Professional Sports

Quake lose to Sol in basketball

The Alaska Quake weren't able to figure out the San Diego Sol on Sunday, losing for the second straight day to the fourth-ranked team in the American Basketball Association.

Sol outshine Quake in basketball

The San Diego Sol showed why they are one of the American Basketball Association's top teams with a 130-91 win over the Alaska Quake on Saturday at Begich Middle School.

Schlereth gives listeners football insider's perspective

During his 18 months hosting a sports radio show in Denver, there were times the job became effortless for Mark Schlereth, a three-time Super Bowl champion from Anchorage.

Rampaging Quake hammer Colorado

The Alaska Quake won their fifth straight American Basketball Association game Sunday, punishing the Colorado Cougars 126-107 at Begich Middle School.

Quake win again

Julius Cumlat broke loose for 34 points Saturday to propel the Alaska Quake past the Colorado Cougars 127-118 in an American Basketball Association game at Begich Middle School.

Quake host Cougars in basketball

Basketball fans are encouraged to wear their black and yellow luau attire Saturday, when the Alaska Quake host the Colorado Cougars in an American Basketball Association game at Begich Middle School at 4 p.m.

Dirty Pollis roll in roller derby

The Dirty Pollis clobbered the Juneau Roller Girls 283-41 Saturday night at the Dena'ina Center.

Cable TV squabble puts M's fans in pickle

A game of hardball between cable provider GCI and cable network ROOT Sports has left Seattle Mariners fans in Alaska in a pickle -- forced to choose between possibly paying more for cable if they want their almost-daily dose of Mariners, or dropping cable in favor of a satellite service, or getting their Mariners fix on the radio, or finding another team to follow, or simply doing without.

Quake defeat Swish for third straight basketball win

Buddy Bailey's 24 points helped the Alaska Quake to a 138-104 victory over the SoCal Swish in an American Basketball Association game Sunday at Begich Middle School.

Anchorage Quake win second game in a row

After dropping the first two games of its inaugural season in the American Basketball Association, the Alaska Quake are on a winning streak.

BASEBALL

GCI adds MLB Network

The MLB Network, a 24-hour cable network dedicated to baseball, will be available on GCI's digital variety package starting Sunday on channel 149 in standard definition and channel 709 in high definition.

Alaskan's audition didn't go as hoped

Zack Bowman of Anchorage had a chance to solidify himself as one of the Bears' starting cornerbacks of the future. Instead, he might have to prove himself again in the regular-season finale at Minnesota.

Quake beat Scorpions in semi-pro basketball

Three players scored more than 20 points for the Alaska Quake last weekend, helping the semi-pro men's basketball team roll to a 140-126 win over the visiting Arizona Scorpions at Begich Middle School.

Mario Chalmers says he's staying with Heat

Anchorage's Mario Chalmers says he's staying with the Miami Heat.

ABA basketball returns to Anchorage

Never mind what the scoreboard said. The Alaska Quake brought semi-pro basketball back to Anchorage on Saturday afternoon, and that alone was reason for the team to feel triumphant.

Photos: Alaska Quake vs. Seattle Mountaineers

Devil's Club tops Babes in Toyland at Roler Derby

Krystal "The Nubbin' '' Irwin and Joelle "Rogue State" Brown scored 33 and 32 points respectively Saturday night to help the Devil's Club pummel North Pole's Babes in Toyland 149-71 in roller derby action at the Dena'ina Center.

Alaska has another roller derby team in Kodiak

KMXT reported the Rock Island Rollers joined the growing ranks of women's roller derby teams in Alaska. There are already squads in places like Anchorage, Fairbanks and Wasilla. The Rollers will be based in Kodiak.

Anchorage NBA charity game canceled as dispute ends

With the NBA set for a late start on Christmas Day, the salvaged season also means that the All-Pro Charity Game scheduled for Thursday at Sullivan Arena has been canceled.

Thursday exhibition basketball game at Sullivan still on

Anyone planning to attend Thursday's basketball exhibition game featuring 19 NBA players at the Sullivan Arena can rest easy. Each player is still planning to play, even though the NBA labor dispute is over.

PRO FOOTBALL

Seahawks, Packers are tops for Alaska NFL fans

The Daily News recently asked football fans what their favorite team is, and 879 responded -- 579 by voting online and another 300 by spending 44 cents to mail a ballot. Our conclusion after tallying the votes: There is no "Alaska's team."

Poll: What's your favorite NFL team?

NBA players coming to Alaska for Dec. 1 charity game

With the National Basketball Association season on hold because of a labor dispute, Alaska NBA players Carlos Boozer and Mario Chalmers and some of their friends are scheduled play an exhibition game Dec. 1 at Sullivan Arena.