by Matias Saari | Apr 23, 2024 | Cover Story, Running
Even on a challenging day, Jeff Young is among the fastest marathoners in his age group, as he again proved at the London Marathon. Even when faced with a heart issue, Jerry Ross showed he can excel and was rewarded Sunday with a special medal. The Alaskan duo was...
by Matt Nevala | Apr 21, 2024 | Cover Story, Hockey
For more than three hours Saturday night, two hockey teams comprised of young adults sped up and down an ice rink, going after one another all while limiting much freedom to maneuver or time to think. A shorthanded breakaway here, and a singularly successful...
by Doyle Woody | Apr 21, 2024 | Cover Story, Hockey
Who would start in goal for the Boston Bruins – Jeremy Swayman of Anchorage or reigning Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark — in Saturday night’s Game 1 of an NHL series opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs remained a mystery until shortly before the biscuit...
by Van Williams | Apr 20, 2024 | Baseball, Cover Story
Tammy Paul rarely missed her son’s baseball games. From Little League to Legion, whether playing or coaching, Willie was a staple at the Anchorage fields, and so was his mom. A hard-nosed catcher, Willie played high school and Legion ball for Service throughout...
by Van Williams | Apr 20, 2024 | Cover Story, Wrestling
The U.S. Olympic Trials ended Saturday night in heartbreaking fashion for Greco Roman wrestler Spencer Woods of Shungnak. The 25-year-old Alaskan dropped a grueling best-of-3 finals battle with Payton Jacobson of Wisconsin in the 87kg division, losing 3-1 in the third...
by Matt Nevala | Apr 20, 2024 | Cover Story, Hockey
With a few, final seconds still remaining on the Ben Boeke Arena scoreboard clock Friday, teammates ignored the puck’s whereabouts and turned attention to Liam Beerman and his position in the Anchorage Wolverines’ crease. As the celebration commenced in front of the...
