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Postseason on the horizon for Fairbanks Grizzlies
Photo by John Wagner
July 2, 2009
Professional playoff football will come to Alaska for the first time on July 19.
Goldpanners escape jams for victory over Miners
Published July 2, 2009
A diving catch and a bizarre play helped the Alaska Goldpanners clinch a 2-1 win Wednesday over the Mat-Su Miners — who nearly stole the Alaska Baseball League game despite stranding 15 runners.
Fitzgerald nabs two titles at Midnight Sun Tennis Tournament
Published July 2, 2009
Deb Fitzgerald was a double winner at last weekend’s Midnight Sun Tennis Tournament at the Dan Ramras Community Tennis Courts.
Blues sign free-agent goalie Conklin
Published July 1, 2009
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues, seeking to add depth at the goaltender position, have signed free-agent Ty Conklin.
Former Hutchison coach faces challenges with Nanooks women's hoops team
Published July 1, 2009
Dave Thompson was as surprised as anybody that the Alaska Nanooks were interested in him becoming their new women’s basketball coach.
Fire doubled up at home
Published July 1, 2009
The Mat-Su Miners officially wrapped up on Tuesday what appeared to be a 5-4 win two days earlier at Growden Memorial Park.
Former Fairbanks, North Pole coach Harshman dies at 57
Published July 1, 2009
Joe Harshman, a former coach at North Pole and Lathrop high schools, was found dead Monday.
Miners douse Fire in different ways
Published June 30, 2009
The Mat-Su Miners walked all over the Athletes in Action Fire en route to a 13-7 victory Monday in the opener of a doubleheader sweep at Growden Memorial Park.
Miners douse Fire in different ways
Published June 30, 2009
FAIRBANKS — The Mat-Su Miners walked all over the Athletes in Action Fire en route to a 13-7 victory Monday in the opener of a doubleheader sweep at Growden Memorial Park.
Harrington, Flaharty lead way on arduous Granite Tors trail
Published June 30, 2009
FAIRBANKS — A couple of runners decided that completing the arduous 15-mile Granite Tors Trail Run once on Sunday just wasn’t enough.
Meath’s ace highlights Senior golf
Published June 30, 2009
FAIRBANKS — Santina Meath lived every golfer’s dream on Sunday during the Fairbanks Golf Association Senior Championships.
Nanooks make strong showing in classroom
Published June 30, 2009
FAIRBANKS — Student-athletes at the University of Alaska Fairbanks posted a cumulative 3.25 grade point average for the 2008-09 academic year, the program’s highest ever, according to an athletics department release Monday.
Anchorage’s Wrenn selected in second round of NHL draft
Published June 29, 2009
Defenseman William Wrenn of Anchorage was selected by the San Jose Sharks in the second round and 43rd overall Saturday in the National Hockey League Entry Draft in Montreal.
Panners knock off Bucs for third straight victory
Published June 29, 2009
After losing their first six Alaska Baseball League games of the season, the Alaska Goldpanners now have a three-game winning streak.
Fairbanks soccer players get their final kicks
Published June 29, 2009
Julie Gilhuly wasted no time in gathering her soccer gear Sunday afternoon and dashing off to her summer job.

