Sports

Sports calendar for Feb. 9

Thursday, February 11HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, TBA, ASAA State Championships, Wasilla’s Menard Center.Friday, February 12HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, JDHS/TMHS boys host Sitka.Home, TMHS girls host JDHS.HIGH SCHOOL… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2016
Kayhi's Mo Bullock fights for the rebound against Thunder Mountains' Mahina Toutiolepo, left, and Finn Collins, back, during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 76-65.

Kayhi Kings retain crown against Thunder Mountain

The Thunder Mountain High School boys basketball team ceded its second game to the Ketchikan Kings at the Thunderdome on Saturday.In the second of two… Continue reading

Kayhi's Mo Bullock fights for the rebound against Thunder Mountains' Mahina Toutiolepo, left, and Finn Collins, back, during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 76-65.

Pusich rains 3’s on South

Caitlin Pusich knocked down four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter Saturday to lead Juneau-Douglas High School over South Anchorage High School on the final day… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2016

Sports calendar for Feb. 8

Thursday, February 11HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, TBA, ASAA State Championships, Wasilla’s Menard Center.Friday, February 12HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, JDHS/TMHS boys host Sitka.Home, TMHS girls host JDHS.HIGH SCHOOL… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2016

Today in Sport’s History: Feb. 8

1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy winner, is the first player ever selected in the NFL Draft. The Philadelphia Eagles… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2016

Crimson Bears girls top Palmer in tournament

The Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball team spread the ball around Thursday and beat Palmer 47-34 in its second game at the Lady Lynx Shootout… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016

Despite troubles aplenty, NFL and Super Bowl popular as ever

SAN FRANCISCO — The headlines hit in a persistent stream this season, and the onslaught only grew steadier as the Super Bowl approached.Concussions scrambling the… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016
  • By EDDIE PELLS
Thunder Mountain's Noah Reishus-O'Brien jumps against Kayhi's Mo Bullock during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 76-65.

Thunder Mountain, Ketchikan light up Thunderdome

The Thunder Mountain High School boys basketball team battled the state’s No. 1 ranked team Friday, falling to the Ketchikan Kings but proving they could… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Noah Reishus-O'Brien jumps against Kayhi's Mo Bullock during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 76-65.

Juneau hockey downs North Pole, faces West Valley for title

The Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team toppled North Pole Friday evening at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Patty Center Ice Arena, earning the right to… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016

Sports calendar for Feb. 7

Thursday, February 11HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, TBA, ASAA State Championships, Wasilla’s Menard Center.Friday, February 12HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, JDHS/TMHS boys host Sitka.Home, TMHS girls host JDHS.HIGH SCHOOL… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016

Sports on TV for Feb. 7

BOWLING10 a.m., ESPN — PBA Tour, Tournament of Champions, at Shawnee, Okla.COLLEGE BASKETBALL8 a.m., CBSSN — East Carolina at UConn9 a.m., ESPNU — Miami at… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016

Today in Sports History: Feb. 7

1882 — John L. Sullivan wins the world heavyweight bare-knuckle title by beating Paddy Ryan in a nine-round bout in Mississippi City, Miss.1942 — At… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016
Will Peyton's career end like Elway's?

Will Peyton’s career end like Elway’s?

SAN FRANCISCO — It’s the perfect scenario, a Hollywood-type script: Peyton Manning emulates John Elway and rides off into the sunset with the Lombardi Trophy… Continue reading

  • Feb 5, 2016
  • By BARRY WILNER
Will Peyton's career end like Elway's?
In this January 2016 photo, Juneau-Douglas High School is shown playing against North Pole. The two teams will meet today in the Mid Alaska Conference Tournament.

JDHS, North Pole to face off in tourney

In a repeat of last year, the Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team will face North Pole in there most important game of the season.JDHS’ hockey… Continue reading

In this January 2016 photo, Juneau-Douglas High School is shown playing against North Pole. The two teams will meet today in the Mid Alaska Conference Tournament.

West Valley bests Lady Falcons

The Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball team fell to a dominant West Valley team in Wednesday’s tournament opener at the Lady Lynx Prep Shootout… Continue reading

  • Feb 4, 2016

JDHS football seeking coaches

The Juneau-Douglas High School football team is accepting applications for qualified position coaches for its 2016 season.Head coach Kevin Hamrick is looking for experienced coaches… Continue reading

  • Feb 3, 2016

Federer has knee surgery, will skip tourneys

BASEL, Switzerland — Roger Federer has had knee surgery and will miss tournaments in Rotterdam and Dubai this month.“Roger Federer underwent successful arthroscopic knee surgery… Continue reading

  • Feb 4, 2016
Gordo High School football player Ben Davis, with his mother Faye, left, holds up a football after committing to attend Alabama during a national signing day program at Gordo High School on Wednesday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Alabama continues recruiting dynasty

Signing day went much like this past season: Alabama dominated and Jim Harbaugh had everybody talking about Michigan.For a sixth consecutive year, Alabama landed the… Continue reading

  • Feb 4, 2016
  • By STEVE MEGARGEE
Gordo High School football player Ben Davis, with his mother Faye, left, holds up a football after committing to attend Alabama during a national signing day program at Gordo High School on Wednesday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Harbaugh draws cascade of stars to Michigan for signing day

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Jim Harbaugh, hailed like a rock star, strolled onto a regally lit stage in a sharp suit instead of his signature… Continue reading

  • Feb 4, 2016
  • By LARRY LAGE

Sports calendar for Feb. 3

Friday, February 5HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, 4:30 a.m., 6:15 p.m., 8 p.m., TMHS boys host Ketchikan.Away, JDHS/TMHS girls at Dimond Tournament.HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, TBA, JDHS at… Continue reading

  • Feb 4, 2016