Sports

Falcons boys stumble at West Valley

The Thunder Mountain High School boys basketball team allowed West Valley High School to battle back late in the game and steal what should have… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2016

Sports calendar for Jan. 28

Friday, January 29HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, 4:30 p.m., JDHS girls host Ketchikan.Away, 6:15 p.m., JDHS boys at Ketchikan.Away, 8 p.m., TMHS boys at Fairbanks.Saturday, January 30HIGH… Continue reading

  • Jan 28, 2016

Sports on TV for Jan. 27

COLLEGE BASKETBALL3 p.m., CBSSN — Robert Morris at Mount St. Mary’s3 p.m., ESPN — Cincinnati at UConn3 p.m., ESPN2 — Notre Dame at Syracuse3 p.m.,… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2016
Roger Federer of Switzerland looks to play a forehand return to Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Williams beats Sharapova to advance

MELBOURNE, Australia — Serena Williams has never lost in the semifinals of the Australian Open. Neither has Novak Djokovic.A key difference between the defending champions… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2016
  • By JOHN PYE
Roger Federer of Switzerland looks to play a forehand return to Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne on Tuesday.
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller is congratulated by his teammates after a play during the AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Broncos heap praise on Panthers leading up to Super Bowl 50

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Nothing but compliments for Cam Newton after completely bashing Tom Brady.And no, this nasty Denver Broncos defense hasn’t suddenly turned soft. They’re… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2016
  • By PAT GRAHAM
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller is congratulated by his teammates after a play during the AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Bellevue police chief defends investigation in Coleman crash

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Police Chief Steve Mylett has defended his department’s investigation into the car crash involving Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman, saying his confidence… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2016

Today in Sports History: Jan. 27

1973 — UCLA, led by Bill Walton, sets an NCAA record for consecutive victories with its 61st win, an 82-63 victory over Notre Dame. UCLA… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2016

Sports calendar for Jan. 27

Friday, January 29HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, 4:30 p.m., JDHS girls host Ketchikan.Away, 6:15 p.m., JDHS boys at Ketchikan.Away, 8 p.m., TMHS boys at Fairbanks.Saturday, January 30HIGH… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2016

Sports calendar for Jan. 26

Friday, January 29HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, 4:30 p.m., JDHS girls host Ketchikan.Away, 6:15 p.m., JDHS boys at Ketchikan.Away, 8 p.m., TMHS boys at Fairbanks.Saturday, January 30HIGH… Continue reading

  • Jan 26, 2016

Cavs regroup after stunning coaching change

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Both knees wrapped in ice, LeBron James walked in a circle, waiting for his turn to speak with a larger-than-usual media contingent.First,… Continue reading

  • Jan 25, 2016
  • By TOM WITHERS

Sports calendar for Jan. 25

Friday, January 29HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, 4:30 p.m., JDHS girls host Ketchikan.Away, 6:15 p.m., JDHS boys at Ketchikan.Away, 8 p.m., TMHS boys at Fairbanks.Saturday, January 30HIGH… Continue reading

  • Jan 25, 2016

Today in Sports History: Jan. 25

1894 — Jim Corbett knocks out Charley Mitchell in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title.1924 — The first Winter Olympics are held… Continue reading

  • Jan 25, 2016

Sports on TV for Jan. 25

COLLEGE BASKETBALL2:30 p.m., FS1 — Creighton at Georgetown3 p.m., CBSSN — Memphis at UCF3 p.m., ESPN — Indiana at Wisconsin3 p.m., ESPN2 — Texas Tech… Continue reading

  • Jan 25, 2016

JDHS boys win with defense, rebounding

It seems there are several paths to victory for the Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team.The Crimson Bears plowed their way to another win against… Continue reading

AFC game features more than just Brady, Manning

DENVER — Tom Brady and Peyton Manning still earn top billing in Sunday’s AFC championship between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos.It’s just that… Continue reading

  • Jan 24, 2016
  • By ARNIE STAPLETON
Juneau Douglas's Erik Kelly shoots against Kodiak's Louis Rochelan, left, and Billy Alcaide, right, during their game at JDHS on Friday. Juneau won 75-40.

Crimson Bears outpace Kodiak on the court

In the first of a two-game homecoming weekend series Friday, the Juneau-Douglas boys basketball team scorched visiting Kodiak from behind the 3-point line.Though the hot… Continue reading

Juneau Douglas's Erik Kelly shoots against Kodiak's Louis Rochelan, left, and Billy Alcaide, right, during their game at JDHS on Friday. Juneau won 75-40.
Thunder Mountain girl's basketball head coach Tanya Nizich yells at her team Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, during the Lady Falcons' 30-59 loss to Ketchikan High School in the Clarke Cochrane Gym.

Photos: Falcons fall to Kings

The Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball team lost to Ketchikan High School 59-30 in the Clarke Cochrane Gym on Friday.… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain girl's basketball head coach Tanya Nizich yells at her team Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, during the Lady Falcons' 30-59 loss to Ketchikan High School in the Clarke Cochrane Gym.
In this Dec. 20, 2015 photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton calls an audible at the line of scrimmage during a game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Heisman Trophy winners Newton, Palmer meet in NFC title game

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton and Carson Palmer have a few things in common.Both were Heisman Trophy winners. Both were No. 1 overall draft picks.… Continue reading

  • Jan 24, 2016
  • By STEVE REED
In this Dec. 20, 2015 photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton calls an audible at the line of scrimmage during a game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Juneau-Douglas' Kasey Watts, left, tangles with North Pole's Darren Donovan during JDHS's final home game of the season on Friday.

JDHS skates away with senior night win

The Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears hockey team defeated the North Pole Patriots on Friday to end the regular season. Friday’s contest was more than just another… Continue reading

  • Jan 23, 2016
  • By LARRY JOHANSEN
Juneau-Douglas' Kasey Watts, left, tangles with North Pole's Darren Donovan during JDHS's final home game of the season on Friday.

JDHS girls leave Sitka with a win

The Juneau-Douglas High School basketball team found its offensive groove on Friday, with four players scoring in the double digits during a 54-49 win against… Continue reading

  • Jan 23, 2016