Staff Report ROCKFORD --  Rockford IceHogs on Thursday announced that they have recalled defensemen Neil Manning and Josh McArdle from their ECHL affiliate, the Indy Fuel. Manning, 27, has spent the majority of the season with the…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor This time a year ago, a confident roster full of leaders, dynamic talents, underdogs, and a courageous coach were preparing to go on a Super Bowl run for the ages. They had the NFL's best defense led by…

By Dave Campbell AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The NFC North champion Chicago Bears refused to let up, riding Jordan Howard for 109 rushing yards and two touchdowns and that relentless defense for a 24-10 victory over…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor Every late December a curious phenomenon riddles the NFL: a chorus of mostly irrelevant head-to-head football. Since most teams are way out of the playoff picture and playing for pride by Christmas, that…

By Josh Dubow, AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Mitchell Trubisky threw one touchdown pass, Jordan Howard ran for another score and the Chicago Bears survived a fight and a late fumble to earn their eighth win in nine…

By Benjamin YountIllinois News Network SPRINGFIELD -- High school football in Illinois is changing. Eventually. High schools across the state recently voted 324 to 307 to move from a conference system for football to a district…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor Every holiday season, the beauty of a home-cooked meal shines through. The nostalgia and endorphins of one's childhood reverberate constantly. There are almost always nothing but positive memories…

Staff Report CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks on Monday today that they have recalled goaltender Collin Delia on an emergency basis from the Rockford IceHogs and placed goaltender Corey Crawford on injured reserve retroactive to Dec.16.…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -- Lucas Carlsson and Jordan Schroeder notched their second goals in as many nights and Collin Delia stopped 37 shots as the IceHogs downed the Grand Rapids Griffins 2-1 Sunday at the BMO Harris Bank Center. With…

By Jay Cohen AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Rodgers missed a couple of open receivers. He got picked off. He came up empty when the Green Bay Packers needed a big play. Nothing like his usual work against the Chicago Bears.…

By Andrew Seligman AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Mitchell Trubisky threw for two touchdowns, Eddie Jackson ended Aaron Rodgers' NFL-record streak without an interception and the Chicago Bears clinched the NFC North with a 24-17…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD -- The East E-Rabs snatched a 65-61 win over Auburn Friday night to remain unbeaten in the NIC-10 Conference. East was led by Chris Burnell's 24 points; Sincere Parker scored 13. Joshua Ausler scored…

Staff Report CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they have recalled forward Dylan Sikura and defenseman Carl Dahlstrom from the Rockford IceHogs, assigned forward Alexandre Fortin to Rockford and placed forward Artem…

The Associated Press WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor scored twice and the Winnipeg Jets beat Chicago 6-3 on Tuesday night to give the Blackhawks their eighth straight loss. Mark Scheifele and Tyler Myers each had a goal and…

Staff Report NORMAL, Ill. -- Former Rockford Lutheran running back James Robinson was named to the The Associated Press FCS All-America Third Team Tuesday. The junior is two-time All-Missouri Valley Football Conference First-Team…