When Sam Phillips first shared his story, he was shunned at his school. Being the only out athlete at the University of Nebraska was an isolating experience, with coaches insistent on downplaying his ...

Sam Phillips is the kind of athlete he never saw growing up: not only queer, but proud of it. Now an All-American collegiate gymnast, Phillips brings every aspect of himself to the floor — and his ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Editor’s note: Second in a 9-part series looking at the Iowa football team ahead of the season opener on ...

It’s hard to think of a more supportive combination than Sam Phillips and a good pair of underwear. We promise the analogy makes sense. Allow us to explain… The champion gymnast and his Adonis-like ...

If we’re to use the “squeaky wheel gets the grease” adage as an example for this story, Carl Perkins would be the “convicted, little, old skinny-arm” wheel, and a shiny new record deal courtesy of Sam ...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan (right) talks to wide receiver Sam Phillips (2) during practice at the indoor practice facility at the Stew and LeNore Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City ...