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Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano (22) makes contact for a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Cano homers twice, Mariners win 9-5 at Texas

ARLINGTON, Texas — Robinson Cano homered twice and drove in five runs, including a two-run homer that capped Seattle’s five-run ninth, as the Mariners rallied… Continue reading

  • Apr 7, 2016
  • By STEPHEN HAWKINS
Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano (22) makes contact for a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

JDHS soccer tunes up for season

Both of Juneau-Douglas High School’s varsity soccer programs have high expectations this year as they kick off another season of their accomplished programs.After opening with… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School's Owen Swanton throws a pitch during baseball practice Tuesday at the Wells Fargo Dimond Park Fieldhouse.

TMHS baseball scrambles to early start against Ketchikan

The Thunder Mountain High School baseball program starts early this year with two matchups in Ketchikan this weekend. Falcons baseball lost 13 seniors last year.… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School's Owen Swanton throws a pitch during baseball practice Tuesday at the Wells Fargo Dimond Park Fieldhouse.
Commentary: Joining the team

Commentary: Joining the team

An extended family member recently sent me an old Empire sports article written by my great uncle Vern Metcalfe. “‘Post Mortem’ Shows Bears Learning” published… Continue reading

Commentary: Joining the team

Sports calendar for April 5

Friday, April 8High School SoccerBoys, 4:30 p.m.,JV, JDHS vs Sitka, AK FieldGirls, 6:15 JV, and 8 p.m. V., JDHS vs TMHS, AK FieldHigh School BaseballTMHS… Continue reading

  • Apr 6, 2016

Hamels, Rangers win with one hit, beat Hernandez, Mariners

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cole Hamels handed Felix Hernandez his first opening day loss and the Texas Rangers managed to win with just one hit, beating… Continue reading

  • Apr 5, 2016
  • By SCHUYLER DIXON
Alaska Anchorage's Sierra Afoa (24) shoots against Lubbock Christian's Kellyn Schneider during the second half of the championship game at the women's NCAA Division II basketball tournament Monday, April 4, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Alaska-Anchorage falls to Lubbock in D-II championship

INDIANAPOLIS — Kelsey Hoppel scored 27 points and Nicole Hampton finished with 22 points Monday to send Lubbock Christian past Alaska-Anchorage 78-73 for its first… Continue reading

  • Apr 5, 2016
Alaska Anchorage's Sierra Afoa (24) shoots against Lubbock Christian's Kellyn Schneider during the second half of the championship game at the women's NCAA Division II basketball tournament Monday, April 4, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Sports calendar for April 5

Friday, April 8High School SoccerBoys, 4:30 p.m.,JV, JDHS vs Sitka, AK FieldGirls, 6:15 JV, and 8 p.m. V., JDHS vs TMHS, AK Field High School BaseballTMHS… Continue reading

  • Apr 5, 2016
Jonas Lamb scores Michigan's second goal past Tigers goalie Devin Savikko. Michigan defeated the Tigers 5-1.

JAHA championship day

It was championship day at Treadwell Arena on Sunday, as the Juneau Adult Hockey League (JAHA) finished its season with tournament play among its five… Continue reading

  • Apr 5, 2016
  • By LARRY JOHANSEN
Jonas Lamb scores Michigan's second goal past Tigers goalie Devin Savikko. Michigan defeated the Tigers 5-1.
The JDHS Dance team performs the Light March Friday at the Juneau-Douglas High School gym during "Showtime," the team's annual end of season show, on Friday and Saturday.

Photos: Showtime for JDHS Dance team

The JDHS Dance team performs “Showtime,” the team’s annual end of season show, at the Juneau-Douglas High School gym on Friday and Saturday. The Juneau… Continue reading

The JDHS Dance team performs the Light March Friday at the Juneau-Douglas High School gym during "Showtime," the team's annual end of season show, on Friday and Saturday.
Victoria Azarenka of Belarus returns to Svetlana Kuznetsova during the women's singles final match at the Miami Open tennis tournament on Saturday in Key Biscayne, Florida.

Azarenka continues streak with Miami Open win

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Victoria Azarenka believes she’s the best player in women’s tennis, and recent results support her argument.Seeded 13th, Azarenka completed a rare… Continue reading

  • Apr 4, 2016
  • By STEVEN WINE
Victoria Azarenka of Belarus returns to Svetlana Kuznetsova during the women's singles final match at the Miami Open tennis tournament on Saturday in Key Biscayne, Florida.
Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford of Canada compete during the pairs short program in the World Figure Skating Championships on Friday in Boston.

Canada’s Duhamel, Radford defend title

BOSTON — Canada’s Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford defended their pairs world title Saturday, coming from behind with a near-perfect free skate.After the high of… Continue reading

  • Apr 4, 2016
  • By RACHEL COHEN
Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford of Canada compete during the pairs short program in the World Figure Skating Championships on Friday in Boston.
Ketchikan High School junior Angel Spurgeon (14) tries to kick the ball past Thunder Mountain senior goaltender Tianna Huber (1) on Friday, April 1, 2016, during the Lady Kings' 2-0 win against the Lady Falcons at Esther Shea Field.

Photos: Falcons girls fall to Lady Kings

Ketchikan High School junior Angel Spurgeon (14) tries to kick the ball past Thunder Mountain senior goaltender Tianna Huber (1) on Friday during the Lady… Continue reading

Ketchikan High School junior Angel Spurgeon (14) tries to kick the ball past Thunder Mountain senior goaltender Tianna Huber (1) on Friday, April 1, 2016, during the Lady Kings' 2-0 win against the Lady Falcons at Esther Shea Field.

A loud call for equal pay

No one would argue that the accomplishments of Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain, Hope Solo or Carli Lloyd are not as worthy as those of Landon… Continue reading

  • Apr 4, 2016
  • By LINDA ROBERTSON

Sports on TV for Monday, April 4

COLLEGE SOFTBALL11 a.m., ESPN2 — Oklahoma at BaylorCYCLING11 a.m., NBCSN — UCI World Tour, Paris-Roubaix race (same-day tape)GOLF10 a.m., CBS — The Masters, final round,… Continue reading

  • Apr 4, 2016
Boston Celtics' Jonas Jerebko (8) dunks against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday in Oakland, California. Boston won 109-106.

Blueprint for a daunting task: How to beat Golden State Warriors

So now it’s official. Not only can the Golden State Warriors lose this season, they can even lose at home.Boston pulled off the surprise Friday… Continue reading

  • Apr 4, 2016
  • By TIM REYNOLDS
Boston Celtics' Jonas Jerebko (8) dunks against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday in Oakland, California. Boston won 109-106.

Today in sports history: April 4

1937 — Byron Nelson shoots a 283 to win the Masters by two strokes over Ralph Guldahl.1938 — Henry Picard beats Ralph Guldahl and Harry… Continue reading

  • Apr 4, 2016

Sports calendar for April 4

Friday, April 8High School SoccerBoys, 4:30 p.m.,JV, JDHS vs Sitka, AK FieldGirls, 6:15 JV, and 8 p.m. V., JDHS vs TMHS, AK FieldHigh School BaseballTMHS… Continue reading

  • Apr 4, 2016

Rebuilt Mariners the great unknown in West

SEATTLE — Through all the various remodels over the course of too many lost seasons there have been two constants for Seattle baseball for the… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH

Can sensors prevent elbow injuries in baseball?

BRADENTON, Fla. — As Pirates prospect Matt Benedict tossed a baseball on Roberto Clemente Field at Pittsburgh’s minor league complex late one Sunday afternoon, five… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016
  • By RONALD BLUM