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Jacob Calloway, a 2015 graduate of Thunder Mountain High School, is applauded by his parents, Virginia and Roger Calloway, right, and TMHS basketball coach John Blasco, right, after signing to play Division 1 basketball for Southern Utah University starting in the fall.

Former Falcon signs with D-I school

Former Thunder Mountain High School basketball star Jacob Calloway signed with Southern Utah University on Friday, making school history as the first Falcon to sign… Continue reading

Jacob Calloway, a 2015 graduate of Thunder Mountain High School, is applauded by his parents, Virginia and Roger Calloway, right, and TMHS basketball coach John Blasco, right, after signing to play Division 1 basketball for Southern Utah University starting in the fall.
Ketchikan's Dawson Daniels (6) challenges a Thunder Mountain player during their game Friday night at Kennedy Field. Ketchikan won 4-0.

Kayhi tops TMHS on soccer field

The visiting Ketchikan High School Kings soccer teams gave no quarter at Friday night’s battles against both boys and girls Thunder Mountain High School teams,… Continue reading

Ketchikan's Dawson Daniels (6) challenges a Thunder Mountain player during their game Friday night at Kennedy Field. Ketchikan won 4-0.
Juneau-Douglas first baseman Leah Spargo (5) stretches to make an out Thursday during the Crimson Bears' 7-0 win against Ketchikan High School at Norman Walker Field in Ketchikan.

Lady Crimson Bears shut out Kayhi

The offensive struggles continued for Ketchikan High School on Thursday at home in a shutout loss to Juneau-Douglas High School.A triple by Kayhi senior Leesa… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2016
  • By JOE STURZL
Juneau-Douglas first baseman Leah Spargo (5) stretches to make an out Thursday during the Crimson Bears' 7-0 win against Ketchikan High School at Norman Walker Field in Ketchikan.

Magnificent Mud Puddle run results

Nineteen runners braved the mud and constant downpour on Saturday in the Southeast Road Runner’s 9.6-mile Magnificent Mud Puddle race.John Bursell took first for the… Continue reading

Seahawks place Lynch on the retired list

RENTON, Wash. — Beast Mode is in retirement mode.The Seattle Seahawks placed running back Marshawn Lynch on the NFL’s reserve/retired list on Thursday, making official… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH

Manziel silent outside court after hearing in domestic violence case

DALLAS — Johnny Manziel waded through a crowd of reporters after his first court appearance in a domestic violence case Thursday, ignoring questions and even… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2016
  • By SCHUYLER DIXON

Pacers seeking new voice after parting ways with Vogel

INDIANAPOLIS — Larry Bird has never cared about popularity contests. All he ever wanted to do was win.So on Thursday, the Indiana Pacers’ president of… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2016
  • By MICHAEL MAROT

Repole in chase with son of top sire Uncle Mo

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Five years ago, Mike Repole was living the dream. He had already made his share of an estimated $4.1 billion fortune from… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2016
  • By RICHARD ROSENBLATT
Thunder Mountain's Sarah Jenkins slides into home plate as Juneau-Douglas catcher Morgan Balovich reaches for the ball on Wednesday.

Echiverri’s 3-run HR carries TMHS

It’s been a big week for Thunder Mountain High School softball.TMHS got another win against Juneau-Douglas High School on Wednesday night, notching only their second… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Sarah Jenkins slides into home plate as Juneau-Douglas catcher Morgan Balovich reaches for the ball on Wednesday.
National Football League Hall of Famer Warren Moon speaks at the Pillars of America speaker series at Centennial Hall on Wednesday.

Football great Warren Moon speaks at Pillars

As the first African-American quarterback inducted to the NFL Hall of Fame — and the middle child of seven from a single-parent home — the… Continue reading

National Football League Hall of Famer Warren Moon speaks at the Pillars of America speaker series at Centennial Hall on Wednesday.

Mariners rally against A’s bullpen for first sweep of season

OAKLAND, Calif. — Even with a four-run deficit, Nelson Cruz hollered through the dugout some words of confidence.“I was screaming, ‘We got it, we’re going… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2016
  • By JANIE McCAULEY

Johnny Manziel booked in domestic violence case

DALLAS — Johnny Manziel has been booked and posted bond in a domestic violence case, one day before the former Cleveland Browns quarterback faces his… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2016
  • By AP

Seattle releases 5, including former starting center Nowak

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks have released five players including former starting center Drew Nowak.Seattle made the roster moves Wednesday ahead of their rookie… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2016
  • By AP

LeBron has thought about matchup with Wade, Heat

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — LeBron James isn’t looking too far forward in the NBA playoffs. He’s taken a peek, however.James has considered the possibility of playing… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2016
  • By TOM WITHERS

Nyquist draws No. 13 post as early 3-1 favorite

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nyquist has been made the early 3-1 favorite for the 142nd Kentucky Derby, with Exaggerator the second choice in the full field… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2016
  • By BETH HARRIS
Juneau-Douglas' Mia Loree runs down Thunder Mountain's Megan Dallas for an out during their game at Dimond Park on Tuesday.

Falcons softball captures historic victory

Juneau’s prep softball community witnessed history Tuesday night.For the first time ever, the Thunder Mountain High School softball team beat Juneau-Douglas High School in a… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' Mia Loree runs down Thunder Mountain's Megan Dallas for an out during their game at Dimond Park on Tuesday.

District announces activities to be merged

The Juneau School District has decided which activities at its two traditional high schools will be merged starting next school year. Participants in wrestling, tennis,… Continue reading

Ex-49er Stubblefield charged with rape

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield was charged Monday with the rape of a “developmentally delayed” woman, prosecutors announced.The Santa Clara… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2016

2018 Winter Games chief quits; ex minister set to step in

SEOUL, South Korea — A former South Korean government minister was nominated to take over the organizing committee of the 2018 Winter Olympics on Tuesday,… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2016
  • By KIM TONG-HYUNG
Leicester City fans react as they watch the Chelsea versus Tottenham Hotspur English Premier League soccer match at the Local Hero public house in Leicester, central England, Monday May 2, 2016. (Joe Giddens/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT  NO SALES NO ARCHIVE

No break for Leicester: Title-winners train after partying

LEICESTER, England — After partying late into the night, groggy-eyed Leicester players reported for duty at the training ground as usual on Tuesday morning.They had… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2016
  • By ROB HARRIS
Leicester City fans react as they watch the Chelsea versus Tottenham Hotspur English Premier League soccer match at the Local Hero public house in Leicester, central England, Monday May 2, 2016. (Joe Giddens/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT  NO SALES NO ARCHIVE