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Joint practice pays off for Stateline football powers Byron and Hononegah
ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The high school football season kicks off five weeks from now. Nothing gets players and coaches in the right frame of mind for that like a good joint practice in late July. We saw two of the best local football programs on the same practice field Thursday evening in Rockton. Hononegah […]
Brawler from Rockford, Illinois Starring in Season 3 of Dana White’s Power Slap
A new type of slap-fighting has been legalized in 4 U.S. states. Nevada, California, Florida, and Texas have sanctioned the Power Slap League, a new venture from UFC CEO Dana White. While Power Slap competitions aren't allowed in Illinois yet, there's one man from the Land of Lincoln who is...
FORE! These Are The Highest Rated Golf Courses in the Rockford Area
I'm no golfer, but I have nothing but respect for the game. Truly, I overthink too much and there's no way I would ever be able to be that focused for that amount of time. I will say though, one thing I really do admire about golf courses is the breathtaking views. I swear golf courses are some of the most beautiful spots on the planet.
Mercyhealth NICU babies celebrate Team USA in Paris Olympics
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Mercyhealth’s Javon Bea Hospital Riverside dressed newborns in the colors of Team USA to celebrate the opening of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday. “Our NICU at Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside is filled with some of the strongest, although tiniest, champs. Our staff loves to […]
Rockford Men's and Women's City golf tournaments tighten up before final round
It’s a race again. Defending champion Robert Dofflemyer struggled on his last four holes Saturday at Sandy Hollow and saw his five-stroke opening-round lead cut to one stroke on the second day of the Greater Rockford Men’s Golf Classic. Three golfers will be within two strokes of the lead and play together in Sunday’s...
Obstacle course run teaches Rockford football team to never quit, no matter what
No cell phones. No electronics of any kind. Camping for 2 ½ days at the Pecatonica Wetlands is not normally a high school football player’s idea of fun. It is at Lutheran, during its annual Camp Courage. “I look forward to it every year — 80 percent to 20 percent,” senior receiver/defensive back David...
Glory close inaugural season against AFC Roscoe
The Green Bay Glory close their inaugural season against the team they have been battling for the top spot Sunday afternoon. The Glory have battled AFC Roscoe for the top spot in the lower Heartland Division for much of the season. AFC Roscoe held an edge on points until recently, but the Glory had a decided advantage in goal differential.
Wife helps Robert Dofflemyer III learn to conquer Ingersoll in Men's City golf tourney
Ingersoll, at 6,157 yards, is known for being one of Rockford’s shortest and tightest tournament golf courses. For years, Robert Dofflemyer III played it “smart” at Ingersoll, staying safe by hitting a lot of irons off the tee. The heck with that, his wife told him two years ago. Hit your driver. Dofflemyer listened....
Olympic Athlete Lolo Jones Shares New Docuseries ‘FUELED BY’
Olympic Athlete, Lolo Jones knows the importance of diet and exercise. She’s worked for years to get her body in shape to compete in both the summer and winter Olympics. She also knows that nutrition isn’t just important athletes, or even just people, it’s important for pets too.
Ta-Rel Franklin to coach RU women’s basketball
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford University athletic department hired Ta-Rel Franklin as its next head women’s basketball coach. Franklin joins the Regents with extensive coaching experience across the country at all NCAA levels. Franklin joins the Regents with extensive coaching experience across the country at all NCAA levels....
TinCaps shut out Dayton to snap 6-game skid
DAYTON, Ohio (WANE) – The TinCaps got off the schneid on Friday with a 3-0 win over the Dayton Dragons. Friday’s victory ends Fort Wayne’s six game losing skid that started upon their return from the MLB All-Star break. Anthony Vilar, Romeo Sanabria and Nick Vogt each drove in a run in Friday’s win for […]
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