Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Alaska, United States across Baseball, Soccer, Hockey.
Long Island University's incoming freshman cohort combines elite scoring, relentless speed, and steadfast defense, aiming to build on recent United Collegiate Hockey Cup triumph and chase the program's first NCAA tournament berth.
The second annual Carriker Chronicles Youth Football Camp in Nebraska attracted nearly 400 campers, over 40 coaches and a host of former Nebraska players, cementing its place as a burgeoning summer tradition.
Former MLB pitcher Greg Harris, known for his dual‑arm pitching, returned to Fairbanks to discuss baseball's history with Alaska State Historian Kathrine Ringsmuth and MLB Ambassador DJ Carrasco, highlighting the game's deep ties to Alaska Native communities and its origins in Russia and Scandinavia.
The 7th Annual Native American Jr. Nationals in Mesa brought together over 500 indigenous basketball teams from around the world, highlighting the sport’s deep cultural roots and its power as a lifeline for resilience.
Fourteen players from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program heard their names called at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, highlighting a deep talent pool that includes two first‑round picks and a series of later‑round steals.
Fourteen UC San Diego baseball players are dispersed across six summer leagues, showcasing the program’s national footprint and its dual commitment to athletics and scholarship.
Fairbanks, Alaska, basks in near‑continuous daylight during summer, enabling midnight baseball games that have endured since 1906. The Alaska Goldpanners keep the tradition alive, drawing legends like Tom Seaver and Dave Winfield, and offering a unique bucket‑list experience for sports and travel enthusiasts.
Every June, Fairbanks hosts the Midnight Sun Baseball Game, a century‑old contest played under the glow of the summer solstice. The event blends sport, music and quirky fan rituals, drawing future Hall‑of‑Famers and thousands of spectators.
In an interview, Nathán Goldberg Crenier explains how his legal training, experience with Gotham FC, and commitment to equity are guiding U.S. Soccer’s strategy for the 2026 World Cup and the future of the sport in America.
After a 45‑6 run and a No. 1 state ranking, Coach Ryan Engebretsen returns to Colorado to lead the Fruita Monument Wildcats, bringing a proven championship pedigree and a plan to rotate eight to ten players.
The Crimson Bears secured the state championship in a tightly contested final at Mulcahy Stadium on June 6, 2026.
Rilen Niclai, a two‑time Gatorade Alaska Player of the Year, shattered conference records and guided his team to an 18‑2 season, positioning him for a final high school chapter in Canada and a future at Arizona State.
The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears were edged 2-0 by West Valley in the ASAA Boys Soccer State Championship semifinals. Coach Gary Lehnhart praised the squad's fighting spirit, and the team now turns its focus to a third-place showdown against West Anchorage.
North Pole's soccer squad saw its championship aspirations dashed in the state quarterfinals, despite a swift opening strike by senior captain Zach Denny.
The Juneau‑Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears opened their ASAA Girls Soccer State Championship campaign with a narrow 2‑1 loss to the Wasilla Warriors, highlighted by early scoring, a decisive penalty, and a subsequent elimination matchup against Service.
The Chugiak High School football team in Alaska has been praised for its third straight year of highway clean‑ups and shelter work, highlighting the coach’s focus on character and community.