Sports

LeBron James signs lifetime contract with Nike

CLEVELAND — LeBron James has a contract with Nike that will last long after he hangs up his sneakers.The NBA megastar has signed a lifetime… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2015
  • By TOM WITHERS
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson escapes the pressure of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter on Sunday.

Seattle’s rout of Minnesota sends statement to NFC

RENTON, Wash. — There was something a little different in the pregame video Seattle coach Pete Carroll showed his players before facing Minnesota, flashbacks of… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2015
  • By TIM BOOTH
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson escapes the pressure of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter on Sunday.

Clary, DeLoach inducted into Alaska Hall of Fame

Two former Olympians from Alaska are now heading into the state’s Hall of Fame.Don Clary and Janay DeLoach headline this year’s inductions, which were announced… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2015
Dallas Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey kicks the game winning field goal against Washington on Monday.

Bailey’s 54-yard field goal gives Cowboys the win

LANDOVER, Md. — Sure was ugly, devoid of any style points or many scoreboard points until the final 1½ minutes. Perhaps fittingly, a fumbled punt… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2015
  • By HOWARD FENDRICH
Dallas Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey kicks the game winning field goal against Washington on Monday.

Today in Sports History for Monday, Dec. 7

1973 — Jerry West of Los Angeles sets an NBA record with 10 steals in the Lakers’ 115-111 loss to the Seattle Supersonics.1985 — Auburn… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2015

Sports on TV for Dec. 7

COLLEGE BASKETBALL3 p.m., FS1 — Villanova vs. Oklahoma, at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii3 p.m.,ESPNU — IUPUI at Purdue3 p.m.,FSN — VMI at Butler3 p.m.,BTN — W.… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2015

Local sports calendar for Dec. 7

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 7, 2015
Michigan State's LJ Scott (3) runs for a 1-yard touchdown during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Second-effort TD leads Mich St past Iowa for Big Ten title

INDIANAPOLIS — L.J. Scott’s late lunge did more than put the ball across the goal line — it all but certainly put No. 5 Michigan… Continue reading

  • Dec 6, 2015
  • By MICHAEL MAROT
Michigan State's LJ Scott (3) runs for a 1-yard touchdown during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Gonzaga dealt second loss by high-ranked Arizona

SPOKANE, Wash. — Gabe York scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half and Allonzo Trier added 14 as Arizona rallied from a… Continue reading

  • Dec 6, 2015

Lynch among 4 Seahawks ruled out for Sunday

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks will be without Marshawn Lynch and Paul Richardson and will be missing some depth along their defensive line for… Continue reading

  • Dec 6, 2015
  • By CURTIS CRABTREE

Heat defeat Thunder in back-and-forth brawl

MIAMI — Dwyane Wade scored 28 points, including two free throws with 1.5 seconds left and the Miami Heat topped the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-95… Continue reading

  • Dec 4, 2015

Dubnyk nets fourth shutout in 1-0 win over Maple Leafs

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Devan Dubnyk made 28 saves for his fourth shutout of the season, Matt Dumba scored a power-play goal and the Minnesota… Continue reading

  • Dec 4, 2015

Local sports calendar for Dec. 4

Today, December 4HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYHome, 8 p.m., JDHS hosts West Valley at Treadwell Arena (JV 2:15).HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLINGAway, JDHS/TMHS at Sitka.Saturday, December 5HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYHome,… Continue reading

  • Dec 4, 2015

Man arrested after dispute with courthouse security officers

ANCHORAGE — A 42-year-old man who got into a dispute with security screeners at an Anchorage courthouse has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a… Continue reading

  • Dec 4, 2015
Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague loses the ball as he drives against Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph during the first half Wednesday in Atlanta.

Sports on TV for Dec. 3

AUTO RACING5 p.m., NBCSN — NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series Awards Show, at Las VegasCOLLEGE BASKETBALL3 p.m., BTN — St. Francis (Penn.) at Maryland3 p.m., CBSSN… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2015
Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague loses the ball as he drives against Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph during the first half Wednesday in Atlanta.

Today in Sports History for Dec. 3

1943 — Notre Dame quarterback Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy.1946 — Army halfback Glenn Davis is named the Heisman Trophy winner.1950 — Tom Fears… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2015

Local sports calendar for Dec. 3

Friday, December 4HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYHome, 8 p.m., JDHS hosts West Valley at Treadwell Arena (JV 2:15).HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLINGAway, JDHS/TMHS at Sitka.Saturday, December 5HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYHome,… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2015
Diane Vixon holds a sign supporting Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry before an NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday.

Golden State goes 20-0

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stephen Curry scored 40 points in three quarters and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Charlotte Hornets 116-99 on Wednesday night to… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2015
  • By STEVE REED
Diane Vixon holds a sign supporting Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry before an NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday.
Seattle Seahawks' Jimmy Graham lies on the field after being injured Sunday.

Willson, Helfet to replace Graham

RENTON, Wash. — Luke Willson has been in this position before.When Zach Miller was lost for the season last year to ankle injuries, Willson had… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2015
  • By CURTIS CRABTREE
Seattle Seahawks' Jimmy Graham lies on the field after being injured Sunday.
In this Nov. 4 photo, rowers carry boats at the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Athletes in Rio test events have tried many tricks and treatments to avoid falling ill from its contaminated waters, including bleaching rowing oars, hosing off their bodies the second they finish competing, and preemptively taking antibiotics, which have no effect on viruses.

AP test: Rio Olympic water badly polluted, even far offshore

RIO DE JANEIRO — Olympic sailor Erik Heil floated a novel idea to protect himself from the sewage-infested waters he and other athletes will compete… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2015
  • By BRAD BROOKS
In this Nov. 4 photo, rowers carry boats at the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Athletes in Rio test events have tried many tricks and treatments to avoid falling ill from its contaminated waters, including bleaching rowing oars, hosing off their bodies the second they finish competing, and preemptively taking antibiotics, which have no effect on viruses.