Amputee military veterans ‘serve beyond the uniform’ with USA Patriots softball team
The team came to Anchorage for a two-day tournament at Cartee Fields over the weekend and will visit the VA hospital on Monday.
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Eagle River swimmer John Heaphy places 27th at Olympic Trials
Alaska’s other swimmer at the meet, Seward’s Lydia Jacoby, competes Monday morning.
Lauren Murphy wins her 5th straight fight, which could earn the Alaskan a shot at the UFC women’s flyweight title
Murphy left UFC 263 with a swollen eye and a split decision,
Eagle River’s John Heaphy is at the Super Bowl of swimming, and he’s soaking up the experience
Along with Seward’s Lydia Jacoby, Heaphy is one of two Alaskans competing in the U.S. Olympic Trials for swimming, which start Sunday in Omaha.
Alaska running star Allie Ostrander says treatment of a long-term eating disorder is her priority as Olympic Trials approach
“It has been really difficult — the hardest thing I’ve done in my life, I’d say,” said Ostrander, who announced on social media that she has been receiving treatment for the last five weeks.
Alaska Run for Women goes virtual for another year, and one team’s message is very real: Don’t delay mammograms
The “Squeeze ‘em for a Reason” team consists primarily of health-care workers who want to urge women not to skip cancer screenings because of the pandemic.
The USA Patriots amputee softball team of military veterans is playing in Anchorage this weekend
Every player on the 18-man roster is an amputee, and all but one suffered injuries while on active duty.
For helping Team AK reach new heights in ski jumping and nordic combined, Zak Hammill is honored as coach of the year
The 30-year-old was named the top development coach in the nation by US Skiing and Snowboarding.
A pivot to outdoor skating during the pandemic helps Alaska Speedskating Club win national award
Membership grew during the 2020-21 season, when good conditions accommodated frequent practices and races at Cuddy Park.
After leading the charge to save UAA gymnastics, head coach gets to drop ‘interim’ from her job title
After a tumultuous first year on the job, Marie-Sophie Boggasch has been named the team’s permanent coach.
Anchorage’s Lael Wilcox wards off possums and snakes to claim women’s title in 358-mile gravel bike race
Wilcox is a two-time women’s winner of the Unbound XL gravel race in Kansas.
Jason Lamoreaux leads field of 140 at Eagle River Triathlon
Only two people broke the one-hour mark in the sprint triathlon.
Dozens of states leave compensation for college athletes on back burner
Nineteen states have approved legislation that would allow college athlete to make money through use of their name, image or likeness, according to data provided by the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Serena Williams loses at French Open; Federer withdraws
Losing two of the sport’s greatest and most popular players was quite a blow to the tournament, its TV partners and tennis fans — and a week after Naomi Osaka pulled out.
South Wolverines get a pitching gem and a quick victory in the state baseball championship
Isaac Johnson struck out nine in a five-inning no-hitter against Colony.
South Wolverines, Juneau Crimson Bears nab softball titles on final day of Alaska’s high school sports year
South was a diamond expert, taking state championships in softball and baseball.
Palmer’s Christy Marvin wins another mountain race -- but slips a rung on the family ladder
The five-member Marvin family all competed in the Government Peak Climb, and 14-year-old Coby relegated his mom to the middle of the pack.
UAA steeplechaser dominates the Skinny Mini 6K while marathoners rule the Twilight 12K
The two races drew more than 1,000 participants.
South Wolverines return to high school baseball title game for a showdown with Colony
It’s the seventh time since 2013 that South has made it to the championship game.