.
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Sports

Spencer Lee reacts after defeating Thomas Gilman during a 57-kilogram match at the U.S....

Former Hawkeye Spencer Lee takes silver medal at 2024 Olympics

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 1:18 PM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
Former Iowa Hawkeye wrestler Spencer Lee came up short of a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Olympics

United States' Breanna Stewart (10) shoots past Isobel Borlase (20), of Australia, during a...

Breanna Stewart, US women’s basketball team advances to gold medal game at Paris Olympics

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 12:19 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Americans, who extended their Olympic winning streak to 60 consecutive games, will face either France or Belgium on Sunday.

Olympics

Pan Zhanle, of China, competes in the men's 100-meter freestyle final at the 2024 Summer...

2024 Olympics records list: McLaughlin-Levrone beats her own world record in 400-meter hurdles win

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 11:27 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Records are being broken daily at the 2024 Olympics, which run from July 27 to Aug. 11, as athletes and teams win medals across 32 sports.

Sports

Prairie football brings in new staff, including former Kennedy coach Don Knock

Prairie football brings in new staff, including former Kennedy coach Don Knock

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 10:41 PM CDT
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By Scott Saville
“I had to harp on him, I said ‘dad it’s time to come out of retirement and help us out,’”

Sports

Cedar Rapids Sizzlers win National Granny Basketball Tournament

Cedar Rapids Sizzlers win National Granny Basketball Tournament

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 7:04 PM CDT
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By Jack Lido
For the Cedar Rapids Sizzlers, ‘old school’ basketball, is the only school.

Olympics

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, of the United States, wins the women's 400-meters hurdles final at...

USA’s Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone wins gold in women’s 400m hurdles, sets world record

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 3:28 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won the gold medal in the women’s 400m hurdles on Thursday and set a world record.

Olympics

Noah Lyles, of the United States, is taken from the track following the men's 200-meters final...

Noah Lyles, diagnosed with COVID, wins bronze in men’s 200m final

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 3:04 PM CDT
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By Emily Van de Riet
Letsile Tebogo edged USA’s Kenneth Bednarek and Noah Lyles, who was a favorite to win the race.

Olympics

Tara Davis-Woodhall, of the United States, celebrates after competing in the women's long jump...

USA’s Tara Davis-Woodhall wins gold in women’s long jump

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 2:52 PM CDT
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By Dorothy Sedovic
Tara Davis-Woodhall of the United States won gold in the women’s long jump event Thursday at the Paris Olympics.

Sports

Spencer Lee reacts after defeating Thomas Gilman during a 57-kilogram match at the U.S....

Former Hawkeye wrestling star Spencer Lee to go for gold medal at 2024 Olympics

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 12:44 PM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
Former Hawkeye wrestling star Spencer Lee’s hopes of winning gold for Team USA live on.

Hawkeyes

Iowa guard Tony Perkins (11) celebrates his game winning basket with forward Payton Sandfort...

Hawkeyes men’s basketball team to play first game in Quad Cities in 26 years

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 12:11 PM CDT
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By Zach Owens
The game, at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois, will mark the first time in 26 years the Hawkeyes have played a game in the Quad Cities.

Cyclones

Caleb Bacon next in line to lead from the middle of the Iowa State defense

Caleb Bacon next in line to lead from the middle of the Iowa State defense

Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 10:54 PM CDT
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By Jack Lido
Caleb Bacon gave Matt Campbell no choice - he had to put him on the field.

Sports

FC United in Cedar Rapids wins two national championships

FC United in Cedar Rapids wins two national championships

Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 8:23 PM CDT
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By Scott Saville
It has been a great summer for the FC United Soccer Club in Cedar Rapids

Olympics

Hampton Morris of the United States competes during the men's 61kg weightlifting event at the...

Hampton Morris, 20, becomes 1st US men’s weightlifter to medal at the Olympics since 1984

Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 3:51 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Hampton Morris became the first U.S. men’s weightlifter to take home a medal of any color at the Games in four decades.

Olympics

Quincy Hall, of the United States, celebrates after winning the men's 200-meter semifinal at...

USA’s Quincy Hall wins gold in men’s 400m race

Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 3:31 PM CDT
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By Emily Van de Riet
American runner Quincy Hall won the gold medal in the men’s 400m final on Wednesday.

Sports

FILE -NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions from reporters at a press conference...

3 years after the NFL added a 17th game, the push for an 18th gets stronger

Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 3:28 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The bigger question now might be what concessions can players get to agree to a longer season.

National

United State's Sarah Hildebrandt celebrates after defeating Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman in their...

Sarah Hildebrandt wins another wrestling gold for Team USA in women’s freestyle

Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 3:22 PM CDT
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By Dorothy Sedovic
American Sarah Hildebrandt has won gold in the women’s freestyle final, joining her teammate Amit Elor in the winner’s circle at the Paris Olympics.

Olympics

From left, United States' Lily Williams, Chloe Dygert, Jennifer Valente and Kristen Faulkner...

Finally golden: US women pursuit team wins Olympic gold after 12 years of silver and bronze medals

Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 3:06 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Americans never have won the event, twice taking the silver medal and once earning bronze in three previous editions.

Hawkeyes

Brittany Brown of the United States, smiles after crossing the finish line to qualify in a...

Iowa Hawkeye Brittany Brown takes bronze in women’s 200m final

Updated: Aug. 6, 2024 at 3:50 PM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
Iowa Hawkeye Brittany Brown took the Bronze medal in the women’s 200-meter final on Tuesday afternoon at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Sports

Lance Pedersen left Mount Vernon after 10 years for Clear Creek Amana. After leading the...

Longtime Mount Vernon coach Lance Pedersen ready for first season with Clear Creek Amana

Updated: Aug. 5, 2024 at 7:05 PM CDT
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By Scott Saville
Lance Pedersen left Mount Vernon after 10 years for Clear Creek Amana. After leading the Mustangs to the state quarter-finals last year, Lance made the move for family reason's because he lives in Marengo to be closer to his children.

John's Big Ol' Fish

It’s time for another edition of John’s Big Ol Fish.

John’s Big Ol Fish: Monday, August 5, 2024

Updated: Aug. 5, 2024 at 6:59 PM CDT
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By John Campbell
It’s time for another edition of John’s Big Ol Fish.

Olympics

Valarie Allman of the United States, celebrates during the women's discus throw final at the...

Valarie Allman of the United States wins gold in women’s discus

Updated: Aug. 5, 2024 at 4:05 PM CDT
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By Emily Van de Riet
Valarie Allman of the United States won the gold medal in women’s discus on Monday.

Hawkeyes

Iowa basketball player Payton Sandfort will return to the Hawkeyes for his senior season, he...

Hawkeyes men’s basketball team to face Utah State in 2024 Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City

Updated: Aug. 5, 2024 at 11:10 AM CDT
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By Zach Owens
The Hall of Fame Classic will be a doubleheader at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.

Sports

University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital has announced the 2024 Kid...

Meet the 2024 Kid Captains for the upcoming Iowa Hawkeyes football season

Updated: Aug. 5, 2024 at 10:47 AM CDT
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By Zach Owens
University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital has announced the 2024 Kid Captains for the upcoming Iowa Hawkeyes football season.

Sports

Abu Sama shoots for another explosive - but more consistent - sophomore season

Abu Sama shoots for another explosive - but more consistent - sophomore season

Updated: Aug. 4, 2024 at 11:17 PM CDT
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By Jack Lido
Abu Sama says he’s learning a lot in the summer before his sophomore campaign.

Sports

Chris James wins sixth Cedar Rapids City Am

Chris James wins sixth Cedar Rapids City Am

Updated: Aug. 4, 2024 at 6:25 PM CDT
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By Jack Lido
Chris James extended his record for the most wins at the Cedar Rapids men’s city am, taking home the title for the sixth time.

Sports

Noah Lyles, of the United States, in lane seven, wins the men's 100-meter final at the 2024...

Noah Lyles wins Olympic 100 by five-thousandths of a second, among closest finishes in Games history

Updated: Aug. 4, 2024 at 3:58 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Noah Lyles won the Olympic 100 meters by .005 seconds Sunday, waiting some 30 seconds after the finish of an excruciatingly close sprint to find out he’d beaten Kishane Thompson of Jamaica.

Sports

Iowa State secondary taking responsibility for causing more turnovers and sacks in 2024

Iowa State secondary taking responsibility for causing more turnovers and sacks in 2024

Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 11:02 PM CDT
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By Jack Lido
Iowa State had 16 interceptions in 2023, good for second in the Big 12, and tied for 10th in the country.

Cyclones

Competition - even amongst themselves - fuels Iowa State receiver room

Competition, even amongst themselves, fuels Iowa State receiver room

Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 7:05 PM CDT
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By Jack Lido
Iowa State returns its top two wide receivers from last season’s team - Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel combined for 13 of ISU’s 23 passing touchdowns last year.

Hawkeyes

Britain's Emily Ford, Rowan McKellar, Harriet Taylor, Lauren Irwin, Henry Fieldman, Heidi...

Iowa grad Eve Stewart earns bronze with Great Britain in rowing

Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 2:44 PM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
The University of Iowa’s first rowing Olympian is now UI’s first rowing medalist.

Cyclones

Rocco Becht, Taylor Mouser, lead an Iowa State offense with 10 returning starters

Rocco Becht, Taylor Mouser, lead an Iowa State offense with 10 returning starters

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 7:11 PM CDT
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By Jack Lido
Iowa State returns 10 offensive starters in 2024, including quarterback Rocco Becht - the Cyclones haven’t had that level of year-to-year QB clarity since Brock Purdy’s senior year, 2021.

Hawkeyes

Dan Marburger, Perry High School's longtime principal, died from his injuries after a Jan. 4...

Perry principal killed in January shooting to be honored at Iowa-Nebraska ‘Heroes Game’

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 8:56 AM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
Dan Marburger will be honored at this year’s Heroes Game between Iowa and Nebraska.

Sports

Jessica Heims gears up for third Paralympic Games

Jessica Heims gears up for third Paralympic Games

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 10:41 PM CDT
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By Scott Saville
It all started as a nine-year-old at the Cedar Rapids track club.

Sports

After getting sick and redshirting last season, Riley Mulvey is feeling confident in 2024

After getting sick and redshirting last season, Riley Mulvey is feeling confident in 2024

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 6:52 PM CDT
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By Jack Lido
A year ago, Riley Mulvey ran into trouble before even stepping on the court.

Olympics

United States' Sabrina Ionescu, left, celebrates as Belgium's Maxuella Lisowa-Mbaka, right,...

U.S. women clinch quarterfinal berth and stretch Olympic win streak to 57 straight

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 5:35 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and DOUG FEINBERG
The U.S. was tested by Belgium while extending its record Olympic winning streak that dates to the 1992 Barcelona Games.

Olympics

Gold medalist Katie Ledecky, of the United States, poses after the women's 1500-meter...

Katie Ledecky becomes the most decorated American female Olympian of all time in any sport

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 3:52 PM CDT
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By Emily Van de Riet
United States swimmer Katie Ledecky just became the most decorated American female Olympian of all time in any sport.

Olympics

Kate Douglass, of the United States, celebrates after winning the women's 200-meter...

USA swimmer Kate Douglass wins gold in women’s 200m breaststroke

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 3:04 PM CDT
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By Emily Van de Riet
United States swimmer Kate Douglass took home the gold medal in the women’s 200m breaststroke Thursday.

Olympics

United States' Liam Corrigan, from left, Michael Grady, Justin Best and Nick Mead pose with...

Team USA wins gold in rowing men’s four for the first time in 64 years

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 10:57 AM CDT
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By Emily Van de Riet
Team USA won the gold medal in the rowing men’s four final at the Olympics on Thursday.

Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) gestures at the end of an NFL...

Tristan Wirfs becomes highest paid OL in NFL history with record-breaking contract extension

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 7:56 AM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
Former Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs has agreed to a five-year extension worth $140.63 million with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ESPN reported Thursday.

Sports

“All of us come from different backgrounds and different cultures, but one common language we...

Cedar Rapids Inferno’s melting pot of Iowans wins conference championship

Updated: Jul. 31, 2024 at 10:35 PM CDT
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By Jack Lido
When Kenan Malicevic celebrated a Gateway Conference Championship for the Cedar Rapids, he’d been through six years of hard work.

Sports

Chain Reaction Bike Hub continues to repurpose hundreds of bikes in Cedar Rapids

Chain Reaction Bike Hub continues to repurpose hundreds of bikes in Cedar Rapids

Updated: Jul. 31, 2024 at 7:42 PM CDT
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By Scott Saville
The Chain Reaction Bike Hub in Cedar Rapids has only been open a few months, and they have already amassed a ton of bikes.
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