By The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs say they are investigating a fan using what appeared to be an offensive hand gesture associated with racism behind a black television reporter who was on the air. The reporter…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor The focus for the Bears' this off-season has been fixing their problems in two places: Running back and kicker. After investing two draft picks in the backfield and signing another high-priced free agent,…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor Bears general manager Ryan Pace has always emphasized the importance of building in the draft. Even in years where the Bears have had minimal draft capital (2017), it's clear there was a priority to make…

By Andrew Seligman AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears addressed one of their biggest needs with their first pick in the draft, taking Iowa State running back David Montgomery in the third round after trading up…

Andrew Seligman AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace insisted this week he is no fan of smokescreens. Now, it's time to find out if he was putting one up. The Bears figure to have a…

By Teresa M.  Walker and Simmi Buttar AP Pro Football Writers Mention the NFL draft, and the debate begins immediately. Who's the best player ever taken at No. 1 overall or the top player ever taken in a late round? Well, that…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -- The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they have named Derek King head coach of the Rockford IceHogs and that Anders Sörensen received a multi-year contract extension to remain an assistant coach. King,…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -- Three members of this year's Auburn Knights girls basketball team are moving on to the next level. Friends, family and teammates gathered in the Auburn cafeteria Tuesday to watch Sydney Erwin, Nya Taylor and…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor The main reason Matt Nagy is the NFL's reigning Coach of the Year isn't because of offensive wizardry. It has nothing to do with mastery of any Bears personnel. It's in the beauty of how he utilizes his…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -- Auburn High School will host the inaugural Battle for the Castle on June 15, featuring 12 girls basketball teams from two states. Auburn, East and Guilford will be representing RPS 205. Hononegah and Harlem…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -- The Rockford IceHogs today announced they have agreed to terms with two-time Stanley Cup champion, forward Kris Versteeg, on a one-year AHL contract that runs through the 2019-20 season. Versteeg, 32, split…

By Jay Cohen AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Major League Baseball is investigating racist messages sent to Chicago Cubs reliever Carl Edwards Jr. on Instagram this month. Edwards was optioned to Triple-A Iowa after he had trouble…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD -- Although the Rockford IceHogs were officially eliminated from playoff contention, interim coach Derek King is focusing on the positives from the 2018-19 season. King was hired as Rockford's interim…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor One place the NFL lacks, among many areas, is in consistent scouting for talent at historic black colleges. With the NFL Draft this month, there's a emphasis on blue blood prospects from big-time programs…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -- Luke Johnson scored early in the third period to bring the Rockford IceHogs within one goal, rally was ultimately stifled in a 3-2 loss to the Milwaukee Admirals at the BMO Harris Bank Center Sunday. Nick…