Sports

Why don’t leagues get squeezed as much as NFL when players face violence charges?

Not every star athlete receives the same treatment. Sometimes it all depends on what sport you play.Criminal domestic assault charges against Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2016
  • By TIM COWLISHAW
In this March 25, 2015 photo, Drew Duffy, of Warren, Vt., catches some air on his run during the men's super-G skiing race at the U.S. Alpine Ski Championships at Sugarloaf Mountain Resort in Carrabassett Valley, Maine.  Duffy wears the initials "BA" and "RB" on his helmet in memory of highly touted skiing prospects and good friends Bryse Astle and Ronnie Berlack, killed in an avalanche in Soelden, Austria just over a year ago.

Young skiers draw closer after death of friends in avalanche

Erik Arvidsson and four of his ski team buddies crammed onto the tiny podium in Sochi, Russia. He was the newly crowned world junior downhill… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2016
  • By PAT GRAHAM
In this March 25, 2015 photo, Drew Duffy, of Warren, Vt., catches some air on his run during the men's super-G skiing race at the U.S. Alpine Ski Championships at Sugarloaf Mountain Resort in Carrabassett Valley, Maine.  Duffy wears the initials "BA" and "RB" on his helmet in memory of highly touted skiing prospects and good friends Bryse Astle and Ronnie Berlack, killed in an avalanche in Soelden, Austria just over a year ago.
Juneau-Douglas's Erica Hurtte lays it up against Thunder Mountain's Cyrene Uddipa during their game Friday night at JDHS. Juneau-Douglas won 46-36.

Crimson Bears girls pull off double OT win over Falcons

In a double overtime game against their crosstown rivals Saturday, the Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball team once again came out on top against Thunder… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas's Erica Hurtte lays it up against Thunder Mountain's Cyrene Uddipa during their game Friday night at JDHS. Juneau-Douglas won 46-36.

Fans heading to Anchorage for Iditarod ceremonial start

ANCHORAGE — Wagging tails and smiling faces will be plentiful in downtown Anchorage on Saturday as fans get to interact with the real stars of… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2016
  • By MARK THIESSEN

Sports on TV for Sunday, March 6

AUTO RACING11:30 a.m., FOX — NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, Kobalt 400, at Las VegasCOLLEGE BASKETBALL8 a.m., BTN — Illinois at Penn St.8 a.m., CBS —… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2016

Today in sports history: March 6

1920 — Mickey Roach of Toronto scores five goals to lead the St. Patricks to an 11-2 rout of the Quebec Bulldogs.1976 — Dorothy Hamill… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2016

Sports calendar for March 6

Wednesday, March 9HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLAway, Region V Tournament at Mt. Edgecumbe/Sitka.Thursday, March 10HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLAway, Region V Tournament at Mt. Edgecumbe/Sitka.Friday, March 11HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLAway,… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2016
Juneau-Douglas's Bryce Swofford dives for the ball during their game against Thunder Mountain, Friday night at JDHS. Juneau-Douglas won 68-53.

JDHS boys complete season sweep of Falcons

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team played up to their reputation in every respect Saturday, closing their regular season with a fourth win over… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas's Bryce Swofford dives for the ball during their game against Thunder Mountain, Friday night at JDHS. Juneau-Douglas won 68-53.
Yakutat's Dani Go lays the ball up against Klawock's Ashley Huffine during the 1A Region V Basketball Championship game at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday. Klawock won 37-35.

Klawock girls claim Region V title

At Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, the Klawock girls basketball team held Yakutat at bay in the closing seconds of the Region V 1A… Continue reading

  • Mar 5, 2016
  • By KEVIN GULLUFEN
Yakutat's Dani Go lays the ball up against Klawock's Ashley Huffine during the 1A Region V Basketball Championship game at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday. Klawock won 37-35.
Klawock's Mike Kennedy, right, runs into the defensive coverage of Hydaburg's Nick Nix, center, and Michael Eaglestaff, left, in the 1A Region V Basketball Championship game at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday. Hydaburg won 34-29.

Hydaburg holds on to claim Region V crown

Rogert Trout scored two baskets and Michael Eaglestaff sank three free throws late in the game Friday to lead Hydaburg over Klawock to claim the… Continue reading

  • Mar 5, 2016
Klawock's Mike Kennedy, right, runs into the defensive coverage of Hydaburg's Nick Nix, center, and Michael Eaglestaff, left, in the 1A Region V Basketball Championship game at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday. Hydaburg won 34-29.

1A Tourney: Skagway holds on against Hydaburg

The Skagway girls basketball team kept its hopes alive Thursday, stopping a late rally by Hydaburg to win 35-33. The Panthers will advance in the… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2016

1A Tourney: Thorne Bay lives to play another day

The Thorne Bay boys basketball team defeated Gustavus on Wednesday, 31-30, to continue on in the losers’ bracket of the Region V 1A Basketball Tournament… Continue reading

  • Mar 4, 2016
Kake's Talia Davis lays it up during their game against Klawock at the Southeast Regional 1A Tournament this Thursday. Klawock won 47-43.

1A Tourney: Huffine, Klawock girls top Kake

The Kake girls basketball team gave up a small lead in the second half of Thursday’s game against Klawock, losing 47-43 during day two of… Continue reading

  • Mar 4, 2016
Kake's Talia Davis lays it up during their game against Klawock at the Southeast Regional 1A Tournament this Thursday. Klawock won 47-43.

Doggone weather: Train full of snow arrives for race

ANCHORAGE — Alaska’s largest city is so hungry for snow, organizers of the famous Iditarod sled dog race were forced to ship tons of it… Continue reading

  • Mar 4, 2016
  • By RACHEL D'ORO

Weekend hoops preview: Crosstown rivalry ends regular season play

This weekend Juneau-Douglas High School’s boys and girls basketball teams will defend their home court against Thunder Mountain High School to end the regular season.… Continue reading

1A Tourney: Skagway boys best Angoon

The Skagway boys basketball team maintained its lead all game against Angoon, living to play another day.The Panthers bested the Eagles 40-24 on Wednesday in… Continue reading

  • Mar 4, 2016

Sports on TV for Thursday, March 3

AUTO RACING9:30 a.m., FS1 — NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, Kobalt 400, practice, at Las Vegas11:30 a.m., FS1 — NASCAR, Xfinity Series, Boyd Gaming 300, practice,… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2016

1A Tourney: Kake boys walk past Angoon

The Kake boys basketball team took down Angoon in one of the more dominant showings at Wednesday’s opening round of the Region V 1A tournament… Continue reading

  • Mar 4, 2016
1A Tourney: Klawock boys blow by Thorne Bay

1A Tourney: Klawock boys blow by Thorne Bay

The Klawock boys basketball team had little trouble getting past Thorne Bay boys team on Wednesday, winning 74-19 and holding the undersized Wolverines to a… Continue reading

  • Mar 4, 2016
1A Tourney: Klawock boys blow by Thorne Bay
1A Tourney: Klawock girls easily handle Skagway

1A Tourney: Klawock girls easily handle Skagway

In the first round of the Region V 1A tournament Wednesday, the Klawock girls basketball team got the better of its opponent from Skagway. The… Continue reading

  • Mar 4, 2016
1A Tourney: Klawock girls easily handle Skagway