Email from Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Updates on Alaska athletes making news around the world THE WEEK IN REVIEW Pili ranks 15th on MaxPreps Top 100 high school athletes of 21st century by Van Williams | Jul 11, 2025 | Basketball, Cover Story When she was at Dimond High School, Alissa Pili wasn't only the best athlete in Alaska, she was also a two-time MaxPreps National Athlete of the Year winner. Now she's considered among America's best prep sports stars in the last 25 years. Pili this week was ranked... Read More   Swanson invited to participate in World Junior Summer Showcase by Van Williams | Jul 9, 2025 | Cover Story, Hockey Uncle Sam wants Mac Swanson. The Anchorage forward was among 42 players invited by USA Hockey to participate in the World Junior Summer Showcase later this month in Minneapolis. The rising sophomore for the University of North Dakota is among 23 Team USA forwards... Read More   Murphy showcases trademark toughness, drops decision in final UFC fight to cap 15-year career by Van Williams | Jul 12, 2025 | Cover Story, Mixed Martial Arts Eagle River's Lauren Murphy stepped inside the UFC octogen for the last time Saturday in Nashville, looking to go out on top after a 15-year, 23-pro fight career that saw her climb the ranks to flyweight title challenger. At 41, the Chugiak High grad is far from her...Read More   Mount Marathon champs Norris and Rhodes Alaska Athlete of the Week co-winners after historic performances by Alaska Sports Report | Jul 8, 2025 | Athlete of the Week, Mountain Running, Running David Norris and Klaire Rhodes are our Alaska Athlete of the Week co-winners after defending their respective Mount Marathon titles in impressive fashion. After reaching mid-mountain in first place in the women's race, Klaire Rhodes rode the momentum down Seward's... Read More   Niclai hits first homer for Ocean State Waves in New England league by Van Williams | Jul 8, 2025 | Baseball, Cover Story Anchorage's Coen Niclai has been driving in runs since his arrival in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. On Tuesday, he drove the ball out of the park. Niclai blasted a solo home run in the fourth inning and finished 2-for-5 at the plate for the Ocean State... Read More   Hendrix advances to final table at WSOP Main Event, first Alaskan to do that since Green in 1991 by Van Williams | Jul 14, 2025 | Cover Story, Poker The third-largest field in the 55-year history of the World Series of Poker’s Main Event has been whittled down to nine players, and Anchorage’s Adam Hendrix is among them. The 32-year-old veteran of the pro tournament circuit is gunning for his first WSOP... Read More   Jessup part of NBA swap as draft rights traded to Memphis by Van Williams | Jul 7, 2025 | Basketball, Cover Story Nome's Justinian Jessup has gone from draft and stash to drafted and traded. But at least his name is still floating around NBA circles. The former University of Boise standout who was a second-round draft pick up the Golden State Warriors in 2020 saw his player... Read More   Local product Polanco wins it for Glacier Pilots in 9th inning by Van Williams | Jul 7, 2025 | Baseball, Cover Story Alaska Baseball League teams call The Last Frontier home, but seldom does a local player do much on their home turf. That changed Monday night. Former East High standout Edison Polanco laced a two-run double in the top of the ninth inning to give the Anchorage Glacier... Read More   Visit our Website Become a Sponsor   SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE WEEK IN REVIEW EMAILS 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 Beth Bragg, Reporter Chanda File, Reporter Stephanie Burgoon, Photographer Galen Hecht, Web Development Shelley Romer, Dev. Director Harlow Robinson, Exec. Director Learn more about the Alaska Sports Report staff here WWW.ALASKASPORTSREPORT.COM Alaska Sports Report | 11901 Industry Way STE A9 | Anchorage, AK 99515 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice