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Anchorage’s Travante Williams named Portuguese Cup MVP after leading Sporting to title
Travante Williams of Anchorage doesn’t believe he’s anything special on the basketball court. His Portugal opponents would probably disagree. Williams proved again that he’s one top players in the country by earning Portuguese Cup MVP honors for the third straight...
For the surging Anchorage Wolverines, shot at NAHL glory comes down to one game after Saturday’s series clincher
Just one game separates the Anchorage Wolverines from glory. Buoyed by Raythan Robbins’ usual bullish goaltending, an edge in special teams and depth scoring that sustained them yet again, the Wolverines carved out a 6-2 victory Saturday over the St. Cloud (Minn.)...
Anchorage’s Jeremy Swayman expands his business – now he’s added assists to his rink repertoire at World Championships
Jeremy Swayman boosted his business at the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championships on Saturday. In addition to his usual work stopping pucks (20 saves), the Team USA goaltender from Anchorage added an assist to his rink repertoire by starting the...
Fast Tracks: So-so night for Isaac Updike, a step back into the game for Allie Ostrander
After coming back from an off-season knee injury to win his first two races of the season, steeplechaser Isaac Updike of Ketchikan was slightly off his game Friday night at the Trials of Miles NYC track meet in New York City. Updike, 30, clocked 8 minutes, 27.88...
Juneau’s Jacob Calloway celebrates Icelandic League championship by “popping champagne all night”
Juneau’s Jacob Calloway was the missing piece for Valur of the Icelandic League as the team captured its first championship in 39 years. The Alaskan joined the team in February and helped Valur win 14 of 17 games, including a 73-60 victory over Tindastoll in a...
Raythan Robbins’ sublime goaltending, Jackson Reinike’s OT dagger deliver Anchorage Wolverines playoff prosperity
Never underestimate the power of glorious goaltending. Friday, it sustained the expansion Anchorage Wolverines, which in large part is how they find themselves two victories from the improbable, hoisting the North American Hockey League’s Robertson Cup. As late...
Anchorage’s Jeremy Swayman secures shutout in world championships debut
The world championships debut of goaltender Jeremy Swayman went about as well as these things can. The 23-year-old from Anchorage pitched a shutout in his first appearance on a USA Hockey senior national team. Swayman stopped 17 shots Thursday for Team USA in a 3-0...
Prep Track and Field: Rising to the occasion
A’Lante Owens-Player is in the hunt for medals this season. The Bartlett sophomore is undefeated in the triple jump, registering a personal best of 44 feet, 4.25 inches at the Anchorage Invite. While Owens-Player is the top returner, he achieved a runner-up finish...
Prep Soccer: Dimond girls’ dominance receives youthful burst, whether it’s needed or not
The art of the first touch, a soccer player’s ability to control a pass and make the ball do what they want, is practiced regularly and seldom perfected. Dimond freshman Kalei Ganotsi remembered one of her first high school workouts. During a drill, older teammates...
Parker Johnson first Alaskan named All-GNAC in baseball, throws CG to help Western Oregon win league title
For the first time since high school, Anchorage’s Parker Johnson is a regular in the pitching rotation. He’s the No. 3 starter for the Western Oregon University baseball team and proved his worth after winning a key game during the GNAC Tournament to get his team...
Fast Tracks: 4 Alaskans headed to NCAA DII track nationals
The fast times four Alaskans stamped out this spring have earned them selections to the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Michigan later this month. Bids to the big meet went to Leroy Elliott Jr., of Anchorage (West High), Keith Osowski of...
Justin Nevells drives in winning run to help Doane claim first opening-round win at NAIA Championships since 2012
Chugiak’s Justin Nevells didn’t wilt under the bright lights of his first appearance in the NAIA Championships. The Doane University freshman third baseman doubled in the winning run as the Tigers upset No. 14 Vanguard 3-1 in the opening round of the national...
Anchorage Jeremy Swayman feeds Switzerland a 33-save bagel to propel Team USA into World Championships semifinals
Punctuating a strong first full season in the NHL, Anchorage goaltender Jeremy Swayman continued his electrifying work on the international stage Thursday. The 23-year-old from Anchorage fed previously undefeated Switzerland a 33-save bagel to backstop Team USA’s...
Prep Track and Field: Quadruple crowns
Topping the podium at last weekend's region meets involved a slew of four-event winners, with Palmer’s Katey Houser leading the statewide octet. The senior carved a rare path, relying on her versatility and resilience in amassing six kilometers of track racing....
Anne O’Hara of Fairbanks helps Team USA win bronze at World Junior Curling Championships
Anne O'Hara of Fairbanks is taking home some international curling hardware. O’Hara, 19, was vice skip of the U.S. team that won a bronze medal at the World Junior Curling Championships in Jonkoping, Sweden. The squad earned a spot in the semifinals following a 7-2...
The Anchorage’s Wolverines’ wonderful, improbable journey came up one win short
Only one team gets to rejoice when the final horn sounds on the season. The Anchorage Wolverines, the most improbable of contenders, were not that club. A journey in which this first-year expansion team marched to the final game in the North American Hockey League...
Jeremy Swayman and Team USA move into the quarterfinals at hockey’s World Championships
Anchorage’s Jeremy Swayman, fresh off light goaltending duty Tuesday, and his Team USA mates are moving into the quarterfinals at hockey’s World Championships in Finland. The Americans (5-2-0), who closed preliminary play with a 4-2 victory over Norway in Tampere...
