It’s always a sad day when football comes to an end, but we are going out with a BANG! LET’S HAVE A PARTY! If you’ve joined us this NFL season for any games, then you know we were collecting stars on football helmets if you’ve worn your teams gear DURING your game, to see which team was going to collect the most stars at the end of the season and win a FREE KEG PARTY during the Super Bowl! DRUMROLL….. And the winner is…. CHICAGO BEARS! If you are a Bears fan and wear your gear to Public House DURING the Super Bowl, get a FREE CUP and join in on our KEG PARTY! -Keg... Read More

Vintage Football returns to Douglas Park in Rock Island! The Moline Universal Tractors return to face the Rock Island Independents in Douglas Park, home to the “real football Field of Dreams.” Come see Vintage Football on the same field where Halas, Lambeau, Thorpe and Duke Slater all played. The vintage game uses 1920’s rules with replica uniforms, leather helmets and a melon football. This event is free! Bring you lawn chairs and blankets and grab a spot right next to the field just as they did back in the 1920’s. Gates open at 12 noon and concessions will be serving food, drinks... Read More

For parents, the decision on whether to allow their son to play football is a difficult one weighing very real risks with very real rewards. There are the social pressures to join in on America’s favorite sport – and also the concerns about how concussions may impact their child’s future. And then there is weighing how football can help form their child’s character. Join us Monday, March 28th at 6:30 pm for a discussion with Reid Forgrave, author of “Love, Zac: Football, Concussions, and Raising Boys in 21st Century America.” In telling the story of Zac Easter, Reid... Read More

Soccer fans are going to score big this weekend as the Quad-Cities First Annual Q-C World Cup debuts from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Campbell Sports Complex, 8399 29th St W, Rock Island! Join Quad-Cities Interfaith organization in celebrating all the people from countries all around the world who now call the Quad-Cities their home by watching their teams participate in the beautiful game. There will be teams representing eight different countries competing in the soccer tournament. There will will also be voter registration available at the event. Seating is limited and will be social distanced. Masks... Read More

There’s still time to register for your child to play soccer in the spring! Looking for a great spot for your child to play soccer? Sign up for East Moline Silvis Soccer Club! EMSSC has the most players (nine) participating in the Illinois Olympic Development Program statewide, their U14 travel team won the USA Cup in Minnesota last summer and their U12 travel team is ranked #8 in Illinois out of over 250 teams! Deadline for spring rec soccer is next Monday, February 24th! Registration for the spring 2020 session of rec soccer is now open.  This is ONLY for players that DID NOT play rec... Read More

Will it be a Victory Royale for Barcelona or Manchester United in getting brilliant attacker, French World Cup winner and Fortnite fan Antoine Griezman? Or will another surprise team like Real Madrid end up dancing the L to Barca and Man U? Ever since Griezmann announced last month on his Twitter that he would be leaving Atletico Madrid after five years playing in the Wanda, there’s been rampant speculation on where the perennial contender for the Ballon D’Or would end up next season. The early money was on Barcelona, which had been courting the Frenchman last summer, and first reports jumping... Read More

You’ve probably seen them as you are driving around in Moline. Driveways painted with a large ‘M’. Have you ever wondered what they are, or how you can get one? Driveway ‘M’s is the newest and most popular fundraiser for Moline High School’s Varsity Football team. Prices vary based on size and all funds go towards the team sweatshirts, gifted to the players at the beginning of the season. In years past, parents of the MHS football players joined together to purchase senior gifts to be given at the post-season banquet. During the 2016-17 season however, the parents decided to invest... Read More

Already feeling those post-football season withdrawals?  Fortunately, the Quad City Steamwheelers are back and better than ever to help you cure those pigskin blues! Quad City Steamwheelers bring Indoor Football League (IFL) fun back to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline)! The season kicks off this Friday Feb 22 at 7:05 p.m. against the San Diego Strike Force. Single game tickets can be purchased for $10 – $30 and 7-Game Season Packs are only $70 – $175. Purchase single game tickets today at https://www.ticketmaster.com/quad-city-steamwheelers-tickets/artist/806678 or e-mail... Read More

Looking for a delicious way to spend your New Year’s Day? Head to Hawkeye Sports Bar & Grill (4646 Cheyenne Ave Davenport) this Tuesday Jan 1 from 3 – 7 p.m. for their Annual New Year’s Day Chili Cook-Off! Catch the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs football game at 11 a.m. and stick around for some delicious chili! Want to show off your culinary skills? Make sure to get your chili, crockpot and ladle to Hawkeye Sports Bar by 2:45. Bowls, spoons and crackers will be provided. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top winning chilis. Don’t want to show anyone up your skills?... Read More

Are you ready for some football? How about some vintage football? This Sunday, Oct 15 the Vintage American Football league is hosting their 3rd Annual Quad Cities’ Vintage Football Game at Hauberg Estates (1300 24th St Rock Island) at 3 p.m. with the Rock Island Independents versus Moline Universal Tractors. Step back in time to when the Rock Island Independents played their very first game, on Sep 26, 1920.  Watch these tough (un-padded) football players use a real vintage Melon football. The plays and rules will be very similar to how they were back in simpler times. Thankfully, some modern... Read More