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Juneau-Douglas senior Adam Murphy attempts to escape from Thunder Mountain freshman Connor Norman as Falcons senior Hunter Boyer officiates during the JDHS/TMHS senior appreciation dual meet on Friday at the JDHS gymnasium.

JDHS seniors honored in home den

Juneau-Douglas High School senior wrestlers Taylor Sutak and Adam Murphy were honored on their home turf Friday during senior night against rival Thunder Mountain, which… Continue reading

  • Nov 15, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Juneau-Douglas senior Adam Murphy attempts to escape from Thunder Mountain freshman Connor Norman as Falcons senior Hunter Boyer officiates during the JDHS/TMHS senior appreciation dual meet on Friday at the JDHS gymnasium.

JDHS skates into the win column

The Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team broke into the win column in style on Friday. The team then lost a close one Saturday in a… Continue reading

  • Nov 15, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Oklahoma wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) runs with the ball after making a catch as Baylor safety Calvin Hill, left, and safety Terrell Burt (13) attempt to make the stop in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Waco, Texas. Shepard had 14 catches for 177 yards and two touchdowns and No. 12 Oklahoma beat No. 4 Baylor 44-34 on Saturday night to end the Bears' 20-game home winning streak - and likely their playoff chances. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

College football capsules

NO. 1 CLEMSON 37, SYRACUSE 27SYRACUSE, N.Y. — DeShaun Watson had a big day for Clemson with two touchdown passes and 101 yards rushing and… Continue reading

  • Nov 15, 2015
Oklahoma wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) runs with the ball after making a catch as Baylor safety Calvin Hill, left, and safety Terrell Burt (13) attempt to make the stop in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Waco, Texas. Shepard had 14 catches for 177 yards and two touchdowns and No. 12 Oklahoma beat No. 4 Baylor 44-34 on Saturday night to end the Bears' 20-game home winning streak - and likely their playoff chances. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Juneau-Douglas defender Niko Hebert chases the puck behind goalie Kyle Farley-Robinson, Thursday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Crimson Bears compete on Stars ice

Juneau-Douglas High School coach Luke Adams has a lot to be proud of in the young hockey season.Yes, a 4-2 loss to Soldotna on Thursday… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2015
  • By JOE KLECKA & KLAS STOLPE
Juneau-Douglas defender Niko Hebert chases the puck behind goalie Kyle Farley-Robinson, Thursday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Sports on TV for Nov. 13-14

AUTO RACING11 a.m., NBCSN — Formula One, Brazilian Grand Prix, practice, at Sao Paulo12:30 p.m., FS1 — NASCAR, Camping World Truck Series, Lucas Oil 150,… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2015

Local Sports Calendar for Friday, Nov. 13

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLAway, ASAA State Championships at Anchorage.HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, 4:15 p.m., JDHS at Soldotna/Kenai.HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLINGHome, TBA, JDHS hosts TMHS for Crimson Bears senior… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2015
New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) steals the puck from St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91), of Russia, as Rangers center J.T. Miller (10) looks on in the third period of an NHL hockey game in New York, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015. The Rangers defeated the Blues 6-3. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

NHL roundup for Friday, Nov. 13, 2015

NEW YORK — Derick Brassard, Mats Zuccarello and Kevin Hayes scored in the first period, and the New York Rangers beat the St. Louis Blues… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2015
New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) steals the puck from St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91), of Russia, as Rangers center J.T. Miller (10) looks on in the third period of an NHL hockey game in New York, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015. The Rangers defeated the Blues 6-3. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) breaks through a tackle-attempt by Dallas Cowboys' Sean Lee (50) as Cowboys Byron Jones, left, comes over to help on the running play in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Seattle ready to tackle red zone problems

RENTON, Wash. — Of all the issues that cropped up during the Seattle Seahawks’ 4-4 start, their inability to score touchdowns in the red zone… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2015
  • By TIM BOOTH
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) breaks through a tackle-attempt by Dallas Cowboys' Sean Lee (50) as Cowboys Byron Jones, left, comes over to help on the running play in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
FILE - In this March 19, 2010, file photo, a technician adjusts a shot clock after it malfunctioned and delayed the start of the California against Louisville NCAA first-round college basketball game in Jacksonville, Fla. The NCAA has shaved 5 seconds off the shot clock, leaving teams 30 seconds to run their offense. Coaches don't expect dramatic changes, but practices have changed, communication and court awareness are more important than ever, and full-court pressure is getting a new look as a way to take advantage of the shorter time. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Wary teams make tweaks ahead of shorter shot clock

MADISON, Wis. — Not all that long ago, Wisconsin grinded out games and won regularly by scoring in the 40s and 50s. Last year, Wisconsin… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2015
  • By GENARO C. ARMAS
FILE - In this March 19, 2010, file photo, a technician adjusts a shot clock after it malfunctioned and delayed the start of the California against Louisville NCAA first-round college basketball game in Jacksonville, Fla. The NCAA has shaved 5 seconds off the shot clock, leaving teams 30 seconds to run their offense. Coaches don't expect dramatic changes, but practices have changed, communication and court awareness are more important than ever, and full-court pressure is getting a new look as a way to take advantage of the shorter time. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

The Shulas enjoy another brush with perfection

After the baby was born, the doctor emerged from the delivery room to tell the father, because that’s how things were done then.“You didn’t get… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2015
  • By DAVE HYDE
Russian President Vladimir Putin, second right, embraces with an athlete as Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, right, smiles during a visit to the federal government center "South Sports" before their late-night meeting with the heads of Russia's sports federations in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, on Wednesday. (Alexei Druzhinin | RIA-Novosti, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

With Olympic boycott ruled out, Russians to admit some wrong

MOSCOW — With an Olympic boycott ruled out, Russia is planning to at least partially admit it has a doping problem.Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2015
  • By JAMES ELLINGWORTH
Russian President Vladimir Putin, second right, embraces with an athlete as Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, right, smiles during a visit to the federal government center "South Sports" before their late-night meeting with the heads of Russia's sports federations in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, on Wednesday. (Alexei Druzhinin | RIA-Novosti, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
Buffalo Bills running back Karlos Williams, front, and wide receiver Sammy Watkins celebrate Williams' touchdown catch against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Bills beat Jets in Ryan’s return

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Rex Ryan’s return to the Meadowlands was a successful one — thanks to his pride and joy, the defense.Buffalo’s defense shut… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2015
  • By BARRY WILNER
Buffalo Bills running back Karlos Williams, front, and wide receiver Sammy Watkins celebrate Williams' touchdown catch against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Sports on TV for Nov. 12

COLLEGE FOOTBALL3:30 p.m., ESPNU — Louisiana Lafayette at South Alabama3:30 p.m., ESPN — Virginia Tech at Geaorgia TechGOLF9 a.m., GOLF — PGA Tour: OHL Classic,… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2015

Today in Sports History for Nov. 12

1892 — William “Pudge” Heffelfinger becomes the first pro football player by getting $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic Association against the Pittsburgh Athletic… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2015
As Senator Albert Kookesh, representing Angoon, and Johan Dybdahl, representing Hoonah, look on, Sitka's Herb Didrickson holds the trophy awarded to the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament next to a portrait of the event during the 2012 Alaska Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Anchorage Museum. Didrickson was inducted the following year after a strong write-in campaign by fans and historians.

Voting is important

I know.You have heard it over and over and over again.“Your vote counts.”“You can make a difference.”“If you don’t vote now, don’t complain later.”Nope, not… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
As Senator Albert Kookesh, representing Angoon, and Johan Dybdahl, representing Hoonah, look on, Sitka's Herb Didrickson holds the trophy awarded to the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament next to a portrait of the event during the 2012 Alaska Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Anchorage Museum. Didrickson was inducted the following year after a strong write-in campaign by fans and historians.
Ketchikan's Kreylynn Johnson (18), Gabby Clark and Kaia Michalsen (8) block Juneau-Douglas' Maddie McKeown (14) during the 4A Region V volleyball championship last weekend at Thunder Mountain High School in Juneau. Kayhi will open the 3A/4A ASAA/First National Bank Alaska state tournament at 10 a.m. today against South High School at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage.

Local sports calendar for Nov. 12

Today, November 12HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLAway, ASAA State Championships at Anchorage.HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, 7 p.m., JDHS at Soldotna (JV 3).Friday, November 13HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLAway, ASAA State… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Ketchikan's Kreylynn Johnson (18), Gabby Clark and Kaia Michalsen (8) block Juneau-Douglas' Maddie McKeown (14) during the 4A Region V volleyball championship last weekend at Thunder Mountain High School in Juneau. Kayhi will open the 3A/4A ASAA/First National Bank Alaska state tournament at 10 a.m. today against South High School at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage.

2015 Juneau Parks & Recreation Men’s & Women’s volleyball

(1st thru 4th place):MEN’S DIVISION 1-1. Poly Boys2. Alpine Construction3. Ace Whoopers4. Islanders MEN’S DIVISION 2 -1. Admiralty Environmental2. Valley Auto Parts3. Wee Fishie4. Chuck Norris MEN’S… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe

Local sports calendar for Nov. 11

Thursday, November 12HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLAway, ASAA State Championships at Anchorage.HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, 7 p.m., JDHS at Soldotna (JV 3).Friday, November 13HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLAway, ASAA State… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe

Sports on TV for Nov. 11

COLLEGE FOOTBALL4 p.m., ESPN2 — Northern Illinois at Buffalo, or Bowling Green at Western Michigan4 p.m., ESPNU — Northern Illinois at Buffalo, or Bowling Green… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2015

Today is Sports History for Nov. 11

1911 — Carlisle Indian School of Carlisle, Pa., led by Jim Thorpe, beats nationally ranked Harvard 18-15 before 25,000 in Cambridge, Mass. Thorpe scores all… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2015