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Thunder Mountain's Haleigh Dicarlo looks to pass against Sitka's Zosha Krupa during their game at TMHS on Thursday. Thunder Mountain won 40-39.

Falcons girls squeak by defending 3A champs

In a back-and-forth contest at home against last year’s 3A champion Sitka, the Thunder Mountain High School Falcons girls basketball team found just enough open… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Haleigh Dicarlo looks to pass against Sitka's Zosha Krupa during their game at TMHS on Thursday. Thunder Mountain won 40-39.

Get involved with Girls on the Run and Boys Run: I toowú klatseen

AWARE is seeking coaches for empowerment programs Girls on the Run and Boys Run: I toowú klatseen.Girls on the Run and Boys Run: I toowú… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2016

Sports calendar for Jan. 15

Friday, January 15HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, 4:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., TMHS girls host Sitka.HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, 8 p.m., TMHS boys host Service.HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, 6:30 p.m.,… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2016

Weekend Sports Preview: 5 home games in 3 nights

The Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball team can at last wear home colors again.Following a five-game road series last week against Interior teams, the… Continue reading

  • Jan 14, 2016

Sports calendar for Jan. 14

Thursday, January 14HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, 4:15 p.m., JDHS at Lathrop, Big Dipper Arena.HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, 5 p.m., 7 p.m., TMHS Girls vs. Sitka, TMHS.Friday, January… Continue reading

  • Jan 14, 2016
This Nov. 15, 2015 photo shows Carolina Panthers safety Roman Harper walking the field during a game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn.

Panthers Harper on Seahawks: ‘We are the better team’

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers no longer appear apprehensive about playing the two-time defending NFC champion Seattle Seahawks.In fact, they’re pretty confident.“We are the… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2016
  • By STEVE REED
This Nov. 15, 2015 photo shows Carolina Panthers safety Roman Harper walking the field during a game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn.

Iditarod makes plans for possible Fairbanks restart

FAIRBANKS — Officials of the upcoming Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will travel to Fairbanks to discuss restarting the race there instead of Willow if… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2016

Today in Sports History: Jan. 13

1962 — Wilt Chamberlain scores an NBA regulation-game record 73 points to lead the Philadelphia Warriors to a 135-117 victory over the Chicago Packers.1971 —… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2016

Sports calendar for Jan. 13

Wednesday, January 13HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, 3 p.m., JDHS at Lathrop, Big Dipper Arena.Thursday, January 14HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, 4:15 p.m., JDHS at Lathrop, Big Dipper Arena.HIGH… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2016

CBS to unveil new technology for Super Bowl 50

PASADENA, Calif. — The Super Bowl is turning 50, although the game played next month on America’s informal national holiday will hardly be showing its… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2016
  • By BETH HARRIS

Crimson Bears ride hot streak against Bartlett

The Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team continued their hot play by defeating the Bartlett Golden Bears 12-2 in action Saturday night at Treadwell Arena. The… Continue reading

  • Jan 11, 2016
  • By LARRY JOHANSEN

Sports calendar for Jan. 12

Wednesday, January 13HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, 3 p.m., JDHS at Lathrop, Big Dipper Arena.Thursday, January 14HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, 4:15 p.m., JDHS at Lathrop, Big Dipper Arena.HIGH… Continue reading

  • Jan 12, 2016

Falcons end 5-game road trip at Bartlett

The Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball team closed out its five-game road trip against Bartlett High School on Saturday.The Falcons (2-4) couldn’t generate enough… Continue reading

  • Jan 11, 2016

Freeney, 2 Skins starters, others from ‘street’ to playoffs

ASHBURN, Va. — A veteran of more than 50 starts in his first four NFL seasons, linebacker Mason Foster spent most of September as a… Continue reading

  • Jan 11, 2016
  • By HOWARD FENDRICH
The Clemson college football team arrives Friday in Phoenix.

How Clemson built an undefeated mindset

CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson had nearly wrapped up a summertime appearance when someone asked if the Tigers could win a national championship.“No… Continue reading

  • Jan 11, 2016
  • By PETE IACOBELLI
The Clemson college football team arrives Friday in Phoenix.

Sports calendar for Jan. 11

Wednesday, January 13HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, 3 p.m., JDHS at Lathrop, Big Dipper Arena.Thursday, January 14HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, 4:15 p.m., JDHS at Lathrop, Big Dipper Arena.HIGH… Continue reading

  • Jan 11, 2016

Humphries makes history driving a 4-woman sled against men

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Kaillie Humphries drove her sled across the finish line Saturday, then raised her right hand and waved to the crowd of… Continue reading

  • Jan 11, 2016
  • By TIM REYNOLDS

Sports on TV for Jan. 11

BOXING7 p.m., FS1 — Premier Champions, Miguel Flores vs. Mario Briones, featherweights, at San AntonioCOLLEGE BASKETBALL2:30 p.m., FS1 — DePaul at Xavier3 p.m., BTN —… Continue reading

  • Jan 11, 2016

Today in Sports History: Jan. 11

1970 — The AFL wins its second straight Super Bowl as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 behind Len Dawson’s superb quarterbacking… Continue reading

  • Jan 11, 2016

Falcons girls shut down Eagle River

The Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball team made easy work of Eagle River on Friday during game four of a five-game road trip up… Continue reading

  • Jan 10, 2016