Sports

Iditarod unlikely to start in Fairbanks

FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks officials say the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is unlikely to start in the borough this year.Borough Mayor Karl Kassel said that… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2016

Seahawks’ offseason priorities begin with their offensive line

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks’ offseason priorities were obvious in previous years.Getting extensions done for key stars like Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, Russell Wilson… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH

Rams begin taking ticket deposits

LOS ANGELES — The Rams got the response they craved when the franchise began taking deposits Monday for season tickets for its first season back… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2016
  • By GREG BEACHAM
Former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose laughs during a press conference where it was announced that he will be inducted into the Reds Hall of  Fame on Tuesday in Cincinnati.

Reds inducting Rose into team HOF

CINCINNATI — Pete Rose is getting a hall of fame induction — in the Cincinnati Reds’ team hall during a weekend of honors this summer… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2016
  • By DAN SEWELL
Former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose laughs during a press conference where it was announced that he will be inducted into the Reds Hall of  Fame on Tuesday in Cincinnati.
Rafael Nadal, left, of Spain congratulates compatriot Fernando Verdasco after their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Verdasco sends Nadal out in 1st round

MELBOURNE, Australia — For five sets and nearly five hours, two chiseled Spanish left-handers went head-to-head again at the Australian Open.It wasn’t a semifinal this… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2016
  • By JOHN PYE
Rafael Nadal, left, of Spain congratulates compatriot Fernando Verdasco after their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Sports on TV for Jan. 20

COLLEGE BASKETBALL3 p.m., CBSSN — Mount St. Mary’s at Sacred Heart3 p.m., ESPN — Kentucky at Arkansas3 p.m., ESPN2 — Memphis at Cincinnati3 p.m., ESPNU… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2016

Girls on the Run releases new middle school program: Heart & Sole

Girls on the Run of Greater Alaska, presented by AWARE, has announced their new program for middle school girls: “Heart & Sole” and seeks volunteer… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2016

Today in Sports History: Jan. 20

1891 — The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass., is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but it wasn’t until… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2016

Sports calendar for Jan. 20

Today, January 20HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLAway, 7:30 p.m., East Anchorage hosts TMHS.Friday, January 22HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYHome, 8 p.m., JDHS hosts North Pole at Treadwell Arena.HIGH SCHOOL… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2016
JDHS forward Bryce Swofford attempts to block a Service player's shot on Saturday at JDHS.

JDHS boys pull out win against Service

Playing in another close, physical match Saturday night, and in a loud, hostile atmosphere, the Service Cougars this time found the breaks going the way… Continue reading

JDHS forward Bryce Swofford attempts to block a Service player's shot on Saturday at JDHS.

Sports calendar for Jan. 18

Wednesday, January 20HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLAway, 8 p.m., TMHS boys at East AnchorageFriday, January 22HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYHome, 8 p.m., JDHS hosts North Pole at Treadwell Arena.HIGH… Continue reading

  • Jan 18, 2016

Sports on TV for Jan. 18

BOXING7 p.m., FS1 — Premier Champions, Jamal James vs. Javier Molina, welterweights, at Los AngelesCOLLEGE BASKETBALL2:30 p.m., FS1 — Butler at Providence3 p.m., CBSSN —… Continue reading

  • Jan 18, 2016

Today in Sports History: Jan. 18

1958 — Canadian born Willie O’Ree becomes the NHL’s first black player for the Boston Bruins.1972 — The Lakers’ Jerry West, hits a last second,… Continue reading

  • Jan 18, 2016

JDHS, TMHS girls battle in a war of attrition

The Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball team duked it out against Thunder Mountain High School on Saturday, clawing their way back into a close game… Continue reading

Panthers look for redemption in playoff rematch vs. Seahawks

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera says the Seattle Seahawks are starting to feel a little like a division opponent.The teams will meet… Continue reading

  • Jan 17, 2016
  • By STEVE REED

Sports on TV for Jan. 13

COLLEGE BASKETBALL8 a.m., CBSSN — American at Army9 a.m., FS1 — Creighton at DePaul9:30 a.m., CBS — Michigan St. at Wisconsin10 a.m., CBSSN — UConn… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2016

Sports calendar for Jan. 17

Friday, January 22HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYHome, 8 p.m., JDHS hosts North Pole at Treadwell Arena.HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, 8 p.m., JDHS boys host Kodiak.Away, TMHS boys at… Continue reading

  • Jan 17, 2016

Falcons girls split series with Wolves

The Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball team was held scoreless in the third quarter Friday night and fell at home, splitting a two-game series… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's RJ Manning drives passed Service's Jason Lombard for a layup during their game at TMHS on Friday. Service won 66-63 in overtime.

Service edges out Falcons boys in OT

In a thrilling and physical overtime game against the visiting Service Cougars on Friday night, the Thunder Mountain High School boys basketball team found themselves… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's RJ Manning drives passed Service's Jason Lombard for a layup during their game at TMHS on Friday. Service won 66-63 in overtime.