Will Manny be the spark the Sox need to catch the Twins?

Editor’s note: The Rock River Times welcomes back Sports Columnist S.C. Zuba, who spent the summer covering the Kansas City
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September 1, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Indians grind out win over Blue Thunder

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist Two minutes into the third quarter, there was definitely a big game feel at Hononegah High School
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September 1, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Young Indians defense looks tougher than ever

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist It was anything but a simple test for the Hononegah Indians’ defense for their first game of
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September 1, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

‘The Boys of Fall’ a great anthem for those who play for all the right reasons

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Spending numerous hours in the car on road trips can often be tedious. I usually bring along
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September 1, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Harlem Huskies look to reload in 2010

Editor’s note: The original headline for this article (“Harlem looking to reload, not rebuild”) incorrectly appeared above a different article
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September 1, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

‘Sweet Lou’ bids farewell; former Rockford Expos manager takes Cubs’ reins

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist I wrote a column a few weeks ago basically declaring the Chicago Cubs officially dead this
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August 25, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Belvidere North looking to finish off run this season

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist A heartbreaking loss against Boylan last season left Belvidere North sitting at 2-4 and their season was
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August 25, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Tindle steady hand guiding Blue Thunder ship

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist Two reasons existed for Belvidere North’s amazing run in the playoffs. One was execution. The other was
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August 25, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Hononegah hopes to stay in title chase

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The last two seasons, Hononegah has only lost to Harlem and Boylan. They have also done something
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August 25, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Book pays tribute to West High’s 1955 basketball title

From press release Field generals who helped forge a Rockford basketball team into a sports legend were together again in Rockford
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August 25, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Young Bucs look to recapture glory

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The Belvidere Bucs are used to being at the top of the NIC-10 conference. Last year, that
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August 25, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

East looks to continue continuity in 2010

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The East E-Rabs were the exception to most schools, keeping the same coach for eight years in
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August 25, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Auburn looks to bounce back

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist Last season, many came into the season looking at Auburn as a potential sleeper. They were big
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August 25, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Jefferson coming together with new coach

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The Jefferson J-Hawks had a simple goal last season: end a 16-game losing streak. It became 17 before
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August 25, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Daughter’s Labor Day request: Let’s go to Tennessee to see a Volunteers’ game

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Area high school football teams kick off their 2010 season this Friday night. I urge everyone to
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August 25, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Amid summer heat, time to think about skiing

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist In what has been one of the hottest and, thanks to the high humidity levels, one of
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August 25, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Harlem, Boylan kick off season

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist Aug. 27 at Husky Stadium, the Harlem Huskies and Boylan Titans will kick off the NIC-10 football
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August 18, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Young Titans prepare to defend crown

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The Boylan Titans are again the conference favorites. Whether that is by reputation or by talent, the
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August 18, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Experience, speed keys to Vikings’ chances

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist One thing’s for sure to Guilford Vikings coach Mel Gilfillan: their offense has a chance to be
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August 18, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Sports Nest: Induction ceremony magical experience

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The sun had gone down, the air had cooled down. We were in between moments that the
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August 11, 2010 | Also published in Sports Nest | Comments (0)

Enough with the annual retirement ritual, Brett

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Just as the Chicago Cubs have become a non-story almost every August lately, Brett Favre is quickly
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August 11, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Rockford should consider organizing a Red Bull Flugtag event

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Maybe you’ve heard of the sport of Flugtag, but more than likely, I’m guessing you haven’t. I
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August 11, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Will Mike Martz be a game-changer for the Bears?

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist As a professional football fan, I heard my four favorite words of the summer last week—training camp
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August 4, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Stick a fork in ‘em: With fewer than 60 games left, the Cubs are finished for 2010

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Pass the forks, Cubs fans. After being swept by the Colorado Rockies last weekend, I think it
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August 4, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Rockford-area athletes compete in CrossFit Games

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist Athletes from around the world recently converged on Carson, Calif., to compete in the Fourth Annual CrossFit
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August 4, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Rockford-area athletes medal at National Junior Disabilities Championships

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist The National Junior Disabilities Championships (NJDC) were held in Chicago July 17-24. The NJDC provide an opportunity
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August 4, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Byron Dragway hosts Summer Thunder super show Aug. 1

From press release BYRON, Ill.—Sunday, Aug. 1, Byron Dragway will host the inaugural Summer Thunder super show. Headlining the event will be
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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

‘Danimal’ to participate in MELD’s Aug. 19 golf fund-raiser

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist If someone were to compile a comprehensive list of all the charitable golf play days in our
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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Sports Nest: Beckham epitomizes ups and downs of prospects

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist As the Chicago White Sox get ready to try to make some moves to get ready for
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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Sports Nest | Comments (0)

Shaun White to compete in Summer X Games July 29-Aug. 1

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist The 16th annual X Games begin tomorrow (Thursday, July 29) in Los Angeles. The high-flying spills, chills
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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Danica sixth at Honda Indy Toronto

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist The streets of Toronto were relatively kind to former Roscoe resident Danica Patrick last Sunday, July 18.
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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Auburn tops East to take Rock Valley Summer League

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist For the East E-Rabs, it was a giant step forward. For the Auburn Knights, it was a
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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Rockford Rage pull out last-minute victory

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist The Rockford Rage defeated the Naptown Third Alarm 122-117 in a thrilling last-minute victory Saturday, July 17. At
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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Sports | 1 Comment

Little Cubs Field prepares for home run bonanza

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist Aug. 1, Little Cubs Field in Freeport, Ill., will host a charity home run derby. Ten charities will
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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican State Street Mile

From press release Registration is now open for the 26th Annual SwedishAmerican State Street Mile, to be held Saturday, Aug. 14,
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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

East has high hoops hopes

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The Rock Valley Summer League is by no means a measure for future success. But it is
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July 14, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

J.J. Hardy shows class in rehab stint with Beloit Snappers

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Frequent readers of this publication, and, more specifically, my columns know I’m more than eager to call
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July 14, 2010 | Also published in Sports | 1 Comment

IceHogs want you to ‘Join the Team’ as a season ticket holder

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Even though you may not be able to skate a lick, or stop a fast-flying hockey puck
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July 14, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Area teams look to improve in summer league

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The fast and furious summer basketball session is in full swing for next year’s returning and potential
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July 7, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Despite World Series drought, Cubs still have fans across U.S.

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Thanks to a certain form of social media, namely Facebook, I’ve recently been able to rekindle some
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July 7, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Knucklehead Athlete of the Week: Carlos Zambrano

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist From time to time, I like to write a reoccurring column I affectionately call “Knucklehead Athlete of
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June 30, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Local youth win national tumbling titles

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist I really enjoy sharing stories about local athletes who do well. Here is a perfect example. This
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June 30, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Finding misery on the golf course following thunderstorms

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist I played golf last Saturday morning. Not usually something that would warrant me writing about it. This
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June 30, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

IceHogs to launch Summer Street Hockey Initiative

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist It’s been a couple of weeks now since the Chicago Blackhawks secured their first NHL championship in
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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Rampage pro soccer team offers youth summer camps

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist With the FIFA World Cup in full swing, professional soccer is dominating the world’s sporting headlines this
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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Norwegian All-Star fifth member of NIU’s 2010-11 recruiting class

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist He’s coming all the way from Norway to play college basketball at Northern Illinois University (NIU). That
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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Indy cars, race simulator at Jack’s Tire June 28-29

From press release SOUTH BELOIT, Ill.—Bridgestone Show Trailer is arriving with two Indy cars and a race simulator at Jack’s Tire
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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

Former IceHogs help Blackhawks win Stanley Cup

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Congratulations to the Rockford IceHogs on winning the Stanley Cup. All right, that might be a bit
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June 16, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)

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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June 16, 2010 | Also published in Sports Nest | Comments (0)

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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June 16, 2010 | Also published in Sports | Comments (0)


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