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Golf: Mistwood in Romeoville offers area golfers a new challenge

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Chances are if you’ve played golf in this area for any period of time you are fully
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Basketball: Box making immediate splash with E-Rabs

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter For the second straight year, a high-profile basketball transfer is coming in to the NIC-10. This
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Baseball: RiverHawks’ summer baseball camps start June 18

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — The Rockford RiverHawks will host four baseball camps this summer for children 13 and younger. Four
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Golf: Malcolm Eaton’s Golf ’N’ Games Fund-Raiser June 30

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Malcolm Eaton Enterprises’ 13th Annual Golf ’N’ Games fund-raiser is rapidly approaching, which means Chicken Little
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Motorsports: Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth both strong at Dover

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist It was a good weekend for our local connections to NASCAR. Jimmie Johnson and his crew chief,
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Golf: Tiger Woods shows guts in earning his 73rd career win

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist “To do it at age 36, that’s not too shabby.” That’s the way Tiger Woods summed up
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Youth Baseball: Golden Eagles’ summer baseball camp set for June 11-14

Staff Report Rock Valley College’s (RVC) summer youth baseball camp will run June 11-14 and is open to players ages 7-13.
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Golf: Larry Schlichting Golf Outing set for July 17 in Janesville, Wis.

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — The Fourth Annual Larry Schlichting Memorial Golf Outing is set for Tuesday, July 17, at Glen
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Golf: Registration now open for The First Tee youth golf programs

Staff Report Do you know children who need something fun and educational to do this summer? Registration is now open
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Pro Baseball: Charter Fitness members eligible for specially-priced White Sox tickets

Staff Report CHICAGO — Charter Fitness members, friends and family can get specially-priced Major League Baseball tickets to the Chicago White
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Rockford East girls’ track star attracting Division I interest

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist In just a few days, thousands of northern Illinois high school students will be done with
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Baseball: Indians shut down Titans to win regional crown

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter The Rockton Hononegah Indians didn’t hit the ball hard very often in their IHSA Class 4A
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

‘Undefeated’ leaves you feeling triumphant, successful

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist “Undefeated” is a word that conjures images of success, triumph, greatness and perfection. It is also the
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

20th Annual MELD July 4th Classic Run and Walk

Staff Report Rockford MELD will host its 20th Annual MELD July 4th Classic Run and Walk Wednesday, July 4. The Flat and
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Golf: Ryan Jury Memorial Golf Outing set for June 20

Staff Report The 27th Annual Ryan Jury Memorial Golf Outing is set for Wednesday, June 20, at Aldeen Golf Club, 1902
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Soccer: Rock Run Soccer Club announces try-outs for 2012-2013 season

Staff Report The Rock Run Soccer Club announces its try-out schedule for the 2012-2013 season. All try-outs are held at
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Volleyball: Sign up for youth and adult volleyball

Staff Report A variety of opportunities for youth to learn and play indoor volleyball is offered year round at Rockford
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Horse Racing: Heartbeats & Hoofbeats: Stories of beginnings and endings

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor We’re in that in-between time, building up hopes (or anxieties) between the Preakness and the
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | 1 Comment

Pro Football: I’m now a Donald Driver fan, thanks to ‘Dancing with the Stars’

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Donald Driver is the all-time leading wide receiver in Green Bay Packers history. He has experienced the
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | 1 Comment

Prep Sports: Schools using Oscar-winning documentary to raise funds

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter The Rockford Sports Coalition, in partnership with Rockford Public School District 205 and Rockford College, will
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Pro Baseball: Cost of concessions at pro sporting events outrageous

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist I know I’m not the first to ever write a column about the price of concessions at
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Youth Track: Rockton seventh-grader wins state track title

Staff Report ROCKTON, Ill. — DuWayne Patriq Jones of Stephen Mack Middle School in Rockton, Ill., had a great weekend at
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Football: Jefferson tabs Babcock to lead football team

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter The Rockford Jefferson J-Hawks became the second Rockford public school to name a former Illinois High
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Pro Baseball: Rick Nielsen to make appearance at RiverHawks’ May 27 game

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Rockford native and Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen will be on hand Sunday, May 27,
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Pro Baseball: Bus trip to historic Wrigley Field set for June 23

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist I know we just wrapped up Mother’s Day, and for most people it’s a tad bit early
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Walking update: 38.5 miles of 250-mile goal

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist A few weeks ago, I wrote a column outlining my goal of walking a total distance of
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Pro Baseball: Mrs. Illinois to throw first pitch at RiverHawks’ home opener May 25

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Mrs. Illinois Lisa Sonnenberg will help mark the start of a new season for the
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Motorsports: Danica rams Hornish Jr. following 13th-place finish

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist They have history. For many years, they have competed against one another in the Indy Racing
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May 9, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Pro Basketball: Bulls will have to ‘Wait until next year’

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist What a difference a few days have made in the world of the Chicago Bulls. A week
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May 9, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Soccer: Lutheran girls’ soccer looks to make big postseason run

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter Soccer teams have to play 11 players at a time. From there, you rotate players in
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May 9, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Golf: Park District’s Golf Tournaments Guide available for free

Staff Report The Rockford Park District Summer 2012 Golf Tournaments Guide is available free of charge at Park District Customer Service
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May 9, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Golf: Free golf clinics set for June 3

Staff Report Rockford Park District invites youth and adult golfers for free clinics Sunday, June 3. In addition to instruction, practice
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May 9, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Softball: Drop-in Softball for adults age 50+

Staff Report The Rockford Park District invites men and women age 50 and older to play co-rec softball this season. Games
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May 9, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Tennis: Free tennis summer kick-off event June 2

Staff Report Rockford Park District invites current and future tennis enthusiasts for free outdoor tennis fun at the Tennis Summer Kick-Off
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May 9, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Meyer’s to host Dock Diving Competition

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — More than 150 four-legged friends from around the nation will be visiting Meyer’s in Belvidere
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May 9, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | 1 Comment

Pro Football: Rockford’s Derek Dimke headed to NFL

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Rockford resident Derek Dimke is headed for the National Football League. The 2008 Rockford Boylan Catholic
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Pro Basketball: Bulls’ championship chances still strong, despite loss of Rose

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Gloom and doom is all I’ve heard since Derrick Rose left the game with a torn ACL
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Hockey: Tales from the Trough: A season-ending interview with the ‘Voice of the IceHogs’

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist Wednesday, April 25, I conducted a season-ending interview with the Vice President of Communications and “Voice
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Horse Racing: Kentucky Derby: Most exciting 2 minutes in sports

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist It’s one of the oldest and most spectacular sporting events in America. One of the things that
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Baseball: Local teams getting into swing of new bats

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter The good news for baseball coaches this season is that unseasonably warm weather has allowed teams
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Motorsports: Funny Cars highlight Byron Dragway’s Spring Nationals May 6

Staff Report Byron Dragway kicks off its season Sunday, May 6, with its ninth annual Spring Nationals, featuring a high-powered Nostalgia
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane> Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Hockey: Tales from the Trough: IceHogs 2011-2012 season recap: Hutton, defensive scheme make difference

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist The 2011-2012 season was a transitional and maturing season compared to the previous season. This year,
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Prep Basketball: Rockford Lutheran basketball coaches honored

Staff Report Rockford Lutheran High School girls’ basketball head coach Joni Carlson has been awarded the IBCA District Girls’ Class
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Youth baseball team pitches in at local Dairy Queen

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist I was invited to attend a fund-raising event for a boys’ baseball team this past weekend. The
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Hockey: Blackhawks’ series against Coyotes fun to watch

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist As I’m writing this column, the Chicago Blackhawks are probably comfortably seated on their chartered jet high
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Golf: Registration under way for Park District golf programs

Staff Report Children, youth and adults can learn and enjoy the lifetime leisure sport of golf through a variety of Rockford
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Mixed Martial Arts: UFC champion Matt Hughes at Max Muscle in Loves Park April 21

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Nine-time UFC champion Matt Hughes will be hanging out in the Rockford area this Saturday (April
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | 2 Comments

Hockey: Tales from the Trough: IceHogs end season with two shootouts

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist With Rockford out of the playoff picture, the IceHogs still had an opportunity to play
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Prep Baseball: Titans, Huskies prepare for showdown

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter Rockford Boylan Catholic and Rockton Hononegah are considered the top two teams in baseball in the
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Bowling: Bowling season comes to a close with mixed emotions

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Last night (Tuesday, April 17) was the final night to another bowling season. After 33 consecutive Tuesdays,
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)


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