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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.

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 in a game full of them. The… Continue reading

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.

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 after a night of partying, and that… Continue reading

  • Aug 19, 2016
  • By MAURICIO SAVARESE, PETER PRENGAMAN and LUIS ANDRES HENAO

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, as in the last two Olympics, or just… Continue reading

  • Aug 19, 2016
  • By BRIAN MAHONEY
The Crimson Bears huddle during a game Aug. 13 against Thunder Mountain High School. The team will face the Kodiak High School Bears at 6 p.m. Friday at Adair Kennedy Field.

Weekend preview: Battle of the Bears

Juneau’s sports weekend starts Friday with a scene right out of the Discovery Channel’s Planet Earth: Two bears duking it out in a seasonal battle… Continue reading

The Crimson Bears huddle during a game Aug. 13 against Thunder Mountain High School. The team will face the Kodiak High School Bears at 6 p.m. Friday at Adair Kennedy Field.
This 1992 Associated Press file photo shows the three fastest skiers in the women's downhill from the Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. Juneau's Hilary Lindh, the silver medalist, is shown at far right. At left is bronze medal winner Veronike Wallinger of Austria and in the middle is gold medalist Kerrin Lee-Gartner of Canada.

Juneau residents Pat Pitney and Hilary Lindh recall their own Olympic wins and lessons learned

As the rest of the world watches the end of the 2016 Summer Olympics this weekend, so are two local Juneau residents who have their… Continue reading

  • Aug 18, 2016
  • By LISA PHU
This 1992 Associated Press file photo shows the three fastest skiers in the women's downhill from the Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. Juneau's Hilary Lindh, the silver medalist, is shown at far right. At left is bronze medal winner Veronike Wallinger of Austria and in the middle is gold medalist Kerrin Lee-Gartner of Canada.
Crimson Bears players rally on the sideline during Saturday's game against Thunder Mountain. TMHS won 50-20.

Falcons football flies over short-staffed Crimson Bears

In unveiling their new offense Saturday night at Adair-Kennedy Field, Thunder Mountain High School seniors Cale Jenkins and Riley Olsen proved that Falcons are meant… Continue reading

Crimson Bears players rally on the sideline during Saturday's game against Thunder Mountain. TMHS won 50-20.
Thunder Mountain High School defeated Juneau-Douglas High School 50-20 on Saturday at Adair Kennedy Field to kick off both schools' seasons.

Season Opener: Falcons football flies over short-staffed Crimson Bears

In unveiling their new offense Saturday night at Adair-Kennedy Field, Thunder Mountain High School seniors Cale Jenkins and Riley Olsen proved that Falcons are meant… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School defeated Juneau-Douglas High School 50-20 on Saturday at Adair Kennedy Field to kick off both schools' seasons.

Weekend preview: Prep pigskin kickoff, Nifty Fifty Saturday

JDHS vs. TMHS football SaturdayJuneau-Douglas High School and Thunder Mountain High School start the prep football season with a 6 p.m. Saturday matchup at Adair-Kennedy… Continue reading

Marcus Fraser lead a day of firsts for Olympic golf

RIO DE JANEIRO — On a day of firsts for Olympic golf, Marcus Fraser of Australia had the one that mattered — the first-round lead.Fraser… Continue reading

  • Aug 12, 2016
  • By DOUG FERGUSON

From the Sidelines: Football is the best time of year

Previous to manning the Empire sports desk, I had worked nine summers on salmon fishing boats. When football season started, I’d be on a break… Continue reading

Roy out as Avalanche coach and executive

In a stunning mid-August shake-up, Patrick Roy has stepped down as coach and vice president of hockey operations for the Colorado Avalanche, citing disagreements with… Continue reading

  • Aug 12, 2016
  • By STEPHEN WHYNO

Seahawks activate Graham, another step in recovery

RENTON, Wash. — Jimmy Graham jogged out wearing his white Seattle practice uniform as usual on Wednesday.Except this time, Graham was wearing his helmet, too.“When… Continue reading

  • Aug 11, 2016
Mick Bakker of Anchorage pumps a fist as he crosses the finish line in the 8th annual Aukeman Sprint Triathlon at the University of Alaska Southeast on Saturday.

Callahan, Bakker take Aukeman Triathlon honors

The 83 triathletes that came out to Saturday’s Aukeman Sprint Triathlon all ran for different reasons, some cuter than others. First place female finisher Jordan… Continue reading

Mick Bakker of Anchorage pumps a fist as he crosses the finish line in the 8th annual Aukeman Sprint Triathlon at the University of Alaska Southeast on Saturday.
Quarterback Calen Jenkins passes during varsity football practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Wednesday.

TMHS football preview: For snowballing program, unity means victory

 Thunder Mountain High School football head coach Randy Quinto believes in the power of tradition. His team motto: the 2,000-year-old Latin phrase Ubi concordia, ibi… Continue reading

Quarterback Calen Jenkins passes during varsity football practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Wednesday.
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