Alaska's Sports Source

09/19/2024

The noise about the Eagle River upperclassman is starting to echo beyond state borders! 🏈

Eagle River's Nolan Farr is Alaska's only 3-star prospect and has the Wolves on the prowl in the second half of the season.

09/18/2024

Braxton Whitehead posted on social media he plans to play for the Sun Devils beginning in the 2025-26 season.

Braxton Whitehead is attempting to become the first member of a Canadian Hockey League team to play at the Division I U.S. college level since a lawsuit was filed challenging the NCAA’s longstanding ban on players it deems to be professionals.

09/07/2024

Alaska high school football has a new name on top of the all-time coaching wins list! 🏈

Soldotna football’s Galen Brantley Jr. now has more victories than any coach in Alaska high school football history.

07/30/2024

The Chugiak/Eagle River athlete is bringing home a bronze medal! 🥉

Kelter put the U.S. on the board late in the first half and teammate Alex Sedrick scored the game-winning try as time expired, lifting the U.S. to a thrilling 14-12 victory over Australia.

07/19/2024

No Tiger this weekend in Scotland.

Every British Open he plays leaves fans wondering if that will be the last they see him.

07/13/2024

The Homer cyclist will be riding in two events in the Paris Olympics later this summer!

Kristen Faulkner learned how to ride a bike in Homer, and will now represent the country on Team USA Cycling in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

07/10/2024

The exit comes after his team’s first-round exit from the Copa America flamed doubts he was the right person to remain in charge for the 2026 World Cup.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the U.S. Soccer Federation had not yet made the announcement.

07/04/2024

The Marvins', Kristy and Coby, as well as David Norris and Tania Boonstra are all back to defend their Mount Marathon title in 2024.

While anyone who conquers mighty Mount Marathon is considered a champion - the four winners of the 2023 race are returning to defend their title in 2024.

07/01/2024

Another Alaskan hockey player is going to the big time! 🏒

Anchorage-born skater Mac Swanson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the seventh round — 207th overall — in the 2024 NHL Draft Saturday after a dominant season in junior hockey where he was named the USHL’s Player of the Year.

06/27/2024

The lawsuit covered 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 businesses who paid for the package of out-of-market games from the 2011 through 2022 seasons on DirecTV.

A jury in U.S. District Court ruled Thursday the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service and has awarded nearly $4.7 billion in damages.

06/25/2024

There was no collapse. The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time!

The Florida Panthers won their first Stanley Cup title in franchise history with a 2-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7.

06/07/2024

“The work starts immediately," Langdon said in a press release.

Alaska hoops legend Trajan Langdon has a new position, as he was hired by the Detroit Pistons as the President of Basketball Operations.

05/13/2024

NBA teams were told Monday that the son of the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James has been medically cleared to play in the league.

The NBA convened what is known as a fitness-to-play panel — three doctors who review medical records — to determine if James should be cleared.

04/26/2024

Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades.

04/24/2024

“The decision comes amid what the Heisman Trust calls ‘enormous changes in the college football landscape.'" wrote ESPN's senior college football writer.

Retired NFL running back Reggie Bush has regained the Heisman Trophy he won in 2005 during his college career at the University of Southern California, after it was revoked amid an improper benefits scandal.

04/16/2024

Herzog was the Cardinals’ general manager for 18 years and led the team to win the 1982 World Series.

Legendary Hall of Famer and former St. Louis Cardinals manager Wh**ey Herzog has died at age 92.

04/16/2024

Alissa Pili has been selected! 👇
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04/05/2024

Bronny James will enter the NBA draft after one season at Southern California that was shortened by his recovery from cardiac arrest.

04/04/2024

This year’s edition takes off today from Kotzebue with 10 mushers in a mass start.

The Kobuk 440, the annual race that has traversed Northwest Alaska since 1988, typically signifies the end of the mushing season as the final major mid-distance race of the year.

04/04/2024

When it comes to Division I girls soccer in Alaska, the choice of champion for more than a decade has been either South Anchorage or Dimond.

In another thriller between the two rivals, the South Anchorage girls fended off Dimond 3-2 thanks to a late goal from freshman Shayla Lee.

04/01/2024

Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday.

Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday, but police say no foul play is suspected.

03/28/2024

Anchorage's Jeremy Swayman has accomplished a lot in his young professional career, but he did something this week that he had never done before in the NHL.

Anchorage’s Jeremy Swayman has reached many milestones and accomplishments throughout his NHL, but had never recorded a point before Tuesday night when he collected his first career assist.

03/27/2024

The trio led the Nome boys to a thrilling win in the 3A boys title game!

Finn Gregg and Richard Cross carried the scoring for the Nome Nanooks at the state basketball tournament, but it was Orson Hoogendorn who hit possibly “the biggest shot in the history of our school" to seal the state title.

03/26/2024

Former Dimond star and current Utah force Alissa Pili poured in the points Monday in the NCAA women's tournament, but it wasn't enough to topple Gonzaga.

In a career where she was named both the Pac-12 Freshman and Player of the Year, Alissa Pili's time as a college athlete has reached its end.

03/25/2024

The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. Do you agree?

A violation will result in a 15-yard penalty and could ultimately result in fines for players.

03/22/2024

The Grace Christian girls relied heavily on their All-Tournament trio to clinch their spot in the 3A championship!

In the State Semifinals against Monroe Catholic, the Grizzlies relied heavily on the trio, of Sophie Lentfer, Ella Boerger and MJ van der Horst, who combined for 35 of the team’s 36 points in victory.

03/22/2024

The passion from the crowd helped fuel the top-seeded Barrow girls to a semifinal win in the 3A tournament!

The Barrow girls were overcome with emotions of joy and relief as they advanced to the championship game after a 58-45 win over Mt. Edgecumbe.

03/22/2024

The Mt. Edgecumbe boys stayed undefeated this season with a convincing semifinal win over Valdez, moving them within one victory of the state title.

After a 66-20 trouncing over Hutchison in Wednesday’s first round, Mt. Edgecumbe stayed hot with a convincing 67-38 semifinal win over Valdez.

03/22/2024

It was a rematch of the last two 3A boys championship games!

The Nome and Grace Christian boys met in a Class 3A semifinal matchup Thursday that had the energy and atmosphere of a championship bout, with Nome beating Grace 48-41 to move to Saturday’s championship game.

03/21/2024

The Monroe Catholic boys picked up a 53-43 victory over West Anchorage Wednesday in the Class 4A state semifinals, a huge win for a small team.