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The NBA imposed a sweeping punishment against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday for violating salary cap circumvention rules, suspending owner Steve Ballmer for one year, fining the team $30 million and forcing it to forfeit five first-round draft picks.

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The Northern Illinois University football team will have a special decal on its helmets for the 2026 season.

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The Northern Illinois Huskies are entering a new era this year, leaving the MAC for the Mountain West. https://t.co/EIML8NfDpY

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The Sky Carp start their final series in the 2026 regular season against the Timber Rattlers. Catch the game at 6 on 365BLK.

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Jefferson High School in Rockford is getting a $5,000 boost thanks to the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights program. https://t.co/BgCyRrcHJj

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PLAY OF THE WEEK: Here are the top three plays of the week. Now it's your chance to vote for your favorite Play of the Week: https://t.co/zV7aOkdTv2

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The Week 2 nominees for Football Frenzy Play of the Week have arrived! Make sure to get your vote in before the winner is announced on Wednesday: https://t.co/zV7aOkdTv2

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The Bears play their final preseason game today at 5 against the Titans. Catch the game on WIFR.

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The Cardinals take on the Pirates tonight at 7:15pm. Catch the game on 365BLK.

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The Sky Carp have now lost three straight with 10 games left in the regular season. https://t.co/auzSBijq7C

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The NFL’s Pro Bowl game has been canceled.
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The Rockford Park District’s final tournament of the summer brought dozens of golfers out for the Rockford Senior Classic.
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PLAY OF THE WEEK: The first week of Football Frenzy saw some crazy plays, but here are our top three! Cast your vote for your Play of the Week here:

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In a whirlwind match, Boylan takes down Lutheran 2-1 to begin girls volleyball season: https://t.co/ZRgfBdKRNt

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Hononegah makes statement and shuts out Belvidere 18-0 to open girls flag football season: https://t.co/ePsZm21orW

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The Week 1 nominees for Football Frenzy Play of the Week are here! Cast your vote before the winner is announced on Wednesday: https://t.co/9R363LZehC

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The Sky Carp close out their series against the Kernels this afternoon! Catch the game on 365BLK!

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Guilford handles Boylan 43-6 to open its 2026 campaign. https://t.co/VWoYFOp7Pg