By Robert Zeglinski Contributor There's no need to mince words: Aaron Rodgers has had the Bears' number over the course of his illustrious career. Every time the Bears could have believed they mercifully turned the corner against…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter MACHESNEY PARK - The Hononegah Indians capitalized on two fourth-quarter penalties and a costly mistake to squeak past Harlem 33-30 in NIC-10 Conference football here Friday.  The Indians struck first early in…

Staff Report CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks, on Wednesday, announced their roster for the 2019 Prospect Tournament, which will take place Sept. 6-10 at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City, Michigan. The team includes 24 players (14…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor No one should be surprised at outward arrogance shown by the NFL. Since the Bears and Packers began as meat and cheese packing outlets in the early 20th century, the league has rarely taken a misstep in…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter NASHVILLE -  Former Boylan High School quarterback Demry Croft has been removed from the Tennessee State University football team after being charged with rape.  The story broke locally Tuesday, Aug. 20, after…

By: Robert Zeglinski Contributor To reach great heights in the NFL, sometimes leaders have to rock the boat. It doesn't matter how sound its structure or foundation are. Even if a boat is enjoying smooth sailing through calm waters,…

By Jim Vertuno Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former NFL running back Cedric Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, has died in a motorcycle accident in Texas. He was 36. Benson's…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor There's an old saying about anxiety before a major life event. If someone doesn't feel a healthy dose of it before the spotlight comes on, they're not prepared. They're bound to fail. Realizing their…

By Luke Meredith AP Sports Writer The Chicago White Sox will play a game against the New York Yankees next August at the site in Iowa where the movie "Field of Dreams" was filmed. Major League Baseball announced Thursday that the…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Auburn High School officials have introduced Milwaukee native Jason McClelland as the school’s new girls basketball coach. When play tips off in November, all four Rockford Public Schools 205 high schools will…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor There are aspects of life people can never stop protesting. Events where no matter the circumstances or context, a talking point will be shredded, recycled, shredded, and recycled again. No matter the…

By: Robert Zeglinski Contributor BOURBONNAIS—Upon initial glance, the first feature you notice about Duke Shelley is his beaming smile. It isn't a (listed) 5-foot-8, 181 pound stature that sooner looks like it belongs in any other…

By: Robert Zeglinski Contributor BOURBONNAIS – When you're a good team in the NFL, it's as if you're literally sitting on top of the world. Nonstop adulation bordering on rabid insanity files in day after day on social media, in-person…

By: Robert Zeglinski Contributor BOURBONNAIS—In the NFL, drama at kicker during training camp is more overstated than most positional battles. When it's early in camp and neither competitor has made a clear, stark cut toward the…

By: Robert Zeglinski Contributor BOURBONNAIS-Never mind the return of the NFL's No. 1 reigning defense, with nine starters from 2018 set to reprise roles. Forget a revamped and more versatile running back room led by the star power of…