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WNBA fines 3 teams, players for shirts in wake of shootings

NEW YORK — Social activism is coming at a cost for WNBA players.The WNBA has fined the Indiana Fever, New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2016
  • By DOUG FEINBERG

Weekend preview: Ben Blackgoat Race, Post 25 road trip

SERR Ben Blackgoat RaceAs if running up Mount Roberts last weekend wasn’t enough for the Southeast Road Runners, this Saturday they’re taking on Perseverance Trail… Continue reading

Cody Weldon throws instructor Luke Fortier during judo practice at the Capital City Judo dojo on Tuesday.

Juneau student takes gold at Junior Olympics

The Capital City Judo Club is a humble abode. There’s no fancy equipment — just a mat, a timer and a smiling coach named Jay… Continue reading

Cody Weldon throws instructor Luke Fortier during judo practice at the Capital City Judo dojo on Tuesday.

Ex-wrestlers sue WWE over head injuries

HARTFORD, Conn. — More than 50 former professional wrestlers sued World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., saying the company is responsible for repeated head trauma including concussions… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2016
  • By DAVE COLLINS

The Sonics sale, 10 years later

Ten years ago on Monday, the Seattle Sonics died.That’s how former Mayor Greg Nickels remembers July 18, 2006 — the sale of the city’s NBA… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2016
  • By PERCY ALLEN

Seattle Storm retires Jackson’s No. 15 jersey

SEATTLE — Lauren Jackson would have loved nothing more than a chance to don her Seattle Storm uniform and play one more time in front… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2016
  • By MARK MOSCHETTI
In this Oct. 25, 2011 photo, Cuba's Yulieski Gurriel is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the bronze baseball match against Mexico at the Pan American Games in Lagos de Moreno, Mexico. The Houston Astros have signed Gurriel to a $47.5 million five-year contract, the team announced Saturday.

Astros sign Cuban free agent Gurriel to $47.5M, 5-year deal

HOUSTON — Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow first saw Yulieski Gurriel play a decade ago in a tournament in Amsterdam.He imagined him playing in the… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2016
  • By KRISTIE RIEKEN
In this Oct. 25, 2011 photo, Cuba's Yulieski Gurriel is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the bronze baseball match against Mexico at the Pan American Games in Lagos de Moreno, Mexico. The Houston Astros have signed Gurriel to a $47.5 million five-year contract, the team announced Saturday.
Juneau Post 25's Finn Collins steals second base from West Anchorage's Mitch Goudreau during Saturday's match.

Post 25 shines on the diamond

They’re on a twelve-game win streak. They just smoked West in a doubleheader. Their pitching is deep, their bats are hot, and their baserunning is… Continue reading

Juneau Post 25's Finn Collins steals second base from West Anchorage's Mitch Goudreau during Saturday's match.
Lauren Hernandez competes on the balance beam during the women's U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials on July 8 in San Jose, California.

Laurie Hernandez: Young gymnast embracing Rio stage

Laurie Hernandez keeps insisting she’s too young to know better. That she’s so new to this whole Olympics thing, she doesn’t know she’s supposed to… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2016
  • By WILL GRAVES
Lauren Hernandez competes on the balance beam during the women's U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials on July 8 in San Jose, California.
Young soccer players enjoy a game of three on three at a Juneau Soccer Club day camp. Registration for this week's camps are still open.

Photo: Youth Soccer Camp

Young soccer players enjoy a game of three on three at a Juneau Soccer Club day camp. Registration for this week’s camps are still open.… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2016
Young soccer players enjoy a game of three on three at a Juneau Soccer Club day camp. Registration for this week's camps are still open.
Hiram Henry leads the pack at the Mount Roberts Tram Run on Saturday.

A race of biblical proportions

The Mount Roberts tram run is a pure guts race. At 3.5 miles up one of the steepest trails in Juneau, climbing the 1,800 vertical… Continue reading

Hiram Henry leads the pack at the Mount Roberts Tram Run on Saturday.

Stenson leads British Open, with Mickelson a shot back

TROON, Scotland — Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson went toe-to-toe for four hours Saturday in the British Open, trading pivotal par saves and four lead… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2016
  • By DOUG FERGUSON

Trending toward playoffs at home

SEATTLE — After the Seattle Mariners posted the biggest comeback in franchise history to win in San Diego 16-13 on June 2, they headed off… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH

On cusp of history, Mickelson shoots 63 at British Open

TROON, Scotland — Phil Mickelson pointed his putter toward the hole and was ready to step right into major championship history Thursday in the British… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2016
  • By DOUG FERGUSON

Weekend Preview: Post 25 hosts West

Juneau’s Post 25 American Legion Baseball team (11-1; 45 points) enters the home stretch of their 18-game season this Saturday with their last home games,… Continue reading

On Bastille Day, storming fans spark chaos at Tour de France

MONT VENTOUX, France — On Bastille Day, fans created havoc at the Tour de France like never before.Storming the road on France’s national day, the… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2016
  • By ANDREW DAMPF

Softball all-stars vanquished by Ketchikan

The Gastineau Channel Little League all-star majors and juniors softball teams took to the road this week in an attempt to seize the Southeast crown… Continue reading

LeBron leads call to end gun violence at ESPY Awards

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James won five trophies, including best male athlete and best NBA player, at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday night when frivolity… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2016
  • By BETH HARRIS
FILE - In this Aug. 6, 1999, file photo, Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, right, poses with his defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky, during the college football team's media day in State College, Pa. Newly released court documents provided new details Tuesday, July 12, 2016, on allegations that Paterno was told in 1976 about a sex abuse accusation against Sandusky, and that some of Paterno's assistants witnessed improper contact between Sandusky and children in the 1980s. Sandusky, who was arrested in 2011, is serving 30 to 60 years in prison on a 45-count child molestation conviction. (AP Photo/Paul Vathis, File)

Paterno ignored boy’s Sandusky complaint in 1976, documents say

HARRISBURG — Penn State coach Joe Paterno was told by a teen boy in 1976 that assistant coach Jerry Sandusky had molested him in the… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2016
  • By MARK SCOLFORO
FILE - In this Aug. 6, 1999, file photo, Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, right, poses with his defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky, during the college football team's media day in State College, Pa. Newly released court documents provided new details Tuesday, July 12, 2016, on allegations that Paterno was told in 1976 about a sex abuse accusation against Sandusky, and that some of Paterno's assistants witnessed improper contact between Sandusky and children in the 1980s. Sandusky, who was arrested in 2011, is serving 30 to 60 years in prison on a 45-count child molestation conviction. (AP Photo/Paul Vathis, File)

UFC sold for $4 billion, White stays on to run promotion

LOS ANGELES — The UFC has been sold for approximately $4 billion to a group led by Hollywood talent agency WME-IMG.UFC President Dana White confirmed… Continue reading

  • Jul 12, 2016
  • By GREG BEACHAM