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Rockford Rivets turn into Rockford Peaches for a night
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — We’re so excited to have Ainsley Heise from the Rockford Rivets back with us tonight to talk about their upcoming Rockford Peaches Night!. This Saturday, June 29, the Rockford Rivets will be rebranding as Rockford Peaches with player replica uniforms. Rockford Peaches night will include $15 ticket deals and post-game fireworks.
IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon coming to Rockford in 2025
A legendary test of athleticism and endurance is coming to Illinois for the first time.The IRONMAN long-distance triathlon is a 1.2-mile swim, followed by a 56-mile bike rid, then a 13.1-mile run. The event will be happening in Rockford in 2025, 2026 and 2027.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIRONMAN Regional Marketing Manager Joel Feinberg, Lindsay Arellano from the Rockford Area Visitors Bureau and triathlon coach Chris Navin joined ABC7 Friday.They spoke about the decision to bring IRONMAN to Rockford and how athletes prepare for such an intense race.General registration for the event opens July 1. More information about how to register can be found on the IRONMAN website.
Rockford University set to be a pioneer in the sport of women's flag football at NCAA level
This time, Rockford University is going to be a pioneer in a sport. The lone four-year college in Rockford, and one that is not known for its athletics, will kickstart a women's flag football team next spring. It has already started to build its program from the ground up as the process continues over the summer.
Cousins Capri McLarty and Charlotte Matus combine to win national trampoline title
LOVES PARK, Ill. — For lots of kids, high-flying shenanigans are just a rite of passage. They’ll leap on and off beds and couches, climb available trees and vault off whatever structure is handy in the backyard. It’s not simply to torment their parents, either. They have a natural no-fear attitude and occasionally they harness it into athletics. The kids with the boundless energy and inclination to take risks become...
Here is the Rockford Register Star's Girls Athlete of the Year
The 2023-2024 school year was a big year for girls athletes in the Rockford area, in a lot of sports. Female stars from this region rose to the top in the pool, on the hardwood, on the mat, on the pitch and on the diamond. But only one can take home the title...
Dayton Dragons Upcoming Homestand Preview Presented by AES Ohio
On Monday, July 1, the Dayton Dragons open a three game homestand against the Lake County Captains at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District. View a rundown of the great events happening during the homestand HERE.
Wrestling coach and novelist J.D. Oliva drops his latest novel, Gaijin: an international thriller
Subscribe to this show via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | RSS | More. DeKalb High School wrestling coach J.D. Oliva has a lot of hobbies and interests. From teaching and coaching to film making and writing, Oliva’s written a number of independent books over the years. His newest takes his passion for professional wrestling (aka sports entertainment) and turns it into a thriller with the backdrop of Japanese pro wrestling and the Yakuza.
Illinois’ Hidden Gem: Where To Play Disc Golf In Rockford
Disc Golf has been gaining popularity lately in the Rockford area and I'm loving it. Did you know the Rockford area is home to a Disc Golf One Stop Shop?. Though I don't get to go out and play as much as I once did, it's still nice to see a rise in area courses. Even my old high school, Harlem, has a couple of baskets set up on campus.
First Round Of 2024-25 MAC-SBC Challenge Matchups Announced
The Mid-American Conference and Sun Belt Conference announced on Thursday the first round of matchups in the MAC-SBC Challenge for the 2024-25 season. This season’s Challenge will tip off on Monday, Nov. 4 with the 12 MAC women’s basketball programs hosting 12 Sun Belt teams and the 12 MAC men’s basketball teams traveling to their 12 SBC counterparts.
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