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District announces activities to be merged

The Juneau School District has decided which activities at its two traditional high schools will be merged starting next school year. Participants in wrestling, tennis,… Continue reading

Ex-49er Stubblefield charged with rape

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield was charged Monday with the rape of a “developmentally delayed” woman, prosecutors announced.The Santa Clara… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2016

2018 Winter Games chief quits; ex minister set to step in

SEOUL, South Korea — A former South Korean government minister was nominated to take over the organizing committee of the 2018 Winter Olympics on Tuesday,… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2016
  • By KIM TONG-HYUNG
Leicester City fans react as they watch the Chelsea versus Tottenham Hotspur English Premier League soccer match at the Local Hero public house in Leicester, central England, Monday May 2, 2016. (Joe Giddens/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT  NO SALES NO ARCHIVE

No break for Leicester: Title-winners train after partying

LEICESTER, England — After partying late into the night, groggy-eyed Leicester players reported for duty at the training ground as usual on Tuesday morning.They had… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2016
  • By ROB HARRIS
Leicester City fans react as they watch the Chelsea versus Tottenham Hotspur English Premier League soccer match at the Local Hero public house in Leicester, central England, Monday May 2, 2016. (Joe Giddens/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT  NO SALES NO ARCHIVE
Boxing star Manny Pacquiao addresses supporters as he campaigns for a seat in the Philippine Senate, on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at San Pablo city, Laguna province south of Manila, Philippines. Pacquiao had few visible security escorts as he campaigned in Laguna province, shaking hands and allowing mobs of villagers to take selfies with him despite a reported militant plot to kidnap him. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

A year later, could Mayweather and Pacquiao do it again?

LAS VEGAS — They met a year ago this week in a fight that was the richest ever, even if it disappointed most of the… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2016
  • By TIM DAHLBERG
Boxing star Manny Pacquiao addresses supporters as he campaigns for a seat in the Philippine Senate, on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at San Pablo city, Laguna province south of Manila, Philippines. Pacquiao had few visible security escorts as he campaigned in Laguna province, shaking hands and allowing mobs of villagers to take selfies with him despite a reported militant plot to kidnap him. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

No time to revel in Game 7 wins for Raptors, Heat

MIAMI — The exhilaration of winning Game 7 was short-lived for Toronto and Miami.It’s back-to-work time.The Raptors play host to the Heat in Game 1… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2016
  • By TIM REYNOLDS

Study: Football concussions and resuming play vary by age

CHICAGO — Younger football players are more likely to return to the field less than a day after suffering concussions than those in high school… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2016
  • By LINDSEY TANNER

After the draft, free agents look for spots on rosters

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Gary Shipman was at his desk at noon Saturday, thumbing through depth charts and occasionally looking across the room at the wall-mounted… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2016
  • By AARON BEARD
Kaleb Tompkins signs his letter of intent to Warner Pacific College as senior Treyson Ramos and basketball coach Robert Casperson watch at Juneau-Douglas High School on Thursday.

Another hoop rat to play at next level

Fresh off a state championship season, Juneau-Douglas High School basketball star Kaleb Tompkins won’t have much time to reflect on his accomplishments — he’s just… Continue reading

Kaleb Tompkins signs his letter of intent to Warner Pacific College as senior Treyson Ramos and basketball coach Robert Casperson watch at Juneau-Douglas High School on Thursday.

Raiders trade up to take QB Cook in fourth round

CHICAGO — Connor Cook is the winningest quarterback in Michigan State history. Andrew Billings is coming off a dominant season on Baylor’s defensive line.It didn’t… Continue reading

  • May 2, 2016
  • By JAY COHEN

New RB Collins dancing his way to Seattle

RENTON, Wash. — Alex Collins already stands out among his new Seattle Seahawks teammates — for his unusual hobby if nothing else.Irish step dancing isn’t… Continue reading

  • May 2, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH

Chad Bentz, Hall of Fame inductee, reflects on career

Nobody fits the bill of a Juneau hometown hero quite like former Major League Baseball pitcher Chad Bentz. Bentz earned varsity letters in football, baseball… Continue reading

Baseball: TMHS loses big to Sitka

After winning a tight game with a walk off home run Thursday, Thunder Mountain High School baseball took a big loss in six innings on… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' centerfielder Amanda Bicknell runs down a flyball against Ketchikan at Melvin Park on Friday.

Softball: JDHS wins second against Ketchikan

In their second conference game this week, the Juneau-Douglas High School softball team beat Ketchikan High School 9-2.JDHS sophomore Morgan Balovich led her team from… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' centerfielder Amanda Bicknell runs down a flyball against Ketchikan at Melvin Park on Friday.

Softball: TMHS scores 10 runs in 3 innings, tops Sitka

The Thunder Mountain High School softball team scored 10 runs in three innings to put enough distance between them and the Sitka High School Wolves… Continue reading

Soccer: Service serves up losses to Falcons

Service High School is in town this weekend looking to bolster its reputation as a powerhouse in prep soccer on both the boys’ and girls’… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' goalie Shaylin Cesar collects the ball during their game against Service High School at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park on Friday.

Soccer: JDHS girls give up early lead

At home on Friday, the Juneau-Douglas High School girls soccer team faced their stiffest competition yet this season.After taking an early lead in the match,… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' goalie Shaylin Cesar collects the ball during their game against Service High School at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park on Friday.
Juneau-Douglas' Corbin Mitchell, right, battles with Service 's Tyler Montano during their game at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park on Friday.

Soccer: JDHS boys bring rain, Service air game

If you can’t trust the weatherman, you better know which way the wind blows.The rain-soaked pitch favored Juneau-Douglas High School’s fast-paced game Friday night at… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' Corbin Mitchell, right, battles with Service 's Tyler Montano during their game at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park on Friday.

Some high school sports, activities may merge

Juneau now has two high schools, but some of its sports and activities may soon merge.At its board of directors meeting in Craig on Monday,… Continue reading

Baseball: TMHS tops Sitka in ninth inning

Thunder Mountain High School starting pitcher Philip Wall had an excellent night Thursday, needing little run support in a 2-1 win over Sitka High School.Wall… Continue reading