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Sports Nest: Conference realignment gives us funny math, geography

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The landscape of the college world is going through dramatic changes. Conference expansion. Conference implosion. The Big Ten
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MELD’s Alan Hutchcroft Memorial 8K Run set for July 4

From press release SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–Orchardists and nursery tree growers can begin applying for benefits under the Tree Assistance Program announced by
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FIFA World Cup kicks off in South Africa

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Soccer fans all over the world are all gaga this week. The 2010 FIFA World Cup has
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Bears’ kicker Robbie Gould in Rockford June 18

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Chicago Bears’ place-kicker Robbie Gould is coming to Rockford later this month. He’ll be in town to
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Botched perfect game perfect lesson for life

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist There’s no doubt one of the biggest stories in the world of sports over the past week
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Hononegah falls short in sectional semis

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist Upsets in opposite regionals had left the Hononegah Indians as the favorites in their game against the
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Deadline fast approaching for youth golf tournaments

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist The deadline is fast approaching for northern Illinois area youth golfers to register for the Rockford Park
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Hononegah advances past Boylan for regional crown

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The Hononegah Indians expected to be toward the top of the heap by season’s end. But they
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Dario Franchitti claims second Indy 500 win, Danica sixth

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Another Memorial Day has passed, and another Indianapolis 500 is in the history books. After taking the
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IceHogs auction off game-worn jerseys

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist With the Chicago Blackhawks leading their best-of-seven Stanley Cup Finals Series 1-0 (at press time) and the
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Olympic gold medal volleyball team in Hoffman Estates June 25-26

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist The U.S. Men’s National Team—the reigning Olympic gold medalist—will bring its exciting brand of volleyball to our
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Baseball fans welcome Rockford Foresters in Marinelli Field for 2010 season May 28

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Rockford-area baseball fans have more than one option when it comes to going out to the ol’
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Young Vikings prepare for tennis finals

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist Outside of senior Danny Park, the Guilford Vikings’ boys’ tennis team didn’t have a lot of experience
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Illini Dairy Classic Golf Outing deadline approaching

From press release URBANA, Ill.—The Seventh Annual Illini Dairy Classic Golf Outing will take place at noon, Friday, June 11, at
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Chicago Blackhawks win a shot for the Stanley Cup

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist After sweeping the San Jose Sharks 4-0 in the Western Conference finals on Sunday (May 23) the
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Hononegah dominates boys track sectional

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The Hononegah Indians were disappointed that they had to share the NIC-10 championship with Jefferson the previous
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Subtle gift ideas for Father’s Day

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist I realize Father’s Day is still a little ways off, but I feel it’s never too early
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Nominate a ‘Hometown Hero’ to fly with the Thunderbirds at AirFest

From press release The Chicago/Rockford International Airport and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have teamed to host a “Hometown Heroes” flight
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Harlem runners come close at State

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist Looking to add an outdoor state title to her indoor state title in the 55-meter hurdles, Harlem
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Vikings hope strong finish carries over in Regional

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The Guilford Vikings baseball team are the 4th seed heading into the IHSA class 4A regionals
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Rockford Rage keeping roller derby rolling in Rockford

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist Pop quiz: Were you aware Rockford hosts a roller derby team? If you got the answer wrong,
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Jefferson, Hononegah tie for boys’ track title

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The final leg of the final event was the deciding factor in the NIC-10 boys’ track championship
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Area runners prepare for state titles

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist Harlem and Hononegah fought for supremacy during much of the girls’ track season. And while they did
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Harlem looks to fight back as regional nears

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The good news for the Harlem Huskies as they prepare to host the IHSA 4A boys’ baseball
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RiverHawks begin season May 20

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Professional baseball returns to Road Ranger Stadium for the 2010 season tomorrow (Thursday, May 20) evening. The
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Motorcycle racing May 22-23 at Blackhawk Farms

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist It’s not every day that local race fans get the opportunity to watch motorcycle racing up close
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12 local martial arts students shine at Nationals

Contributed by David Lillegaard Twelve students of Shaolin Kempo Studios of Self Defense, Rockford, traveled to Georgetown, Ky., April 17 to
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Two rings tell the tale of two love stories

By S.C. Zuba Sports Columnist Claude Clyde Zuba wears a ring on both of his ring fingers: On his left, a
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NASCAR Hall of Fame to induct first class May 23

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Some NASCAR fans will have the opportunity to be part of history later this month. The NASCAR
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‘Knucklehead Athlete of the Week’: Lawrence Taylor

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist I think it’s pretty obvious who gets the “Knucklehead Athlete of the Week” award this week. In
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Area team hosts–and wins–basketball tournament

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The weather is warming up, as is the basketball offseason for local players. Teams from all over the
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Harlem wins girls’ track title

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The Harlem Huskies have performed well throughout the track season this year. They have topped that off
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Titans top Indians, control conference race

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The wind was swirling, making it nearly impossible for hitters and fielders alike. Combine that with the
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Tales from the Trough: IceHogs 2009-10 season recap

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist The 2009-10 season for the Rockford IceHogs was a season filled with ups and down, records that
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LeBron James has too much arrogance, not enough class

By S.C. Zuba Sports Columnist LeBron James, you lost a lot of points in my book last week. As James and the Cleveland
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Drivers display need for speed at Blackhawk Farms Raceway

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist The need for speed was prevalent at Blackhawk Farms Raceway this past weekend (May 1-2). Close to
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Fans of pancakes, planes gather at Rockford Airport

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Fans of pancakes and planes crowded the Courtesy Aircraft Hangar at the Chicago/Rockford Airport for the 37th
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Tanzanite Cheer Team wins Champion Cup Award

From press release The Tanzanite Cheer Team, from the Roscoe-based Kids SPOT Cheer program, has been named winner of the Champion
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Tales from the Trough: IceHogs swept 4-0 in first round of playoffs

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist Down 2-0 in the first round of the Calder Cup playoffs, the IceHogs returned back to Rockford
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Cutler says Bears will make playoffs

By S.C. Zuba Sports Columnist For those Bears fans out there who know (or care), the NFL draft took place last weekend,
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Cubs sweep Brewers, first season sweep

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist The Cubs’ first series season sweep could not have come at a better time. They completed the
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Fifth Annual Peanut Butter Duathlon May 1

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist This Saturday (May 1) is the Fifth Annual Peanut Butter Duathlon presented by SwedishAmerican Health System. Participants
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Knucklehead Athlete of the Week: Ben Roethlisberger

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Last week, I initiated a column I hope I can continue weekly. I call it “Knucklehead Athlete
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Boylan, Hononegah cruising to showdown

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The Boylan Titans knew they would hit the ball this season. Unfortunately for the rest of the
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Tales from the Trough: IceHogs down 2-0 in first round of playoffs

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist During the regular season, Texas fared well against Rockford, going 6-2 over the season series. A glimmer
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White Sox could be in big trouble–time to sign Dye?

By S.C. Zuba Sports Columnist It’s been a rocky start of the season for the Chicago White Sox, to say the least. Wouldn’t
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Prove you’re a Cubs fan: Donate $1 to Little Cubs Field

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Do you consider yourself a Cubs fan? Millions and millions of people around the world claim they
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Huskies hope to build on 10-20 season with new recruiting class

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Northern Illinois University (NIU) head men’s basketball coach Ricardo Patton has been busy during the offseason. He
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Danforth signs at Highland

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The NIC-10 Player of the Year has made his choice of where he will continue his education
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Guilford off to good conference start

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist All coaches know in baseball that sometimes you can be as good as your best pitcher. The Guilford
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