Sports

Upsets mean time to reboot NCAA tourney

ST. LOUIS — Nobody wants an NCAA Tournament mulligan more than Michigan State.But the Spartans’ spotlight as the biggest flop of the first round is… Continue reading

  • Mar 20, 2016
  • By DAVE SKRETTA

Musher recounts terrifying attack

NOME — Iditarod musher Aliy Zirkle said an attack last weekend by a man on a snowmobile lasted for hours, and she felt like a… Continue reading

  • Mar 18, 2016
  • By MARK THIESSEN

Extra point, chop block on NFL agenda

NEW YORK — The NFL’s powerful competition committee is recommending making permanent extra-point kick snaps from the 15-yard line, eliminating all chop blocks and ejecting… Continue reading

  • Mar 18, 2016
  • By BARRY WILNER

Russian swim star Efimova suspended over doping violation

Olympic swimming medalist Yulia Efimova of Russia faces a possible lifetime ban after being provisionally suspended for a second doping violation. Her U.S.-based coach said… Continue reading

  • Mar 18, 2016
  • By BETH HARRIS

Tournament gives stars from smaller programs chance to shine

Every year a star performer from a smaller program capitalizes on the rare chance the NCAA Tournament provides for him to play on college basketball’s… Continue reading

  • Mar 18, 2016
  • By STEVE MEGARGEE

Sports calendar for March 18

Thursday, March 24HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLAway, ASAA State Tournament at Anchorage. Friday, March 25HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLAway, ASAA State Tournament at Anchorage. Saturday, March 26HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLAway, ASAA State… Continue reading

  • Mar 18, 2016

Sports on TV for Friday, March 18

AUTO RACING9:30 a.m., FS1 — NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, Auto Club 400, practice, at Fontana, Calif.11 a.m., FS1 — Xfinity Series 300, practice, at Fontana,… Continue reading

  • Mar 18, 2016

Today in sports history: March 18

1945 — Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the first NHL player to score 50 goals in a season during a 4-2 triumph over… Continue reading

  • Mar 18, 2016

Sports on TV for Thursday, March 17

AUTO RACING5:30 p.m., NBCSN — Formula 1, Australia Grand Prix, first practice, at Melbourne, Australia9:30 p.m., NBCSN — Formula 1, Australia Grand Prix, second practice,… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2016

Today in sports history: March 17

1871 — The National Association of Professional Baseball Players is organized to replace the amateur National Association.1897 — Bob Fitzsimmons knocks out Jim Corbett in… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2016

Sports calendar for March 16

Thursday, March 24HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLAway, ASAA State Tournament at Anchorage.Friday, March 25HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLAway, ASAA State Tournament at Anchorage.Saturday, March 26HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLAway, ASAA State… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2016

Nome gives every musher a hero’s welcome

NOME — When the winner of the Iditarod has come in to the finish line under the burled arch, it doesn’t mean the race is… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2016
  • By MARK THIESSEN

FIFA acknowledges World Cup hosting bribes, asks US for cash

GENEVA — FIFA acknowledged Wednesday that past World Cups were awarded based on bribes, and the organization wants U.S. prosecutors to give it “tens of… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2016
  • By GRAHAM DUNBAR

Around the NHL: Playoff races are limited but intense

Even though Wayne Simmonds grew up in Toronto, his girlfriend wondered what he was doing sitting on the couch Sunday night screaming for and cheering… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2016
  • By STEPHEN WHYNO
In this April 6, 2015 photo, Duke's Grayson Allen drives to the basket as Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky defends during the championship game of the NCAA men's tournament in Indianapolis. Coach Mike Krzyzewski went with a hunch and called on Allen, who, at the time, was an overshadowed freshman averaging four points a game.  Allen made a 3-pointer to start Duke's comeback and screamed "Let's Go,'' in an attempt to bring his team back to life. He finished with 16 points and became the focal point of a comeback for a team filled with NBA talent.

Down to a science? Math won’t always add up at bracket time

Warning, analytics lovers: The next three weeks will not be easy.Like most sports, college basketball has been steadily infiltrated by math types who have built… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2016
  • By EDDIE PELLS
In this April 6, 2015 photo, Duke's Grayson Allen drives to the basket as Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky defends during the championship game of the NCAA men's tournament in Indianapolis. Coach Mike Krzyzewski went with a hunch and called on Allen, who, at the time, was an overshadowed freshman averaging four points a game.  Allen made a 3-pointer to start Duke's comeback and screamed "Let's Go,'' in an attempt to bring his team back to life. He finished with 16 points and became the focal point of a comeback for a team filled with NBA talent.
Mitch Seavey, left, and Dallas Seavey speak to fans after finishing the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Tuesday, March 15, 2016,  in Nome, Alaska. Dallas Seavey won his third straight Iditarod, for his fourth overall title in the last five years. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Dallas Seavey has knack for winning Iditarod with few dogs

NOME — Dallas Seavey did more with less this year at the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.He set a record pace early Tuesday morning when… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2016
  • By MARK THIESSEN
Mitch Seavey, left, and Dallas Seavey speak to fans after finishing the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Tuesday, March 15, 2016,  in Nome, Alaska. Dallas Seavey won his third straight Iditarod, for his fourth overall title in the last five years. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Photo: JAHA action

Natalie Johansen of White Pass, left, forces a pass from Lauree DiCarlo of Treadwell.… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2016

Sports on TV for Wednesday, March 16

COLLEGE BASKETBALL2:40 p.m., TRU — NCAA Tournament, First Four, Holy Cross vs. Southern, at Dayton, Ohio3 p.m., ESPN2 — NIT, first round, Belmont at Georgia4… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2016

Today in sports history: March 16

1938 — Temple defeats Colorado 60-36 in the first National Invitation Tournament and the first major postseason basketball tournament.1947 — Billy Taylor of the Detroit… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2016

Can anyone stop UConn? Here are a few teams that could

There’s no doubt that UConn is the overwhelming favorite to win an unprecedented fourth straight national championship and 11th title overall.In Las Vegas, gamblers can… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2016
  • By DOUG FEINBERG