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Brazilian filmmaker Fernando Meirelles speaks during a meeting with the media in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015. The opening and closing ceremonies for the Rio Olympics and Paralympics will be low-budget productions compared to three years ago in London, or in Beijing in 2008. Meirelles, a famous Brazilian filmmaker and part of the creative team, estimated that Rio will spend one-tenth what London did on four major ceremonies. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Rio Olympic, Paralympic ceremonies to be low-budget

RIO DE JANEIRO — The opening and closing ceremonies for Rio Olympics and Paralympics will be low-budget productions compared to three years ago in London,… Continue reading

  • Sep 23, 2015
  • By STEPHEN WADE
Brazilian filmmaker Fernando Meirelles speaks during a meeting with the media in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015. The opening and closing ceremonies for the Rio Olympics and Paralympics will be low-budget productions compared to three years ago in London, or in Beijing in 2008. Meirelles, a famous Brazilian filmmaker and part of the creative team, estimated that Rio will spend one-tenth what London did on four major ceremonies. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Wash. State searches for consistency

SPOKANE, Wash. — Washington State is about where many fans expected it to be after completing its non-conference schedule, at 2-1 and clearly needing to… Continue reading

  • Sep 23, 2015
  • By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS
FILE - In this April 14, 2014 file photo, Vancouver Canucks' head coach John Tortorella laughs after a reporter mistakenly called him Mike during an end of season news conference in Vancouver, British Columbia. A person familiar with the decision has confirmed to The Associated Press that Tortorella has been selected to head the United States national team competing in the World Cup of Hockey tournament next year. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because USA Hockey is scheduled to make a formal announcement late Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. Canada's TSN sports network first reported the news earlier in the day. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

Tortorella puts professional career on hold to coach Team USA hockey

John Tortorella’s decision to return to coaching is separate from his desire to one day land another NHL job following a year’s absence.Calling the two… Continue reading

  • Sep 23, 2015
  • By JOHN WAWROW
FILE - In this April 14, 2014 file photo, Vancouver Canucks' head coach John Tortorella laughs after a reporter mistakenly called him Mike during an end of season news conference in Vancouver, British Columbia. A person familiar with the decision has confirmed to The Associated Press that Tortorella has been selected to head the United States national team competing in the World Cup of Hockey tournament next year. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because USA Hockey is scheduled to make a formal announcement late Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. Canada's TSN sports network first reported the news earlier in the day. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)
Kansas City Royals second baseman Ben Zobrist (18) throws to first, too late for the double play, after getting Seattle Mariners' Seth Smith (7) out on a fielders choice hit into by Jesus Montero during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Cano homers twice in victory

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Robinson Cano wasn’t focused on the distance. He was just happy to see the ball clear the fence.Cano homered twice and… Continue reading

  • Sep 23, 2015
Kansas City Royals second baseman Ben Zobrist (18) throws to first, too late for the double play, after getting Seattle Mariners' Seth Smith (7) out on a fielders choice hit into by Jesus Montero during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kodiak wins battle of bears

Before Friday night’s football game between Kodiak and Juneau-Douglas, Eric Wietfeld predicted that there would be a pick six during the contest.   Kodiak’s Tyler Wietfeld… Continue reading

  • Sep 22, 2015
  • By DEREK CLARKSTON

Local sports calendar for Sept. 21

Friday, September 25HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALLHome, 7 p.m., Thunder Mountain hosts Nikiski at TMHS Field.HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLAway, JDHS at West Spiketacular Tourney, TMHS at Sitka. Saturday, September… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe

Sports on TV for Sept. 21

AUTO RACING9 p.m., NBCSN — Formula One, Japanese Grand Prix, PracticeCOLLEGE FOOTBALL3:30 p.m., ESPN — Cincinnati at MemphisGOLF1 a.m., GOLF — European Open, Opening-round, at… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2015

Today In Sports History for Sept. 21

1905 — Willie Anderson wins the U.S. Open for the fourth time in five years, beating Alex Smith with a 314-total.1927 — Gene Tunney wins… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2015

Hamlin rallies victory

JOLIET, Ill. — Denny Hamlin vowed to make it to the championship round of NASCAR’s playoffs, and nothing so far is getting in his way.Not… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2015
  • By JENNA FRYER
A group of runners make their way along a highly technical section of the Juneau Ridge.

Alaskan runners adapting to terrain

You may not know it, but simply by living, running, and/or hiking here in Juneau, you are likely well-adapted to moving efficiently over technical terrain.… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015
  • By GEOFF ROES
A group of runners make their way along a highly technical section of the Juneau Ridge.
Thunder Mountain's Mahina Toutaiolepo dives to recover after Q'on Bear-Clark is forced to fumble by Ketchikan's Cameron Harris, left, and Nate Fousel during their game in Juneau on Friday.

A ‘Bear-Clark’ among boys

Thunder Mountain running back Qon Bear-Clark demonstrated a “beast mode” of his own Friday night, running over and around Ketchikan Kings defenders and leading his… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015
Thunder Mountain's Mahina Toutaiolepo dives to recover after Q'on Bear-Clark is forced to fumble by Ketchikan's Cameron Harris, left, and Nate Fousel during their game in Juneau on Friday.

Sports on TV for Sept. 20

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL3 p.m., MLB — TBANFL FOOTBALL4:15 p.m., ESPN — N.Y. Jets at Indianapolis… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015

Local sports calendar for Sept. 20

Today, September 20JUMP ROPEHome, 3-5 p.m., Juneau Jumpers Open Gym at Glacier Valley Gymnasium. Ages 8 and up are invited to come practice for tryouts… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe

Local sports calendar for Sept. 18

Today, September 18HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALLHome, 7 p.m., Thunder Mountain hosts Ketchikan at TMHS Field.HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLHome, JDHS & TMHS vs. Ketchikan.  Saturday, September 19RUNNINGHome, 9 a.m.,… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe

Sports on TV for Sept. 18

AUTO RACING5:30 a.m., NBCSN — Formula One, Grand Prix Practice, at Singapore6 a.m., FS1 — NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, practice, at Joliet, Ill.8:30 a.m.,… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2015

Today In Sports History for Sept. 18

1899 — A tennis tournament known as The Cincinnati Open begins. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the United States still played in its… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2015