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Florida Gulf Coast, Wichita State, Marquette among NCAA tournament surprises

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist March Madness is living up to its name. The postseason NCAA men’s basketball tournament is in full
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | 1 Comment

Tales from the Trough: ’Hogs return from Canada with 3 of 4 possible points

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist The Rockford IceHogs’ annual pilgrimage to Abbotsford, British Columbia, took place this past weekend with the
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Golf specialty clinics offered in April, May and June

Online Staff Report Adult golfers ages 18 and older who want to improve their game are invited to sign up for
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Golf Rules Clinic offered April 3 at Elliot Golf Course

Online Staff Report The rules of golf can be fun and informative, and Rockford Park District offers the opportunity for golfers
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Drop-in softball for ages 50 and older offered at Dahlquist Park

Online Staff Report The Rockford Park District invites men and women ages 50 and older to play co-rec softball this season.
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Halberstadt: A skydiving adventure for the thrill-seeker

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist A common characteristic among most athletes and sports fans is we’re all thrill-seekers. Whether it’s hitting the
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News | Comments (0)

Kyle Busch cruises to last-lap victory at Fontana as Hamlin, Logano wreck

By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor A last-lap wreck between battling race leaders Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano paved the way for Kyle
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March 25, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

March Madness: Gonzaga, Florida look solid heading into tournament

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist It’s official, March Madness has arrived. The NCAA basketball tournament began yesterday (Tuesday, March 19) and continues
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Tales from the Trough: Another two wins in three games help ’Hogs keep pace

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist For the second week in a row, the Rockford IceHogs took 4 of 6 points with
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

‘Ultimate Golf Socks’ or product for the gullible?

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Even though all of the snow has not melted yet, the calendar and my e-mail box are
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Park District’s golf season kick-off at Riverside Community Bank March 23

• Putting tips, information about lessons offered at free event Staff Report The public is invited to Rockford Park District’s annual free golf
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Youth Dodge Ball Tournament March 30 at West Middle School

Online Staff Report The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) is hosting a Dodge Ball Tournament open to Rockford public and private
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Dodge ball teams to help Children’s Safe Harbor

Online Staff Report Dodge ball team registrations are being accepted for the third annual “I Dodged a Ball for a Kid”
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Little Cubs Field begins taking summer reservations

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Little Cubs Field, the Wrigley Field replica in Freeport, Ill., will start taking reservations for rental
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News | Comments (0)

Kasey Kahne wins at Bristol, Danica’s woes continue

By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor After struggling the previous two races with what she called a “loose car,” former Roscoe, Ill., resident
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March 18, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Tales from the Trough: ’Hogs take two of three road games

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist The Rockford IceHogs took 4 of 6 points in week 22, with two come-from-behind wins during their
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Why is Dennis Rodman in the limelight?

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Anyone besides me perplexed by the recent resurgence of former National Basketball Association Hall of Fame member
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Youth sports open house set for March 16 at Carlson Ice Arena

Staff Report Rockford Park District will hold a free youth sports open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Massacre a TKO for the ‘paperwork police’

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Last Saturday night (March 9), I arrived at the Fusion Sports Center in Loves Park, Ill., anticipating
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

March 15 early bird deadline for Rock Run Youth Developmental Soccer Academy

Online Staff Report Rock Run Soccer Club will be holding the Rock Run Youth Developmental Soccer Academy from 5:30 to 6:45
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep basketball: Indians fall short of undefeated season

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter The Winnebago Indians had perfection in sight. One win away from an undefeated season, the Indians
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News | Comments (0)

Danica has disappointing day at Las Vegas, Kenseth wins on 41st birthday

By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor After blowing a tire, wrecking and finishing 39th in the Subway Fresh Fit 500 March 3, former
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March 11, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Tales from the Trough: IceHogs split a pair of home games in week 21

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist As the 2012-2013 season rolls on, the Rockford IceHogs continue what they do late in the
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Prep basketball: Lutheran shows Big Northern greatness in regionals

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter To many in the stands and around the game, there was so much more on the
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Vitale, Waltrip among TV’s annoying

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Earlier this week, one of my journalist friends and I had a Facebook conversation about who might
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Lagoon makes Rockford less ‘miserable’

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Perhaps, like me, you’ve driven down North Second Street recently and glanced over at the Eclipse Lagoon
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Danica blows tire, finishes 39th; Carl Edwards wins Phoenix

By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor After a record-setting performance the previous week at the Daytona 500, former Roscoe resident Danica Patrick had
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March 4, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Time for doubters to accept that Danica is for real

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist It’s no secret that I’ve been a Danica Patrick fan for a long time. I found myself
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Massacre boxing event March 9 in Loves Park

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Most of us have heard of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. That’s old news. On Saturday evening,
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Sock Drive on Sock Monkey Night at ’Hogs game

Staff Report A “Sock Drive on Sock Monkey Night” will be held Saturday, March 2, at the BMO Harris Bank Center
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Tales from the Trough: ’Hogs extend win streak to five

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist The Rockford IceHogs continued their winning ways in week 20, scoring three wins to run their
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

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