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Sports on TV for Dec. 13

COLLEGE BASKETBALL8 a.m., FS1 — Syracuse at St. John’s10:30 a.m., FS1 — St. Peter’s at Seton HallNoon, ESPNU — NC State at South FloridaNoon, CBSSN… Continue reading

  • Dec 13, 2015

Today in Sports History for Sunday, Dec. 13

1942 — The Washington Redskins win the NFL championship with a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Bears.1981 — John McEnroe and Roscoe Tanner lead the… Continue reading

  • Dec 13, 2015
Juneau-Douglas' Jacob Dale, center, drives between Monroe Catholic's Bela Armstrong, foreground, and Grant Olson, background, at Treadwell Arena on Saturday. Monroe Catholic won 3-1.

Late push lifts Monroe Catholic over JDHS

Juneau-Douglas may have been the team with the most scoring opportunities on Saturday night, but it was visiting Monroe Catholic that made the most of… Continue reading

  • Dec 13, 2015
  • By CHARLES L. WESTMORELAND
Juneau-Douglas' Jacob Dale, center, drives between Monroe Catholic's Bela Armstrong, foreground, and Grant Olson, background, at Treadwell Arena on Saturday. Monroe Catholic won 3-1.
Alabama's Derrick Henry kisses the Heisman Trophy Saturday in New York.

Alabama’s running back wins Heisman

NEW YORK — Hand it to Derrick Henry.Alabama’s bulldozer of a tailback with the super-sized workload won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night after carrying… Continue reading

  • Dec 13, 2015
  • By RALPH D. RUSSO
Alabama's Derrick Henry kisses the Heisman Trophy Saturday in New York.
Milwaukee Bucks' Michael Carter-Williams dunks over Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry Saturday.

It’s over: Golden State falls

MILWAUKEE — The Golden State Warriors walked slowly off the Bradley Center floor, exchanging handshakes with the victorious Milwaukee Bucks on the way back to… Continue reading

  • Dec 13, 2015
  • By GENARO C. ARMAS
Milwaukee Bucks' Michael Carter-Williams dunks over Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry Saturday.
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is stopped by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright on Sunday in Minneapolis.

Seahawks again among the best at stopping the run

RENTON, Wash. — Adrian Peterson was leading the NFL in rushing, about to face a Seattle defense that he had darted through three years earlier… Continue reading

  • Dec 10, 2015
  • By TIM BOOTH
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is stopped by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright on Sunday in Minneapolis.

Local sports calendar for Dec. 10

Today, December 11HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYHome, 8 p.m., JDHS hosts Monroe.HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLINGAway, Region V Tournament in Petersburg.Saturday, December 12HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYHome, 2:45 p.m., JDHS hosts… Continue reading

  • Dec 10, 2015

Sports on TV for Dec. 10

BOXING6 p.m., SHO — Regis Prograis vs Abel Ramos, junior welterweights; Ivan Baranchyk vs. Andrew Ruiz, junior welterweights; Bryant Cruz vs. Wesley Ferrer, lightweights; Steed… Continue reading

  • Dec 10, 2015

Today in Sports History for Thursday, Dec. 10

1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0.1961 — Billy Cannon… Continue reading

  • Dec 10, 2015

Mariners get Lind for 3 minor league pitchers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The busy Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Adam Lind from the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday for three teenage minor league pitchers.The Brewers… Continue reading

  • Dec 10, 2015
  • By HOWIE RUMBERG
In this April 2 photo, NCAA President Mark Emmert answers questions during a news conference in Indianapolis. "The members are going to have to figure out, what's the purpose of bowl games?" NCAA President Mark Emmert told reporters Wednesday.

Changes coming after bowl system hits record 40 games

NEW YORK — The bowl system has finally snapped after years of being stretched thin.Three teams with losing records will be among the 80 playing… Continue reading

  • Dec 10, 2015
  • By RALPH D. RUSSO
In this April 2 photo, NCAA President Mark Emmert answers questions during a news conference in Indianapolis. "The members are going to have to figure out, what's the purpose of bowl games?" NCAA President Mark Emmert told reporters Wednesday.

Local sports calendar for Dec. 9

Friday, December 11HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYHome, 8 p.m., JDHS hosts Monroe.HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLINGAway, Region V Tournament in Petersburg.Saturday, December 12HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYHome, 2:45 p.m., JDHS hosts… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015

Sports on TV for Dec. 9

COLLEGE BASKETBALL1 p.m., FS1 — Niagara at St. John’s3 p.m., ESPN2 — E. Kentucky at Kentucky3 p.m., FS1 — Boston College at Providence3 p.m., ESPNU… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015

Today in Sports History for Dec. 9

1934 — The New York Giants wins the NFL championship by beating the Chicago Bears 30-13 in the “Sneakers Game.” With the temperature at 9… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015

Local sports calendar for Dec. 8

Friday, December 11HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYHome, 8 p.m., JDHS hosts Monroe.HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLINGAway, Region V Tournament in Petersburg.Saturday, December 12HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYHome, 2:45 p.m., JDHS hosts… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2015
In the back to the left is David Mende, chief instructor Diana Stevens, Zacharee Mende, Kaya Wilson, Doug Murray and Breana Wilson. Kneeling in front are Micah Mende and Kiana Potter.

Juneau Shotokan Karate-Do Club participates in tournament

Seven karate students and chief instructor Diana Stevens from the Juneau Shotokan Karate-Do Club participated in the 2015 Shotokan National Karate Tournament in San Francisco,… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2015
In the back to the left is David Mende, chief instructor Diana Stevens, Zacharee Mende, Kaya Wilson, Doug Murray and Breana Wilson. Kneeling in front are Micah Mende and Kiana Potter.

Sports on TV for Dec. 8

BOXING5 p.m., FS1 — Premier Champions, Juan Dominguez vs. Yenifel Vicente, featherweights; Keith Tapia vs. Garrett Wilson, cruiserweights, at Trenton, N.J.COLLEGE BASKETBALL2 p.m., BTN —… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2015

Today in Sports History for Tuesday, Dec. 8

1940 — The Chicago Bears beat the Washington Redskins 73-0 for the most one-sided victory in NFL Championship play.1943 — Georgia’s Frank Sinkwich wins the… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2015
San Antonio Spurs' Boban Marjanovic, right, puts up the shot over Philadelphia 76ers' Jahlil Okafor, left, Monday.

Spurs rest starters, still romp hapless 76ers 119-68

PHILADELPHIA — With Jerry Colangelo sitting courtside, the Philadelphia 76ers gave their new man in charge an up-close look at just how far away they… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2015
  • By DAN GELSTON
San Antonio Spurs' Boban Marjanovic, right, puts up the shot over Philadelphia 76ers' Jahlil Okafor, left, Monday.
Alabama running back Derrick Henry celebrates after winning the Southeastern Conference championship on Saturday.

Heisman Trophy finalists: Henry, Watson, McCaffrey

NEW YORK — Alabama’s Derrick Henry and Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey are hoping to return to the Heisman Trophy to the running backs. Clemson’s Deshaun Watson… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2015
  • By RALPH D. RUSSO
Alabama running back Derrick Henry celebrates after winning the Southeastern Conference championship on Saturday.