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Alaska Wild

Wild gain a guardian in new owner

When the Alaska Wild introduced their new owner before kickoff Sunday afternoon, the assembled fans gave Dr. Randy Deeter a hearty ovation.

Wild go down to the wire

For maybe the first time in Alaska Wild history, the drama on the field exceeded the drama off it.

Wild speak loudly in statement game

Wild speak loudly in statement game

To be the best, you have to beat the best. And in the Intense Football League, the benchmark for success is undoubtedly the Louisiana Swashbucklers.

Wild about getting back on the field

Finally, it's all about the game for the Alaska Wild.

Wild-Swashbucklers preview

Wild has new owners, 'new' coach

After a week of upheaval, the latest chapter in the tumultuous history of the Alaska Wild has drawn to a close.

Wild sale finalized; Deemer rehired

Hans Deemer, fired unexpectedly last week by the Alaska Wild's then-owner David Weatherholt, was asked back late Friday afternoon following a transfer of ownership.

Wild owner will sell football team

Just four days after firing his head coach and setting off a potential players' strike, Alaska Wild owner David Weatherholt is now apparently ready to sell the team. Intense Football League president Chad Dittman said Monday the league has stepped in to make sure Weatherholt sells the rights of the franchise to ensure the current players return to the field.

Wild coach rips owner after firing

Despite a 4-2 record that has the team in playoff position, Alaska Wild football coach Hans Deemer said Friday he has been fired by owner David Weatherholt.

Wild fire head coach

Despite a 4-2 record that has the team in playoff position, Alaska Wild football coach Hans Deemer was fired Friday by owner David Weatherholt. And many of the players aren't happy about it. Some are calling for a strike.

Linemen sacrifice for Wild

When George Noga put his Alaska Wild football career before his love of playing music, something else had to give in order to support his family -- a good night's sleep.

Wild gel in the second half

Things started slowly for the Alaska Wild on Monday night before new quarterback E.J. Nemeth and defensive back Demarcus James got the party started. Nemeth bounced back after a poor start to throw for three touchdowns in the second half.

New quarterback Nemeth takes Wild reins

The Alaska Wild will take the Sullivan Arena field tonight featuring their third starting quarterback in as many games when they host the winless San Angelo Stampede Express.

Pick your poison when throwing on the Wild

Through five games of the Alaska Wild's second season, opposing quarterbacks have faced a decision akin to choosing between a method of execution -- chair or chamber, it's still going to kill you.

This Wild squad is all about chemistry

Monday morning after football practice at the CellularOne Sports Center, Alaska Wild players turned their attention to dance practice.

Wild- Grizzlies preview

Wild- Grizzlies preview

Indoor football

Wild eat up errors

There must be something about Sullivan Arena that puts visiting teams in a giving mood.

ALASKA WILD

Anchorage is better fit than Fairbanks for Ford

He took a circuitous route to get here, but the face of the Alaska Wild's inaugural season will be back on the Sullivan Arena turf this afternoon when the Wild host Odessa.

INDOOR FOOTBALL

Fairbanks QB Bartik wins player of week

Fairbanks Grizzlies quarterback Bo Bartik was named the Intense Football League Offensive Player of the Week.

Wild fall short against Hammerheads

A second-half comeback got the Alaska Wild back in Saturday's game against Corpus Christi, but a long fourth-quarter pass proved their undoing as the Hammerheads prevailed 50-35 at the Central Pavilion Arena in Texas.

Wild fall short in season's first road test

A rough first half offensively spelled doom for the Alaska Wild on Sunday afternoon.

Wild will have work cut out for them today

The Alaska Wild still have one important hurdle to overcome in their still-young existence -- win a road game.

Wild game details

VIDEO

Taste of Dakar

Ever seen the Dakar Rally? Watch this video to get ready for next year's new Argentinean course.

PHOTOS

Alaska Fighting

Alaska Fighting Championship combatants punch, kick and grapple to win.

STORY

Boozer talks tats

Carlos Boozer, Utah Jazz star and Alaska Sports Hall of Fame inductee, says his body art is about life, family and God.

Native Youth Olympics

Participants of the Native Youth Olympics join in Yupik dance between athletic events.

VIDEO

Potter Valley Hill Climb

Cyclists compete in a grueling uphill race.

Alaska Wild: April 28

Alaska Wild vs. San Angelo Stamped, April 28, 2008.

POLL

Alaska's toughest woman

Who's the toughest woman sports/outdoors competitor in Alaska?

VIDEO

Wild Football

The Alaska Wild play the Fairbanks Grizzlies at the Sullivan Arena.

PHOTO GALLERY

Mario Chalmers

The former Bartlett High star helped Kansas win the 2008 NCAA basketball tournament.

VIDEO

Body Building

The Egan Center hosted the 2008 NPC Last Frontier Fitness, Figure and Bodybuilding State Championships on April 5.