08 Dec 2025

Quad Ctiy Storms' Weekend of Games, December 12-14

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 8, 2025) — The Quad City Storm has split its two-game road series with the Knoxville Ice Bears and has now won two of its last three games ahead of the upcoming three-game homestand at Vibrant Arena at The MARK.

On Friday and Saturday, December 12-13, the Storm battle the Birmingham Bulls for the first time this season. Friday is Rock n’ Roll Night, featuring a post-game concert by Saints of Sabbath; one of the country’s premiere Black Sabbath cover bands.

13 Nov 2025

Quad City Steamwheelers Schedule Release

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 13, 2025) — The Indoor Football League released the full 2026 league schedule on Thursday, and the Quad City Steamwheelers will open the new campaign on the road as they travel to Indiana for a Week 1 meeting with the Fishers Freight on Saturday, March 14. The match-up marks the first of two contests between the clubs this season, with the Freight making their long-awaited trip to the Quad Cities in July.

11 Nov 2025

Quad City Steamwheelers Open Tryout December 7

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 11, 2025) — Do you have what it takes to compete in the Indoor Football League (IFL)?

The Quad City Steamwheelers are giving athletes the chance to prove it at the Steamwheelers Showcase Tryouts on Sunday, December 7, at The Ambrose Dome (5003 N Brady St, Davenport, Iowa).

Check-in is set for 9AM. Drills will begin at 10AM, and the display of native skills will conclude by 12PM.

Be sure to bring your cleats. Shirts will be provided.

10 Nov 2025

Quad City Storm’s Annual Hockey is for Her Game November 15

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 10, 2025) — The Quad City Storm is proud to host its annual Hockey is for Her game this Saturday, November 15, against the Evansville Thunderbolts.

Puck drop is at 7:10PM.

Girls ages sixteen and under get a free ticket to the game with the purchase of an adult ticket at the Vibrant Arena Box Office.

A dollar from every ticket sold will be donated to local girls youth hockey programs.

31 Oct 2025

Quad City Storm Salute to Military Paint the Ice Event

By Brian Rothenberger
28 Oct 2025

Quad City Storm Splits Results with Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) Champion Evansville Thunderbolts

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 28, 2025) — The Quad City Storm split results in the home and home weekend series versus the defending Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) champion Evansville Thunderbolts.

On Friday, October 24, at Vibrant Arena, Evansville defeated the Storm five to one, thanks to a pair of goals from forward Scott Kirton and a 31 save performance by goalie Kristian Stead. The lone Storm goal was scored by rookie defenseman, Donte DiPonio.

22 Oct 2025

TBK Bank Sports Complex Announces Inside the Lines Training Center — The Premier Destination for Baseball and Softball Training

By John Pieritz

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 23, 2025) — TBK Bank Sports Complex is proud to announce the launch of Inside the Lines Training Center, now open in the former EL1 space. The new facility establishes itself as the premier home for baseball and softball training in the region.

22 Oct 2025

Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) Announces Winter Lesson and Reservation Schedule

By James Mitchell

Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) volunteer instructors Mary Wrynn (left) and Caroline Piccolo (right) with their student Liana (center) at Windham Mountain Club

WINDHAM, NEW YORK (October 22, 2025) — The Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) has announced its schedule and lesson request dates for the upcoming 2025-26 winter ski and snowboard season.

13 Oct 2025

Iowa Farm Bureau and University of Iowa Athletics Team Up for the Fourteenth Annual America Needs Farmers (ANF) Game Day and Tailgate at Kinnick Stadium

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 13, 2025) — Iowa Farm Bureau and the University of Iowa Athletic Department will celebrate America’s farmers at the fourteenth annual America Needs Farmers (ANF) Game Day, Saturday, October 18 at Kinnick Stadium. The highly-anticipated game against Penn State kicks off at 6PM.

06 Oct 2025

FloSports Débuts Groundbreaking Three-Part Original Documentary Series Devoted To Women’s Wrestling on October 11: “HAWKEYES — The First Season with Iowa Women’s Wrestling”

By Brian Reinert

AUSTIN, TEXAS (October 6, 2025) — The Iowa women’s wrestling team made history as the first Power Five university to establish a varsity team, producing national champions, and All-Americans in its inaugural season, and FloSports was there to cover it every step of the way.

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