Sports

In this Jan. 20 photo, Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford drives past Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the second half.  The Hawks All-Star said Wednesday he expects to remain in Atlanta, and he is the ideal fit for coach Mike Budenholzer's system. But he will be a free agent this summer, and the Hawks could look to move him if they think they would lose him for nothing in a few months.

Buckle up: NBA trade deadline approaching

Last year there was hardly any action in the days leading up to the NBA’s trading deadline. That led some to believe it would come… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2016
  • By JON KRAWCZYNSKI
In this Jan. 20 photo, Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford drives past Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the second half.  The Hawks All-Star said Wednesday he expects to remain in Atlanta, and he is the ideal fit for coach Mike Budenholzer's system. But he will be a free agent this summer, and the Hawks could look to move him if they think they would lose him for nothing in a few months.
Members of the St. Louis Cardinals stretch at the start of spring training on Thursday in Jupiter, Florida.

Baseball is back, pitchers and catchers hold first workouts

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — David Price made his first big-money throws of spring training as Boston’s prized offseason acquisition, while new Diamondbacks ace Zack Greinke began… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2016
  • By JANIE McCAULEY
Members of the St. Louis Cardinals stretch at the start of spring training on Thursday in Jupiter, Florida.
President Barack Obama holds up a parking pass that was presented to him by Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz on Thursday in the East Room of the White House. The lifetime parking pass is good for all games and all dates at the United Center in Chicago.

Obama honors Blackhawks for Stanley Cup hat trick

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday celebrated his hometown Chicago Blackhawks for winning another Stanley Cup, calling the team’s third title in six years… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2016
  • By DARLENE SUPERVILLE
President Barack Obama holds up a parking pass that was presented to him by Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz on Thursday in the East Room of the White House. The lifetime parking pass is good for all games and all dates at the United Center in Chicago.

Coe: IAAF could suspend Kenya if it violates doping rules

LONDON — Track and field’s governing body is prepared to ban Kenyan athletes from the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro if the country fails to… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2016
  • By ROB HARRIS

Sports on TV for Feb. 19

AUTO RACING6:30 a.m., FS1 — NASCAR Xfinity Series, PowerShares QQQ 300, practice, at Daytona Beach, Fla.8 a.m., FS1 — NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Daytona 500,… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2016

Today in sports history: Feb. 19

1928 — Canada wins the Olympic gold medal in hockey in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Canada, represented by the 1926 Toronto University team, receives a bye… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2016

Mariners optimistic as spring training begins

SEATTLE — As he held different positions in the front office of various organizations, Scott Servais was building a portfolio of experience he hoped someday… Continue reading

  • Feb 18, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH
Juneau-Douglas' Zach Hebert moves the puck against North Pole in JDHS's final home game of the season on Friday.

JDHS hockey ends on high note

At 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team held its final practice of the season, a scrimmage between upper and lower classmen.… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' Zach Hebert moves the puck against North Pole in JDHS's final home game of the season on Friday.
The Juneau Capitals, back row left to right: Coach Dan Fabrello, Tyler Weldon, Josh Frisby, Logan Ginter, Owen Squires, Cody Mitchell, Paxton Wildes, Coach Bill Wildes, Coach Ian Leary. Front row left to right: Kayli Dollard, Tezah Haddock, Blake Bixby, Dawson Hickock, Mark York, Colter Polley, Evan Fabrello, Carl Doutt, Cameron Young.

Juneau Capitals take second in Anchorage hockey tournament

The Juneau Capitals placed second at the 2016 Anchorage Hockey Association Presidents’ Day Invitational in the bantam 14 and under division.Juneau won five-straight games to… Continue reading

  • Feb 18, 2016
The Juneau Capitals, back row left to right: Coach Dan Fabrello, Tyler Weldon, Josh Frisby, Logan Ginter, Owen Squires, Cody Mitchell, Paxton Wildes, Coach Bill Wildes, Coach Ian Leary. Front row left to right: Kayli Dollard, Tezah Haddock, Blake Bixby, Dawson Hickock, Mark York, Colter Polley, Evan Fabrello, Carl Doutt, Cameron Young.

Sports calendar for Feb. 18

Friday, February 19HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, 4:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 8 p.m., TMHS girls host Ketchikan.Away, TMHS boys at Ketchikan.Away, JDHS boys at Mt. Edgecumbe.Saturday, February… Continue reading

  • Feb 18, 2016
Carol Baker, 16,  controls the puck for the JAHA Comets during hockey action Monday night against the Mendenhall Valley team. Gail Blundell is shown challenging Baker, as Spike Bicknell, right, and James McDermott look on. The game ended in a tie, 1-1 . In earlier action, White Pass defeated the Shamrocks 2-1 on two goals by Jesse Post.

Photo: JAHA action

Carol Baker, 16, controls the puck for the JAHA Comets during hockey action Monday night against the Mendenhall Valley team. Gail Blundell is shown challenging… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2016
Carol Baker, 16,  controls the puck for the JAHA Comets during hockey action Monday night against the Mendenhall Valley team. Gail Blundell is shown challenging Baker, as Spike Bicknell, right, and James McDermott look on. The game ended in a tie, 1-1 . In earlier action, White Pass defeated the Shamrocks 2-1 on two goals by Jesse Post.

Picking Olympic roster is tough task for US men’s basketball

TORONTO — In another Olympic sport, the U.S. might be dreaming of a gold-silver-bronze medals sweep.But in basketball, countries only get one.“We could send over… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2016
  • By BRIAN MAHONEY

Sports calendar for Feb. 17

Friday, February 19HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, 4:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 8 p.m., TMHS girls host Ketchikan.Away, TMHS boys at Ketchikan.Away, JDHS boys at Mt. Edgecumbe.Saturday, February… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2016

UConn still No. 1 in women’s basketball poll

UConn continued its dominant run through the regular season.The Huskies remained No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll Monday for the 20th consecutive… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016
  • By DOUG FEINBERG

Duke is back in Top 25 after 2 weeks out of poll

There is a number in front of Duke again. After two weeks of being one of the unranked, the Blue Devils are finally back in… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016
  • By JIM O'CONNELL
Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook slam dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star game on Sunday in Toronto.

The ‘second half’ of NBA season awaits with playoff intrigue

TORONTO — The All-Star Game is over, a few more days off await before play resumes and what’s commonly called the second half of the… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016
  • By TIM REYNOLDS
Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook slam dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star game on Sunday in Toronto.

Shiffrin wins WC slalom in first race after 2 months out

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Mikaela Shiffrin is definitely back.Two perfect runs saw the American win a women’s World Cup slalom by almost a half-second on Monday… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016
  • By DANIELLA MATAR

Sports calendar for Feb. 16

Friday, February 19HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, TMHS girls host Ketchikan.Away, TMHS boys at Ketchikan.Away, JDHS boys at Mt. Edgecumbe.Saturday, February 20HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, TMHS girls host… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016

Sports on TV for Feb. 17

AUTO RACING8 a.m., FS1 — NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Daytona 500, practice, at Daytona Beach, Fla.9:30 a.m., FS1 — NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, NextEra… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016

Today in sports history: Feb. 16

1961 — Elgin Baylor of Los Angeles scores 57 points to lead the Lakers over the Detroit Pistons 129-106.1967 — Rick Barry of the San… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016