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Whistleblower: Changes in Russian system ‘fake’ so far

MONTREAL — In the opinion of a whistleblower who uncovered Russia’s doping scourge, most of the changes in the country’s track and anti-doping programs are… Continue reading

  • May 12, 2016
  • By EDDIE PELLS

Congress putting daily fantasy sports games under scrutiny

WASHINGTON — Congress on Wednesday launched a fact-finding mission into the loosely regulated world of fantasy sports games — a multibillion-dollar business that seemingly advertised… Continue reading

  • May 12, 2016
  • By ANDREW TAYLOR

Today in sports history: May 11

1892 — Azra, ridden by Alonzo Cayton, wins the first three-horse field in the Kentucky Derby, edging Huron by a nose.1918 — Exterminator, a 30-1… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2016

Sports on TV for Wednesday, April 11

AUTO RACING3:30 a.m., NBCSN — Formula One, Spanish Grand Prix, at Barcelona, Spain9 a.m., FS1 — NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, AAA 400 Drive for Autism,… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2016

Sports calendar for May 11

Today, May 27High School Track & FieldState in AnchorageHigh School BaseballTMHS vs Petersburg (Regions), AwayStream online at Alaskasports.tvHigh School SoftballTMHS vs JDHS, V, 5 p.m.;… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2016
In this May 4 photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby prepares to take a face-off during the second period of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Washington Capitals.

Penguin’s Crosby in search of scoring touch as Game 6 looms

PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby hovered in the left circle, waited for the pass from assistant coach Rick Tocchet before firing a laser into the far… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2016
  • By WILL GRAVES
In this May 4 photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby prepares to take a face-off during the second period of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Washington Capitals.

FIFA membership sets up new soccer politics problem

GENEVA — Despite FIFA’s ongoing image crisis fueled by corruption cases, membership of the organization remains a goal being pursued with passion.Still, joining soccer’s world… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2016
  • By GRAHAM DUNBAR
In this May 6 photo, members of the Rio Olympics food and beverage service test the Olympic menu in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Rio Olympic Spread: Anything from Halal to Kosher to Kimchi

RIO DE JANEIRO — The dining room for the athletes village at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics will be bigger than two football fields, and… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2016
  • By STEPHEN WADE
In this May 6 photo, members of the Rio Olympics food and beverage service test the Olympic menu in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

After new revelations, WADA to probe claims of Sochi doping

MONTREAL — The World-Anti Doping Agency is expanding its investigation into doping inside the Russian sports system after a whistleblower alleged four of the country’s… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2016
  • By EDDIE PELLS
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry holds the NBA's Most Valuable Player award on May 4 in Oakland, California. Curry carried the top-seeded Warriors to a franchise-record 67 wins and surpassed his own record for most 3-pointers in a season.

Stephen Curry is 1st unanimous MVP

OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry is the first unanimous NBA MVP, earning the award for the second straight season Tuesday after leading the defending champion… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2016
  • By JANIE McCAULEY
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry holds the NBA's Most Valuable Player award on May 4 in Oakland, California. Curry carried the top-seeded Warriors to a franchise-record 67 wins and surpassed his own record for most 3-pointers in a season.

Boxing’s next big fight could be a real knockout

LAS VEGAS — The good news for boxing fans is the fight they really want to see may actually happen before they grow too old… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2016
  • By TIM DAHLBERG
FILE - In this April 9, 2016, file photo, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis, Tenn. Curry is adding a second straight MVP award to his record-setting season, a person with knowledge of the award told The Associated Press, Monday, May 9, 2016. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the NBA has not revealed the winner. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Source: Warriors’ Stephen Curry to claim second straight MVP

OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry is adding a second straight MVP award to his record-setting season.A person with knowledge of the award says Curry will… Continue reading

  • May 10, 2016
  • By JOSH DUBOW
FILE - In this April 9, 2016, file photo, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis, Tenn. Curry is adding a second straight MVP award to his record-setting season, a person with knowledge of the award told The Associated Press, Monday, May 9, 2016. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the NBA has not revealed the winner. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)
FILE- In this May 20, 2016, file photo, trainer Michael Matz, right, holds onto Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro as he cavorts off the track with assistant trainer Peter Brette aboard at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. A decade ago, Matz saddled the frisky Kentucky Derby winner with designs off pulling off an encore at Pimlico Race Course. Soon after emerging from the starting gate, Barbaro stumbled and broke his right hind leg. (AP Photo/Chris Gardner, File)

Memories of Barbaro, and a doc’s regret 10 years later

BALTIMORE — The passage of time has trickled ever so slowly for trainer Michael Matz since Barbaro’s final gallop at the Preakness.A decade ago, Matz… Continue reading

  • May 10, 2016
  • By DAVID GINSBURG
FILE- In this May 20, 2016, file photo, trainer Michael Matz, right, holds onto Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro as he cavorts off the track with assistant trainer Peter Brette aboard at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. A decade ago, Matz saddled the frisky Kentucky Derby winner with designs off pulling off an encore at Pimlico Race Course. Soon after emerging from the starting gate, Barbaro stumbled and broke his right hind leg. (AP Photo/Chris Gardner, File)

Seahawks trio of rookie RBs get long look during camp

RENTON, Wash. — When it came time to revamping the depth in the Seattle Seahawks offensive backfield, finding a wide array of options was the… Continue reading

  • May 10, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH

Weekend recap: JDHS boys soccer goes 2-1 on the road

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys soccer team won two out of their three games on their road trip to Anchorage last weekend, turning positive results… Continue reading

In this February 2016 photo, Thunder Mountain's Ava Tompkins looks to drive against Ketchikans' Courtney Kemble, front, and Alexis Biggerstaff, back, during a game at TMHS. Tompkins has signed to play college basketball at Wesleyan University in Connecticut.

Tompkins to play at NCAA III Wesleyan

At three months old, Ava Tompkins sponged up the game from her father’s chest as he hollered at high school players as a coach in… Continue reading

In this February 2016 photo, Thunder Mountain's Ava Tompkins looks to drive against Ketchikans' Courtney Kemble, front, and Alexis Biggerstaff, back, during a game at TMHS. Tompkins has signed to play college basketball at Wesleyan University in Connecticut.

After draft freefall, Tunsil finds bearings with Dolphins

DAVIE, Fla. — At 6-foot-5 and 305 pounds, Laremy Tunsil’s not easy to knock off-balance, and a bizarre video of him taking a bong hit… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2016
  • By STEVEN WINE

Grizzlies fire coach after 3 playoff seasons

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies already faced a lot of decisions that could reshape their roster this offseason — now add a coaching search… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2016
Thunder Mountain's Ava Tompkins lead in the first lap of the 800-meter 4x2 relay during the track meet Saturday morning at the Thunder Mountain.

Track teams battle through rain

Ten Southeast Region V teams met at Thunder Mountain field Friday and Saturday for the Capital Invitational Field and Track Meet. Thunder Mountain High School… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Ava Tompkins lead in the first lap of the 800-meter 4x2 relay during the track meet Saturday morning at the Thunder Mountain.

Today in sports history: May 9

1930 — Gallant Fox, ridden by Earl Sande, wins the Preakness Stakes by three-quarters of a length over Crack Brigade. Gallant Fox becomes the only… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2016