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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)

UFC replaces nixed McGregor fight with Jones-Cormier rematch

NEW YORK — UFC is replacing its canceled Conor McGregor fight for another rematch, Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier for the light heavyweight title at… Continue reading

  • Apr 28, 2016
Thunder Mountain goalie Tianna Huber, left, and teammate Sienna Hanna try to stop Juneau-Douglas' Maddie McKeown from scoring during their game at Thunder Mountain HIgh School on Tuesday. The shot went wide but Juneau-Douglas went on to win the game 5-0.

Miller, McKeown lead JDHS over Falcons

Crimson Bears freshman Malia Miller had a bit of a coming out party at Thunder Mountain Field on Tuesday.Miller scored a hat trick as the… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain goalie Tianna Huber, left, and teammate Sienna Hanna try to stop Juneau-Douglas' Maddie McKeown from scoring during their game at Thunder Mountain HIgh School on Tuesday. The shot went wide but Juneau-Douglas went on to win the game 5-0.
This April 11 photo shows the Olympic Aquatics Stadium inside Rio 2016 Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Problems still hang over South America's first games. Brazil President Dilma Rousseff is being impeached and is likely to be suspended when the games open Aug. 5, partly due to fallout from Brazil's worst recession in decades, 10-percent unemployment, and a $3 billion Petrobras corruption scandal. Away from politics, the Zika virus threatens athletes and tourists.

The best and worst of times: Rio Olympic countdown hits 100 days

RIO DE JANEIRO — Two years ago, the Australian IOC member John Coates called the preparations for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics “the worst” in… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2016
  • By STEPHEN WADE
This April 11 photo shows the Olympic Aquatics Stadium inside Rio 2016 Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Problems still hang over South America's first games. Brazil President Dilma Rousseff is being impeached and is likely to be suspended when the games open Aug. 5, partly due to fallout from Brazil's worst recession in decades, 10-percent unemployment, and a $3 billion Petrobras corruption scandal. Away from politics, the Zika virus threatens athletes and tourists.

Johnny Manziel indicted in alleged attack on ex-girlfriend

DALLAS — An attorney for former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel calls the indictment against him “incredible” and said Tuesday that the way it’s been… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2016
  • By NOMAAN MERCHANT
In this Feb. 22, 2015 photo, Ohio State assistant coach Dave Dickerson yells from the bench during a NCAA basketball game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Minority coaches struggle to get opportunities in NCAA

When Dave Dickerson’s five-season run at Tulane came to an end in 2010, he joined Thad Matta’s staff at Ohio State to work with one… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2016
  • By JON KRAWCZYNSKI
In this Feb. 22, 2015 photo, Ohio State assistant coach Dave Dickerson yells from the bench during a NCAA basketball game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Cuban players paid smugglers $15 million, prosecutors say

MIAMI — Cuban baseball players paid a South Florida-based smuggling ring more than $15 million to leave the communist island in secretive ventures that included… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2016
  • By CURT ANDERSON

Today in sports history: April 27

1956 — Rocky Marciano retires as the undefeated heavyweight boxing champion. He finished with a 49-0 record, including six title defenses and 43 knockouts.1960 —… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2016

JDHS boys soccer wins two in Ketchikan

The Juneau-Douglas High School Boys soccer team pushed their season record to 6-1 on the season with a pair of wins in Ketchikan this weekend.The… Continue reading

A runner makes his way through the purple station toward the finish line during Sunday's Runners celebrate their success by throwing many different colors up in the air during Sunday's Raining Colors 5K Fun Run. Proceeds benefit the Juneau Youth Triathlon Club..

Photos: Raining Colors

Runners participated in Sunday’s Raining Colors 5K Fun Run. Proceeds benefited the Juneau Youth Triathlon Club.… Continue reading

A runner makes his way through the purple station toward the finish line during Sunday's Runners celebrate their success by throwing many different colors up in the air during Sunday's Raining Colors 5K Fun Run. Proceeds benefit the Juneau Youth Triathlon Club..

Track and field results, Ketchikan invitational

Listed are finals results onlyGirls 100-meter dash 1 Franulovich, Bernadette Ketchikan 13.07 9 1 Vidad, Joei Sitka 13.07 9 3 Heaton, Aly Thunder Moun 13.16… Continue reading

TMHS track and field takes Ketchikan meet

Thunder Mountain High School and Juneau-Douglas High School travelled to Ketchikan to compete this weekend against four Southeast track and field teams.Thunder Mountain took the… Continue reading

JDHS, TMHS softball open on the road

Both the Juneau-Douglas High School and Thunder Mountain High School softball teams played away games on their opening weekends, with JDHS travelling to Sitka and… Continue reading

Registration opens for senior games

Registration is open for the 2016 Alaska International Senior Games in Fairbanks Aug. 12-21. This year’s games feature 20 sports and 60 different events for… Continue reading

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, center, dribbles past teammate Andrew Bogut, right and Houston Rockets' Trevor Ariza, left, during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, April 24, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Curry out at least two weeks with sprained knee

OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry will miss at least two weeks for Golden State with a sprained ligament in his right knee, dealing a blow… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2016
  • By JOSH DUBOW
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, center, dribbles past teammate Andrew Bogut, right and Houston Rockets' Trevor Ariza, left, during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, April 24, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Appeals court: Brady must serve suspension

NEW YORK — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady must serve a four-game “Deflategate” suspension imposed by the NFL, a federal appeals court ruled Monday,… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2016
  • By LARRY NEUMEISTER

Sports on TV for April 25

MLB BASEBALL3 p.m., MLB — Cincinnati at N.Y. Mets or Chicago White Sox at Toronto5:30 p.m., FS1 — St. Louis at ArizonaNBA BASKETBALL2 p.m., TNT… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2016

Sports calendar for April 25

Today, April 26High School SoccerGirls, 5 p.m. JV, and 6:45 p.m. V, TMHS vs JDHS, TM FieldThursday, April 28High School SoftballJDHS vs Ketchikan, 1 p.m.,… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2016

Today in sports history: April 25

1950 — Charles Cooper, an All-American from Duquesne playing with the Harlem Globetrotters, becomes the first black to be picked in the NBA draft when… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2016
FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2015, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) smiles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis. The NBA announced Saturday, April 23, 2016, that Conley is the winner of the Joe Dumars Trophy for sportsmanship. The annual award for ethical behavior and fair play is named for former Detroit Pistons guard and Hall of Famer Joe Dumars. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File)

Grizzlies’ Mike Conley wins Joe Dumars sportsmanship award

NEW YORK — Mike Conley of the Memphis Grizzlies joins rare company as a two-time winner of the Joe Dumars Trophy for sportsmanship.The NBA announced… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2016
FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2015, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) smiles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis. The NBA announced Saturday, April 23, 2016, that Conley is the winner of the Joe Dumars Trophy for sportsmanship. The annual award for ethical behavior and fair play is named for former Detroit Pistons guard and Hall of Famer Joe Dumars. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File)