Palmer football coach doesn’t seek spotlight, but he deserves its beam
In his 27th season as head coach of his alma mater, the leader of the Moose is nearing the state record for most career victories.
Soldotna shuts out West for 50th straight football win
The Stars, who last lost in the 2012 season-opening game, beat West 21-0 Friday night in Anchorage.
Playing abroad: Hockey takes Alaskans to distant lands
Two examples: William Wrenn of Anchorage is headed to Latvia and Tanner Sorenson of Anchorage is headed to Kazakhstan.
No prize money, but Arneson’s Mat Peak Challenge win still pays big
Saturday's victory potentially saved Lars Arneson roughly $3,000. Ann Spencer seized the women's title.
For Soldotna football team, hard work and a hard schedule go hand-in-hand
The owners of a state-record 49 consecutive wins and five straight medium-school state championships will open the season with three straight games against large-school opponents.
In Alaska golf, a sense of humor helps salve the torture
Neophyte golfer Randy Dooley is already showing a strong game when it comes to self-deprecation.
Small ball and a big helping of Finn Collins delivered Juneau’s American Legion state title
Juneau put on a bunting clinic to beat South 6-5 in 11 innings, then leaned on seldom-used pitcher Finn Collins for a 3-1 championship victory over Service at Mulcahy Stadium.
High school football nears: Outcomes are uncertain, though clues abound
The East Thunderbirds return as reigning large-school champs, and several other Anchorage teams are contenders. And never, ever sleep on mighty medium-school Soldotna.
UAA hockey hopes recruiting class of 12 boosts scoring, depth
The Seawolves, who last season finished last in Division I in goals per game, are bringing in seven forwards among 12 new players. The recruiting class also includes a decorated defenseman and goaltender.
UAF hockey coach Dallas Ferguson resigns for WHL gig in Calgary
The former Nanooks defenseman will become head coach of the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League, a major-junior circuit that is a principal development path for future NHL players.
Sullivan, Arneson claim grinding wins in Pioneer Ridge Vertical Mile
Briana Sullivan won the women's division for the second time in four years in a race near Palmer that features 5,300 feet of vertical gain.
Anchorage’s Kris Homerding engineered $63,457 payday at World Series of Poker
The former engineer splits his work time between playing poker professionally and designing and building custom woodwork. Saturday, he crafted a big result in a No-Limit Hold 'em event in Las Vegas.