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FILE- In this May 20, 2016, file photo, trainer Michael Matz, right, holds onto Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro as he cavorts off the track with assistant trainer Peter Brette aboard at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. A decade ago, Matz saddled the frisky Kentucky Derby winner with designs off pulling off an encore at Pimlico Race Course. Soon after emerging from the starting gate, Barbaro stumbled and broke his right hind leg. (AP Photo/Chris Gardner, File)

Memories of Barbaro, and a doc’s regret 10 years later

BALTIMORE — The passage of time has trickled ever so slowly for trainer Michael Matz since Barbaro’s final gallop at the Preakness.A decade ago, Matz… Continue reading

  • May 10, 2016
  • By DAVID GINSBURG
FILE- In this May 20, 2016, file photo, trainer Michael Matz, right, holds onto Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro as he cavorts off the track with assistant trainer Peter Brette aboard at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. A decade ago, Matz saddled the frisky Kentucky Derby winner with designs off pulling off an encore at Pimlico Race Course. Soon after emerging from the starting gate, Barbaro stumbled and broke his right hind leg. (AP Photo/Chris Gardner, File)

Seahawks trio of rookie RBs get long look during camp

RENTON, Wash. — When it came time to revamping the depth in the Seattle Seahawks offensive backfield, finding a wide array of options was the… Continue reading

  • May 10, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH

Weekend recap: JDHS boys soccer goes 2-1 on the road

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys soccer team won two out of their three games on their road trip to Anchorage last weekend, turning positive results… Continue reading

In this February 2016 photo, Thunder Mountain's Ava Tompkins looks to drive against Ketchikans' Courtney Kemble, front, and Alexis Biggerstaff, back, during a game at TMHS. Tompkins has signed to play college basketball at Wesleyan University in Connecticut.

Tompkins to play at NCAA III Wesleyan

At three months old, Ava Tompkins sponged up the game from her father’s chest as he hollered at high school players as a coach in… Continue reading

In this February 2016 photo, Thunder Mountain's Ava Tompkins looks to drive against Ketchikans' Courtney Kemble, front, and Alexis Biggerstaff, back, during a game at TMHS. Tompkins has signed to play college basketball at Wesleyan University in Connecticut.

After draft freefall, Tunsil finds bearings with Dolphins

DAVIE, Fla. — At 6-foot-5 and 305 pounds, Laremy Tunsil’s not easy to knock off-balance, and a bizarre video of him taking a bong hit… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2016
  • By STEVEN WINE

Grizzlies fire coach after 3 playoff seasons

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies already faced a lot of decisions that could reshape their roster this offseason — now add a coaching search… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2016
Thunder Mountain's Ava Tompkins lead in the first lap of the 800-meter 4x2 relay during the track meet Saturday morning at the Thunder Mountain.

Track teams battle through rain

Ten Southeast Region V teams met at Thunder Mountain field Friday and Saturday for the Capital Invitational Field and Track Meet. Thunder Mountain High School… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Ava Tompkins lead in the first lap of the 800-meter 4x2 relay during the track meet Saturday morning at the Thunder Mountain.

Today in sports history: May 9

1930 — Gallant Fox, ridden by Earl Sande, wins the Preakness Stakes by three-quarters of a length over Crack Brigade. Gallant Fox becomes the only… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2016

Sports calendar for May 9

Friday, May 13High School SoccerBoys, 6:45 p.m., JDHS vs Ketchikan, AK FieldHigh School Track & FieldTMHS vs Haines, AwayHigh School BaseballTMHS vs JDHS, 5 p.m.,… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2016

Sports on TV for Monday, April 9

MLB BASEBALL3 p.m., MLB — Kansas City at N.Y. Yankees OR Detroit at Washington6 p.m., MLB — N.Y. Mets at L.A. Dodgers OR Toronto at… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2016

Sports calendar for April 27

Friday, May 13High School SoccerBoys, 6:45 p.m., JDHS vs Ketchikan, AK FieldHigh School Track & FieldTMHS vs Haines, AwayHigh School BaseballTMHS vs JDHS, 5 p.m.,… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2016

Judge’s order reopens questions about what Paterno knew when

PHILADELPHIA — A new legal document that claims a boy told Joe Paterno in 1976 that Jerry Sandusky had molested him has dropped like a… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016
  • By MARYCLAIRE DALE and MARK SCOLFORO
Jacob Calloway, a 2015 graduate of Thunder Mountain High School, is applauded by his parents, Virginia and Roger Calloway, right, and TMHS basketball coach John Blasco, right, after signing to play Division 1 basketball for Southern Utah University starting in the fall.

Former Falcon signs with D-I school

Former Thunder Mountain High School basketball star Jacob Calloway signed with Southern Utah University on Friday, making school history as the first Falcon to sign… Continue reading

Jacob Calloway, a 2015 graduate of Thunder Mountain High School, is applauded by his parents, Virginia and Roger Calloway, right, and TMHS basketball coach John Blasco, right, after signing to play Division 1 basketball for Southern Utah University starting in the fall.
Ketchikan's Dawson Daniels (6) challenges a Thunder Mountain player during their game Friday night at Kennedy Field. Ketchikan won 4-0.

Kayhi tops TMHS on soccer field

The visiting Ketchikan High School Kings soccer teams gave no quarter at Friday night’s battles against both boys and girls Thunder Mountain High School teams,… Continue reading

Ketchikan's Dawson Daniels (6) challenges a Thunder Mountain player during their game Friday night at Kennedy Field. Ketchikan won 4-0.
Juneau-Douglas first baseman Leah Spargo (5) stretches to make an out Thursday during the Crimson Bears' 7-0 win against Ketchikan High School at Norman Walker Field in Ketchikan.

Lady Crimson Bears shut out Kayhi

The offensive struggles continued for Ketchikan High School on Thursday at home in a shutout loss to Juneau-Douglas High School.A triple by Kayhi senior Leesa… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2016
  • By JOE STURZL
Juneau-Douglas first baseman Leah Spargo (5) stretches to make an out Thursday during the Crimson Bears' 7-0 win against Ketchikan High School at Norman Walker Field in Ketchikan.

Magnificent Mud Puddle run results

Nineteen runners braved the mud and constant downpour on Saturday in the Southeast Road Runner’s 9.6-mile Magnificent Mud Puddle race.John Bursell took first for the… Continue reading

Seahawks place Lynch on the retired list

RENTON, Wash. — Beast Mode is in retirement mode.The Seattle Seahawks placed running back Marshawn Lynch on the NFL’s reserve/retired list on Thursday, making official… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH

Manziel silent outside court after hearing in domestic violence case

DALLAS — Johnny Manziel waded through a crowd of reporters after his first court appearance in a domestic violence case Thursday, ignoring questions and even… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2016
  • By SCHUYLER DIXON

Pacers seeking new voice after parting ways with Vogel

INDIANAPOLIS — Larry Bird has never cared about popularity contests. All he ever wanted to do was win.So on Thursday, the Indiana Pacers’ president of… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2016
  • By MICHAEL MAROT

Repole in chase with son of top sire Uncle Mo

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Five years ago, Mike Repole was living the dream. He had already made his share of an estimated $4.1 billion fortune from… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2016
  • By RICHARD ROSENBLATT