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Thunder Mountain's Sarah Jenkins slides into home plate as Juneau-Douglas catcher Morgan Balovich reaches for the ball on Wednesday.

Echiverri’s 3-run HR carries TMHS

It’s been a big week for Thunder Mountain High School softball.TMHS got another win against Juneau-Douglas High School on Wednesday night, notching only their second… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Sarah Jenkins slides into home plate as Juneau-Douglas catcher Morgan Balovich reaches for the ball on Wednesday.
National Football League Hall of Famer Warren Moon speaks at the Pillars of America speaker series at Centennial Hall on Wednesday.

Football great Warren Moon speaks at Pillars

As the first African-American quarterback inducted to the NFL Hall of Fame — and the middle child of seven from a single-parent home — the… Continue reading

National Football League Hall of Famer Warren Moon speaks at the Pillars of America speaker series at Centennial Hall on Wednesday.

Mariners rally against A’s bullpen for first sweep of season

OAKLAND, Calif. — Even with a four-run deficit, Nelson Cruz hollered through the dugout some words of confidence.“I was screaming, ‘We got it, we’re going… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2016
  • By JANIE McCAULEY

Johnny Manziel booked in domestic violence case

DALLAS — Johnny Manziel has been booked and posted bond in a domestic violence case, one day before the former Cleveland Browns quarterback faces his… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2016
  • By AP

Seattle releases 5, including former starting center Nowak

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks have released five players including former starting center Drew Nowak.Seattle made the roster moves Wednesday ahead of their rookie… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2016
  • By AP

LeBron has thought about matchup with Wade, Heat

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — LeBron James isn’t looking too far forward in the NBA playoffs. He’s taken a peek, however.James has considered the possibility of playing… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2016
  • By TOM WITHERS

Nyquist draws No. 13 post as early 3-1 favorite

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nyquist has been made the early 3-1 favorite for the 142nd Kentucky Derby, with Exaggerator the second choice in the full field… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2016
  • By BETH HARRIS
Juneau-Douglas' Mia Loree runs down Thunder Mountain's Megan Dallas for an out during their game at Dimond Park on Tuesday.

Falcons softball captures historic victory

Juneau’s prep softball community witnessed history Tuesday night.For the first time ever, the Thunder Mountain High School softball team beat Juneau-Douglas High School in a… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' Mia Loree runs down Thunder Mountain's Megan Dallas for an out during their game at Dimond Park on Tuesday.

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