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Iannetta homers, drives in three runs in Mariners’ 7-0 win

PEORIA, Ariz. — Chris Iannetta hit a two-run home run in his spring training debut for the Seattle Mariners, who opened their exhibition schedule with… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2016
Lindsey Vonn reacts at finish line after an alpine ski in the Women's World Cup combined race on Sunday in Soldeu, Andorra.

Vonn ends season early

A hairline fracture in her left knee didn’t deter Lindsey Vonn. Still, she raced.Three significant-sized fractures that could — if they became any worse —… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2016
  • By CHRIS LEHOURITES and PAT GRAHAM
Lindsey Vonn reacts at finish line after an alpine ski in the Women's World Cup combined race on Sunday in Soldeu, Andorra.
Hoonah's Jerry White drives against Gustavus's Rusty Williams during their Region V 1A tournament at TMHS. Hoonah won 71-31.

1A Tourney: Braves win big

The Hoonah boys basketball team had an easy day one during the 2016 Region V 1A Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, scoring more points by halftime… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2016
Hoonah's Jerry White drives against Gustavus's Rusty Williams during their Region V 1A tournament at TMHS. Hoonah won 71-31.

1A Tourney: Angoon girls rally past Hoonah

The Angoon girls basketball team staged a 12-point fourth quarter on Wednesday to overcome Hoonah 35-29 during day one of the 2016 Region V 1A… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2016
The Comets' Brett Doutt attempts a backhand shot against Mendenhall Valley's goalie Ken Arnold. Defenseman Spike Bicknell and Myiia Whato lend defensive support while Jayme Johns and Tom Straugh (11) look for opportunities to score. The Comets won 4-1 on two goals by Jim Robinson. In earlier action, the Huskies defeated White Pass 1-0.

Photo: JAHA action

The Comets’ Brett Doutt attempts a backhand shot against Mendenhall Valley’s goalie Ken Arnold. Defenseman Spike Bicknell and Myiia Whato lend defensive support while Jayme… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2016
The Comets' Brett Doutt attempts a backhand shot against Mendenhall Valley's goalie Ken Arnold. Defenseman Spike Bicknell and Myiia Whato lend defensive support while Jayme Johns and Tom Straugh (11) look for opportunities to score. The Comets won 4-1 on two goals by Jim Robinson. In earlier action, the Huskies defeated White Pass 1-0.

Ivy’s move latest in trend toward less tackling in practice

Even before Ivy League coaches voted to eliminate full-contact practices from the regular season, teams all across college have been following the NFL’s lead by… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2016
  • By RALPH D. RUSSO
Caden Johns, of boys team level 5, works the still rings as coach Bill Dancil looks on.

Gymnasts perform in Juneau Sweetheart Invitational

The Sweetheart Invitational meet was held Feb. 19-20 at the Southeast Alaska Gymnastics Academy. Forty-one athletes competed, including the boys team with 12 new team… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2016
Caden Johns, of boys team level 5, works the still rings as coach Bill Dancil looks on.
Kylee Larson punches first-time fighter Natasha Roberts during a boxing bout. Larson defeated Roberts.

Photos: Alaska Beatdown 23

Alaska Beat Down 23 took place Feb. 27 at Centennial Hall. Alaska Beat Down 24 will take place during Gold Medal on March 25. Interested… Continue reading

Kylee Larson punches first-time fighter Natasha Roberts during a boxing bout. Larson defeated Roberts.

Little snow forces Iditarod to ship it in for opening event

ANCHORAGE — A lack of snow in Alaska’s largest city is forcing organizers of the famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race to ship tons of… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2016
  • By RACHEL D'ORO
FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2016, file photo, Seattle Mariners' Ketel Marte fields a ball during spring training baseball practice, in Peoria, Ariz. Marte showed enough last season that even the new Seattle Mariners coaching staff believed he could be their shortstop of the future. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Marte set for first full season as shortstop

PEORIA, Ariz. — Last spring, Ketel Marte wasn’t close to making Seattle’s opening day roster, optioned to Triple-A Tacoma just a few weeks into spring… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2016
  • By JOSE M. ROMERO
FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2016, file photo, Seattle Mariners' Ketel Marte fields a ball during spring training baseball practice, in Peoria, Ariz. Marte showed enough last season that even the new Seattle Mariners coaching staff believed he could be their shortstop of the future. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Sports calendar for March 1

Friday, March 4HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 8 p.m. JDHS boys host TMHS.Home, 2:45 p.m., 6:15 p.m., JDHS girls host TMHS.Saturday, March 5HIGH… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2016

Sports on TV for Monday, Feb. 29

COLLEGE BASKETBALL3 p.m., ESPN — Kentucky at Florida3 p.m., ESPNU — Virginia at Clemson3 p.m., FS1 — DePaul at Villanova3 p.m., SEC — Tennessee at… Continue reading

  • Feb 29, 2016
A man paddles his board, with a toilet and a plastic arm on top of it, during a demonstration against the pollution of the Guanabara bay, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016. Activists alleging that decades of neglect and authorities' repeated failure to make good on cleanup promises have effectively killed one of Rio de Janeiro's most iconic waterways where Olympic sailing competitions are to be held. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Doping in Russia, Kenya top IOC agenda

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — With five months to go until the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the challenges keep piling up.From the Zika outbreak to severe… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2016
  • By STEPHEN WILSON
A man paddles his board, with a toilet and a plastic arm on top of it, during a demonstration against the pollution of the Guanabara bay, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016. Activists alleging that decades of neglect and authorities' repeated failure to make good on cleanup promises have effectively killed one of Rio de Janeiro's most iconic waterways where Olympic sailing competitions are to be held. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Baseball toughens up on chew

Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz spit some chew into a bottle at his locker, then dipped into the latest notice from baseball.Big leaguers are now… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2016
  • By BEN WALKER
FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2015, file photo, Arizona Coyotes left wing Matthias Plachta (43) shields San Jose Sharks left wing Barclay Goodrow in the third period during a preseason NHL hockey game, in Glendale, Ariz. The Arizona Coyotes and Pittsburgh Penguins kicked off NHL trade deadline day by making a small deal over breakfast, Monday, Fed. 29, 2016. A source told The Associated Press that the Coyotes have acquired winger Sergei Plotnikov from the Penguins in exchange for prospect Matthias Plachta and a conditional seventh-round pick in 2017. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because the teams hadn't announced the deals. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Avalanche boost playoff hopes during a slow day of trading

Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic was busy attempting to improve Colorado’s bid to make the playoffs, while a majority of his NHL counterparts stood pat… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2016
  • By JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO
FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2015, file photo, Arizona Coyotes left wing Matthias Plachta (43) shields San Jose Sharks left wing Barclay Goodrow in the third period during a preseason NHL hockey game, in Glendale, Ariz. The Arizona Coyotes and Pittsburgh Penguins kicked off NHL trade deadline day by making a small deal over breakfast, Monday, Fed. 29, 2016. A source told The Associated Press that the Coyotes have acquired winger Sergei Plotnikov from the Penguins in exchange for prospect Matthias Plachta and a conditional seventh-round pick in 2017. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because the teams hadn't announced the deals. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Sports calendar for Feb. 29

Friday, March 4HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 8 p.m. JDHS boys host TMHS.Home, 2:45 p.m., 6:15 p.m., JDHS girls host TMHS.Saturday, March 5HIGH… Continue reading

  • Feb 29, 2016

Today in sports history: Feb. 29

1964 — Cincinnati teammates Jerry Lucas and Oscar Robertson combine for a rare 40-40 performance as the Royals defeat the host Philadelphia 76ers 117-114. Rookie… Continue reading

  • Feb 29, 2016

Blackhawks load up for run at 2nd straight Cup

CHICAGO — The Blackhawks are going all in to win their second straight Stanley Cup.Following three trades in the last two days that brought four… Continue reading

  • Feb 29, 2016
  • By MATT CARLSON

Who is the best athlete born on Leap Day?

There is no more exclusive birthday club in humanity than the one that celebrates its quadrennial big day on Monday, when those born on Feb.… Continue reading

  • Feb 29, 2016
  • By NEIL BEST

Bosa leads pass-rush pack as teams seek the next Von Miller

INDIANAPOLIS — The most coveted players in the NFL draft are, of course, the franchise-caliber quarterbacks.The most important prospects might be the pass rushers. Just… Continue reading

  • Feb 29, 2016
  • By DAVE CAMPBELL