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NHL rink retirement: Scott Gomez calls it a career

“I got where I am because of this neighborhood. This is Airport Heights. This is home.”

Scott Gomez has come full circle. This is where the most illustrious hockey career in Alaska started, and this is where it ends.

Gomez is done, retired at 36.

Ostrander raises the bar for young Alaska runners

The Ostranders cried a river that day. Their youngest had conquered the country.  Allie Ostrander: national champion.   READ MORE

Turner is exhibit A for concussion law’s value

“There’s still a mentality in football that you have to be a man. (The guidelines) are worthwhile. Things have to… Read more Turner is exhibit A for concussion law’s value

Foldager is running on the road to recovery

Denali Foldager gets a little better every day, and that’s enough.     There are occasional moments when gloom creeps… Read more Foldager is running on the road to recovery

Step into AK cyclist’s Globe of Adventure

Earlier this year, Lael and Cait Rodriguez, her friend and co-conspirator, initiated a mentorship program called Anchorage GRIT – Girls Riding… Read more Step into AK cyclist’s Globe of Adventure

Even cyborgs bleed on Crow Pass

The 27th Crow Pass Crossing backcountry marathon is Saturday morning, and there will be blood. And, provided my usual contributions… Read more Even cyborgs bleed on Crow Pass