Sports

The Shulas enjoy another brush with perfection

After the baby was born, the doctor emerged from the delivery room to tell the father, because that’s how things were done then.“You didn’t get… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2015
  • By DAVE HYDE
Russian President Vladimir Putin, second right, embraces with an athlete as Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, right, smiles during a visit to the federal government center "South Sports" before their late-night meeting with the heads of Russia's sports federations in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, on Wednesday. (Alexei Druzhinin | RIA-Novosti, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

With Olympic boycott ruled out, Russians to admit some wrong

MOSCOW — With an Olympic boycott ruled out, Russia is planning to at least partially admit it has a doping problem.Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2015
  • By JAMES ELLINGWORTH
Russian President Vladimir Putin, second right, embraces with an athlete as Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, right, smiles during a visit to the federal government center "South Sports" before their late-night meeting with the heads of Russia's sports federations in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, on Wednesday. (Alexei Druzhinin | RIA-Novosti, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
Buffalo Bills running back Karlos Williams, front, and wide receiver Sammy Watkins celebrate Williams' touchdown catch against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Bills beat Jets in Ryan’s return

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Rex Ryan’s return to the Meadowlands was a successful one — thanks to his pride and joy, the defense.Buffalo’s defense shut… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2015
  • By BARRY WILNER
Buffalo Bills running back Karlos Williams, front, and wide receiver Sammy Watkins celebrate Williams' touchdown catch against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Sports on TV for Nov. 12

COLLEGE FOOTBALL3:30 p.m., ESPNU — Louisiana Lafayette at South Alabama3:30 p.m., ESPN — Virginia Tech at Geaorgia TechGOLF9 a.m., GOLF — PGA Tour: OHL Classic,… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2015

Today in Sports History for Nov. 12

1892 — William “Pudge” Heffelfinger becomes the first pro football player by getting $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic Association against the Pittsburgh Athletic… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2015
As Senator Albert Kookesh, representing Angoon, and Johan Dybdahl, representing Hoonah, look on, Sitka's Herb Didrickson holds the trophy awarded to the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament next to a portrait of the event during the 2012 Alaska Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Anchorage Museum. Didrickson was inducted the following year after a strong write-in campaign by fans and historians.

Voting is important

I know.You have heard it over and over and over again.“Your vote counts.”“You can make a difference.”“If you don’t vote now, don’t complain later.”Nope, not… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
As Senator Albert Kookesh, representing Angoon, and Johan Dybdahl, representing Hoonah, look on, Sitka's Herb Didrickson holds the trophy awarded to the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament next to a portrait of the event during the 2012 Alaska Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Anchorage Museum. Didrickson was inducted the following year after a strong write-in campaign by fans and historians.
Ketchikan's Kreylynn Johnson (18), Gabby Clark and Kaia Michalsen (8) block Juneau-Douglas' Maddie McKeown (14) during the 4A Region V volleyball championship last weekend at Thunder Mountain High School in Juneau. Kayhi will open the 3A/4A ASAA/First National Bank Alaska state tournament at 10 a.m. today against South High School at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage.

Local sports calendar for Nov. 12

Today, November 12HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLAway, ASAA State Championships at Anchorage.HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, 7 p.m., JDHS at Soldotna (JV 3).Friday, November 13HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLAway, ASAA State… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Ketchikan's Kreylynn Johnson (18), Gabby Clark and Kaia Michalsen (8) block Juneau-Douglas' Maddie McKeown (14) during the 4A Region V volleyball championship last weekend at Thunder Mountain High School in Juneau. Kayhi will open the 3A/4A ASAA/First National Bank Alaska state tournament at 10 a.m. today against South High School at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage.

2015 Juneau Parks & Recreation Men’s & Women’s volleyball

(1st thru 4th place):MEN’S DIVISION 1-1. Poly Boys2. Alpine Construction3. Ace Whoopers4. Islanders MEN’S DIVISION 2 -1. Admiralty Environmental2. Valley Auto Parts3. Wee Fishie4. Chuck Norris MEN’S… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe

Local sports calendar for Nov. 11

Thursday, November 12HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLAway, ASAA State Championships at Anchorage.HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, 7 p.m., JDHS at Soldotna (JV 3).Friday, November 13HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLAway, ASAA State… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe

Sports on TV for Nov. 11

COLLEGE FOOTBALL4 p.m., ESPN2 — Northern Illinois at Buffalo, or Bowling Green at Western Michigan4 p.m., ESPNU — Northern Illinois at Buffalo, or Bowling Green… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2015

Today is Sports History for Nov. 11

1911 — Carlisle Indian School of Carlisle, Pa., led by Jim Thorpe, beats nationally ranked Harvard 18-15 before 25,000 in Cambridge, Mass. Thorpe scores all… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2015
The city has closed Basin Road for the season. The road will reopen in mid-April.

Pure Sole: There will be snow

I predict there will be a lot of snowfall this season.I believe.Belief is a powerful thing. That, and the fact that the Gandalfian “you shall… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
The city has closed Basin Road for the season. The road will reopen in mid-April.

Today is Sports History for Nov. 10

1963 — Don Meredith of the Dallas Cowboys passes for 460 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.1963 —… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2015

Sports on TV for Nov. 10

BOXING5 p.m., FS1 — Permier Champions, Alejandro Gonzalez Jr. vs. Karim Guerfi (bantamweights), at Austin, TXCOLLEGE FOOTBALL4 p.m., ESPN2 — Kent State at Ohio, or… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2015

Local sports calendar for Nov. 10

Thursday, November 12HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLAway, ASAA State Championships at Anchorage.HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, 7 p.m., JDHS at Soldotna (JV 3).Friday, November 13HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLAway, ASAA State… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Juneau-Douglas High School junior forward Quin Gist moves in to defend the Yukon Huskies' Kyron Crosby (18) during hockey action at Whitehorse on Saturday.

Crimson Bears skate on Yukon territory

The Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team knows that to earn a state tournament berth at the end of the season, it has to play some… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Juneau-Douglas High School junior forward Quin Gist moves in to defend the Yukon Huskies' Kyron Crosby (18) during hockey action at Whitehorse on Saturday.
Thunder Mountain's Mary Landes (2) tips a shot over Juneau-Douglas' Kallen Hoover and Soana Kelepi during the 4A Region V tournament's elimination match play on Saturday at TMHS.

Kings regain their crown

For the first time in 32 years the Ketchikan Lady Kings have been crowned champions of 4A Region V volleyball.And it wasn’t easy.Ketchikan topped Juneau-Douglas… Continue reading

  • Nov 8, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Thunder Mountain's Mary Landes (2) tips a shot over Juneau-Douglas' Kallen Hoover and Soana Kelepi during the 4A Region V tournament's elimination match play on Saturday at TMHS.
Top one-mile male Will Robinson and top one-mile female Mallory Welling, stand with competitors Arik Koverdan and Craig Thorsteinson at the finish of Saturday's Veterans Day Run. A slideshow is available at juneauempire.com.

Empire Cup season ends with Veterans Day Run

The Empire Cup race series ended on Saturday with the 5-mile and 1-mile Veterans Day Run at Thunder Mountain High School.Alec Nevalainen, age 41, won… Continue reading

  • Nov 9, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Top one-mile male Will Robinson and top one-mile female Mallory Welling, stand with competitors Arik Koverdan and Craig Thorsteinson at the finish of Saturday's Veterans Day Run. A slideshow is available at juneauempire.com.

Boyer, Weldon wrestle in Anchorage finals

Thunder Mountain High School senior Hunter Boyer won the 152-pound championship of the Colony Invitational on Saturday and Juneau-Douglas junior Cody Weldon placed second in… Continue reading

  • Nov 9, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe

Sports on TV for Nov. 9

NBA BASKETBALL11 a.m., NBA — Chicago at PhiladelphiaNFL FOOTBALL4:25 p.m., ESPN — Chicago at San Diego… Continue reading

  • Nov 9, 2015