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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.
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