Sports
Local sports news from WVIK Quad Cities NPR.
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This year, the John Deere Classic's Birdies for Charity program is celebrating 30 years. The fundraising drive began early this week, and is raising money for nearly 500 charities in the Quad Cities area.
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There'll be a showdown in Dallas Friday night as the Final Four teams in the NCAA women's basketball tournament get ready to battle: LSU vs. Virginia Tech and then Iowa vs. South Carolina.
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A national company that specializes in baseball and softball training is taking over part of the TBK Bank Sports Complex in Bettendorf.
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EconomyVisit Quad Cities has changed the name of the Quad Cities Sports Commission to "Sports QC."
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The Missouri Valley Conference women's basketball tournament will open Thursday at the Vibrant Arena at the Mark in Moline.
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CommunityThanks to a partnership with Augustana College, Rock Island will build new basketball courts in the western part of the city.
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CommunityA partnership between Augustana College and Rock Island will bring 6 new tennis courts to the city.
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The evolution of women's clothing for sports and other outdoor activities is the focus of a new exhibit at the Figge Art Museum.
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CommunityHundreds of volunteers and children will get to go to a couple of Hoops in the Heartland games for free, thanks to a special ticket drive.
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For the first time, the Quad City Storm hockey team will play a "School Day" game.