Opinion: A Hawk is not the same as a Hawkeye

Oct 4, 2026 ·1 min read

Key Takeaway

This was emphasized to people watching a Senate hearing this week, where confusion over two basketball teams was on display.

Published October 3, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith testifies Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill.

This was emphasized to people watching a Senate hearing this week, where confusion over two basketball teams was on display.

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Originally published at www.npr.org.

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This was emphasized to people watching a Senate hearing this week, where confusion over two basketball teams was on display.

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This story was reported by NPR News.