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Crimson Bears players rally on the sideline during Saturday's game against Thunder Mountain. TMHS won 50-20.

Falcons football flies over short-staffed Crimson Bears

In unveiling their new offense Saturday night at Adair-Kennedy Field, Thunder Mountain High School seniors Cale Jenkins and Riley Olsen proved that Falcons are meant… Continue reading

Crimson Bears players rally on the sideline during Saturday's game against Thunder Mountain. TMHS won 50-20.
Thunder Mountain High School defeated Juneau-Douglas High School 50-20 on Saturday at Adair Kennedy Field to kick off both schools' seasons.

Season Opener: Falcons football flies over short-staffed Crimson Bears

In unveiling their new offense Saturday night at Adair-Kennedy Field, Thunder Mountain High School seniors Cale Jenkins and Riley Olsen proved that Falcons are meant… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School defeated Juneau-Douglas High School 50-20 on Saturday at Adair Kennedy Field to kick off both schools' seasons.

Weekend preview: Prep pigskin kickoff, Nifty Fifty Saturday

JDHS vs. TMHS football SaturdayJuneau-Douglas High School and Thunder Mountain High School start the prep football season with a 6 p.m. Saturday matchup at Adair-Kennedy… Continue reading

Marcus Fraser lead a day of firsts for Olympic golf

RIO DE JANEIRO — On a day of firsts for Olympic golf, Marcus Fraser of Australia had the one that mattered — the first-round lead.Fraser… Continue reading

  • Aug 12, 2016
  • By DOUG FERGUSON

From the Sidelines: Football is the best time of year

Previous to manning the Empire sports desk, I had worked nine summers on salmon fishing boats. When football season started, I’d be on a break… Continue reading

Roy out as Avalanche coach and executive

In a stunning mid-August shake-up, Patrick Roy has stepped down as coach and vice president of hockey operations for the Colorado Avalanche, citing disagreements with… Continue reading

  • Aug 12, 2016
  • By STEPHEN WHYNO

Seahawks activate Graham, another step in recovery

RENTON, Wash. — Jimmy Graham jogged out wearing his white Seattle practice uniform as usual on Wednesday.Except this time, Graham was wearing his helmet, too.“When… Continue reading

  • Aug 11, 2016
Mick Bakker of Anchorage pumps a fist as he crosses the finish line in the 8th annual Aukeman Sprint Triathlon at the University of Alaska Southeast on Saturday.

Callahan, Bakker take Aukeman Triathlon honors

The 83 triathletes that came out to Saturday’s Aukeman Sprint Triathlon all ran for different reasons, some cuter than others. First place female finisher Jordan… Continue reading

Mick Bakker of Anchorage pumps a fist as he crosses the finish line in the 8th annual Aukeman Sprint Triathlon at the University of Alaska Southeast on Saturday.
Quarterback Calen Jenkins passes during varsity football practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Wednesday.

TMHS football preview: For snowballing program, unity means victory

 Thunder Mountain High School football head coach Randy Quinto believes in the power of tradition. His team motto: the 2,000-year-old Latin phrase Ubi concordia, ibi… Continue reading

Quarterback Calen Jenkins passes during varsity football practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Wednesday.
Quarterback Bubba Stults passes the ball during Juneau-Douglas High School varsity football practice at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park on Wednesday.

JDHS football preview: Uncertainty and opportunity for Crimson Bears

With only 22 players, a quarterback nursing a broken back, the loss of an all-state linebacker, new coaches, no JV team, new wrinkles to the… Continue reading

Quarterback Bubba Stults passes the ball during Juneau-Douglas High School varsity football practice at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park on Wednesday.

Seattle’s biggest question remains on O-line

RENTON, Wash. — The way general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll have structured the Seattle Seahawks roster and how salaries are spread around… Continue reading

  • Aug 5, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH

Source: Thunder, Westbrook agree on three-year, $85.7M deal

OKLAHOMA CITY — A month after Kevin Durant broke Oklahoma City’s heart, Russell Westbrook has reaffirmed his desire to stay with the Thunder.The team confirmed… Continue reading

  • Aug 5, 2016
  • By MURRAY EVANS

Expert to athletes: ‘Don’t put your head under the water’

RIO DE JANEIRO — Just days ahead of the Olympic Games the waterways of Rio de Janeiro are as filthy as ever, contaminated with raw… Continue reading

  • Aug 2, 2016
  • By JENNY BARCHFIELD
Juneau defeats Twins at state; Twins still advance to Saturday title game

Juneau defeats Twins at state; Twins still advance to Saturday title game

A Friday night clash between the top two seeds in the American Legion Alaska State Tournament had all the makings of a classic, and the… Continue reading

Juneau defeats Twins at state; Twins still advance to Saturday title game

Twins capture state tourney

In the end, the Post 20 Twins reaped the rewards of their hard work.The Twins captured the American Legion Alaska State Tournament crown Saturday night… Continue reading

Philip Wall pitches against Service during the American Legion State tournament held at Mulcahy Park on Saturday in Anchorage.

Post 25 bests tournament champ, but finishes third

The Kenai Post 20 Twins won the American Legion Alaska State Tournament crown Saturday night, but they did so without beating Juneau.For Juneau Post 25… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2016
  • By LARRY JOHANSEN
Philip Wall pitches against Service during the American Legion State tournament held at Mulcahy Park on Saturday in Anchorage.
To Picnic Cove and back again

To Picnic Cove and back again

In the Frank Maier Marathon and Douglas Island Half Marathon, success means simply making it to the finish line.“It’s just hard to convince your body… Continue reading

To Picnic Cove and back again

Sports on TV for Monday, July 25

Today, July 31AUTO RACING3:30 a.m., NBCSN — Formula One, German Grand Prix, at Hockenheim, Germany9:30 a.m., NBCSN — NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, Pennsylvania 400, at… Continue reading

  • Jul 25, 2016

Seahawks GM Schneider appreciates his chance

RENTON, Wash. — Every so often, John Schneider will see what’s happening with other franchises around the NFL and his personal appreciation for what’s taken… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH

Mickelson rallies to make cut, McIlroy bogeys 18 to miss

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Phil Mickelson walked off the first green with a disgusted look on his face, as if he’d thrown away any shot at… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2016
  • By BARRY WILNER