Sports

Russian track and field athletes banned from Rio

VIENNA — Russia’s track and field athletes will be banned from competing for their country at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics after a landmark decision… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2016

Kerr, Curry each fined $25,000

CLEVELAND — Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry let their frustrations with Game 6 of the NBA Finals be known, and it came at a price.Each… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2016
  • By TIM REYNOLDS
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland, Thursday, June 16, 2016. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

For LBJ, Curry, ultimate test to decide NBA title

CLEVELAND — It’s the two-time reigning MVP who is trying to finish off a record setting season with a second straight title, against a two-time… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2016
  • By TIM REYNOLDS
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland, Thursday, June 16, 2016. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Graham, Rawls expected to be ready for season

RENTON, Wash. — If Pete Carroll’s optimism proves justified, the Seattle Seahawks will have Jimmy Graham and Thomas Rawls on the field when the regular… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH

Former Seahawk pleads not guilty to hit-run

SEATTLE — Former Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman has pleaded not guilty to felony hit and run and vehicular assault in connection with a car… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2016

Russia to learn if its track team can go to Rio

Russia will learn on Friday if its track and field athletes will be allowed to compete at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, as more damning… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2016
  • By NESHA STARCEVIC

Former JDHS athlete to play in overseas tourney

A former Juneau-Douglas High School football and basketball player has been selected to play in a collegiate and semi-pro tournament in Barbados next week. Adam… Continue reading

Miami Marlins' Ichiro Suzuki hits a single against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in Minneapolis. The Twins won 6-4 in 11 innings. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

A really big hit in Japan: Suzuki picks off Rose’s total

TOKYO — Ichiro Suzuki’s latest milestone has been a really big hit in Japan.Newspapers published special editions for the morning rush hour, the national broadcaster… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2016
  • By JIM ARMSTRONG
Miami Marlins' Ichiro Suzuki hits a single against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in Minneapolis. The Twins won 6-4 in 11 innings. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Eagles’ Cox calls his new contract ‘mind-blowing’

PHILADELPHIA — Fletcher Cox is getting paid like the quarterbacks he tries to torment.“It’s really mind-blowing when you’re dealing with that much money,” Cox said… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2016
  • By ROB MAADDI

England subs pay off, earn 2-1 win over Wales at Euro 2016

LENS, France — Jamie Vardy equalized with his third touch of the ball. Daniel Sturridge scored the winning goal in the first minute of injury… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2016
  • By STEVE DOUGLAS

Bennett shows but doesn’t participate at minicamp

RENTON, Wash. — Even though Michael Bennett has expressed complaints over the past year about his contract with the Seattle Seahawks, he’s not one to… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH

Bogut out for rest of Finals with knee injury

CLEVELAND — Golden State center Andrew Bogut will need six to eight weeks to recover from a left knee injury, ruling him out for the… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2016
  • By TIM REYNOLDS

Warriors remain poised in quest for title

OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry sat on the bench and buried his head in his hand. Fellow Splash Brother Klay Thompson wrapped a towel around… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2016
  • By JANIE McCAULEY

Virtual reality the latest new high-tech way to watch sports

NEW YORK — Sports fans who own the right devices can follow the action at a major event this week in a new, high-tech way.… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2016
  • By RACHEL COHEN
Phil Mickelson catches a ball from his caddie on the driving range before a practice round for the U.S. Open golf championship at Oakmont Country Club on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Oakmont, Pa. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Golfers face feared course at US Open

OAKMONT, Pa. — Danny Willett makes his debut in the U.S. Open at Oakmont.At least the U.S. Open that he grew up watching.The record will… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2016
  • By DOUG FERGUSON
Phil Mickelson catches a ball from his caddie on the driving range before a practice round for the U.S. Open golf championship at Oakmont Country Club on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Oakmont, Pa. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Police use tear gas to disperse soccer fans

LILLE, France — French police used tear gas to disperse English soccer fans at the European Championship on Wednesday, the fourth time England fans have… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2016
  • By ERIC WILLEMSEN and JOHN LEICESTER

Source: NHL settles on Vegas for expansion

The NHL is ready to roll the dice on Las Vegas.A person with direct knowledge of the NHL’s decision says the league has settled on… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2016
  • By GREG BEACHAM

The Great One among those to pay respects to Mr. Hockey

DETROIT — Thousands of people filed quietly onto the floor of a darkened Joe Louis Arena on Tuesday to pay respects to Gordie Howe, the… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2016
  • By LARRY LAGE

LeBron drops hammer on Warriors to force Game 6

OAKLAND, Calif. — So much noise surrounded LeBron James heading into Game 5 of the NBA Finals.It came from the Golden State Warriors players, who… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2016
  • By JON KRAWCZYNSKI

Irving astounds in the biggest game of his life

CLEVELAND — Kyrie Irving’s now-you-see-it-now-you-don’t, ankle-breaking crossover dribble happened at almost the exact spot where his first NBA Finals ended brutally last year with his… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2016
  • By TOM WITHERS