‘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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | 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> Sports News | Comments (0)

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

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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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

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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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

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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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

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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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)


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