The Register's Chad Leistikow shares a notable football update in regards to the sports-gambling investigation involving 26 current Iowa student-athletes. He is joined by KXnO's Andrew Downs to discuss that and the Penn State night game on Sept. 23. But the centerpiece of the show is a 20-minute interview with Iowa baseball coach Rick Heller, whose team has positioned itself for an NCAA regional bid despite some sports-gambling adversity of its own. Finally, Chad and Register colleague Dargan Southard examine Iowa baseball's postseason outlook.

<p>The Register's Chad Leistikow shares a notable football update in regards to the sports-gambling investigation involving 26 current Iowa student-athletes. He is joined by KXnO's Andrew Downs to discuss that and the Penn State night game on Sept. 23. But the centerpiece of the show is a 20-minute interview with Iowa baseball coach Rick Heller, whose team has positioned itself for an NCAA regional bid despite some sports-gambling adversity of its own. Finally, Chad and Register colleague Dargan Southard examine Iowa baseball's postseason outlook.</p>

“Hawk Central Hour” airs between 6-7 p.m. on 1460 KXnO-AM on Wednesdays and will feature Des Moines Register Hawkeyes columnist Chad Leistikow and beat writer Kennington Smith as regulars, paired with Ross Peterson, who co-hosts “Sports Fanatics.”

<p>&ldquo;Hawk Central Hour&rdquo; airs between 6-7 p.m. on 1460 KXnO-AM on Wednesdays and will feature Des Moines Register Hawkeyes columnist Chad Leistikow and beat writer Kennington Smith as regulars, paired with Ross Peterson, who co-hosts &ldquo;Sports Fanatics.&rdquo;</p>

Hawk Central Hour

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