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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

Thursday softball recap: TMHS blasts Sitka

Thunder Mountain High School’s Thursday night game against visiting Sitka was called in the fourth inning as the Falcons’ bats smothered the Wolves in a… Continue reading

Raiders willing to spend $500M for Vegas move

LAS VEGAS — Raiders owner Mark Davis says he wants to move the team to Las Vegas and is willing to spend a half billion… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2016
  • By TIM DAHLBERG

LA Rams find their QB, picking Cal’s Jared Goff

LOS ANGELES — Welcome to Hollywood, Jared Goff.The Los Angeles Rams are returning home with a new face of the franchise after choosing the California… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2016
  • By GREG BEACHAM

Eagles get quarterback Carson Wentz at No. 2

PHILADELPHIA — From Fargo to Philly, Carson Wentz is the latest quarterback the Eagles hope will deliver the franchise’s first Super Bowl.The Eagles selected the… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2016
  • By ROB MAADDI

Glacier Swim Club takes third in Junior Olympics

Juneau’s Glacier Swim Club travelled to Anchorage for the Alaska Junior Olympics State Championship Swim Meet last weekend, finishing third in total points.Anchorage’s Aurora Swim… Continue reading

Critics of $1B concussion deal seek court review

PHILADELPHIA — Critics of the proposed $1 billion settlement of NFL concussion claims want a full U.S. appeals court in Philadelphia to review a recent… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2016
  • By MARYCLAIRE DALE

Three sports open their home schedules

Both Juneau-Douglas High School and Thunder Mountain High School soccer play games against Service High School this weekend. The weekend’s matches are big tests for… Continue reading

Livingston enjoying the moment filling in for injured Curry

OAKLAND, Calif. — Shaun Livingston’s left leg could have been amputated nine years ago.The knee injury he suffered while with the Clippers in 2007 was… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2016
  • By JANIE McCAULEY

Sports on TV for April 27

AUTO RACING3 a.m., NBCSN — Formula 1, Russian Grand Prix, practice, at Sochi, Russia7:30 a.m., FS1 — NASCAR, Xfinity Series, Talladega 300, practice, at Talladega,… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2016

With four Top 100 picks, Seahawks hope to cash in

RENTON, Wash. — Every few minutes on Tuesday, John Schneider’s phone would ding while resting next to him on the table.Another message for Seattle’s general… Continue reading

  • Apr 28, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH
Senior Samanta Pak warms up with a teammate during Juneau-Douglas girls softball practice at Melvin Park on Tuesday.

JDHS softball healthy, ready for season

The Juneau-Douglas High School softball team started their season last weekend with three games in Sitka, two conference tilts which they won 8-4 and 6-4,… Continue reading

Senior Samanta Pak warms up with a teammate during Juneau-Douglas girls softball practice at Melvin Park on Tuesday.
FILE - In this March 13, 2009 file photo, Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, shakes hands with Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) following Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, in Washington. After dispatching the New York Rangers in five games, Pittsburgh faces top-seed Washington in the second round, their ninth postseason clash but the first since 2009. (AP Photo/Bruce Bennett, Pool, File)

After 7-year wait, ‘Sid vs. Ovi’ is back on

The two faces most responsible for bringing the NHL full-throttle into the 21st century are inextricably linked. Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin get it, even… Continue reading

  • Apr 28, 2016
  • By WILL GRAVES
FILE - In this March 13, 2009 file photo, Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, shakes hands with Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) following Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, in Washington. After dispatching the New York Rangers in five games, Pittsburgh faces top-seed Washington in the second round, their ninth postseason clash but the first since 2009. (AP Photo/Bruce Bennett, Pool, File)