How long until sports can return? You might not like the answer.
Analysis: The coronavirus pandemic has ground sports to a halt, and it may claim many more events before it’s safe to play again.
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The OneEagle Rocky IV workout plan, and other ways to stay (or get) fit and competitive while keeping your distance
Inspired by the workout montage in “Rocky IV,” West High football coach Tim Davis designed daily exercises routines he plans to share on YouTube.
Zirkle wins Iditarod’s humanitarian award for record 6th time
It’s the third straight year the Two Rivers musher has won the coveted Leonhard Seppala award for exemplary dog care.
UAA men’s basketball team lands Dimond’s Isaiah Moses, Alaska’s Gatorade Player of the Year
The 6-foot guard averaged 27.2 points for the Lynx this season.
No baseball on Opening Day, yet the Mariners are somehow 0-1
With no real sports happening, simulated games and video games are providing sports fans with a diversion. And for gamblers, you can bet the over-under on how many times the President Trump will use the word “tremendous” at his next press briefing.
And the winner is ... New Jersey man wins inaugural Iditarod trifecta
The contest drew 560 entries at $10 a pop.
Goo caps 4-year basketball career with Seawolves by claiming All-America honors
UAA coach Ryan McCarthy also picked up an award as the West Region Coach of the Year.
In Alaska, postponement of Olympics means a change of scenery for a wrestler and relief for a swimmer
Spencer Woods, a Greco-Roman wrestler from Shungnak, is enjoying his first Alaska springtime in five years — but first he has to self-quarantine.
Alaska School Activities Association cancels all spring competitions and practices
All events in sports, art, music and esports are canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
International Olympic Committee postpones Tokyo Summer Games for a year
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he requested a postponement over coronavirus worries and to secure an environment in which athletes can perform at their best and crowds can be safe and secure.
Tokyo Games may need to be postponed, Olympic officials say, but no decision yet
Canadian officials said they would not send the nation’s athletes to the competition, and they asked other nations to follow suit in the interest of “the health and safety of our athletes and the world community.”
‘New football journey’: Ex-Patriot Tom Brady signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback signed a two-year contract in free agency on Friday.
Anchorage goalie Jeremy Swayman’s big week includes signing an NHL contract
Swayman was named the Hockey East player of the year on Thursday.
Ruthy Hebard of Fairbanks ends Oregon career as a first-team All-America pick
The West Valley High graduate shot 68.5% this season to lead the nation in shooting accuracy.
Thomas Waerner of Norway wins the Iditarod
“This is something special,” Waerner said after he crossed the finish line for his first victory in the race. He’s just the fourth non-Alaskan to win.
Six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady will leave New England Patriots
The 42-year-old posted Tuesday on social media “my football journey will take place elsewhere.”
The Dome closes and 2 of Alaska’s long-running sports events are called off
The 74th annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament and the 50th annual Native Youth Olympics have been canceled.
Anchorage basketball tournaments dribble fine line between public health concerns and wanting to play
With events canceled all over the globe to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, three high school tournaments were held in Anchorage, drawing hundreds of fans.
One minute decides Trio in Talkeetna 40-mile fatbike race
Oliver Sternicki held off David Arteaga to win the 8th annual event.
Goo, Yasin collect West Region honors for UAA women’s basketball team
Both players averaged double figures for the 31-2 Seawolves.