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Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford of Canada compete during the pairs short program in the World Figure Skating Championships on Friday in Boston.

Canada’s Duhamel, Radford defend title

BOSTON — Canada’s Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford defended their pairs world title Saturday, coming from behind with a near-perfect free skate.After the high of… Continue reading

  • Apr 4, 2016
  • By RACHEL COHEN
Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford of Canada compete during the pairs short program in the World Figure Skating Championships on Friday in Boston.
Ketchikan High School junior Angel Spurgeon (14) tries to kick the ball past Thunder Mountain senior goaltender Tianna Huber (1) on Friday, April 1, 2016, during the Lady Kings' 2-0 win against the Lady Falcons at Esther Shea Field.

Photos: Falcons girls fall to Lady Kings

Ketchikan High School junior Angel Spurgeon (14) tries to kick the ball past Thunder Mountain senior goaltender Tianna Huber (1) on Friday during the Lady… Continue reading

Ketchikan High School junior Angel Spurgeon (14) tries to kick the ball past Thunder Mountain senior goaltender Tianna Huber (1) on Friday, April 1, 2016, during the Lady Kings' 2-0 win against the Lady Falcons at Esther Shea Field.

A loud call for equal pay

No one would argue that the accomplishments of Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain, Hope Solo or Carli Lloyd are not as worthy as those of Landon… Continue reading

  • Apr 4, 2016
  • By LINDA ROBERTSON

Sports on TV for Monday, April 4

COLLEGE SOFTBALL11 a.m., ESPN2 — Oklahoma at BaylorCYCLING11 a.m., NBCSN — UCI World Tour, Paris-Roubaix race (same-day tape)GOLF10 a.m., CBS — The Masters, final round,… Continue reading

  • Apr 4, 2016
Boston Celtics' Jonas Jerebko (8) dunks against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday in Oakland, California. Boston won 109-106.

Blueprint for a daunting task: How to beat Golden State Warriors

So now it’s official. Not only can the Golden State Warriors lose this season, they can even lose at home.Boston pulled off the surprise Friday… Continue reading

  • Apr 4, 2016
  • By TIM REYNOLDS
Boston Celtics' Jonas Jerebko (8) dunks against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday in Oakland, California. Boston won 109-106.

Today in sports history: April 4

1937 — Byron Nelson shoots a 283 to win the Masters by two strokes over Ralph Guldahl.1938 — Henry Picard beats Ralph Guldahl and Harry… Continue reading

  • Apr 4, 2016

Sports calendar for April 4

Friday, April 8High School SoccerBoys, 4:30 p.m.,JV, JDHS vs Sitka, AK FieldGirls, 6:15 JV, and 8 p.m. V., JDHS vs TMHS, AK FieldHigh School BaseballTMHS… Continue reading

  • Apr 4, 2016

Rebuilt Mariners the great unknown in West

SEATTLE — Through all the various remodels over the course of too many lost seasons there have been two constants for Seattle baseball for the… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH

Can sensors prevent elbow injuries in baseball?

BRADENTON, Fla. — As Pirates prospect Matt Benedict tossed a baseball on Roberto Clemente Field at Pittsburgh’s minor league complex late one Sunday afternoon, five… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016
  • By RONALD BLUM

Breaking doping bans, Kenyans race on regardless

NAIROBI, Kenya — For some Kenyan runners, a doping ban isn’t a total ban.Benjamin Kiprop Serem bagged $740 for winning the Calicut Mini-Marathon in India… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016
  • By JOHN LEICESTER
Coach Robert Casperson poses for parents with his state championship team, his daughters, Bristol, 9, and Carlynn, 11, and his wife, Paula, the JDHS principal.

Photos: JDHS champs cut coach’s hair

Juneau-Douglas High School head basketball coach Robert Casperson gets his hair cut on stage by senior Treyson Ramos during a school assembly Wednesday, holding up… Continue reading

  • Mar 31, 2016
  • By Michael Penn
Coach Robert Casperson poses for parents with his state championship team, his daughters, Bristol, 9, and Carlynn, 11, and his wife, Paula, the JDHS principal.
A scoring judge watches Nathan Hall as he gets into a position that helps him win against Randy Willard at Friday night's beatdown. The event was held at Centennial Hall. Nathan Hall won the match.

Photos: Alaska Beatdown

Juneau’s Anderw Fairchild attempts to reverse a hold during his MMA AK Beatdown match against Kake’s Keith Nelson Friday night at Centennial Hall. Andrew Fairchild… Continue reading

A scoring judge watches Nathan Hall as he gets into a position that helps him win against Randy Willard at Friday night's beatdown. The event was held at Centennial Hall. Nathan Hall won the match.
In this Feb. 5, 2010 photo, a laboratory technician prepares samples of urine for doping tests during a media open day, at the King's College London Drug Control Centre in London.

Rules bent to complete drug testing in Kenya

ELDORET, Kenya — From the moment the needle leaves the arm of an elite athlete in Kenya, the clock is ticking. The 3 milliliters, less… Continue reading

  • Mar 28, 2016
  • By JOHN LEICESTER
In this Feb. 5, 2010 photo, a laboratory technician prepares samples of urine for doping tests during a media open day, at the King's College London Drug Control Centre in London.

Sports on TV for Monday, March 28

AUTO RACING6:30 a.m., NBCSN — Formula 1, Bahrain Grand Prix, at Sakhir, Bahrain9 a.m., FS1 — NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, STP 500, at Ridgeway, Va.DRAG… Continue reading

  • Mar 28, 2016

Today in sports history: March 28

1939 — The barnstorming Renaissance Five beat the NBL champion Oshkosh All-Stars, 34-25, to win the first annual World Professional Basketball Tournament in Chicago. Sports… Continue reading

  • Mar 28, 2016

Today in sports history: March 27

1939 — Oregon beats Ohio State 46-33 in the NCAA’s first national basketball tournament.1942 — Joe Louis knocks out Abe Simon in the sixth round… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
Angoon's J.J. Nixon is fouled by Hydaburg's Vinny Edenshaw, right, and Claud Young during their B Bracket championship game during the 70th annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament held at Juneau-Douglas High School. Angoon won 102-86.

Angoon claims B Bracket title

The B Bracket hardware is heading to Angoon.Angoon defeated Hydaburg 102-86 on Saturday night during the 70th annual Gold Medal Basketball tournament at Juneau-Douglas High… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
Angoon's J.J. Nixon is fouled by Hydaburg's Vinny Edenshaw, right, and Claud Young during their B Bracket championship game during the 70th annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament held at Juneau-Douglas High School. Angoon won 102-86.

Sports on TV for Sunday, March 27

COLLEGE BASKETBALL2 p.m., CBSSN — CollegeInsider.com Tournament, first semifinal, NJIT at Columbia2 p.m., TBS — NCAA Tournament, Elite Eight, Virginia vs. Syracuse, at Chicago4:45 p.m.,… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
Haine's Sarah Elliot shoots against Craig's Tina Steffen during their 70th annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament championship game Saturday at Juneau-Douglas High School. Haines won 54-49.

Haines women exact revenge

Haines earned some revenge against Craig in the Womens Bracket championship.After being bounced to the losers bracket by their championship-contending opponents, the women from Haines… Continue reading

Haine's Sarah Elliot shoots against Craig's Tina Steffen during their 70th annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament championship game Saturday at Juneau-Douglas High School. Haines won 54-49.
Kake's Kip Howard celebrates their victory over Huna for the Masters Bracket title during the 70th annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament championship game Saturday at Juneau-Douglas High School. Kake won 70-64.

Kake takes Masters title over Hoonah

“It always feels good riding home on the ferry with the trophy, taking it to your community,” Kake’s Kip Howard said after winning the Masters… Continue reading

Kake's Kip Howard celebrates their victory over Huna for the Masters Bracket title during the 70th annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament championship game Saturday at Juneau-Douglas High School. Kake won 70-64.