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Seattle, Arizona clear favorites in NFC West

The kind of parity the NFL wants has been on display in the NFC West over the past…

Sophomore Alanna Berry, left, and Junior Jenny Strassburg for the Ketchikan Lady Kings attempt to block a shot from JDHS sophomore Shaylin Cesar.

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Southeast volleyball teams size up competition at Jamboree

Inspired by Thunder Mountain softball’s state championship this spring, Falcons volleyball is trying for a first of their…

Juneau-Douglas junior Donavin McCurly (0) celebrates with junior John Elisoff (69) on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, during the Crimson Bears' 25-22, double-overtime win against Ketchikan High School at Esther Shea Field in Ketchikan.

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JDHS seals OT win with field goal

KETCHIKAN — The Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears football team needed all of regulation — and then some — to…

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US Open top seeds Williams, Djokovic coming off injuries

NEW YORK — Serena Williams is “starting to feel a little better.” Novak Djokovic is “getting there.” The…

San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Colin Kaepernick, left, and Blaine Gabbert stand on the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Green Bay Packers on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. Green Bay won 21-10. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

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Niners QB Kaepernick refuses to stand for anthem in protest

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is refusing to stand for the national anthem…

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2016, file photo, United States goalie Hope Solo walks off the field at half time of a CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament soccer match against Mexico in Frisco, Texas. Solo has taken an indefinite leave from the Seattle Reign of the National Women's Soccer League, less than a week after being suspended for six months by the U.S. national team for disparaging remarks about Sweden, the Reign announced Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

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Hope Solo takes indefinite leave from Seattle Reign

Hope Solo has taken an indefinite leave from the Seattle Reign of the National Women’s Soccer League, less…

Kenai's Rykker Riddall breaks a tackle attempt by Thunder Mountain's Jaspa Palffy at TMHS on Friday. Kenai won the game 23-12.

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Kenai hands rising Falcons first loss

Sometimes slow and steady wins the race. Up 12-0 just seven minutes into Saturday’s game at the Thunderdome,…

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Weekend Preview: Falcons football at home, local volleyball hosts jamboree

Coming off a 52-0 rout of Nikiski and earning their highest ever ranking in the Alaska Sports Broadcasting…

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Girls on the Run fundraiser

Girls on the Run, an empowerment program for third through eighth grade girls, is holding their Shop for…

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Free beginner hockey clinic on Saturday

The Juneau Douglas Ice Association will host Discover Hockey, a chance for newcomers of all ages to try…

FILE - In this July 8, 2016, file photo, Roger Federer of Switzerland receives medical attention during his men's semifinal singles match against Milos Raonic of Canada at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. Federer says he contemplated scenarios in which he would play in the Olympics and skip the U.S. Open, and vice versa. In the end, his balky left knee wouldn't allow him to do either. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

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Federer tried to play Olympics, US Open

NEW YORK — Maybe Roger Federer could play the Olympics and skip the U.S. Open. Or sit out…

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After career year, Baldwin ready for his encore

RENTON, Wash. — While the rest of the wide receivers were going through agility drills, Doug Baldwin joined…

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‘Go Thunder Bears!’: Juneau cross country teams work together preparing for new season

“Keep your friends close but your enemies closer,” said either Vito Corleone, Sun Tzu, Machiavelli or Petrarch, depending…

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Nikiski football falls to Thunder Mountain

NIKISKI — After spending last year blocking for and protecting his senior quarterback, Nikiski junior Ian Johnson is…

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Sports on TV for Monday, Aug. 22

ARENA FOOTBALL 3 p.m., ESPN — Arena Bowl XXIX, Arizona vs. Philadelphia, at Glendale, Ariz. AUTO RACING 4…

Cancer survivors share stories, find community at 'Beating the Odds' 5K

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Cancer survivors share stories, find community at ‘Beating the Odds’ 5K

Speaking at Cancer Connection’s 25th annual Beat the Odds 5K, Emily Ricci told her story of beating cancer…

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Sports on TV for Sunday, Aug. 21

AUTO RACING 11 a.m., NBCSN — IndyCar, ABC Supply 500, at Long Pond, Pa. BASEBALL 7 a.m., ESPN…

Crimson Bears wide receiver Tyler Collins (29) runs down field as he prepared to haul in a catch after beating two Kodiak High School defenders during Friday's game at Adair Kennedy Field. Kodiak won 26-20.

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Battle of Bears decided in fourth quarter

With the clock ticking down Friday at Adair-Kennedy Field, Juneau-Douglas High School needed just one more defensive stop…

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Brazilian police: Lochte, athletes were not robbed

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian police said Thursday that swimmer Ryan Lochte and U.S. teammates were not robbed…

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As expected, team finds Spain on road to gold

RIO DE JANEIRO — The U.S. men’s basketball team expected this. Whether it was for the gold medal,…