Sports

JDHS, TMHS softball open on the road

Both the Juneau-Douglas High School and Thunder Mountain High School softball teams played away games on their opening weekends, with JDHS travelling to Sitka and… Continue reading

Registration opens for senior games

Registration is open for the 2016 Alaska International Senior Games in Fairbanks Aug. 12-21. This year’s games feature 20 sports and 60 different events for… Continue reading

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, center, dribbles past teammate Andrew Bogut, right and Houston Rockets' Trevor Ariza, left, during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, April 24, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Curry out at least two weeks with sprained knee

OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry will miss at least two weeks for Golden State with a sprained ligament in his right knee, dealing a blow… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2016
  • By JOSH DUBOW
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, center, dribbles past teammate Andrew Bogut, right and Houston Rockets' Trevor Ariza, left, during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, April 24, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Appeals court: Brady must serve suspension

NEW YORK — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady must serve a four-game “Deflategate” suspension imposed by the NFL, a federal appeals court ruled Monday,… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2016
  • By LARRY NEUMEISTER

Sports on TV for April 25

MLB BASEBALL3 p.m., MLB — Cincinnati at N.Y. Mets or Chicago White Sox at Toronto5:30 p.m., FS1 — St. Louis at ArizonaNBA BASKETBALL2 p.m., TNT… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2016

Sports calendar for April 25

Today, April 26High School SoccerGirls, 5 p.m. JV, and 6:45 p.m. V, TMHS vs JDHS, TM FieldThursday, April 28High School SoftballJDHS vs Ketchikan, 1 p.m.,… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2016

Today in sports history: April 25

1950 — Charles Cooper, an All-American from Duquesne playing with the Harlem Globetrotters, becomes the first black to be picked in the NBA draft when… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2016
FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2015, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) smiles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis. The NBA announced Saturday, April 23, 2016, that Conley is the winner of the Joe Dumars Trophy for sportsmanship. The annual award for ethical behavior and fair play is named for former Detroit Pistons guard and Hall of Famer Joe Dumars. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File)

Grizzlies’ Mike Conley wins Joe Dumars sportsmanship award

NEW YORK — Mike Conley of the Memphis Grizzlies joins rare company as a two-time winner of the Joe Dumars Trophy for sportsmanship.The NBA announced… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2016
FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2015, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) smiles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis. The NBA announced Saturday, April 23, 2016, that Conley is the winner of the Joe Dumars Trophy for sportsmanship. The annual award for ethical behavior and fair play is named for former Detroit Pistons guard and Hall of Famer Joe Dumars. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File)
Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg is tackled by defensive back Miles Taylor, left, after making a reception during the team's NCAA college football spring game, Saturday, April 23, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa’s defense looks strong heading into 2016

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa had hoped that the return of star defensive end Drew Ott would fill out its defense.The Hawkeyes should be stout… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2016
  • By LUKE MEREDITH
Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg is tackled by defensive back Miles Taylor, left, after making a reception during the team's NCAA college football spring game, Saturday, April 23, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
This photo circa 1870 courtesy of Marjorie Putnam Adams shows Daniel Lucius "Doc" Adams. A newly verified set of documents from baseball's early history serve almost as a paternity test for the game. Maury Povich might look at them on his daytime talk show and declare: "Doc Adams, you ARE the father!" Or, for the man he's replacing, "Alexander Cartwright, you are NOT the father of baseball." (Courtesy of Marjorie Putnam Adams/Wikipedia via AP)

The new father of baseball

LOS ANGELES — Daniel Lucius “Doc” Adams may never be a household name like baseball’s imagined inventor Abner Doubleday or basketball’s actual inventor James Naismith.… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2016
  • By ANDREW DALTON
This photo circa 1870 courtesy of Marjorie Putnam Adams shows Daniel Lucius "Doc" Adams. A newly verified set of documents from baseball's early history serve almost as a paternity test for the game. Maury Povich might look at them on his daytime talk show and declare: "Doc Adams, you ARE the father!" Or, for the man he's replacing, "Alexander Cartwright, you are NOT the father of baseball." (Courtesy of Marjorie Putnam Adams/Wikipedia via AP)
FILE- In this file photo dated Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, Liverpool's Mamadou Sakho during the English Premier League soccer match against Watford at Vicarage Road stadium in Watford, England. It has been announced Saturday April 23 2016. Sakho is being investigated by UEFA over failed drugs test after last month's Europa League game against Manchester United. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, FILE)

Liverpool’s Mamadou Sakho fails UEFA doping test

LONDON — Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho failed a drugs test after last month’s Europa League game against Manchester United and he has until Tuesday to… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2016
  • By ROB HARRIS
FILE- In this file photo dated Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, Liverpool's Mamadou Sakho during the English Premier League soccer match against Watford at Vicarage Road stadium in Watford, England. It has been announced Saturday April 23 2016. Sakho is being investigated by UEFA over failed drugs test after last month's Europa League game against Manchester United. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, FILE)
Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, left, and San Jose Sharks goalie Martin Jones, center, greet one another as Kings coach Darryl Sutter watches after Game 5 in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series, Friday, April 22, 2016, in Los Angeles. The Sharks won 6-3. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Surprise goaltenders make big impacts on playoffs’ 1st round

WASHINGTON — Michal Neuvirth, Thomas Greiss and Martin Jones were sitting on the bench as playoff backups a year ago. Jeff Zatkoff and Matt Murray… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2016
  • By STEPHEN WHYNO
Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, left, and San Jose Sharks goalie Martin Jones, center, greet one another as Kings coach Darryl Sutter watches after Game 5 in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series, Friday, April 22, 2016, in Los Angeles. The Sharks won 6-3. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Report: Russia says athletes have ‘moral right’ to be in Rio

BERLIN — Russia’s sports minister is arguing in an interview with a German magazine that his country’s athletes have a “moral right” to take part… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2016

Miami suspends Walton after DUI arrest

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Miami running back Mark Walton was arrested Saturday on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license,… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2016
  • By TIM REYNOLDS
Juneau-Douglas sophomore Brysen Mitchell (24) dribbles past a Ketchikan High School defender Friday during the Crimson Bears' 3-0 win against the Kings at Esther Shea Field in Ketchikan.

Photo: JDHS wins in Ketchikan

Juneau-Douglas sophomore Brysen Mitchell (24) dribbles past a Ketchikan High School defender Friday during the Crimson Bears’ 3-0 win against the Kings at Esther Shea… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2016
Juneau-Douglas sophomore Brysen Mitchell (24) dribbles past a Ketchikan High School defender Friday during the Crimson Bears' 3-0 win against the Kings at Esther Shea Field in Ketchikan.

JDHS softball survives Sitka’s rally

The Juneau-Douglas High School softball team held on to a win at Sitka High School on Friday, surviving a late rally by the Wolves, 6-4.Junior… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2016
Thunder Mountain first baseman Peyton Harp (16) catches a foul ball Friday during the Lady Falcons 6-5 loss to Ketchikan High School at Norman Walker Field in Ketchikan.

Falcons softball cedes tight match against Kayhi

The Thunder Mountain High School softball gave up a 5-0 lead against Ketchikan High School on Friday, falling to the Lady Kings after a furious… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2016
Thunder Mountain first baseman Peyton Harp (16) catches a foul ball Friday during the Lady Falcons 6-5 loss to Ketchikan High School at Norman Walker Field in Ketchikan.
Juneau-Douglas High School's Bryce Swafford pitches against Sitka High School on Friday at Moller Field.

Photo: JDHS faces Sitka

Juneau-Douglas High School’s Bryce Swafford pitches against Sitka High School on Friday at Moller Field. JDHS won 3-2.… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2016
Juneau-Douglas High School's Bryce Swafford pitches against Sitka High School on Friday at Moller Field.
Busta Spike is the Division 3South Tournament Champions for Parks and Recreation Coed Volleyball.

Juneau Parks & Recreation 2016 Co-Ed Volleyball Post-Season Tournament Results

DIVISION 11. Valley Medical2. Sideout3. Fambam4. Volley BallerinasDIVISION 21. Franzia2. Go Bears3. Devil’s Hideaway4. Chuck & His ChicksDIVISION 3 North1. Sandbar – Poly and the… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2016
Busta Spike is the Division 3South Tournament Champions for Parks and Recreation Coed Volleyball.
Juneau-Douglas' Rylee Landen, left, collides with Ketchikan's Tia Simpson during their varsity game at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park on Friday.

JDHS girls rout Kayhi during weekend series

The Juneau-Douglas High School girls soccer team shut out Ketchikan High School this weekend at home.After a 2-0 effort on Friday night, in which the… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' Rylee Landen, left, collides with Ketchikan's Tia Simpson during their varsity game at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park on Friday.