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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Artists’ Ensemble raffles off front-row tickets to the Bulls

Staff Report See the Chicago Bulls from Row A, directly behind the Bulls’ bench, if you buy the winning ticket
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Daytona 500: Knaus, Patrick and Kvapil represent Rockford well at Great American Race

By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor Danica Patrick’s record-setting eighth-place finish at the 55th Daytona 500 Feb. 24 wasn’t the Rockford area’s only
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Danica makes history, takes pole for Feb. 24 Daytona 500

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist This Sunday, Feb. 24, former Roscoe resident Danica Patrick will once again make sports history. This time,
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Prep basketball: Bucs lock down E-Rabs for first NIC-10 title

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter The Belvidere Bucs have been just about everywhere you can be in the NIC-10 standings throughout
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Wheelchair basketball tournament Feb. 23-24 at Harlem High School

Staff Report MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — Rockford Park District’s Adapted Sports and Therapeutic Recreation teams will host the Midwest Conference Wheelchair
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Tales from the Trough: IceHogs win a pair of home games

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist After falling to Peoria Wednesday night, Feb. 13, Rockford looked to get some wins as they
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North Boone senior signs to play baseball at Rock Valley College

Online Staff Report North Boone High School senior catcher Jordan Santiago has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue his
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Rockford Lutheran’s Peck named to All-State Academic Team

Online Staff Report The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has announced that Rockford Lutheran High School’s Bailey Peck has been selected
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Kids Spot gymnasts perform well at area competitions

Online Staff Report ROSCOE, Ill. — The Kids Spot Tumbling and Trampoline Team of Roscoe, Ill., traveled to Bourbonnais, Ill., Sunday,
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Rockford Aviators baseball team unveils new logo

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — The Rockford Aviators (formerly the RiverHawks) unveiled their logos, including a primary and
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Tales from the Trough: Rockford ending six-game skid highlights week 18

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist The Rockford IceHogs stopped the bleeding Tuesday, Feb. 5, with a 5-4 shootout win over the
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Hockey City Classic set for Feb. 17 at Soldier Field

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist The popularity of outdoor hockey has increased dramatically over the last few years. The National Hockey League
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Amped Up Urban Adventure Race April 7 in Rockford

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Earlier this week, I opened up my e-mail, and there was an offer from one of those
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Prep basketball: Carlson carves out niche for Belvidere

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter Ian Carlson has been on the varsity basketball squad for Belvidere for four years. He is
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Guilford’s Chamberlain signs with UW-Whitewater baseball

Staff Report Rockford Guilford’s Steven Chamberlain has committed to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for baseball. As a junior, Chamberlain was named
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New book to explore history of NIU Huskies football

Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — As Northern Illinois University (NIU) Huskies football fans continue to bask in the glow of the
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Amateur sports complex to open in former Ingersoll building in fall 2014

Online Staff Report One of the largest indoor amateur sports complexes in the Midwest will open its doors on the
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Boylan’s Harrison North signs with Rock Valley College baseball

Online Staff Report Rockfor Boylan Catholic High School senior Harrison North has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue his
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Louisville Slugger Demo Day Feb. 9 at Triple Play in Machesney Park

Online Staff Report For the first time, Louisville Slugger will introduce its all-new, reinvented 2013 bat product line simultaneously at 68
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