Email from Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Updates on Alaska athletes making news around the world THE WEEK IN REVIEW Still time to sign up! Get in shape for summer and help raise valuable funds for the Healthy Futures program by signing up for 100 Miles in May Healthy Futures is a partner organization of the Alaska Sports Report. Altman’s 34 saves in decisive Game 5 carry Wisconsin to 2-1 victory by Matt Nevala | May 11, 2025 | Cover Story, Hockey Beau Altman observed the clock hitting 0:00 and immediately dive-bombed into the end-boards plexiglass behind him. Seconds later, his Wisconsin Windigo teammates enveloped the goaltender in the team’s sincerest group hug of the season. At the other end of Sullivan...Read More Pili recharged and ready to run it back for Year 2 in WNBA by Van Williams | May 6, 2025 | Basketball, Cover Story Rested and recharged, Anchorage's Alissa Pili is ready to run it back in the WNBA. Last year's first-round draft pick by the Minnesota Lynx is eager to rebound from an unremarkable rookie season during which there was a significant learning curve for the former NCAA... Read More Dominique, Mathieu sprint to historic times; Dahlgren, Brantley and Millam continue impressive seasons by Arielle Himelbloom | May 7, 2025 | Cover Story, Running, Track and Field Fairbanks’ Eliyah Dominique is simply unstoppable. The Lane Community College sophomore won 200-meter dash at the OSU High Performance Meet, clocking a blistering 21.20 seconds — the fastest known time by an Alaskan, regardless of conditions. Dominique won by 0.06...Read More Fairbanks sprinter Eliyah Dominique named Alaska Athlete of the Week after historic 200m performance by Alaska Sports Report | May 6, 2025 | Athlete of the Week, Track and Field Eliyah Dominque was named our Alaska Athlete of the Week after running the fastest 200-meter dash in Alaska history. The sprinter from Fairbanks won the 200m at the OSU High Performance Meet, clocking a blistering 21.20 seconds — the fastest known time by an Alaskan,...Read More Down 9-1, Service storms back to extend unbeaten streak to 33 games by Van Williams | May 8, 2025 | Baseball, Cover Story After losing five players to the college ranks, the Service baseball team was bound to take a step back. Instead, the Cougars have stepped out of last year's shadow to create their own spin off. And the sequel appears to be just as good. For now. Things in the Cook... Read More McGovern and Dalton win first major trail race of season by Matias Saari | May 11, 2025 | Cover Story, Running Halfway through Thursday’s Turnagain Arm Trail Race, William McGovern was locked in a tight race with four-time champion Lars Arneson and Juneau upstart Zack Bursell. Then McGovern, a Vermont native who moved to Anchorage about 10 months ago, found another gear en...Read More Visit our Website Become a Sponsor Vargas nets go-ahead goal for Seattle in 4-1 MLS win by Van Williams | May 5, 2025 | Cover Story, Soccer Sometimes it pays to be more lucky than good, but Anchorage's Obed Vargas also created his good fortune Saturday. The 19-year-old midfielder bagged his second career MLS goal after his shot was deflected off a defender and into the back of the net in Seattle's 4-1... Read More Matautia belts 30th homer, fourth Alaskan to reach milestone in college by Van Williams | May 9, 2025 | Cover Story, Softball Anchorage's Alapese Matautia wrapped up her college softball career in style Thursday, homering in her final game for Portland State University after the senior shortstop launched a two-run nuke over the center field wall against second-seeded Sacramento State at the... Read More Wolverines stay alive, beat Windigo 4-2 to force decisive Game 5 Saturday by Matt Nevala | May 10, 2025 | Cover Story, Hockey Very seldom does a player enjoy what seems like an unlimited amount of time to make a definitive moment. Split decisions are often the only recourse before an opponent is draped all over, bodying you off the puck. For Drew Nelson and the rest of the Anchorage... Read More Thune tapped as new UAA women’s basketball coach by Alaska Sports Report | May 9, 2025 | Basketball, Cover Story The UAA women’s basketball program officially entered its next era Friday when Matt Thune was announced as the new head coach of the Seawolves. “We are excited to welcome Matt Thune to the Seawolf family,” the school's athletic director Ryan Swartwood said in a press... Read More Wolverines stay alive, beat Windigo 4-2 to force decisive Game 5 Saturday by Matt Nevala | May 10, 2025 | Cover Story, Hockey Very seldom does a player enjoy what seems like an unlimited amount of time to make a definitive moment. Split decisions are often the only recourse before an opponent is draped all over, bodying you off the puck. For Drew Nelson and the rest of the Anchorage... Read More Niclai hits 93 mph, throws five shutout frames to keep Service undefeated by Van Williams | May 10, 2025 | Baseball, Cover Story, Prep Spotlight With a pro scout from the Dodgers in attendance on Friday, Rilen Niclai showcased the kind of all-around skills that he hopes one day make him a draft pick. The Service junior pitched five shutout frames and hit 93 mph on the radar gun while also having a hand in both... 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