Following their blood line: Sterling trio aims to build off older sisters' success

No one knows how long Dennis Black will keep coaching Sterling girls bowling – not even the man himself. That’s because every time he thinks about laying down the reins, another kid sister comes of age and pulls him back in. ... Read More »

Nothing but net: Prophets clinch regional despite early shooting woes

ERIE – Another slow start, another win for the Prophetstown Prophets – and another regional plaque for the school’s trophy case.

Stillman denies Hawks' upset bid

OREGON – Playing in front of a raucous home crowd, the Oregon girls basketball team stunned No. 1 seed Stillman Valley in the 2A regional final – for the first 10 minutes of the game.

Hoosiers accept lots of charity

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Bruce Weber said earlier this week Indiana “isn’t my favorite team.”

Professional

Power outage linked to losses

DENVER – The puck hit the back of the net Wednesday and, from the point, Patrick Sharp let out a whoop that echoed throughout the University of Denver’s Magness Arena. The Blackhawks forward threw both arms in the air and pumped them triumphantly. ... Read More »

Golf: Johnson holes two, finds redemption at Pebble Beach

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Twenty months later, Dustin Johnson finally hit the drive he wanted at Pebble Beach. Ten years later, Tiger Woods must have wondered what kept him away from the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. ... Read More »

College

Wisconsin rebounds in OT

Jordan Taylor scored 27 points for his first college win in his home state, and No. 21 Wisconsin gutted out a 68-61 overtime victory at Minnesota on Thursday night. ... Read More »

Hoosiers accept lots of charity

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Bruce Weber said earlier this week Indiana “isn’t my favorite team.” ... Read More »

Blogs

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Twin Cities Talk

Bringing people to the river

STERLING – More entities are throwing their support behind the Rock River Trail Initiative.
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The Sole Goal

Be bold. Brave the cold.

The Indian Summer couldn't last forever. But despite the dip in temperatures, there's no reason you can't train in the great outdoors. In fact, winter running can be the most rewarding.

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