Sports

Hawaii’s big wave surf competition called off

HALEIWA, Hawaii — Throngs of spectators packed the beach before dawn and elite surfers descended on Oahu’s North Shore, as anticipation built for a big-wave… Continue reading

  • Feb 11, 2016
  • By CALEB JONES

Sports on TV for Feb. 11

COLLEGE BASKETBALL1 p.m., ESPNU — St. Francis (Pa.) at Robert Morris3 p.m., CBSSN — E. Kentucky at Morehead St.3 p.m., ESPN — Florida St. at… Continue reading

  • Feb 11, 2016

Sports calendar for Feb. 11

Today, February 11HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, TBA, ASAA State Championships, Wasilla’s Menard Center.Friday, February 12HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, JDHS/TMHS boys host Sitka.Home, TMHS girls host JDHS.HIGH SCHOOL… Continue reading

  • Feb 11, 2016
Co-captains Chase Barnum, right, and Zach Hebvert were selected to the Mid Alaska Conference All Conference Team during the tournament. Hebert was an offensive selection and Barnum for defense.

Weekend Preview: JDHS boys head to state hockey tourney

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys hockey team is headed to the state tournament. The Wasilla-based First National Cup Hockey State Championships take place today through… Continue reading

Co-captains Chase Barnum, right, and Zach Hebvert were selected to the Mid Alaska Conference All Conference Team during the tournament. Hebert was an offensive selection and Barnum for defense.

Lisa Borders announced as new WNBA President

NEW YORK — Lisa Borders has been a fan of the WNBA ever since she helped bring a team to Atlanta. Now she’s the league’s… Continue reading

  • Feb 11, 2016
  • By DOUG FEINBERG

Liverpool fans score apology, U-turn from owners on tickets

LONDON — Liverpool’s American owners apologized to fans and reversed planned rises in ticket prices on Wednesday, insisting they were not “greedy.”The climb-down came after… Continue reading

  • Feb 11, 2016
  • By ROB HARRIS
A skater performs at the Juneau Skating Club's 11th Annual Basic Skills competition on Sunday.

Juneau Skating club holds skills competition

The Juneau Skating Club held its 11th annual Basic Skills competition on Sunday. Thirty-five skaters participated in a variety of element events and figure skating routines… Continue reading

  • Feb 11, 2016
A skater performs at the Juneau Skating Club's 11th Annual Basic Skills competition on Sunday.

Sports on TV for Feb. 10

COLLEGE BASKETBALL2:15 p.m., ESPNEWS — Tulane at East Carolina2:30 p.m., FS1 — Butler at Seton Hall3 p.m., BTN — Nebraska at Wisconsin3 p.m., CBSSN —… Continue reading

  • Feb 10, 2016

Today in sports history: Feb. 10

1908 — Tommy Burns knocks out Jack Palmer in the fourth round to defend his world heavyweight title in London.1949 — Joe Fulks of Philadelphia… Continue reading

  • Feb 10, 2016

Sports on TV for Feb. 8

BOXING7 p.m., FS1 — Premier Champions, Luis Eduardo Flores vs. Jamal Herring, lightweights, at Bethlehem, Pa.COLLEGE BASKETBALL2 p.m., BTN — Bowie St. at Maryland3 p.m.,… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2016

Sports calendar for Feb. 9

Thursday, February 11HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, TBA, ASAA State Championships, Wasilla’s Menard Center.Friday, February 12HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, JDHS/TMHS boys host Sitka.Home, TMHS girls host JDHS.HIGH SCHOOL… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2016
Kayhi's Mo Bullock fights for the rebound against Thunder Mountains' Mahina Toutiolepo, left, and Finn Collins, back, during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 76-65.

Kayhi Kings retain crown against Thunder Mountain

The Thunder Mountain High School boys basketball team ceded its second game to the Ketchikan Kings at the Thunderdome on Saturday.In the second of two… Continue reading

Kayhi's Mo Bullock fights for the rebound against Thunder Mountains' Mahina Toutiolepo, left, and Finn Collins, back, during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 76-65.

Pusich rains 3’s on South

Caitlin Pusich knocked down four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter Saturday to lead Juneau-Douglas High School over South Anchorage High School on the final day… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2016

Sports calendar for Feb. 8

Thursday, February 11HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, TBA, ASAA State Championships, Wasilla’s Menard Center.Friday, February 12HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, JDHS/TMHS boys host Sitka.Home, TMHS girls host JDHS.HIGH SCHOOL… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2016

Today in Sport’s History: Feb. 8

1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy winner, is the first player ever selected in the NFL Draft. The Philadelphia Eagles… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2016

Crimson Bears girls top Palmer in tournament

The Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball team spread the ball around Thursday and beat Palmer 47-34 in its second game at the Lady Lynx Shootout… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016

Despite troubles aplenty, NFL and Super Bowl popular as ever

SAN FRANCISCO — The headlines hit in a persistent stream this season, and the onslaught only grew steadier as the Super Bowl approached.Concussions scrambling the… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016
  • By EDDIE PELLS
Thunder Mountain's Noah Reishus-O'Brien jumps against Kayhi's Mo Bullock during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 76-65.

Thunder Mountain, Ketchikan light up Thunderdome

The Thunder Mountain High School boys basketball team battled the state’s No. 1 ranked team Friday, falling to the Ketchikan Kings but proving they could… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Noah Reishus-O'Brien jumps against Kayhi's Mo Bullock during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 76-65.

Juneau hockey downs North Pole, faces West Valley for title

The Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team toppled North Pole Friday evening at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Patty Center Ice Arena, earning the right to… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016

Sports calendar for Feb. 7

Thursday, February 11HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, TBA, ASAA State Championships, Wasilla’s Menard Center.Friday, February 12HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, JDHS/TMHS boys host Sitka.Home, TMHS girls host JDHS.HIGH SCHOOL… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016