Special Olympics Illinois Fall Games set for Oct. 27-28

• Opening ceremonies at Machesney Park Harlem High School Oct. 27 Online Staff Report NORMAL, Ill. — More than 700 Special Olympics athletes
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Sports News | Comments (0)

Week 8 NFL picks: Bears will win, Giants will beat Cowboys

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Week eight of the NFL season kicks off tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 25). That means the regular season
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Football: Boylan, Hononegah lead NIC-10 into playoffs

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter For the first time in three years, the NIC-10 will be sending half of their teams
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Football: Crusaders’ magical run looks to lead area teams

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter For a long stretch since entering the Big Northern West Conference, football was an afterthought for
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Hockey: Tales from the Trough: Offense finally clicks for IceHogs as team picks up first win

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist After a poor start to the season in week one, Rockford finally grabbed a win at
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Pro Football: Ahman Green in Rockford Oct. 26-27 to benefit Rescue Mission

Staff Report Rockford Rescue Mission will be the beneficiary of the Allstar Weekend presented by Allstar24Sports/Ahman Green Foundation, featuring the Green
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Rockford needs sports hall of fame

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Jake’s Junction Pub in Milton, Wis., is a pretty typical southern Wisconsin sports bar. It has the
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News | Comments (0)

Halloween contest gives one young fan chance to trick-or-treat with RiverHawks’ mascot

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — With Halloween right around the corner, the Rockford RiverHawks have announced RiverHawks’ mascot Rocko
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October 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Oct. 21 Goblin 250 Enduro final event of Rockford Speedway’s season

Online Staff Report Sunday, Oct. 21, the final event of 2012 at Rockford Speedway (9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park) is
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October 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Week 7 NFL picks: Bears should top Lions following bye week

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist The previous two weeks, I was 24-5. Last week, I was 3-10 heading into the Monday night
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Hockey: Tales from the Trough: Opening weekend starts rough for Rockford

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist After a good 2-1 start in the preseason, the Rockford IceHogs looked to continue their momentum
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

College Sports: Bradley Braves could be the Eagles, Gargoyles or Lions

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist My alma mater, Bradley University, is in the process of exploring the idea of changing the nickname
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | 1 Comment

Prep Football: Auburn playoff eligible heading into showdown with Boylan

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter The Rockford Auburn Knights took the field at Swanson Stadium Friday, Oct. 12, with a chance
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

More than 150 soccer teams in town for Oct. 20-21 tournament at Sportscore Two

Online Staff Report More than 150 soccer teams will be featured in the SuperClubs Rockford Champions Cup Saturday and Sunday, Oct.
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October 16, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Rock Valley College hires former Boylan coach Steve Goers as assistant basketball coach

Online Staff Report Recently appointed Rock Valley College (RVC) Head Men’s basketball coach Craig Doty has hired a familiar face to
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October 11, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Indoor Sports Center offers open volleyball for ages 18 and older

Online Staff Report Rockford Park District’s Indoor Sports Center welcomes volleyball players ages 18 and older to join in open gym
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Sports News | Comments (0)

Week 6 NFL picks: Vikings will win, Falcons will remain undefeated

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist One of the reasons professional football is the favorite sport of millions and millions of Americans is
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | 1 Comment

Hockey: Tales from the Trough: IceHogs finish preseason 2-1, regular season starts Oct. 13

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist The quick preseason for the Rockford IceHogs is already in the books, with Rockford finishing their
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Hockey: Hit the road with the IceHogs for Oct. 14 game at Chicago Wolves

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Rockford IceHogs fans can hit the highway this Sunday, Oct. 14. That’s actually an invitation to join
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Football: Hononegah runs past Guilford, Auburn nears epic season

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter The Rockton Hononegah Indians may have played their worst offensive game of the season Friday, Oct.
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Park District offers Learn to Skate/Learn to Play 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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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Week 5 NFL picks: Bears will win, Saints will end losing streak

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist FINALLY! It took me four weeks, but I finally had a respectable showing. Last week, I was
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

A Point of View: Time for Packers to look in the mirror

Editor’s note: The following was submitted prior to the Packers’ 28-27 victory over the New Orleans Saints Sept. 30. By Reggie
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

NHL lockout: More bickering from the privileged class

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Fans of the National Hockey League (NHL) are a little hot under the collar these days. The
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Football: Martin, Walker make difference for Hononegah

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter The Rockton Hononegah Indians were trying to beat the Machesney Park Harlem Huskies Friday, Sept. 28,
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Youth Soccer League wrapping up season

Staff Report The Raptor Youth Soccer League (RYSL) has been providing quality, fun, recreational soccer programs for kids since 1997. The
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Craig Doty named new head men’s basketball coach at Rock Valley College

Online Staff Report Rock Valley College (RVC) has named Craig Doty as the new head coach for men’s basketball. Doty comes to
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October 2, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Week 4 NFL picks: Bears will beat Cowboys on Monday night

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist If the National Football League has been looking for parity and unpredictability, I think they’ve achieved their
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | 1 Comment

Motorsports: National Short Track Championships at Rockford Speedway Sept. 28-30

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist For the past 46 years, the Rockford Speedway has been the home of the National Short Track
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Football: Ordinary Friday becomes one of the best of season

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter Friday, Sept. 21, appeared to be an ordinary, average night of NIC-10 football with expected
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Season change brings price change for Rockford Park District golfers

Online Staff Report The changing of the season means lower golf fees in the Rockford Park District. Beginning Saturday, Sept. 22,
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September 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Week 3 NFL picks: Bears will bounce back with win over Rams

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist This is the season when many people enjoy picking raspberries, apples and pumpkins. It’s also the season
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Hockey: Tales from the Trough: NHL lockout means talent surplus for AHL, IceHogs, European hockey

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist The NHL and the NHLPA were unable to agree to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Hockey: Tales from the Trough: Q & A season preview with ‘The Voice of the IceHogs’ — part three

Editor’s note: The following is part three of a three-part interview with Mike Peck, the voice of the Rockford IceHogs,
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Prep Football: Huskies wrestle game away from Bucs

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter The game was tied at 7-7, but Belvidere was moving the ball against the Machesney Park
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Football: Harlem’s Witcik among NIC-10 elite

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter Machesney Park Harlem running back Kevin Witcik is closing in on 2,000 career rushing yards. When
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Rockford Rampage professional soccer team to hold open tryouts Sept. 22

Online Staff Report The Rockford Rampage, entering their first season in the Professional Arena Soccer League, have announced open tryouts for
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September 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | 1 Comment

Half Marathon returns to Janesville Sept. 15

Online Staff Report The River to Ridge Half Marathan 10K and 5K Half Marathon will return to Janesville, Wis.It begins
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Sports News | Comments (0)

Week 2 NFL picks: Bears will beat Packers at Lambeau

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Week No. 2 of the NFL season starts tomorrow night (Thursday, Sept. 13) with a classic matchup
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | 1 Comment

Pro Football: Bears should build statue garden outside Soldier Field

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist While watching the 49ers defeat the Packers at Lambeau Field last Sunday, Sept. 9, I noticed the
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Football: Auburn rallies past Jefferson to second place

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter Rockford Jefferson came out strong looking for their first win of the season Friday night,
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Youth Sports: Youth indoor volleyball programs begin in September

Staff Report A variety of opportunities for youth to learn and play indoor volleyball is offered year-round at Rockford Park District’s
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

College Baseball: Rock Valley hosts Baseball Prospect Showcase Oct. 6-7

Staff Report Rock Valley College (RVC) will host a Baseball Prospect Showcase Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6-7, at RVC Field on
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Rock Valley Ski Association holds Membership Party Sept. 11

Online Staff Report Rock Valley Ski Association will hold its annual Membership Party at Thunder Bay Grille, 7652 Potawatamai Trail, Rockford,
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Sports News | Comments (0)

Park District offers After School Ice Skate weekly sessions

Online Staff Report Rockford Park District is offering a new opportunity for youth to enjoy some fun recreation during after-school hours
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Sports News | Comments (0)

Week 1 NFL picks: NFC North teams will start season 1-0

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist It’s like Christmas in September for NFL fans! The 2012 season officially opens tonight (Wednesday, Sept. 5),
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Hockey: Tales from the Trough: Q & A season preview with ‘The Voice of the IceHogs’ — part two

Editor’s note: The following is part two of a three-part interview with Mike Peck, the voice of the Rockford IceHogs,
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Motorsports: Rockford Speedway to crown track champions Sept. 8

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park, Ill., will crown track champions in respective
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Youth Football: Sept. 10 deadline for Junior NFL Flag Football Mini-Camp

Staff Report Space is still available for Rockford Park District’s Junior NFL Flag Football Mini-Camp, where youth ages 3-5 learn progressively
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News | Comments (0)

Halberstadt: A response to some reader feedback

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist One of the things I’ve repeatedly said is most rewarding about writing a column in this paper
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News | Comments (0)


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