Murphy's Law: The World Cup offers a timely reminder: we’re more alike than different, and the algorithms of outrage don’t define who we are.

Caitlin Clark on Angel Reese gestures: "We're all competitive. We all show our emotions in a different way. ... Angel is a tremendous, tremendous player. I have nothing but respect for her. I love her game ...I don't think there should be any criticism for what she did. "

Caitlin Clark surprises 350 Des Moines Public Schools kids with Nike backpacks full of school supplies. All made possible by the Caitlin Clark Foundation. So cool to see kids this excited. 🙌🏻 ⁦@WHO13news⁩ ⁦@SoundOFF13⁩

Largest WNBA crowd in 17 years—20,333—sees Fever beat Mystics, 85-83. Caitlin Clark makes 7 threes, scores 30 points, adds 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals. The two teams are a combined 3-20.

Days after losing his dad, Donovan Jackson scored a passionate 27 points playing with a heavy heart. His words here are heartrending. (Donovan will go to his father's funeral Saturday and miss the ISU at WVA game. Video from @Admire_OnAir )

.@CarsonKing2 raised more than $1.1 million for the kids, and did so selflessly. His big-hearted gesture inspired, and brought people together. I don't understand why we need to know Carson's tweets from 2011, but I'm relieved social media didn't exist when I was an immature 16.

ESPN says Iowa vs LSU delivered 12.3 million viewers, easily topping the women’s basketball record set last year by … Iowa vs LSU. Peak was 16 million. It’s also the most watched college basketball game ever on any ESPN platform. Wow. Photo: AP @WHO13news

On Caitlin Clark's birthday, 1-22, the Caitlin Clark Foundation announces a partnership with Scholastic's national literacy program to donate 22,000 books to under-resourced schools, focusing on Iowa and Indiana. The Caitlin Clark Foundation expects to distribute the books to elementary and middle schools, children's hospitals, and other non-profit organizations. @CaitlinClark22 says, "Reading and education have always been hugely important in my life." More quotes from Caitlin and book donation details from Caitlin Clark Foundation attached.

Sad news: I can confirm legendary football coach Hayden Fry has died at age 90. Fry resurrected Hawkeye football, and stands larger than life as one of the towering figures in Iowa sports history. Hayden Fry, an American original. RIP

Nick Nurse leads the Raptors to their first NBA Finals.

Iowa will hold a celebration to honor the NCAA runner-up women’s basketball team Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.   All players and coaches expected.   The team’s trophies will be on hand, along with the Spirit Squad, Herky, and the Pep Band.   Parking available in lots surrounding Carver-Hawkeye Arena beginning at 4:30 p.m. Photo: AP

The ESPY for record-breaking performance started 23 years ago in 2001. Caitlin Clark is the first woman to win the award. h/t @jennieverse_bp for pointing this out.

Caitlin Clark made many kids happy today at Des Moines North High School.

Lester Holt of NBC Nightly News on Jordan Bohannon's noble gesture of respect.

Three. Million. Dollars. One of the great accidental, improbable, inspiring stories of my lifetime. 🙌🏻✊🏻@CarsonKing2 #FTK ❤️

Kirk Ferentz stands with Carson King. 🔊 Countdown is on #FTK. Video thanks: @HawkeyeFootball

This photo from Urbandale Health Care got me. I’m told married 70 years.

45 minutes after the game ends, this is what it’s like for college basketball’s biggest star. 🔊

What a game by Stuelke.

Just an incredible day for women's basketball in Iowa. In the new AP Top 25: #14 Iowa #23 Iowa State #24 Drake That's impressive in any state, but state of 3 million people?

Not sure why @ESPN wouldn’t show a shot of the guy waving who raised $2 million plus, but Jon (and others) have our backs. #FTK

How awesome is this? 👑 🍺

Thank you for the wonderful messages regarding the passing of my dad. I hit the good father lottery. He was supportive, loving, and funny. He improved any room he walked into with fun. If you knew “Big L”, you know what I mean. If you didn’t, I wish you had. I will miss him.

Update: local Busch Light distributors across Iowa have committed approximately $41,000 in the name of Carson King to push his total #FTK at @UIchildrens to $3 MILLION. He did it. @CarsonKing2 @WHOhd @1460kxno

Unreal. Listen to that. Road game.

This guy is the Greg Maddux of escavators.

Clark on White House visit suggestion by the First Lady: "That's for LSU. Pretty cool moment. They should enjoy every single second of it. That's there's to do." Swish. Via ESPN OTL

Another angle of this wonderful moment. @CarsonKing2 dressed in his Cyclone gear, at game because of Hawkeye fans, waving to the kids and families at @UIchildrens for whom he raised $2 million in two weeks. ❤️ #FTK We needed this. Video from @MarkFreundTV

Kirk Ferentz on the accidental fundraiser of $2.2 million, and counting, @CarsonKing2. #FTK “All the crazy stuff going on in the world right now, here’s a really nice thing.” Amen. Video from @SamLozada

As the University of Iowa readies to retire Caitlin Clark's #22, Caitlin delivers a sweet assist: four $22,000 grants to local non-profits. Details follow: January 29, 2025—The Caitlin Clark Foundation today announced four $22,000 grants for Iowa charities that inspired Clark during her time at the University of Iowa. The recipients are: • The University of Iowa Children’s Hospital • Coralville Community Food Pantry (CCFP) • Boys and Girls Club of the Corridor • Special Olympics Iowa – East Central “One of my favorite things about Iowa City is the way the community is connected and how everyone supports each other. It is something I felt during my time here and is important to me that I stay connected with. I am proud to be a part of each of these organizations’ efforts and the meaningful impact they provide for the people of Iowa,” said @CaitlinClark22. Clark has previously engaged with the four organizations, whether providing product donations, participating in events and fundraising efforts, or visiting the Children’s Hospital, one of her favorite activities as a student-athlete. Mary Coffin, President of the Caitlin Clark Foundation, added, “The foundation is thrilled to support these organizations given their alignment with our mission statement and the three core pillars of uplifting youth through education, nutrition, and sports. Caitlin is an example for all of us of the impact one interaction can have and the legacy of uplifting others.” These grants come ahead of Clark’s #22 jersey retirement ceremony at the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball game against USC on February 2nd. Attachments: Caitlin Clark Foundation media release Clark photo: AP

This really is crazy. Practice. #Hawkeyes #WFinalFour

And there it is: ONE MILLION DOLLARS. .@CarsonKing2 says total $ raised through his Venmo and matching from @BuschBeer and @venmo, along w/donations from @PrairieMeadows, NW Mutual and others, has now raised one million dollars for @UIchildrens. The Million Dollar Miracle.

There are people upset with Busch Light, but Carson is not among them. As he says, “Only one beer donated nearly a million dollars.” There’s something to be said for seeking the positive.

💥 There. It. Is. 💥 TWO MILLION DOLLARS. @CarsonKing2 wants to keep it going ##FTK

It's a state of Iowa sweep. Player of the Year: Big Ten: Megan Gustafson, Iowa Big 12: Bridget Carleton, ISU MVC: Becca Hittner, Drake What an impressive statement for women's basketball in Iowa. Hittner picked up her 2nd Player of the Year trophy tonight. h/t @Admire_OnAir

Fred Hoiberg (@CoachHoiberg) stands with Carson King. #FTK

Caitlin Clark on the end.

Iowa State just beat the #1 team in the nation, Houston, by 28, right before the NCAA Tournament. #Cyclones win the Big 12 Tournament for the fifth time in 10 years. Wow. Impressive.

“Carson King Day”.

It wasn’t perfect, had fits and starts, not to mention heartbreak, but Iowa just played softball and baseball seasons with 95% of teams finishing, and crowned nine champions after successful state tournaments in a pandemic. In May, when announced, we’d take this, right?

.@Coach_Leach with another classic, this one on Iowans loving Iowa. #AlamoBowl #Cyclones

New update of this wonderfully positive story: $228,000 @venmo, and with a $50,000 donation from NW Mutual, and matching funds: $744,000+. Wow.

A sign for beer turns sign of hope. @CarsonKing2 tells me the pledges to @UIchildrens have reached $35,000, which with matching funds from @venmo and @BuschBeer = $105,000, and counting. #CyHawk If you missed the original @whohd story from @JustinSurrency, here it is.

They’re ALL back Tuesday on @1460kxno, and now they’ve given us an FM signal. 📻 💥 Power to the people. ✊🏻 Thank you. You made this happen. (Not pictured but also returning, @Sean23Roberts)

This is so silly and misinformed. Not one of Caitlin Clark’s blue chip sponsors will leave her (Nike, Gatorade, State Farm, Buick, Hy-Vee, Topps, Goldman Sachs, etc). She won’t make less money, she’ll make more. Wait until @Nike releases the Logo 3s

Caitlin Clark can’t be missed in downtown Des Moines at Court Avenue Brewing.

In part 2 of Murphy's Law, the #Hawkeyes silence trash-talking Mississippi State Bulldogs, and the fans' cow bells, but not one guy who can't accept losing to Iowa.

Flau’jae Johnson, Angel Reese, and Hailey Van Lith full or praise and respect for Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes. Flau’Jae:“No stopping her. Only hope to contain her.” Angel: “It’s not personal. Me and Caitlin Clark DON’T hate each other … after the game we can kick it.” Hailey: energy in that title game made me want to be on this team.

The city of Ottumwa has invited @CarsonKing2 to be Grand Marshal of Oktoberfest parade October 5th. Carson “embodies the spirit of all Iowans and we would love to recognize him in our parade.”

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark repeats as winner of the prestigious AAU Sullivan Award. Clark is the first two-time winner in the award’s 94-year history. The Sullivan goes to the USA’s most outstanding athlete at the university or Olympic level. Incredible honor. Photo: AP

World Series TV star Marc Poortinga is a former Central Dutch QB who grew up in Pella.   Marc says, "love central college and the Hawks. I have been in Arizona for 20 years, so I love the Dbacks and Suns as well. Three of my Central friends flew down for the game and it was an unreal experience!!!" Marc will join us on @Murph_Andy today.

DMPS Superintendent Dr Ian Roberts, a former Olympian, introduces Caitlin Clark to 350 schools kids, all receiving backpacks full of school supplies, courtesy of Caitlin Clark Foundation. @WHO13news

I did not intend to keep giving frequent updates, but the surge in donations has made it necessary, and that's a good thing. New totals: $526,054.66 to @CarsonKing2's @venmo for a total of $1.63 million dollars for @UIchildrens. #FTK Wow. (photo courtesy of Katie Belser)

They’re now rolling in Busch Light by wheelbarrow. #FieldOfDreamsGame

The donations spike continues for @UIchildrens. #FTK @carsonking2 tells me the total just passed $1.5 million dollars, with more than $360,000 in less than 24 hours. That's a lot of people making a statement.

People are so nice. @CarsonKing2 will have a year’s supply of his favorite beer-Busch Light-after all. Huxley’s Mike Schonhorst just dropped off 30 cases. @WHOhd

They did it. #Hawkeyes will play for the championship. Iowa stuns #1 SC, 77-73. In a showdown that exceeded the hype, Iowa coaches had a brilliant game plan, and the incomparable Caitlin Clark. She’s playing a different game. 41 points, including final 13. 8 assists. Wow.

Caitlin and teammates with Naismith Trophy.

Kirk Ferentz should win Big Ten Coach of the Year a fifth time. Iowa somehow won ten games with those injuries and that offense, not to mention a fired offensive coordinator mid-season, who happens to be Kirk’s son. Impressive to keep that team together, focused, and moving forward, regardless of schedule. 📷 AP

A nice update on the 9-year old Bondurant kid inspired by @CarsonKing2's act of kindness. Dad's Root Beer (@ilovedads) donates $1000 to Sam Hall, bringing his total #FTK at @UIchildrens to $15,650. Way to go Sam!

Hey @Titleist @TaylorMadeGolf @CallawayGolf, which one of you wants to help this young man who lost his home in a tornado? Have a listen please. 🔊 h/t @andyfales @PhotogKobeG

Nice move by Cyclone QB Rocco Becht. Becht will host a free football camp for fifth to eighth graders Saturday, July 13th at Perry High School. Becht is using funds he earned through NIL to make the camp available for students in Perry. Becht is covering costs, including lunch. He's also make a personal donation to Perry Community Schools. Becht says, “Perry has gone through so much in the past year and this was a small way to show support and provide a fun day for the kids in Perry." We Will Collective Director Brent Blum says in a press release, “This was entirely Rocco’s idea and we are honored to be able to help him make this a reality". Sign-ups are open for 5th to 8th graders from Perry schools: events@wewillcollective.com Photo: AP

In Dubuque, where the courtyard is full, big screen on, and volume up for Fever vs Liberty. #Dolphs

Cooper DeJean's grandparents, Kathy and Al Wilke of Odebolt, spreading Christmas cheer. 📣 "It wasn't a Fair Catch! But it was a Great Year!" (Shared with Wilke's blessing. h/t Ruth.)

Iowa State, double digit underdog, upsets #19 K-State in Manhattan, 42-35. Abu “Snowshoes” Sama, true freshman from SEP, 276 yards rushing and 3 TD. Averaged 18 yards per carry. QB Rocco Becht passed for 3 TD. Jaylin Noel 160 yards, 2 TD receiving. Iowa State is 7-5, 6-3 in Big 12. Cyclones won one conference game a year ago. Well done Matt Campbell, staff, and players.

Damn gophers got him again. Photo credit: @AP

Can we get this guy a medium?

#Hawkeyes are going back to the Final Four. Iowa knocks out defending champ LSU, 94-87. Caitlin Clark again delivered on the biggest stage with greatness on full display. 41 points, 9 threes, 12 assists, 7 rebounds. There should be no doubters left. Kate Martin added 21 points and crunch time poise. Flau'jae Johnson 23 for LSU. It's on to Cleveland. photo: AP

When we switched to YouTubeTV, it was $35 a month and had everything. Now it's $83 a month and ESPN/ABC channels are pulled during football season in yet another financial dispute where each side blames the other. 👎🏻

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark has won the Wooden National Player of the Year Award in back-to-back seasons. Photo: AP

It was nice to have the game in prime time where the city schools streak vs the suburbs came to an end; it was a personal thrill to have my son playing in it. I’m grateful. Roosevelt and Waukee were first class all the way around tonight. Thank you for all the kindness. 🙏🏻

After an overnight surge in donations, @carsonking2 tells me he has now raised $1.37 million For The Kids at @UIchildrens. That includes matching funds from @venmo and @BuschBeer. #FTK

Jamie Pollard with words of encouragement for a disappointed Brock Purdy. Purdy had a great career, represented Iowa State well.

These are the families that gave up their Hawkeye football tickets for Saturday’s game so ⁦Cyclone fan ⁦@CarsonKing2⁩ (far right) can see the ⁦@UIchildrens⁩ 👋🏻 in person. ⁦John McCormally (and kids) and @travislowe (and kids). Lot of good in rivalry.

.@CarsonKing2 just surprised Sam Hall in Bondurant while Sam was carving pumpkins. Carson brought Sam root beer and candy. 9-year old Sam has raised more than $9,000 #FTK at @UIchildrens, inspired by Carson’s act of kindness. 🧡

Props to @CoachProhm and @MonteMorris11. Upon hearing #Cyclones superfan and season ticket-holder Hazel Hogue was in the hospital, Steve and Monte paid her a surprise visit. Hazel is 101 years old. The visit made her day.

Here are @carsonking2 comments to @JustinSurrency after Carson held press conference to apologize for "offensive" tweets when he was 16. Carson took full responsibility, and handled this well. I don't need to know what he tweeted at 16, and will remember what he did at 24.

Cyclones take back the #CyHawk trophy in dramatic fashion, 20-19.

The officials receive the loudest boos at the #AlamoBowl. This guy was second.

For the 2nd straight year, Caitlin Clark wins the Honda Cup.   It goes to the collegiate woman athlete of the year, across all sports. Clark was one of 12 finalists.   At Iowa, Clark was unanimous nat'l basketball player of the year, and left as the leading scorer in NCAA history. Lisa Bluder and Jen Jensen attended the ceremony as Clark’s Fever schedule didn’t allow. She accepted and thanked via Zoom.   Photo: AP

RIP Dan Marburger. Family man. Community pillar. Real hero. 💔 💙

This. Is. Awesome. Props to #Cyclones fan @CarsonKing2, and #Hawkeyes fans who welcomed Carson with open arms. Great, needed story @SamLozada. 👏🏻#FTK

Lisa Bluder, "It's a great time to be a female athlete, and it's also a really hard time. It's both. It really is." Good stuff on Caitlin Clark and the pressures of fame. Worth a listen.

Dallas Clark announces late $10,000 donation from the Native Fund, which becomes $30,000 with matching. $2.7 million and counting #FTK

Another assist from Caitlin. The Caitlin Clark Foundation is teaming up with Musco Lighting to provide DMPS (Des Moines Public Schools) with four mini-pitch systems. The community courts can be used for soccer, futsal, and basketball. The courts will open later this year at Hiatt Middle School, Callanan Middle School, McCombs Middle School, and Weeks Middle School. Full details including quotes from DMPS, Musco, and Caitlin Clark Foundation in the accompanying media release. The Caitlin Clark Foundation has previously provided backpacks, school supplies, books, non-profit donations and more in the past year. Pitch photo: Musco

Here is Caitlin Clark's "You Can Too" commercial, courtesy of @Gatorade .

Nice moment Friday night. Charles City's Mario Hoefer helps New Hampton's Carter Steinlage with a bad cramp---and those can really hurt. Good sportsmanship. h/t Michelle Fouts Sweet

#2 Iowa State leaves no doubt, dominates #9 Kansas, 74-57. ISU moves to 5-0 in Big 12. 12 straight wins, 15-1 overall. T.J. Otzelberger ties Johnny Orr for most Iowa State top 10 wins with 12. It's Otzelberger's fourth season. Curtis Jones scores 25 to lead the #Cyclones. Photos: AP

Commissioner Rob Manfred confirms #FieldOfDreamsGame will return to Dyersville.

A compassionate message of thanks from Mollie Tibbetts’ aunt.

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark repeats as Naismith National Player of the Year.

.@CarsonKing2 says total for @UIchildrens has now reached $1.7 million. That includes @venmo and @BuschBeer matching, plus donations from @PrairieMeadows and NW Mutual. More than half million dollars raised since Tuesday night press conf. Photo of Eli from Katie Belser #FTK

Awesome.

Cubs pitcher @JLester34 Lester says he'll keep the Ashlyn Clark autographed baseball in his locker, "and it'll sit there until I'm done". #NVRQT It's part of an incredible day at Wrigley Field, well documented by @MarkFreundTV and @SamLozada. h/t @Cubs

Wow. @CarsonKing2 just called with more news: $100,000 now in his @Venmo, which means $300,000+ for @UIchildrens. He's also getting more requests for national shows, so the number will keep growing.

Talk about 12th man…incredible crowd at Kinnick. LOUD & proud. Two great defenses, but Iowa’s makes more plays. #Hawkeyes add elite special teams, hard running by 15, gritty QB, all out effort by Jones, Ragaini and everyone else. Hard fought, find-a-way win. Add to Iowa lore.

Now a bromance. #CheezItBowl

Nice moment in Pella. Warren Page Sr. returns from six months of Air Force duty in Carraco to surprise his two sons, Warren (in uniform) and Wesley. Now that's a Football Friday homecoming. video from our @SamLozada.

Iowa State basketball team just beat the #1 team in the nation, North Carolina, 70-65. #Cyclones 5-0. Seriously, T.J. OTzelberger is doing the job.💥

The praise is deservedly being heaped on Matt Campbell from all directions for what he just accomplished. This small moment is my favorite. All that winning means for Cyclone-firsts, and Campbell picks up the Texas kicker who just missed.