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High school basketball may not happen under new Illinois COVID-19 guidelines
BLOOMINGTON -- The 2020-21 Illinois high school basketball season suffered another blow Tuesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health have elevated the risk level associated with playing the sport.
The new…
Bears legend Gale Sayers dead at 77
CHICAGO — Former Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers, a member of the Pro Football Hall, has died. He was 77.
Nicknamed "The Kansas Comet" Sayers died Wednesday. He suffered from dementia.
"Football fans know well Gale's many…
Big Ten adopts medical protocols; football season to begin Oct. 23-24
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- The Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors have adopted medical protocols including daily antigen testing, enhanced cardiac screening and an enhanced data-driven approach when making decisions about practice and…
Rockford’s James Robinson starts, sets rookie record in NFL debut
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- James Robinson set a new NFL record Sunday as the starting running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Robinson, a former Rockford Lutheran and Illinois State University standout, rushed for 61 yards on 10 carries in…
Former Rockford Lutheran standout James Robinson cracks Jacksonville Jaguars’ 53-man roster
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Former Rockford Lutheran running back James Robsinson is now officially an NFL player.
Robinson, 22, signed a free-agent deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars April 27 after going untaken in the 2020 NFL Draft. He…
Report: Big Ten Conference postpones fall sports
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- The Big Ten Conference will cancel its 2020 athletic seasons amid growing coronavirus concerns.
"It's done," a Big Ten source told the Detroit Free Press.
While the announcement has not officially been made, school…
Rockford Rivets resume season Thursday
ROCKFORD - After consulting with the Northwoods League and local public health officials, the Rockford Rivets are cleared to resume play.
The Rivets will resume play tomorrow on the road against the Green Bay Booyah. The six remaining…
Cards’ Molina, DeJong positive for coronavirus, eye return
ST. LOUIS -- All-Star catcher Yadier Molina was one of the seven Cardinals players to have tested positive for COVID-19, he announced on Instagram on Tuesday.
Through the team, five of Molina’s teammates also revealed that they had…
Rockford Rivets pause season after someone in organization tests positive for coronavirus
ROCKFORD - Out of an abundance of caution, the Rockford Rivets are pausing their 2020 season after someone within the organization tested positive for coronavirus.
“We have had a positive test within the organization and have determined…
AHL aims to start 2020-21 season Dec. 4
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - American Hockey League President and CEO Scott Howson announced Thursday that Dec. 4 is the tentative date the league will being its 2020-21 season.
Howson said the date was made at the recommendation of the AHL’s…