Connecting You with Alaska Athletes Visit Us! Become a Sponsor WEEK IN REVIEW An outlier from the outset, Anchorage’s Nate Thompson retires after an unlikely and remarkable NHL career by Doyle Woody | Jul 21, 2023 | Cover Story, Hockey Nate Thompson was an outlier from the outset, and yet he forged an NHL career that was as unlikely as it was remarkable. As a 16-year-old, the Anchorage native chose to play Tier I major-junior hockey rather than take a Tier II junior route that would maintain his... Read More   Track & Field: Eagle River’s Jordyn Bruce signs a contract with Lululemon, primed for decathlon debut in France by Arielle Himelbloom | Jul 21, 2023 | Cover Story, Track and Field Few athletes have displayed versatility and talent across multiple disciplines like Eagle River’s Jordyn Bruce. From a seven-time state medalist in high school to a talented multi-event collegian, Bruce has now ascended the ladder as a professional track and field...Read More   Legion Baseball: Eagle River extends historic win streak at state; Sturman first Kenai pitcher to throw shutout at big dance in 33 years by Van Williams | Jul 22, 2023 | Baseball, Cover Story It took four years for Bill Lierman to turn the Eagle River Wolves into Alaska Legion royalty. A program that has only been around since 2007, Eagle River was decent before Lierman became head coach in 2020. Since then, though, the Wolves have established themselves... Read More   Native Games star Alice Johnston shines in return to WEIO after 10-year hiatus, named Alaska Athlete of the Week by Alaska Sports Report | Jul 17, 2023 | Alaska Native Games, Athlete of the Week Alice Johnston of Palmer was named Alaska Athlete of the Week after turning in a stunning performance at the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics. After a ten-year absence, the former Native Games standout made a spectacular return to WEIO. She won both the Two Foot Hick Kick...Read More   Prep Basketball: Wasilla’s Layla Hays receives slew of offers from Pac-12, SEC, Big Ten schools in last 48 hours by Van Williams | Jul 13, 2023 | Basketball, Cover Story, Prep Spotlight The legend of Layla Hays quite literally grew overnight. One day she was listed at 6-foot-4 and the next day it was 6-foot-6. The growth spurt was not real, but it illustrated how high the Wasilla girls basketball player’s stock has skyrocketed on the national...Read More   Legion Baseball: Kenai, Eagle River both win in walk-off fashion on Day 1 of state tournament by Van Williams | Jul 20, 2023 | Baseball, Cover Story Gabe Smith set the table and Derrick Jones cleared it as the Kenai Twins got their fill on Day 1 of the 71st Alaska Legion State Tournament. Shut down for the first six innings by Palmer ace Landon Guggenmos, the Twins came alive in the bottom of the seventh inning...Read More   Track & Field: Vanessa Aniteye places fifth at German Championships, joins the 2:04 club by Arielle Himelbloom | Jul 15, 2023 | Cover Story, Track and Field Every time the competition elevates, Vanessa Aniteye has risen to the occasion. Now based out of Seattle, the former Chugiak High star and mother-of-one has taken her talents internationally, placing fifth in the 800 at the German Championships, running 2:04.59 ...Read More   Ketchikan steeplechaser Isaac Updike named Alaska Athlete of the Week after qualifying for World Championships by Alaska Sports Report | Jul 12, 2023 | Athlete of the Week, Track and Field, Uncategorized Ketchikan native Isaac Updike earned Alaska Athlete of the Week honors after placing third in the steeplechase at the USA Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Updike, 31, clocked 8 minutes, 17.69 seconds, just .22 off his personal best, to snatch the... Read More   Pro Basketball: Kamaka Hepa scores in final NBA Summer League game for Pels; Kok Yat plays in final three for Wolves by Van Williams | Jul 17, 2023 | Basketball, Cover Story After a quiet first two appearances in the NBA Summer League, Utqiagvik’s Kamaka Hepa made a little noise against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 6-foot-9 stretch forward with the New Orleans Pelicans buried both of his shots from the floor, grabbed five rebounds and tied...Read More   Table Talk: Anchorage’s Adam Hendrix is money at World Series of Poker, and Juneau’s Jacob Thibodeau is no slouch by Doyle Woody | Jul 19, 2023 | Cover Story, Poker Adam Hendrix is a high roller on a roll. The Anchorage poker pro closed the 54th annual World Series of Poker, a 50-day run of 115 tournaments – 95 live, 20 online – in Las Vegas as by far the most accomplished, flush Alaskan among the 42 folks from the 49th state who...Read More     Join our Family of Sponsors The Alaska Sports Report is a non-profit entity owned by the 501(c)3 Alaska Sports Hall of Fame. We say "no" to paywalls and pop-up ads, "yes" to community partners. Make a tax deductible donation and we'll recognize you on our site, social media posts, and in this weekly review! Our Team Van Williams, Editor Arielle Himelbloom, Reporter Matt Nevala, Reporter Matias Saari, Reporter Doyle Woody, Reporter Bryan Boyett, Photographer Natalie Osborne, Web Development Shelley Romer, Dev. Director Harlow Robinson, Exec. 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