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GoRockford and IRONMAN Announce Rockford, Illinois to Host IRONMAN 70.3 in 2025, 2026, 2027
Monday, June 24, 2024 2:00 PM by Guest Blogger
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- Inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford-Illinois triathlon is scheduled to take place on June 22,
The Top 23 Wins in Rockford in 2023
Thursday, December 21, 2023 11:00 AM by Katryna Kirby
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The end of the year is quickly approaching, making it the perfect time to reflect on the Top 23 wins
Draft Week Diary with Jamie Diaz Ruiz
Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:00 AM by Guest Blogger
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Area native and professional esports commentator Jamie Diaz Ruiz is busy prepping for the NBA 2K League Draft, which is set for 5 p.m. CT Saturday, February 22, at Terminal 5 in New York City. Well known for his on-air expertise, Diaz Ruiz has spent the past few years as a lead broadcaster for global events featuring signature gaming titles like Call of Duty and NBA 2K. Now, he’s attempting to make the leap to the League as a professional player this weekend, when Diaz Ruiz hopes to hear his name called by one of the 23 NBA 2K League franchises.
5 Things I Learned from Doing Tough Mudder
Monday, August 20, 2018 9:00 AM by Elizabeth Miller
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Tough Mudder was held in Rockford for the first time in 2016. Out of pure curiosity, I went to watch the event that first year and was completely entertained and mesmerized by all of the participants. So much so that I signed up for the next year. Gulp. Here are the 5 things I learned from participating in Tough Mudder in 2017.
Take (a friend) Out to the Ball Game
Friday, July 6, 2018 10:00 AM by Megan Greenlee
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IceHogs Coming Together at the Right Time for Playoffs
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 9:00 AM by Guest Blogger
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The Rockford IceHogs have rediscovered their stride at just the right moment as they secured their spot in the 2017-18 Calder Cup playoffs along with the Chicago Wolves, Grand Rapids Griffins and Manitoba Moose. With wins in six straight games and points in 16 of the last 19 contests since Feb. 24, the Hogs have leapt Iowa in the standings to clinch a place in the playoffs.
Pink in the Rink Night - Rockford IceHogs
Monday, January 29, 2018 1:00 PM by Tyler Yomantas
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I have been to more Rockford IceHogs games in my life than I can recall. As a kid, I was brought along to these games on the weekends, often following my sister's hockey practice or games. So throughout the years, I have been on and off following the IceHogs and the Chicago Blackhawks. It wasn't until last season, and mostly this season, where I started paying a bit more attention to our local team. Attending multiple games this season, I can say this is a team worth watching.
Rockford Boxer in Germany - Part 6
Friday, August 11, 2017 10:00 AM by Angel Martinez
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So the championship match didn't go as planned. I fought a very tough fight against a Russian fighter. I believe I could have won the fight just as much as I lost it but I came home with silver. Win or lose, I would never change this experience for the world.
Rockford Boxer in Germany - Part 5
Friday, August 4, 2017 3:00 PM by Angel Martinez
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It's been a long week of waiting, but Friday was finally my first day of competition. Since I received a bye, I was in the morning session--the very first fighter up in bout 1 to decide if I'd be advancing into the gold medal round tomorrow. My opponent was from Kazakhstan, which is one of the strongest boxing countries in the world. I believe their national sport is boxing.
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