Sports

Nome gives every musher a hero’s welcome

NOME — When the winner of the Iditarod has come in to the finish line under the burled arch, it doesn’t mean the race is… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2016
  • By MARK THIESSEN

FIFA acknowledges World Cup hosting bribes, asks US for cash

GENEVA — FIFA acknowledged Wednesday that past World Cups were awarded based on bribes, and the organization wants U.S. prosecutors to give it “tens of… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2016
  • By GRAHAM DUNBAR

Around the NHL: Playoff races are limited but intense

Even though Wayne Simmonds grew up in Toronto, his girlfriend wondered what he was doing sitting on the couch Sunday night screaming for and cheering… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2016
  • By STEPHEN WHYNO
In this April 6, 2015 photo, Duke's Grayson Allen drives to the basket as Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky defends during the championship game of the NCAA men's tournament in Indianapolis. Coach Mike Krzyzewski went with a hunch and called on Allen, who, at the time, was an overshadowed freshman averaging four points a game. Allen made a 3-pointer to start Duke's comeback and screamed "Let's Go,'' in an attempt to bring his team back to life. He finished with 16 points and became the focal point of a comeback for a team filled with NBA talent.

Down to a science? Math won’t always add up at bracket time

Warning, analytics lovers: The next three weeks will not be easy.Like most sports, college basketball has been steadily infiltrated by math types who have built… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2016
  • By EDDIE PELLS
In this April 6, 2015 photo, Duke's Grayson Allen drives to the basket as Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky defends during the championship game of the NCAA men's tournament in Indianapolis. Coach Mike Krzyzewski went with a hunch and called on Allen, who, at the time, was an overshadowed freshman averaging four points a game. Allen made a 3-pointer to start Duke's comeback and screamed "Let's Go,'' in an attempt to bring his team back to life. He finished with 16 points and became the focal point of a comeback for a team filled with NBA talent.
Mitch Seavey, left, and Dallas Seavey speak to fans after finishing the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in Nome, Alaska. Dallas Seavey won his third straight Iditarod, for his fourth overall title in the last five years. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Dallas Seavey has knack for winning Iditarod with few dogs

NOME — Dallas Seavey did more with less this year at the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.He set a record pace early Tuesday morning when… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2016
  • By MARK THIESSEN
Mitch Seavey, left, and Dallas Seavey speak to fans after finishing the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in Nome, Alaska. Dallas Seavey won his third straight Iditarod, for his fourth overall title in the last five years. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Photo: JAHA action

Natalie Johansen of White Pass, left, forces a pass from Lauree DiCarlo of Treadwell.… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2016

Sports on TV for Wednesday, March 16

COLLEGE BASKETBALL2:40 p.m., TRU — NCAA Tournament, First Four, Holy Cross vs. Southern, at Dayton, Ohio3 p.m., ESPN2 — NIT, first round, Belmont at Georgia4… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2016

Today in sports history: March 16

1938 — Temple defeats Colorado 60-36 in the first National Invitation Tournament and the first major postseason basketball tournament.1947 — Billy Taylor of the Detroit… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2016

Can anyone stop UConn? Here are a few teams that could

There’s no doubt that UConn is the overwhelming favorite to win an unprecedented fourth straight national championship and 11th title overall.In Las Vegas, gamblers can… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2016
  • By DOUG FEINBERG

From the sidelines: March is mad enough

March is mad enough already, so let’s get the really bad NCAA Tournament news out of the way: Despite a huge, last-minute surge by fans… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2016
  • By JIM LITKE
FILE - This is a Friday, Dec. 15, 2006 file photo of Actor George Clooneyas he listens to Kenyan runner Tegla Loroupe, right, of Kenya as she respond to questions on Darfur during a news interview at the United Nations headquarters. Loroupe, the former Kenyan world record-holder in the women's marathon, is training 23 runners at her camp near Nairobi who are candidates for a team of refugee athletes to compete at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

From Syria to Sudan: Refugee athletes train for Olympic team

LONDON — They’ve fled war and violence in the Middle East and Africa. They’ve crossed treacherous seas in small dinghies and lived in dusty refugee… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2016
  • By STEPHEN WILSON
FILE - This is a Friday, Dec. 15, 2006 file photo of Actor George Clooneyas he listens to Kenyan runner Tegla Loroupe, right, of Kenya as she respond to questions on Darfur during a news interview at the United Nations headquarters. Loroupe, the former Kenyan world record-holder in the women's marathon, is training 23 runners at her camp near Nairobi who are candidates for a team of refugee athletes to compete at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Whatcom's Matt Seymour, a 2014 Thunder Mountain graduate, puts up a shot in the NWAC Men's Basketball Championship against defending champion Clark College on March 12. Whatcom won 74-58, with Seymour scoring a team-high 18 points. Whatcom lost in the championship game Sunday to Spokane, 91-84.

TMHS standout makes it to NWACC title game

Former Thunder Mountain High School standout Matt Seymour helped lead the Whatcom Community College Orcas of Bellingham, Washington, to the NWACC championship game this weekend… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2016
Whatcom's Matt Seymour, a 2014 Thunder Mountain graduate, puts up a shot in the NWAC Men's Basketball Championship against defending champion Clark College on March 12. Whatcom won 74-58, with Seymour scoring a team-high 18 points. Whatcom lost in the championship game Sunday to Spokane, 91-84.
Ryan Spangler, back left, Austin Mankin, back center, C.J. Cole, back right, Christian James, front left, and Buddy Hield, front right, celebrate during the NCAA tournament selection show in Norman, Okla., Sunday, March 13, 2016. No. 2-seed Oklahoma will face No. 15-seed Cal-State Bakersfield in Oklahoma City on Friday. (Tyler DrabekThe Oklahoman via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Bracket leaks: Bad news travels quickly for NCAA have-nots

Players from Monmouth, St. Bonaventure and even Michigan State got the bad news the way so many folks do these days — through social media.The… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2016
  • By EDDIE PELLS
Ryan Spangler, back left, Austin Mankin, back center, C.J. Cole, back right, Christian James, front left, and Buddy Hield, front right, celebrate during the NCAA tournament selection show in Norman, Okla., Sunday, March 13, 2016. No. 2-seed Oklahoma will face No. 15-seed Cal-State Bakersfield in Oklahoma City on Friday. (Tyler DrabekThe Oklahoman via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

HOF writer’s opinion on the NCAA Tourney

Sharpen the pencil. Make sure the eraser is ready. Time to fill out the much-awaited NCAA Tournament bracket.Here’s one man’s opinion of who is going… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2016
  • By JIM O'CONNELL

Reigning champ leads final push to Nome

NOME — Reigning Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race champion Dallas Seavey leads the 2016 race as mushers move up the Bering Sea coast.Seavey reached the… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2016
Shannon Rowbury celebrates after winning the women's 3,000 meters on Friday at the U.S. indoor track and field championships in Portland, Oregon.

Scandals force Rowbury to relive Olympic disappointment

PORTLAND, Ore. — With each new doping scandal, Shannon Rowbury relives her disappointment over the London Olympics.Six women in the field for the 1,500 meters… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2016
  • By ANNE M. PETERSON
Shannon Rowbury celebrates after winning the women's 3,000 meters on Friday at the U.S. indoor track and field championships in Portland, Oregon.

Linesman out for season with concussion

The linesman knocked to the ice by Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman in January is still recovering from the concussion he suffered and is out… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2016
  • By STEPHEN WHYNO
Italy's Dominik Paris competes during the men's downhill Alpine Ski World Cup race on Saturday in Kvitfjell, Norway.

Italy’s Paris wins, sets up close fight for downhill title

KVITFJELL, Norway — Dominik Paris won the next-to-last downhill of the World Cup season Saturday, leaving the fight for the discipline title wide open.Paris trails… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2016
Italy's Dominik Paris competes during the men's downhill Alpine Ski World Cup race on Saturday in Kvitfjell, Norway.

Pingpong-tennis combo continues to expand popularity

KENAI — Before every serve in a game of pickleball, Juanita Owens called to Tony Kaser to ask what the score was. If other people… Continue reading

Sports calendar for March 14

Thursday, March 24HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLAway, ASAA State Tournament at Anchorage.Friday, March 25HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLAway, ASAA State Tournament at Anchorage.Saturday, March 26HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLAway, ASAA State… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2016