2 Alaskans cracked the top 15 in their age group at Boston Marathon
Jerry Ross, a 42-year-old who was 15th in his age group, was the fastest Alaskan, placing 241st overall in a time of 2:43:33.
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Seawolves and their new hockey coach take a chance on each other
Matt Curley comes to Anchorage after three seasons as the head coach of a junior team in Austria.
Christy Marvin, Edwin Kangogo set the pace as Heart Run draws more than 4,000 participants
Both winners defeated cross-country skiers to claim victories in the 5-kilometer race.
Last year’s Heart Run winner is this year’s fastest Division II runner at 5,000 meters
With a 45-second PR in the 5,000 meters this week, Caroline Kurgat continued what's been a sensational year with the Seawolves.
At 40th annual Heart Run, runners share spotlight with fundraisers
Whether they are jogging for Jeff or trying to kick Kawasaki disease, an army runners and walkers will show up for Saturday’s Alaska Heart Run as members of teams raising money in honor of loved ones.
Gomez headlines inaugural class of Alaska hockey hall of fame
Six individuals and one team will be honored at a Saturday afternoon ceremony in Anchorage.
The Valley is place to be this weekend if you’re a golfer
Palmer Golf Course and Settlers Bay are both open this weekend, but lingering snow is keeping Anchorage courses closed.
Wanted: Coaches for Alaska college hockey teams that were on the chopping block
OPINION: The university's Strategic Pathways report entertained the idea of killing hockey. That didn't happen, but the threat may have crippled the programs.
UAA men’s basketball team adds versatile player from North Idaho
Tyler Brimhall is a 6-foot-5 junior who is the third recruit to sign with the Seawolves.
It’s On Us: UAF athletes speak out against sexual assault
Athletes from all 10 of UAF's athletic teams participated in Tuesday's "It's On Us" campaign to end sexual assault.
Dozens of runners brave the cold for North Pole Marathon on ice cap
Argyrios Papathanasopoulos of Greece won the race in 4 hours, 34 minutes and 36 seconds.
Desiree Linden becomes first American women’s winner of Boston Marathon since 1985
Japan's Yuki Kawauchi also earned a stunning victory in a wet and windy Boston Marathon on Monday.
UAA runner McCormick posts swift 800 time
The junior from Soldotna won the 800 at Saturday's Triton Invitational with the season's third-fastest time by an NCAA Division II runner.
Alaska’s Kelsey Griffin gets a gold medal, and a chance to return to the WNBA
The Chugiak High graduate racked up 16 points and eight rebounds Saturday to lead Australia to victory in the championship game of the Commonwealth Games.
After dominating a herd of 5K runners, winners get to name baby animals
Earl Davidson and Morgan Ekemo picked up special prizes at the Bison Run Wild 5-K race at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
In what might be the final such Arctic Man event, two ski-snowmachine teams eclipse course record
Skier Marco Sullivan and snowmachiner Tyler Aklestad claimed their seventh victory in what may be the final Arctic Man featuring skiers and snowboarders.
Public won’t get to meet finalists for UAA hockey job
Meet-and-greets with the public have been a typical part of the hiring process for UAA hockey coaches, but no public forums are happening this time.
Bartlett baseball field is fine, but too much ice around it nixes season-openers
The season's first game in Anchorage is now scheduled for Monday.
When it’s Rockin’ Hockey, everyone gets to play
What started as an experiment four years ago is now an annual event for special-needs students that puts a smile on everyone's face.
World-class skier, multi-sport star claim inaugural Hall of Fame youth awards
Anchoarge's Gus Schumacher and Alissa Pili will be recognized as the year's top high-school-aged athletes. The award for inspiration and leadership will go to Soldotna's Brenner Furlong.