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In this Feb. 5, 2010 photo, a laboratory technician prepares samples of urine for doping tests during a media open day, at the King's College London Drug Control Centre in London.

Rules bent to complete drug testing in Kenya

ELDORET, Kenya — From the moment the needle leaves the arm of an elite athlete in Kenya, the clock is ticking. The 3 milliliters, less… Continue reading

  • Mar 28, 2016
  • By JOHN LEICESTER
In this Feb. 5, 2010 photo, a laboratory technician prepares samples of urine for doping tests during a media open day, at the King's College London Drug Control Centre in London.

Sports on TV for Monday, March 28

AUTO RACING6:30 a.m., NBCSN — Formula 1, Bahrain Grand Prix, at Sakhir, Bahrain9 a.m., FS1 — NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, STP 500, at Ridgeway, Va.DRAG… Continue reading

  • Mar 28, 2016

Today in sports history: March 28

1939 — The barnstorming Renaissance Five beat the NBL champion Oshkosh All-Stars, 34-25, to win the first annual World Professional Basketball Tournament in Chicago. Sports… Continue reading

  • Mar 28, 2016

Today in sports history: March 27

1939 — Oregon beats Ohio State 46-33 in the NCAA’s first national basketball tournament.1942 — Joe Louis knocks out Abe Simon in the sixth round… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
Angoon's J.J. Nixon is fouled by Hydaburg's Vinny Edenshaw, right, and Claud Young during their B Bracket championship game during the 70th annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament held at Juneau-Douglas High School. Angoon won 102-86.

Angoon claims B Bracket title

The B Bracket hardware is heading to Angoon.Angoon defeated Hydaburg 102-86 on Saturday night during the 70th annual Gold Medal Basketball tournament at Juneau-Douglas High… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
Angoon's J.J. Nixon is fouled by Hydaburg's Vinny Edenshaw, right, and Claud Young during their B Bracket championship game during the 70th annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament held at Juneau-Douglas High School. Angoon won 102-86.

Sports on TV for Sunday, March 27

COLLEGE BASKETBALL2 p.m., CBSSN — CollegeInsider.com Tournament, first semifinal, NJIT at Columbia2 p.m., TBS — NCAA Tournament, Elite Eight, Virginia vs. Syracuse, at Chicago4:45 p.m.,… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
Haine's Sarah Elliot shoots against Craig's Tina Steffen during their 70th annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament championship game Saturday at Juneau-Douglas High School. Haines won 54-49.

Haines women exact revenge

Haines earned some revenge against Craig in the Womens Bracket championship.After being bounced to the losers bracket by their championship-contending opponents, the women from Haines… Continue reading

Haine's Sarah Elliot shoots against Craig's Tina Steffen during their 70th annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament championship game Saturday at Juneau-Douglas High School. Haines won 54-49.
Kake's Kip Howard celebrates their victory over Huna for the Masters Bracket title during the 70th annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament championship game Saturday at Juneau-Douglas High School. Kake won 70-64.

Kake takes Masters title over Hoonah

“It always feels good riding home on the ferry with the trophy, taking it to your community,” Kake’s Kip Howard said after winning the Masters… Continue reading

Kake's Kip Howard celebrates their victory over Huna for the Masters Bracket title during the 70th annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament championship game Saturday at Juneau-Douglas High School. Kake won 70-64.
Klukwan's Stuart DeWitt, left, dives for the ball against Metlakatla's Archie Dundas on Saturday during the C Bracket championship of the 70th annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School.

Klukwan bests Metlakatla in high-scoring C bracket battle

Klukwan hit the century mark Saturday night to clinch the C Bracket title over Metlakatla 100-90 during the 70th annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament held… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
Klukwan's Stuart DeWitt, left, dives for the ball against Metlakatla's Archie Dundas on Saturday during the C Bracket championship of the 70th annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School.
Juneau’s bench erupts at Kaleb Tompkins’ winning shot at the buzzer against Ketchikan.

Kaleb Tompkins hits buzzer beater to send JDHS to state championship

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team made their families and fans nervous again, as they trailed Ketchikan nearly the entire semifinals game at the… Continue reading

Juneau’s bench erupts at Kaleb Tompkins’ winning shot at the buzzer against Ketchikan.
Haines' Tiffany DeWitt, center, tries to fend off Craig's Jessica Lingley, left, and Sarah Dybdahl during their Womens bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Thursday. Craig won 59-45.

Gold Medal: Tenacious defenses shine in W bracket

According to Haines’ Sarah Elliot, the women’s teams have “come out swinging,” at the Gold Medal tournament this week.Elliot’s words rang true on Thursday afternoon,… Continue reading

Haines' Tiffany DeWitt, center, tries to fend off Craig's Jessica Lingley, left, and Sarah Dybdahl during their Womens bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Thursday. Craig won 59-45.

Juneau Rollergirls compete in Japan tonight

The Juneau Rollergirls are in Japan to compete in the inaugural Japan Open Roller Derby Tournament, Asia’s first roller derby tournament to include teams from… Continue reading

  • Mar 25, 2016
Juneau's Molo Maka puts up a shot against the defense of Bartlett's Kaejae Mader while Crimson Bear teammate Guy Bean looks on.

In last-second comeback, JDHS wins first state tourney game

Bartlett made the game scrappy, but Juneau-Douglas High School harnessed some last-second heroics to pull a low-scoring, opening-round win at the state tournament.The JDHS boys… Continue reading

Juneau's Molo Maka puts up a shot against the defense of Bartlett's Kaejae Mader while Crimson Bear teammate Guy Bean looks on.
Hydaburg's Vinny Edenshas, center, wrestles a loose ball away from Kake's Lance Doake, right, and Shea Jackson during their B bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Thursday. Hydaburg won 76-72.

Photo: B brawl

Hydaburg’s Vinny Edenshas, center, wrestles a loose ball away from Kake’s Lance Doake, right, and Shea Jackson during their B bracket game in the 2016… Continue reading

  • Mar 25, 2016
Hydaburg's Vinny Edenshas, center, wrestles a loose ball away from Kake's Lance Doake, right, and Shea Jackson during their B bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Thursday. Hydaburg won 76-72.

Gonzaga taking on Syracuse’s vaunted zone in Sweet 16

CHICAGO — With Kyle Wiltjer taking aim from long distance, Gonzaga has seen very little zone defense this season. “Less than 30 possessions,” coach Mark… Continue reading

  • Mar 25, 2016
  • By JAY COHEN
In this Sept. 24, 2015 photo, Washington Robert Griffin III leaves MetLife Stadium after an NFL game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Browns have signed free agent quarterback Robert Griffin III, who hasn't been the same since his dazzling rookie season in Washington.

Act II for RG3: Griffin’s shot to reboot career with Browns

CLEVELAND — Back before he rocketed into the NFL as a freakish touchdown-maker, before the knee injury and his downfall in Washington, Robert Griffin III… Continue reading

  • Mar 25, 2016
  • By TOM WITHERS
In this Sept. 24, 2015 photo, Washington Robert Griffin III leaves MetLife Stadium after an NFL game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Browns have signed free agent quarterback Robert Griffin III, who hasn't been the same since his dazzling rookie season in Washington.

Sports on TV for Friday, March 25

BOXING6:30 p.m., SHO — Regis Prograis vs. Aaron Herrera, super lightweights, at Miami, Okla.COLLEGE BASKETBALL3:10 p.m., CBS — NCAA Tournament, Sweet 16, Virginia vs. Iowa… Continue reading

  • Mar 25, 2016

Today in sports history: March 25

1934 — Horton Smith wins the first Masters by one stroke over Craig Wood.1947 — Holy Cross, led by George Kaftan, beats Oklahoma 58-47 to… Continue reading

  • Mar 25, 2016

Sitka basketball team saves tenants from apartment fire

Sitka High basketball team saves tenants from apartment fire ANCHORAGE — Fire officials say members of the Sitka High School basketball team helped residents escape from… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2016
The all-conference team for Southeast, from left: Ketchikan High School seniors Matt Standley, Mo Bullock and Jason James, Juneau-Douglas High School seniors Kaleb Tompkins and Guy Bean and Thunder Mountain High School junior Chase Saviers.

All-conference, all-state honors announced

Four of Juneau’s high school basketball players and a coach have been recognized for state and regional honors this year. Alongside Juneau’s basketball standouts were… Continue reading

The all-conference team for Southeast, from left: Ketchikan High School seniors Matt Standley, Mo Bullock and Jason James, Juneau-Douglas High School seniors Kaleb Tompkins and Guy Bean and Thunder Mountain High School junior Chase Saviers.