The Soldotna Stars football team does not endure many uneasy moments, but when they do, their ability to shake off the nerves is uncanny.The Stars… Continue reading
Juneau’s Southeast Alaska Gymnastics Academy hosted the Ketchikan Gymnastics Club for the “Spring Into Fall Invitational” last weekend. The SAGA Boys team competed Friday evening… Continue reading
Two teams have shaken up the top spots in the seven divisions of the Juneau Parks and Recreation 2015 Men’s and Women’s Volleyball League.The latest… Continue reading
Juneau middle school cross country runners participated in an invitational meet at Sandy Beach on Thursday. A slideshow of photos is online at juneauempire.com.… Continue reading
My connection to the land is the most treasured part of my habit of running. I am immensely drawn to, almost addicted to, exploring wild… Continue reading
AUTO RACING3 a.m., NBCSN — Formula One: Russian Grand Prix, Practice, at Sochi, Russia11:30 a.m., NBCSN — NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Practice, at Concord, N.C.12:30… Continue reading
1943 — Bob Hoernschemeyer throws six touchdown passes, an NCAA record for a freshman, leading Indiana past Nebraska 54-13.1982 — Al Del Greco kicks six… Continue reading
When Zach Sikich was just 3 years old, he was lost in a whiteout blizzard in Elveleth, Minnesota.To be more precise, he fell off a… Continue reading
On paper it’s a mismatch.As a matter of fact it has been discussed on radio, television, over bar-room pizza and probably was foreshadowed on cave… Continue reading
Friday, October 9HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLHome, JDHS/TMHS host JIVE.HIGH SCHOOL TENNISAway, 8 a.m., ASAA State Tennis Championships at Alaska Club East (all day).HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALLAway, ASAA… Continue reading
“Get the cane out of your mouth and blow the whistle.”“Put your glasses on you are missing a good game.”“The doctor called, your glasses are… Continue reading
LA JOLLA, Calif. — George Karl was leaning against the media table during training camp last week at UC San Diego, three days into an… Continue reading
The season is only weeks old and already teams are killing for the top position across seven divisions in the Juneau Parks and Recreation 2015… Continue reading
The Juneau-Douglas High School tennis team will head to the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) First National Bank Alaska 2015 state championships on Friday and… Continue reading
The Juneau-Douglas High School volleyball team defended home court with a 25-13, 25-17, 25-12 sweep of cross-town opponents Thunder Mountain on Tuesday.Senior Maddie McKeown led… Continue reading
AUTO RACING9:30 a.m., NBCSN — NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Practice, at Charlotte Motor Speedway11 a.m., NBCSN — NASCAR XFINITY Series, Practice, at Concord, N.C.1:30 p.m.,… Continue reading
1904 — Jack Chesbro of the New York Yankees gets his 41st victory of the season, beating the Boston Red 3-2.1916 — Georgia Tech defeats… Continue reading
Friday, October 9HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLHome, JDHS/TMHS host JIVE.HIGH SCHOOL TENNISAway, 8 a.m., ASAA State Tennis Championships at Alaska Club East (all day).HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALLAway, ASAA… Continue reading
BOXING5 p.m., FS1 — Premier Champions, A series of pro boxing contestsGOLF6:30 p.m., GOLF — Presidents Cup, Day 1, at Incheon City, South KoreaMAJOR LEAGUE… Continue reading
Today, October 6HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLHome, 8 p.m., Juneau-Douglas hosts Thunder Mountain at JDHS (JV 6:15, C 4:30).BASKETBALL OFFICIALSEvery Tuesday through October, Basketball Officials Meeting (October… Continue reading
