Sports

Warriors make NBA history

OAKLAND, Calif. — The defending champion Golden State Warriors set the record for best start in NBA history at 16-0, as Stephen Curry had 24… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2015
  • By JANIE McCAULEY
Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel plays during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 15.

Johnny Manziel benched by Browns for off-field behavior

BEREA, Ohio — Dropped from starter to third-stringer — without playing a game.Johnny Manziel partied his way out of the lineup during Cleveland’s bye week.Browns… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2015
  • By TOM WITHERS
Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel plays during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 15.

Oklahoma up to 3rd, Iowa 4th in playoff rankings; ND to 6th

Oklahoma moved into third and Iowa was fourth in the new College Football Playoff rankings as Notre Dame slipped to No. 6.Clemson and Alabama remained… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2015
  • By RALPH D. RUSSO
In this Nov. 22, 2007 photo, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens celebrates after scoring a touchdown  against the New York Jets.

Favre, Warner, Owens among Hall of Fame semifinalists

Brett Favre, Terrell Owens and Alan Faneca are semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility.The group of 25… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2015
  • By BARRY WILNER
In this Nov. 22, 2007 photo, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens celebrates after scoring a touchdown  against the New York Jets.

Sports on TV for Nov. 25

BOXING4 p.m., ESPN — Premier Champions, Erislandy Lara vs. Jan Zaveck (super welterweight)COLLEGE BASKETBALL8 a.m., ESPN2 — Battle 4 Atlantis, quarterfinal 1, Gonzaga vs. Washington10:30… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2015

Local sports calendar for Nov. 25

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

  • Nov 25, 2015

Today in Sports History: Nov. 25

1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2015

Sports on TV for Nov. 23

COLLEGE BASKETBALL10 a.m., ESPN2 — Maui Invitational, consolation, St. John’s vs. Indiana3:30 p.m., ESPN — Maui Invitational, semifinal 1, Vanderbilt vs. Wake ForestCOLLEGE FOOTBALL3:30 p.m.,… Continue reading

  • Nov 23, 2015

Boys Run: I toowú klatseen to hold 5K Fun Run

The Boys Run: I toowú klatseen 5K Fun Run will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Dimond Park Field House.AWARE, Inc. requests volunteers… Continue reading

  • Nov 24, 2015
Juneau Soccer Club 3v3 World Cup Senior Division winners from a tournament held earlier this month were: Eva Goering, Pablo Ortega, Jacob Goldstein and Aidan Hopson.

Playing on the pitch

More than 150 youngsters turned out for the Juneau Soccer Club’s 3v3 World Cup Soccer Tournament held Nov. 14-15 at the Wells Fargo Diamond Park… Continue reading

  • Nov 24, 2015
Juneau Soccer Club 3v3 World Cup Senior Division winners from a tournament held earlier this month were: Eva Goering, Pablo Ortega, Jacob Goldstein and Aidan Hopson.

Local sports calendar for Nov. 23

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

  • Nov 23, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe

Today in Sports History for Nov. 23

1947 — Sammy Baugh throws six touchdown passes for the Washington Redskins, who beat the St. Louis Cardinals 45-21.1958 — Bobby Mitchell of the Cleveland… Continue reading

  • Nov 23, 2015

Sports on TV for Nov. 22

AUTO RACING11 a.m., NBC — NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, The Ford EcoBoost 400, at Homestead, Fla.11 a.m., NBCSN — NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, The Ford… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2015

Local sports calendar for Nov. 22

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

  • Nov 22, 2015

Today in Sports History for Nov. 22

1875 — Harvard beats Yale 4-0 in the first football game between the schools. With 15 players on each side, the game is a mix… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2015

4-time Iditarod champ Lance Mackey registers for 2016 race

FAIRBANKS — Four-time Iditarod champion Lance Mackey is getting ready for the 2016 race.Mackey said he decided to race after consulting with his doctor, The… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2015

Heat 96, 76ers 91

MIAMI — Dwyane Wade scored 27 points and the Miami Heat survived a major scare from winless Philadelphia, rallying from 17 points down to beat… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2015

Lynch questionable against 49ers

RENTON, Wash. — Running back Marshawn Lynch is questionable for today’s game against the San Francisco 49ers because of an abdominal injury that has limited… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2015
  • By CURTIS CRABTREE

No. 9 Michigan State beats No. 2 Ohio State 17-14

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The last place Michael Geiger, all 5-foot-8 and 185 pounds of him, wanted to end up was at the bottom of a… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2015
  • By RALPH. D. RUSSO

Top 25 Capsules

NO. 7 OKLAHOMA 30, NO. 11 TCU 29NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma’s Steven Parker batted away Bram Kohlhausen’s 2-point conversion pass attempt with less than a… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2015