Local Sports

The Last Call: Rockford official retires after nearly 4 decades in stripes

November 23, 2022 @ 10:30 am

By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — It’s been a different kind of fall season...

Rockford IceHogs roll with new-look Hammy, although the mascot may 'evolve'

November 1, 2022 @ 7:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The new look of the Rockford IceHogs mascot has some fans averting...

New look of Rockford IceHogs mascot spurs petition, memes and #notmyHammy hashta...

October 25, 2022 @ 6:12 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The portly piggy that serves as the Rockford IceHogs mascot hit the gym...

Help wanted: Rockford area prep sports need more officials

October 12, 2022 @ 7:00 am

By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The local high school football schedule has been...

NASCAR pro Josh Bilicki to test his talents on Rockford Speedway's short track

September 30, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki is using a break from the national circuit...

Get ready to Rage! Roller derby returns to Rockford for first time since 2019

August 23, 2022 @ 11:53 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Zabs Avery lives in Rockford thanks to a full-contact sport and a...

Golden Gloves champ from Rockford to return to the ring for Rockford Boxing Clas...

August 9, 2022 @ 12:14 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — National Golden Gloves champion and former world-ranked boxer Angel Martinez is set to...

Cherry Bowl to host IHSA girls bowling championship through 2027

June 20, 2022 @ 4:30 pm

Rock River Current Get our newsletter CHERRY VALLEY — The Illinois High School Association’s girls bowling state finals will be hosted in the Rockford...

Fred VanVleet is one of the NBA's best from long range. Here's why he won't ente...

June 18, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter WINNEBAGO — Fred VanVleet emerged as one of the NBA’s best long-distance shooters this season,...

Fred VanVleet is an NBA champ and All-Star, but an off-the-court honor may be hi...

June 16, 2022 @ 5:28 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter WINNEBAGO — Fred VanVleet is an NBA champion and an NBA All-Star, but the west-side...

'Building complete men': NIU football players volunteer with Rockford Habitat fo...

June 15, 2022 @ 12:33 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Football players from Northern Illinois University took over a nonprofit’s home construction site...

NIU coaches say they have eyes out for Rockford talent

June 9, 2022 @ 5:55 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Northern Illinois University football coaches will have their eyes on Rockford athletes during...

Two NIU soccer players selected in MLS Super Draft

January 12, 2022 @ 11:36 am

By Matt Hall B103 Get our newsletter Brothers Anthony Markanich and Nick Markanich of the Northern Illinois University men’s soccer team have been selected...

A hit new business: D-BAT Rockford offers year-round training ground

December 3, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — A new business aims to help athletes hone their pitching, hitting and...

Rockford IceHogs ready to return with new rink

September 8, 2021 @ 1:52 pm

The Rockford IceHogs will be back in less than two months. The team just put down a new floor to put the rink...

Rockford Park District's newest disc golf course delivers Rock River views

September 2, 2021 @ 1:34 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current LOVES PARK — Disc golf fans have a new 9-hole course to play along the Rock River. The...

2021's Best Cities for Hockey Fans and Stanley Cup Facts

June 14, 2021 @ 11:35 am

The 2021 Stanley Cup semifinals are in full gear but with the NHL facing a whopping $2.5 billion dollars in potential revenue loss due...

Northern Illinois Card Show this Sunday! (5/30)

May 25, 2021 @ 12:45 pm

Collectors have turned their childhood hobby into a high-stake investment game during the pandemic and now you can get in on the fun too...

IceHogs Announce Team Awards

May 17, 2021 @ 3:31 pm

The Rockford IceHogs season is all wrapped up and all this week, the Icehogs are presenting team awards! The first award goes to Dylan...

Making Bets for the Kentucky Derby

April 30, 2021 @ 12:31 pm

If your plan to bet the Kentucky Derby is to pick your favorite number, select the horse with the coolest name or simply pick...