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Quarterback Bubba Stults passes the ball during Juneau-Douglas High School varsity football practice at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park on Wednesday.

JDHS football preview: Uncertainty and opportunity for Crimson Bears

With only 22 players, a quarterback nursing a broken back, the loss of an all-state linebacker, new coaches, no JV team, new wrinkles to the… Continue reading

Quarterback Bubba Stults passes the ball during Juneau-Douglas High School varsity football practice at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park on Wednesday.

Seattle’s biggest question remains on O-line

RENTON, Wash. — The way general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll have structured the Seattle Seahawks roster and how salaries are spread around… Continue reading

  • Aug 5, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH

Source: Thunder, Westbrook agree on three-year, $85.7M deal

OKLAHOMA CITY — A month after Kevin Durant broke Oklahoma City’s heart, Russell Westbrook has reaffirmed his desire to stay with the Thunder.The team confirmed… Continue reading

  • Aug 5, 2016
  • By MURRAY EVANS

Expert to athletes: ‘Don’t put your head under the water’

RIO DE JANEIRO — Just days ahead of the Olympic Games the waterways of Rio de Janeiro are as filthy as ever, contaminated with raw… Continue reading

  • Aug 2, 2016
  • By JENNY BARCHFIELD
Juneau defeats Twins at state; Twins still advance to Saturday title game

Juneau defeats Twins at state; Twins still advance to Saturday title game

A Friday night clash between the top two seeds in the American Legion Alaska State Tournament had all the makings of a classic, and the… Continue reading

Juneau defeats Twins at state; Twins still advance to Saturday title game

Twins capture state tourney

In the end, the Post 20 Twins reaped the rewards of their hard work.The Twins captured the American Legion Alaska State Tournament crown Saturday night… Continue reading

Philip Wall pitches against Service during the American Legion State tournament held at Mulcahy Park on Saturday in Anchorage.

Post 25 bests tournament champ, but finishes third

The Kenai Post 20 Twins won the American Legion Alaska State Tournament crown Saturday night, but they did so without beating Juneau.For Juneau Post 25… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2016
  • By LARRY JOHANSEN
Philip Wall pitches against Service during the American Legion State tournament held at Mulcahy Park on Saturday in Anchorage.
To Picnic Cove and back again

To Picnic Cove and back again

In the Frank Maier Marathon and Douglas Island Half Marathon, success means simply making it to the finish line.“It’s just hard to convince your body… Continue reading

To Picnic Cove and back again

Sports on TV for Monday, July 25

Today, July 31AUTO RACING3:30 a.m., NBCSN — Formula One, German Grand Prix, at Hockenheim, Germany9:30 a.m., NBCSN — NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, Pennsylvania 400, at… Continue reading

  • Jul 25, 2016

Seahawks GM Schneider appreciates his chance

RENTON, Wash. — Every so often, John Schneider will see what’s happening with other franchises around the NFL and his personal appreciation for what’s taken… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH

Mickelson rallies to make cut, McIlroy bogeys 18 to miss

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Phil Mickelson walked off the first green with a disgusted look on his face, as if he’d thrown away any shot at… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2016
  • By BARRY WILNER
Mark Neidhold, left, starts his 12-mile ride as Jamie Bursell, right, and others make the transition from swimming to bicycling during their triathlon camp at the University of Alaska Southeast campus on Tuesday.

Preparing for Aukeman in 52-degree water

For most people, a 5-kilometer run is an accomplishment, a 15-kilometer bike is a day’s exercise and a 750-meter swim in pitch black, 52-degree water… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2016
  • By KEVIN GULLUFSEN JUNEAU EMPIRE
Mark Neidhold, left, starts his 12-mile ride as Jamie Bursell, right, and others make the transition from swimming to bicycling during their triathlon camp at the University of Alaska Southeast campus on Tuesday.

Volunteers needed for Boys Run, Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run and Boys Run are looking for volunteers for their 10- and 12-week fall programs. Girls on the Run and Boys Run… Continue reading

Gordon rejoins Marlins after 80-game suspension

MIAMI — Dee Gordon walked into the Miami Marlins clubhouse four hours before game time and was greeted at his locker by a three-foot-high stack… Continue reading

  • Jul 29, 2016
  • By STEVEN WINE

Olympic hopefuls go for green before the gold

MINNEAPOLIS — Sometimes, when Paula Lynn Obanana and Eva Lee travel to badminton tournaments, they book rooms in the official hotel. But not always. “A… Continue reading

  • Jul 29, 2016
  • By RACHEL BLOUNT

Weekend Preview: Maier Marathon, Post 25 chases state title

The Frank Maier Marathon and Douglas Island Half Marathon take place Saturday at Savikko Park. Marathon starts are staggered at 5, 6 and 7 a.m.,… Continue reading

Lefty can’t get it right in opening round of PGA Championship

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Phil Mickelson won the PGA Championship the last time it was at Baltusrol in 2005. He played some of his best golf… Continue reading

  • Jul 29, 2016
  • By SAMANTHA PELL

NBA head: Nixing Charlotte All-Star Game a business decision

RALEIGH, N.C. — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the basketball league made a business decision that North Carolina’s law limiting anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people… Continue reading

  • Jul 29, 2016
  • By EMERY P. DALESIO

Seattle agrees to contract extension with Carroll

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks and coach Pete Carroll have agreed on a contract extension, keeping the oldest head coach in the NFL locked… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH

Maier Marathon registration still open

The Frank Maier Marathon and Douglas Island Half Marathon will be held Saturday at Savikko Park. Online registration is closed but participants may still register… Continue reading