Football: Former Boylan kicker prepares for NFL dream

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter When the University of Illinois took on Northwestern University at Wrigley Field two years ago, stand-out
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> featured | Comments (0)

Motorsports: Danica Patrick makes run at Daytona 500 Feb. 26

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist NASCAR jump-starts its 2012 season this weekend with the 54th annual Daytona 500. “The Great American Race”
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> featured | Comments (0)

Prep Football: Chuck Leonard will be missed at Christian Life

By S.C. Zuba Sports Columnist Admittedly, I was never any good at football. At 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 140 pounds,
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Basketball: Senior Knights lead the way for Auburn

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter For three quarters and 30 seconds, the No. 1 seed in the IHSA Class 3A Marengo
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Football: Titans receive top honor

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter The Boylan Titans spent two seasons establishing their football team as one of the top football
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Hockey: Tales from the Trough: After hot January, ’Hogs cool off in February

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist It was just like someone had turned on a light switch, and then a month later,
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

The joys of getting older: Softball is not what it once was

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Aging is a reality all athletes have to come to terms with. Some do it gracefully, while
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Elliot Golf Course open Feb. 19 and beyond, weather-permitting

Online Staff Report Golfers have another opportunity to play on a Rockford Park District course in the middle of winter. Weather-permitting,
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February 17, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

State bowling tournament rolls into Rockford for 10 weekends beginning Feb. 18

Online Staff Report More than 5,000 bowlers will roll into the Rockford region over 10 weekends to take part in the
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Chicago Slaughter offer Randy Moss a contract

Online Staff Report HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — The Chicago Slaughter, a member of the Indoor Football League (IFL), announced Feb. 14
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Basketball: Bucs rounding into postseason form

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter When the NIC-10 regular season ends and the IHSA playoffs begin, nine of the 10
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Basketball: IHSA class 4A Auburn regional

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter The 4A regional for most NIC-10 teams will take place at Rockford Auburn High School, and
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Pro Baseball: Cubs’ offseason moves provide hope for future

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Spring training for the 2012 Major League Baseball season starts all around the country later this week
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Black History Month: A look at five of the best black athletes

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist In recognition of Black History Month, I’ve decided to compile a list of my personal favorite black
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Hockey: Tales from the Trough: ’Hogs grab 2 points, Salak returns, power play heats up

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist Although Rockford had their four-game home winning streak snapped Wednesday, Feb. 8, by the Lake Erie
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Prep Basketball: East breaks long streak with win over Boylan

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter It took 22 years, but Rockford East has finally picked up another win at Rockford
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Basketball: Auburn distances from pack in NIC-10 race

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter For the Rockton Hononegah Indians, the first weekend of February was the most important of their
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Hockey: Tales from the Trough: Wolves halt IceHogs’ streak, Richards sent to Toledo

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist In the first game for both teams after the All-Star break, the Chicago Wolves put
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Pro Basketball: NBA should raise the rim a foot to make game more exciting

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Much to my dismay, this year’s NFL season has come to an end. Now, my attention turns
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Youth Soccer: Local Culver’s to host AYSO spring soccer registration Feb. 11

Staff Report Culver’s of Rockford, 1224 Bennington Road, will host the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) spring soccer registration day from
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Skee ball, bean bag tournaments could draw crowds to area establishments

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist After having spent some time in the Chicago suburbs over the past weekend, I was exposed to
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Baseball: Presidents’ Day baseball camp Feb. 20 at Wallbangers in Loves Park

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Kids who don’t have school on Presidents’ Day can get a little baseball education. The Rockford
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Baseball: RiverHawks coaches offer baseball lessons in Loves Park

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Rockford RiverHawks Manager Rich Austin and hitting coach Pat O’Sullivan are hosting hitting and general
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Running: Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity sponsors 27th Annual Arny Johnson Run

Staff Report The 27th Annual Arny Johnson Classic 10-mile and 5K run presented by Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity will be
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Super Bowl XLVI a once-in-a-lifetime gig for three Rockford stagehands

Online Staff Report Three of Rockford’s most experienced professional stagehands headed off to Indianapolis last weekend to participate as crew members
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February 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | 1 Comment

RiverHawks team up with Buffalo Wild Wings Feb. 3 to raise funds for Rockford College athletics

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — The Rockford RiverHawks are partnering with Buffalo Wild Wings of Rockford to support Rockford
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February 2, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Pro Football: Super Bowl XLVI prediction: Giants will top Patriots 35-31

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist It’s arguably the largest spectacle in professional sports, and it’s less than four days away. The
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Hockey: Tales from the Trough: ’Hogs skate into All-Star break with changes, point streak

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist At the end of December, if I told you the ’Hogs would be in playoff
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Monster Trucks: Rockford native to compete in Feb. 3-4 monster truck event

Staff Report The Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Thunder Nationals will take over the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford for
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Basketball: Auburn, Hononegah pick up big wins heading into showdown

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter The recent trend for college sports is to give a theme to a weekend slate of
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Running: Registration under way for Oct. 13 Stone Bridge Trail Marathon

• Course has been certified as a USATF Boston Marathon qualifying course; registration is $80 through Oct. 5, $90 after Staff
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Winter Sports: Poor year for winter sports enthusiasts

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Most of us have appreciated the mild winter conditions we’ve had so far this year. I’ve enjoyed
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Hockey: Tales from the Trough: Hutton, IceHogs streaking, win four in a row

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist With a winter storm warning blanketing the area, and the Chicago Wolves’ bus delayed on
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Pro Football: NFL: Best of times for the Giants, worst of times for the Ravens

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times … it was the spring
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep basketball: Marshall plays big as Auburn stakes claim to NIC-10

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter Weather wrecked the Friday night (Jan. 20) slate of games in the NIC-10. Saturday, Jan. 21,
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Catching up with stories from outside the NFL

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist After thinking about the subject of many of my recent columns, I think it’s fair to say
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Park District offers ice skating, hockey lessons

Staff Report Rockford Park District wants to help you learn to ice skate, improve your skating skills, or learn to play
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Baseball: Former RiverHawks catcher to coach Guilford’s freshman team

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Former Rockford RiverHawks catcher Elvin Millan Jr. has been involved in the local baseball community
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Youth Baseball: Scarpetta holds pitching lessons at Wallbangers

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Rockford RiverHawks pitcher and Rockton native Brett Scarpetta is holding pitching lessons from now through
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

RiverHawks host free youth baseball clinic Feb. 11

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — The Rockford RiverHawks will host a free youth baseball clinic from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.,
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News | Comments (0)

Pro Football: NFL championship picks: 49ers, Ravens headed to Super Bowl

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist The teams are now set for both the AFC and NFC championship games. I, for one, could
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Pro Football: The miraculous story behind Tim Tebow

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Now that Tom Brady and his New England Patriots teammates have eliminated the Denver Broncos from the
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | 3 Comments

Hockey: Tales from the Trough: IceHogs finish last three games of road trip with 2 points

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist The Rockford IceHogs continued their improved play in the second half of the season, but only showed
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Prep Basketball: Young J-Hawks rising behind senior leader

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter Rockford Jefferson’s LT Davis knocked a ball loose on defense and had to race against a
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Park District offers indoor golf clinics through March 14

Staff Report Adult golfers ages 18 and older who want to improve their game in time for the spring season are
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Hockey: Tales from the Trough: IceHogs return home with their first shutout of the year

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist If you went to the BMO Harris Bank Center Monday, Jan. 16, expecting a high-scoring, heavy-hitting and
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January 17, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Pro Football: Bears will wallow in mediocrity with Smith at the helm

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist “What do you think about the Bears getting rid of (Jerry) Angelo and (Mike) Martz?” I’ve been
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January 11, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | 3 Comments

Pro Football: NFL Divisional picks: Patriots, Saints, Packers and Ravens will advance

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist One of last weekend’s NFL Wild Card games was just that — wild. Tim Tebow and his
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January 11, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | 1 Comment

Hockey: Tales from the Trough: What a difference 24 hours makes

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist For the Rockford IceHogs, consistency has been an issue. Last weekend’s games were no exception. On the first
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January 11, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Prep Basketball: Lutheran races past Oregon

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter For the first few minutes of Rockford Lutheran’s match-up against Oregon Saturday, Jan. 7, both offenses
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January 11, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)


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