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A major update in the sports-gambling investigation affecting Iowa and Iowa State arrived Tuesday, centered on Cyclones quarterback Hunter Dekkers.The Story County Attorney's Office has filed a criminal complaint against Dekkers, charging him with tampering with records related to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s probe into sports gambling. Considering Dekkers arrived at Iowa State as ...

Former Iowa State defensive lineman Enyi Uwazurike is alleged to have bet on college and NFL games in which he played, according to documents the Story County attorney provided the Des Moines Register late Tuesday afternoon.The FanDuel account controlled by Uwazurike completed approximately 801 mobile on-line sports wagers, totaling “over $21,361,” the complaint states. Four of the wagers were on Iowa ...

A major update in the sports-betting investigation affecting the athletic departments at Iowa and Iowa State arrived Tuesday, with Cyclones quarterback Hunter Dekkers right in the middle of it.The Story County Attorney's Office has filed a criminal complaint against Dekkers, charging him with tampering with records related to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s probe into sports gambling. ...

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Kirk Ferentz’s 25th camp as the Iowa Hawkeyes’ coach opens Wednesday with anticipation that several questions find answers during the next four weeks.Iowa’s players and staff believe they have a good team and don’t have any depth-chart candidates injured entering training camp. The Hawkeyes were 8-5 last year with one of the nation’s top statistical defenses but the complete opposite ...

BLOOMINGTON — When asked Tuesday to pinpoint a position group that has the most open competition, Indiana football coach Tom Allen laid out the reality the Hoosiers face.There’s a lot of competition in several “rooms” because there are a lot of new faces.Indiana will embark on fall camp starting Wednesday as practice begins on campus.The Hoosiers face plenty of uncertainty. As of Tuesday, there are ...

CHAMPAIGN — I’ve got less than a week to fill out and send in my Associated Press preseason All-American ballot.Two spots are already taken. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner, Southern California’s Caleb Williams, is an easy choice for quarterback.Though he could technically return to Los Angeles in 2024, I don’t think we will ever see him in the Big Ten.Second guy on my ballot plays a couple miles ...

CHAMPAIGN — Three Illinois offensive lineman earned more preseason honors Tuesday. Defensive tackles Johnny Newton and Keith Randolph Jr. both were named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list, while Randolph and offensive lineman Isaiah Adams were on the Outland Trophy watch list.Newton has already garnered multiple preseason All-American honors, including a first-team pick by Athlon.The 6-foot-2, ...

University of Hawaii’s football training camp carried on into its second week Tuesday, with new secondary assistant coach Steve Irvin among those stepping into the spotlight.Irvin, tasked with coaching the cornerbacks, joined the Rainbow Warriors this summer following spring training. This move came after his second stint at the University of San Diego, where he coached the linebackers for three seasons. ...

Georgia Tech took a significant step toward the 2023 season Tuesday when it began preseason practice.The Yellow Jackets worked out for 2-1/2 hours at Rose Bowl Field and the Brock Indoor Practice Facility as the temperature peaked a shade above 90 degrees. First-year coach Brent Key was taking more notes on his team’s demeanor than its execution.“It’s like I told the team, I said, ‘Really, our No. ...

ATLANTA -- The Georgia State football team opened preseason camp Tuesday to begin preparations for the 2023 season, which kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 31, when the Panthers host Rhode Island at 7 p.m. at Center Parc Stadium."It's a thrilling day to be back on that practice field and preparing for another season," head coach Shawn Elliott said after Tuesday morning's workout at Center Parc Stadium. "I ...