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Tiger Woods surges, wins 2019 Masters

By The Associated Press AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The comeback is complete. Tiger Woods has his fifth Masters title. The 43-year-old Woods shot a 2-under 70 for a one-stroke victory Sunday and his 15th major championship. But it was his…

AHL: IceHogs bumped from playoffs with loss to Wild

Staff Report DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Rockford IceHogs saw their playoff push come to an end after suffering a 3-0 loss to the Iowa Wild here Saturday. Mason Shaw put the Wild on the board in the first period on a scrum in front of…

Rockford loses two former sports stars

Staff Report ROCKFORD -- Two former top RPS 205 athletes died this past week. Joel Peterson, who was a collegiate Division I football and track athlete from East High School, died Saturday at the age of 80 in Middleton, Wisconsin.…

IHSA considers changes to basketball tournaments

By Scot Bertram Illinois News Network BLOOMINGTON --Changes could be coming to the state’s high school basketball tournaments. Officials with the Illinois High School Association currently are accepting feedback from school…

AHL: Dylan Sikura powers IceHogs to key road win

Staff Report MILWAUKEE -- Dylan Sikura scored two goals Tuesday to power the Rockford IceHogs to a 4-3 comeback win and tighten the AHL Central Division playoff race. With two games remaining, Rockford is currently one point in back…

AHL: IceHogs recall McArdle, Tomkins

Staff Report ROCKFORD -- The  Rockford IceHogs recalled defenseman Josh McArdle and goaltender Matt Tomkins from the Indy Fuel Monday. McArdle, 24, has spent the majority of the 2018-19 season with the Fuel, logging one goal, five…

Florida Panthers hire Joel Quenneville as next coach

By Tim Reynolds AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Dale Tallon and Joel Quenneville are together again, and the Florida Panthers are ready for them to recreate their magic. Quenneville — who is second on the NHL's all-time victory…

Staying Alive: IceHogs outlast Stars, close playoff gap

Staff Report CEDAR PARK, Texas -- The Rockford IceHogs escaped the H-E-B Center with a 4-3 shootout win over the Texas Stars Saturday to come within three standings points from a berth in the 2019 Calder Cup Playoffs. Tyler Sikura…

NHL: Blackhawks recall Dennis Gilbert

Staff Report CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks  recalled defenseman Dennis Gilbert from the Rockford IceHogs Wednesday. Drafted by the Blackhawks in the third round (91st overall) of the 2015 National Hockey League Entry Draft,…

Chad Krys making immediate impact for Rockford IceHogs

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD -- It's spring time in the American Hockey League, which means junior and college players are getting their first taste of the pro game. For Rockford IceHogs defenseman Chad Krys, it's been more than…
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