Sports

Liverpool fans score apology, U-turn from owners on tickets

LONDON — Liverpool’s American owners apologized to fans and reversed planned rises in ticket prices on Wednesday, insisting they were not “greedy.”The climb-down came after… Continue reading

  • Feb 11, 2016
  • By ROB HARRIS
A skater performs at the Juneau Skating Club's 11th Annual Basic Skills competition on Sunday.

Juneau Skating club holds skills competition

The Juneau Skating Club held its 11th annual Basic Skills competition on Sunday. Thirty-five skaters participated in a variety of element events and figure skating routines… Continue reading

  • Feb 11, 2016
A skater performs at the Juneau Skating Club's 11th Annual Basic Skills competition on Sunday.

Sports on TV for Feb. 10

COLLEGE BASKETBALL2:15 p.m., ESPNEWS — Tulane at East Carolina2:30 p.m., FS1 — Butler at Seton Hall3 p.m., BTN — Nebraska at Wisconsin3 p.m., CBSSN —… Continue reading

  • Feb 10, 2016

Today in sports history: Feb. 10

1908 — Tommy Burns knocks out Jack Palmer in the fourth round to defend his world heavyweight title in London.1949 — Joe Fulks of Philadelphia… Continue reading

  • Feb 10, 2016

Sports on TV for Feb. 8

BOXING7 p.m., FS1 — Premier Champions, Luis Eduardo Flores vs. Jamal Herring, lightweights, at Bethlehem, Pa.COLLEGE BASKETBALL2 p.m., BTN — Bowie St. at Maryland3 p.m.,… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2016

Sports calendar for Feb. 9

Thursday, February 11HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, TBA, ASAA State Championships, Wasilla’s Menard Center.Friday, February 12HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, JDHS/TMHS boys host Sitka.Home, TMHS girls host JDHS.HIGH SCHOOL… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2016
Kayhi's Mo Bullock fights for the rebound against Thunder Mountains' Mahina Toutiolepo, left, and Finn Collins, back, during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 76-65.

Kayhi Kings retain crown against Thunder Mountain

The Thunder Mountain High School boys basketball team ceded its second game to the Ketchikan Kings at the Thunderdome on Saturday.In the second of two… Continue reading

Kayhi's Mo Bullock fights for the rebound against Thunder Mountains' Mahina Toutiolepo, left, and Finn Collins, back, during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 76-65.

Pusich rains 3’s on South

Caitlin Pusich knocked down four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter Saturday to lead Juneau-Douglas High School over South Anchorage High School on the final day… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2016

Sports calendar for Feb. 8

Thursday, February 11HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, TBA, ASAA State Championships, Wasilla’s Menard Center.Friday, February 12HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, JDHS/TMHS boys host Sitka.Home, TMHS girls host JDHS.HIGH SCHOOL… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2016

Today in Sport’s History: Feb. 8

1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy winner, is the first player ever selected in the NFL Draft. The Philadelphia Eagles… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2016

Crimson Bears girls top Palmer in tournament

The Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball team spread the ball around Thursday and beat Palmer 47-34 in its second game at the Lady Lynx Shootout… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016

Despite troubles aplenty, NFL and Super Bowl popular as ever

SAN FRANCISCO — The headlines hit in a persistent stream this season, and the onslaught only grew steadier as the Super Bowl approached.Concussions scrambling the… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016
  • By EDDIE PELLS
Thunder Mountain's Noah Reishus-O'Brien jumps against Kayhi's Mo Bullock during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 76-65.

Thunder Mountain, Ketchikan light up Thunderdome

The Thunder Mountain High School boys basketball team battled the state’s No. 1 ranked team Friday, falling to the Ketchikan Kings but proving they could… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Noah Reishus-O'Brien jumps against Kayhi's Mo Bullock during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 76-65.

Juneau hockey downs North Pole, faces West Valley for title

The Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team toppled North Pole Friday evening at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Patty Center Ice Arena, earning the right to… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016

Sports calendar for Feb. 7

Thursday, February 11HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, TBA, ASAA State Championships, Wasilla’s Menard Center.Friday, February 12HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, JDHS/TMHS boys host Sitka.Home, TMHS girls host JDHS.HIGH SCHOOL… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016

Sports on TV for Feb. 7

BOWLING10 a.m., ESPN — PBA Tour, Tournament of Champions, at Shawnee, Okla.COLLEGE BASKETBALL8 a.m., CBSSN — East Carolina at UConn9 a.m., ESPNU — Miami at… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016

Today in Sports History: Feb. 7

1882 — John L. Sullivan wins the world heavyweight bare-knuckle title by beating Paddy Ryan in a nine-round bout in Mississippi City, Miss.1942 — At… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016
Will Peyton's career end like Elway's?

Will Peyton’s career end like Elway’s?

SAN FRANCISCO — It’s the perfect scenario, a Hollywood-type script: Peyton Manning emulates John Elway and rides off into the sunset with the Lombardi Trophy… Continue reading

  • Feb 5, 2016
  • By BARRY WILNER
Will Peyton's career end like Elway's?
In this January 2016 photo, Juneau-Douglas High School is shown playing against North Pole. The two teams will meet today in the Mid Alaska Conference Tournament.

JDHS, North Pole to face off in tourney

In a repeat of last year, the Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team will face North Pole in there most important game of the season.JDHS’ hockey… Continue reading

In this January 2016 photo, Juneau-Douglas High School is shown playing against North Pole. The two teams will meet today in the Mid Alaska Conference Tournament.

West Valley bests Lady Falcons

The Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball team fell to a dominant West Valley team in Wednesday’s tournament opener at the Lady Lynx Prep Shootout… Continue reading

  • Feb 4, 2016