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IOC: Russia faces range of sanctions if doping proven

LONDON — The latest allegations of state-sponsored doping in Russia could lead to suspension of entire national federations, heavy fines and lifetime Olympic bans, IOC… Continue reading

  • May 19, 2016
  • By STEPHEN WILSON

Bolt: Positive Beijing retests ‘bad’ for sport

PRAGUE — Usain Bolt called it “really bad news” for sport after the announcement that 31 athletes were caught doping in retests from the 2008… Continue reading

  • May 19, 2016
  • By KAREL JANICEK
FILe - In this Oct. 4, 2015, file photo, Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez (33) waits for a review of a call during the fourth inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves have fired manager Fredi Gonzalez, who couldn't survive the worst record in the majors.  Braves general manager John Coppolella confirmed the firing of Gonzalez, in his sixth season, Tuesday, May 17, 2016. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

With worst record, Braves fire manager

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves on Tuesday fired manager Fredi Gonzalez, who couldn’t survive the worst record in the majors.Braves general manager John Coppolella confirmed… Continue reading

  • May 18, 2016
  • By CHARLES ODUM
FILe - In this Oct. 4, 2015, file photo, Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez (33) waits for a review of a call during the fourth inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves have fired manager Fredi Gonzalez, who couldn't survive the worst record in the majors.  Braves general manager John Coppolella confirmed the firing of Gonzalez, in his sixth season, Tuesday, May 17, 2016. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Plenty of star power remains at point guard in NBA playoffs

MIAMI — LeBron James is fond of saying that today’s NBA is driven by point guards.Looks like he’s right.A superstar foursome of All-Star point guards… Continue reading

  • May 18, 2016
  • By TIM REYNOLDS

Gun Runner to skip race

BALTIMORE — Gun Runner, third-place finisher in the Kentucky Derby, will skip the Preakness, leaving a likely field of 11 for the middle leg of… Continue reading

  • May 18, 2016
  • By MIKE FARRELL
FILE - In this Monday, June 30, 2008 file photo, urine samples from Chinese athletes are recorded upon arriving at China Anti-Doping Agency in Beijing. The IOC said Wednesday, May 17, 2016 31 athletes in six sports have tested positive in reanalysis of their doping samples from the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The International Olympic Committee said it has opened disciplinary proceedings against the unidentified athletes from 12 countries.  (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

IOC: 31 caught in retests of 2008 Olympic samples

LONDON — In a major doping crackdown stretching back eight years, 31 athletes in six sports could be barred from competing in the Olympics after… Continue reading

  • May 18, 2016
  • By STEPHEN WILSON
FILE - In this Monday, June 30, 2008 file photo, urine samples from Chinese athletes are recorded upon arriving at China Anti-Doping Agency in Beijing. The IOC said Wednesday, May 17, 2016 31 athletes in six sports have tested positive in reanalysis of their doping samples from the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The International Olympic Committee said it has opened disciplinary proceedings against the unidentified athletes from 12 countries.  (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

Bradford: No regrets, ready to move on with Eagles

PHILADELPHIA — Sam Bradford plans to mentor Carson Wentz and lead the Philadelphia Eagles for as long as they keep him around.Speaking to reporters for… Continue reading

  • May 18, 2016
  • By ROB MAADDI

Caps’ GM says it’s on him to keep Ovechkin’s Cup window open

ARLINGTON, Va. — There are hints of gray in Alex Ovechkin’s hair now and his 31st birthday is a few months away.Ovechkin isn’t old, not… Continue reading

  • May 18, 2016
  • By STEPHEN WHYNO

Fake bomb at Man United sparks renewed security fears

MANCHESTER, England — The discovery of a fake bomb inside Old Trafford brought embarrassment and potentially a $4 million bill to Manchester United, raising serious… Continue reading

  • May 17, 2016
  • By STEVE DOUGLAS
Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns takes a selfie with his NBA Rookie of the Year trophy next to him after a news conference announcing his selection Monday, May 16, 2016, in Minneapolis. Towns was the number one overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

T-Wolves’ Towns is unanimous pick for NBA honor By DAVE CAMPBELL

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns is the unanimous winner of the NBA Rookie of the Year award.The league made the announcement Monday, giving… Continue reading

  • May 17, 2016
Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns takes a selfie with his NBA Rookie of the Year trophy next to him after a news conference announcing his selection Monday, May 16, 2016, in Minneapolis. Towns was the number one overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

After lots of losing, 76ers hope to win big in lottery

NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers lost plenty the previous two seasons, though never managed to lose the most.This season, they finally fell all the… Continue reading

  • May 17, 2016
  • By BRIAN MAHONEY

76ers first team to land jersey sponsorship with StubHub

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers have become the first team in the NBA to put a sponsorship logo on player uniforms, striking a deal with… Continue reading

  • May 17, 2016
  • By DAN GELSTON
Cadence Plummer, center, strikes a pose with her friends before Girls on the Run starts. The event was held Saturday morning at Riverbend Elementary

Girls on the Run ends season in style

Donning colorful tutus and capes on the Brotherhood Bridge trail Saturday afternoon, Juneau’s Girls on the Run club ran its season-ending 5K showered by positive… Continue reading

Cadence Plummer, center, strikes a pose with her friends before Girls on the Run starts. The event was held Saturday morning at Riverbend Elementary

Stephen Curry Q&A: Star on his quirks

OAKLAND, Calif. - Stephen Curry does preposterous, astonishing, prodigiously valuable things on a regular basis, and he does a lot of quirky little things, too.The… Continue reading

  • May 16, 2016
  • By TIM KAWAKAMI

Second-inning blast helps JDHS top Sitka

The Crimson Bears softball team took Sitka down 11-3 on Friday, helped largely by a 6-run second inning. With the win, Juneau-Douglas High School improved… Continue reading

JDHS soccer clinches 17th-straight conference title

Juneau-Douglas High School soccer continued their conference dominance on Friday, clinching their 17th-straight Southeast title and a berth to the state tournament with a 6-0… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Bobby Cox, left, is caught off base by Juneau-Douglas' Jacob Dale at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park on Friday.

Young Falcons win two over JDHS

Juneau-Douglas High School and Thunder Mountain High School baseball squared off Friday night for the second of three crosstown showdowns this weekend, with the Falcons… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Bobby Cox, left, is caught off base by Juneau-Douglas' Jacob Dale at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park on Friday.
Thunder Mountain's Maxie Saceda-Hunt stretches for a Ketchikan ground hit as field umpire David Means watches the play at Dimond Park on Friday.

Falcons’ mistakes give Kayhi the win

The Ketchikan High School Kings came to town and proceeded to take control of the Region V 4A softball leaderboard, beating Thunder Mountain High School… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Maxie Saceda-Hunt stretches for a Ketchikan ground hit as field umpire David Means watches the play at Dimond Park on Friday.
Senior goalie John Seymour dives for a ball during Thunder Mountain High School boys soccer team practice Wednesday at TMHS.

TMHS keeper Seymour taking talents to Edmonds

Soccer lore stereotypes the goalkeeper as an obsessive loner who’s chosen a Sisyphean task. Sometimes they’re hot heads, sometimes misfits or flamboyant prima donnas, but… Continue reading

Senior goalie John Seymour dives for a ball during Thunder Mountain High School boys soccer team practice Wednesday at TMHS.

From Harper’s ejection to Scherzer’s 20 Ks, Nationals in news

WASHINGTON — Max Scherzer’s record-tying 20-strikeout performance was only the latest in a recent series of newsworthy moments for the Washington Nationals, one right after… Continue reading

  • May 13, 2016
  • By HOWARD FENDRICH