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Feisty Lani to be first Japan-based horse in Preakness

BALTIMORE — In the weeks leading up to the Kentucky Derby, Japan-based Lani acted like a tourist on vacation.The feisty gray colt displayed an amorous… Continue reading

  • May 20, 2016
  • By DAVID GINSBURG
Nyquist works out with exercise rider Jonny Garcia during a morning workout, Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Baltimore. The 141st Preakness Horse Race will be held Saturday.(AP Photo/Garry Jones)

Nyquist draws No. 3 post as favorite

BALTIMORE — Doug O’Neill couldn’t have done any better if he picked Nyquist’s post position himself.After Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist landed the No. 3 post… Continue reading

  • May 20, 2016
  • By DAVID GINSBURG
Nyquist works out with exercise rider Jonny Garcia during a morning workout, Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Baltimore. The 141st Preakness Horse Race will be held Saturday.(AP Photo/Garry Jones)

Weekend preview: track and field regionals at TMHS

Thunder Mountain High School hosts the Southeast Regional track meet this weekend which will decide which of Southeast’s athletes will go to the state meet… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' Oswaldo Magallanes is joined with his mother, Anna, second from left, sister, Ella, left, and girlfriend, Tina Tsyshevska, right, during senior night at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park on Tuesday.

Soon-to-be grads storm home pitch before state tournament

Playing in their last home game at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park Tuesday night, the Juneau-Douglas High School boys soccer seniors enjoyed every moment.JDHS played with joy… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' Oswaldo Magallanes is joined with his mother, Anna, second from left, sister, Ella, left, and girlfriend, Tina Tsyshevska, right, during senior night at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park on Tuesday.
Juneau-Douglas' Brysen Mitchell, right, watches his ball roll into the goal after beating Thunder Mountain's goalie John Seymour during the game at TMHS on Wednesday.

TMHS boys soccer seniors rose up, again and again

Through two winless seasons it would be easy for Thunder Mountain High School’s boys soccer team to hang their heads, mail it in, or just… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' Brysen Mitchell, right, watches his ball roll into the goal after beating Thunder Mountain's goalie John Seymour during the game at TMHS on Wednesday.

Weekend recap: Falcons burry Kings early

Thunder Mountain beat Ketchikan High School 12-4 on Saturday. The Falcons buried the Kings with 10 runs in the first three innings.TMHS senior Makayla Harp… Continue reading

Tide of college football lawsuits begins

NEW YORK — As many as 50 class-action lawsuits contesting how the NCAA, major college football conferences or individual schools handled concussions will be filed… Continue reading

  • May 19, 2016
  • By RALPH D. RUSSO

IOC: Russia faces range of sanctions if doping proven

LONDON — The latest allegations of state-sponsored doping in Russia could lead to suspension of entire national federations, heavy fines and lifetime Olympic bans, IOC… Continue reading

  • May 19, 2016
  • By STEPHEN WILSON

Bolt: Positive Beijing retests ‘bad’ for sport

PRAGUE — Usain Bolt called it “really bad news” for sport after the announcement that 31 athletes were caught doping in retests from the 2008… Continue reading

  • May 19, 2016
  • By KAREL JANICEK
FILe - In this Oct. 4, 2015, file photo, Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez (33) waits for a review of a call during the fourth inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves have fired manager Fredi Gonzalez, who couldn't survive the worst record in the majors. Braves general manager John Coppolella confirmed the firing of Gonzalez, in his sixth season, Tuesday, May 17, 2016. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

With worst record, Braves fire manager

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves on Tuesday fired manager Fredi Gonzalez, who couldn’t survive the worst record in the majors.Braves general manager John Coppolella confirmed… Continue reading

  • May 18, 2016
  • By CHARLES ODUM
FILe - In this Oct. 4, 2015, file photo, Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez (33) waits for a review of a call during the fourth inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves have fired manager Fredi Gonzalez, who couldn't survive the worst record in the majors. Braves general manager John Coppolella confirmed the firing of Gonzalez, in his sixth season, Tuesday, May 17, 2016. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Plenty of star power remains at point guard in NBA playoffs

MIAMI — LeBron James is fond of saying that today’s NBA is driven by point guards.Looks like he’s right.A superstar foursome of All-Star point guards… Continue reading

  • May 18, 2016
  • By TIM REYNOLDS

Gun Runner to skip race

BALTIMORE — Gun Runner, third-place finisher in the Kentucky Derby, will skip the Preakness, leaving a likely field of 11 for the middle leg of… Continue reading

  • May 18, 2016
  • By MIKE FARRELL
FILE - In this Monday, June 30, 2008 file photo, urine samples from Chinese athletes are recorded upon arriving at China Anti-Doping Agency in Beijing. The IOC said Wednesday, May 17, 2016 31 athletes in six sports have tested positive in reanalysis of their doping samples from the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The International Olympic Committee said it has opened disciplinary proceedings against the unidentified athletes from 12 countries. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

IOC: 31 caught in retests of 2008 Olympic samples

LONDON — In a major doping crackdown stretching back eight years, 31 athletes in six sports could be barred from competing in the Olympics after… Continue reading

  • May 18, 2016
  • By STEPHEN WILSON
FILE - In this Monday, June 30, 2008 file photo, urine samples from Chinese athletes are recorded upon arriving at China Anti-Doping Agency in Beijing. The IOC said Wednesday, May 17, 2016 31 athletes in six sports have tested positive in reanalysis of their doping samples from the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The International Olympic Committee said it has opened disciplinary proceedings against the unidentified athletes from 12 countries. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

Bradford: No regrets, ready to move on with Eagles

PHILADELPHIA — Sam Bradford plans to mentor Carson Wentz and lead the Philadelphia Eagles for as long as they keep him around.Speaking to reporters for… Continue reading

  • May 18, 2016
  • By ROB MAADDI

Caps’ GM says it’s on him to keep Ovechkin’s Cup window open

ARLINGTON, Va. — There are hints of gray in Alex Ovechkin’s hair now and his 31st birthday is a few months away.Ovechkin isn’t old, not… Continue reading

  • May 18, 2016
  • By STEPHEN WHYNO

Fake bomb at Man United sparks renewed security fears

MANCHESTER, England — The discovery of a fake bomb inside Old Trafford brought embarrassment and potentially a $4 million bill to Manchester United, raising serious… Continue reading

  • May 17, 2016
  • By STEVE DOUGLAS
Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns takes a selfie with his NBA Rookie of the Year trophy next to him after a news conference announcing his selection Monday, May 16, 2016, in Minneapolis. Towns was the number one overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

T-Wolves’ Towns is unanimous pick for NBA honor By DAVE CAMPBELL

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns is the unanimous winner of the NBA Rookie of the Year award.The league made the announcement Monday, giving… Continue reading

  • May 17, 2016
Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns takes a selfie with his NBA Rookie of the Year trophy next to him after a news conference announcing his selection Monday, May 16, 2016, in Minneapolis. Towns was the number one overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

After lots of losing, 76ers hope to win big in lottery

NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers lost plenty the previous two seasons, though never managed to lose the most.This season, they finally fell all the… Continue reading

  • May 17, 2016
  • By BRIAN MAHONEY

76ers first team to land jersey sponsorship with StubHub

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers have become the first team in the NBA to put a sponsorship logo on player uniforms, striking a deal with… Continue reading

  • May 17, 2016
  • By DAN GELSTON
Cadence Plummer, center, strikes a pose with her friends before Girls on the Run starts. The event was held Saturday morning at Riverbend Elementary

Girls on the Run ends season in style

Donning colorful tutus and capes on the Brotherhood Bridge trail Saturday afternoon, Juneau’s Girls on the Run club ran its season-ending 5K showered by positive… Continue reading

Cadence Plummer, center, strikes a pose with her friends before Girls on the Run starts. The event was held Saturday morning at Riverbend Elementary