Sports

JDHS girls routed by Ketchikan

The Ketchikan Lady Kings basketball team won’t be known as a complacent team.After allowing the Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball team to stay within spitting… Continue reading

Angelique Kerber of Germany celebrates after defeating Serena Williams in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne on Saturday.

Kerber upsets Williams to win Australian title

MELBOURNE, Australia — Serena Williams put up both hands after sending a forehand long and high over the baseline in the first set. She wanted… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2016
  • By JOHN PYE
Angelique Kerber of Germany celebrates after defeating Serena Williams in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne on Saturday.

NFL says concussions way up in 2015; will study reasons why

The NFL says reported concussions rose 58 percent in regular-season games to the highest number in any of the past four years.The league issued its… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2016
  • By HOWARD FENDRICH

Sports on TV for Jan. 31

AUTO RACING3 a.m., FS1 — IMSA, Rolex 24 at Daytona, at Daytona Beach, Fla.8 a.m., FS1 — IMSA, Rolex 24 at Daytona, at Daytona Beach,… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2016

Today in Sports History: Jan. 31

1920 — Joe Malone of the Quebec Bulldogs scores an NHL record seven goals in a 10-6 victory over the Toronto St. Patricks.1941 — Joe… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2016

Sports calendar for Jan. 31

Friday, February 5HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, 4:30 a.m., 6:15 p.m., 8 p.m., TMHS boys host Ketchikan.Away, JDHS/TMHS girls at Dimond.HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEYAway, TBA, JDHS at MAC… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2016
The Crimson Bears' Tona Fogg knows she is in the perfect spot to catch the ball and make a basket.

JDHS girls unable to dethrone Kings

The Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball team will have to wait until their next game to mar the Ketchikan Kings’ record.Playing at home Friday night,… Continue reading

The Crimson Bears' Tona Fogg knows she is in the perfect spot to catch the ball and make a basket.

Falcons boys stumble at West Valley

The Thunder Mountain High School boys basketball team allowed West Valley High School to battle back late in the game and steal what should have… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2016

Sports calendar for Jan. 28

Friday, January 29HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, 4:30 p.m., JDHS girls host Ketchikan.Away, 6:15 p.m., JDHS boys at Ketchikan.Away, 8 p.m., TMHS boys at Fairbanks.Saturday, January 30HIGH… Continue reading

  • Jan 28, 2016

Sports on TV for Jan. 27

COLLEGE BASKETBALL3 p.m., CBSSN — Robert Morris at Mount St. Mary’s3 p.m., ESPN — Cincinnati at UConn3 p.m., ESPN2 — Notre Dame at Syracuse3 p.m.,… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2016
Roger Federer of Switzerland looks to play a forehand return to Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Williams beats Sharapova to advance

MELBOURNE, Australia — Serena Williams has never lost in the semifinals of the Australian Open. Neither has Novak Djokovic.A key difference between the defending champions… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2016
  • By JOHN PYE
Roger Federer of Switzerland looks to play a forehand return to Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne on Tuesday.
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller is congratulated by his teammates after a play during the AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Broncos heap praise on Panthers leading up to Super Bowl 50

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Nothing but compliments for Cam Newton after completely bashing Tom Brady.And no, this nasty Denver Broncos defense hasn’t suddenly turned soft. They’re… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2016
  • By PAT GRAHAM
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller is congratulated by his teammates after a play during the AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Bellevue police chief defends investigation in Coleman crash

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Police Chief Steve Mylett has defended his department’s investigation into the car crash involving Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman, saying his confidence… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2016

Today in Sports History: Jan. 27

1973 — UCLA, led by Bill Walton, sets an NCAA record for consecutive victories with its 61st win, an 82-63 victory over Notre Dame. UCLA… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2016

Sports calendar for Jan. 27

Friday, January 29HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, 4:30 p.m., JDHS girls host Ketchikan.Away, 6:15 p.m., JDHS boys at Ketchikan.Away, 8 p.m., TMHS boys at Fairbanks.Saturday, January 30HIGH… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2016

Sports calendar for Jan. 26

Friday, January 29HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, 4:30 p.m., JDHS girls host Ketchikan.Away, 6:15 p.m., JDHS boys at Ketchikan.Away, 8 p.m., TMHS boys at Fairbanks.Saturday, January 30HIGH… Continue reading

  • Jan 26, 2016

Cavs regroup after stunning coaching change

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Both knees wrapped in ice, LeBron James walked in a circle, waiting for his turn to speak with a larger-than-usual media contingent.First,… Continue reading

  • Jan 25, 2016
  • By TOM WITHERS

Sports calendar for Jan. 25

Friday, January 29HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLHome, 4:30 p.m., JDHS girls host Ketchikan.Away, 6:15 p.m., JDHS boys at Ketchikan.Away, 8 p.m., TMHS boys at Fairbanks.Saturday, January 30HIGH… Continue reading

  • Jan 25, 2016

Today in Sports History: Jan. 25

1894 — Jim Corbett knocks out Charley Mitchell in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title.1924 — The first Winter Olympics are held… Continue reading

  • Jan 25, 2016

Sports on TV for Jan. 25

COLLEGE BASKETBALL2:30 p.m., FS1 — Creighton at Georgetown3 p.m., CBSSN — Memphis at UCF3 p.m., ESPN — Indiana at Wisconsin3 p.m., ESPN2 — Texas Tech… Continue reading

  • Jan 25, 2016