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Last weekend kicks off this year’s Iditarod

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Wesley Schaefer/Sun Star Reporter March 6, 2013 On March 2, 1973 a group of mushers set off for a trip from Anchorage to Nome and ran the very first Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Forty years later, 66 mushers took off down Fourth Street as they attempted the 41st running of the race. This years [...]

UAF hosts first competition at Nanook Terrain Park

Top of the World Park Jam

A photo story of the competition last Saturday at UAF’s new Nanook Terrain Park.

Climbers hanging by an axe

Ice Jam

Decked out with ice axes, crampons and helmets, climbers tackled the UAF outdoor ice wall on Friday, March 1

UAF kicks off Winter Carnival with ice dodgeball competition

Ice Dodgeball Tournament

Ice dodgeball was one of the scheduled events for the UAF traditions weekend, Winter Carnival

Nanooks thrill fans with fourth consecutive Gov Cup win

Gov Cup 2013

Seats were overflowing in the student section and cheers erupted from the stands at random throughout the game

Terrain Park’s open, dudes

Terrain Park Crew member Cal Whitehill spins off a jump while waiting for park users to arrive on opening day at Nanook Terrain Park on Saturday, February 23, 2013. Annie Bartholomew/Sun Star

It was 4:15 Friday night when the Department of Recreation, Adventure and Wellness Director for Facilities Erik Ofelt received the long-awaited news that they could finally open Nanook Terrain Park to the public

Nanooks take Saturday competition by storm, 5 for 5

Members of both the Alaska Nanook Women's basketball team and the Saint Martin's Saints women's basketball team fight for posession of the ball during the game in the Patty Center on Saturday, February 23, 2013. Erin McGroarty/Sun Star

Take a look at the Nanook’s sports news ever week with the UAF Sports Recap

Alan Moore wins 2013 Yukon Quest

After 10 days on the trail of the 2013 Yukon Quest, it was time for a much needed break for Casavant's dogs on February 12, 2013. Adam Taylor/Sun Star

The 2013 Yukon Quest International Dog Sled Race has official wrapped up

Weekly sports recap for Feb. 19

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Swimming, rifle, hockey, basketball and skiing in the Feb. 19, 2013 Sports Recap

Peeps and pups: Fourth annual skijor race a success

Skijor race

Dog barks, growls and excited whimpers echoed through the University of Alaska Fairbanks West Ridge Ski trails Feb. 16

Nanook hockey wins one, looses one against Ohio State last weekend

Junior leftwing and assistant coach, Colton Beck, does not leave any opportunity for Ohio State senior defenseman Devon Krogh to chase the puck at the Carlson Center game on February 8, 2013. Fernanda Chamorro/Sun Star

Nanook Skiing, Basketball and Hockey in this week’s Sports Recap

This year’s Yukon Quest looks to be a heated race

Lance Mackey stretches his dogs legs out two days before the start of
the Yukon Quest in Whitehorse Yukon Territory on January 29, 2013. Wesley Schaefer/Sun Star

This year marks the 30th anniversary of that Yukon Quest

Alaska Nanook teams hit the road, Men’s Basketball wins some and loses some at home

UAF Senior Dominique Brinson races down the court in an attempt to avoid the opposing players during the second of two basketball games played between the Alaska Nanook Men's team and Northwest Nazarene last weekend in the Patty Center February 2, 2012. Erin McGroarty/Sun Star

Women and mens Skiing, Basketball and Hockey in this weeks Sports Recap

Alaska Nanooks have tough week at home and on the road, Hockey lifts spirits with Northern Michigan victory

UAF Nanooks score

Coverage of swimming, hockey, Basketball and rifle in the January 27 Sports Recap

Runners brave the sub negative 40 temperatures to run in annual winter race

Bushy beards and 'staches catch arctic air during the winter race on January 26, 2013. Adam Taylor/Sun Star

No prizes, no fans, no sponsors, just the excitement of getting together with friends for a race in the frigid Fairbanks January.

Women’s swim and basketball teams are away, men’s basketball and hockey play

Basketball by Lauren Fisher

Swimming, Basketball and Hockey updates in the December 4, 2012 Sports recap

Sports recap: Hockey wins one loses one and men’s basketball team is once, twice, thrice successful at home

Andy Taranto takes control of the puck after Colton Beck takes town the defense. Lauren Fisher/Sun Star

Basketball, Hockey, Skiing and Rifle team news in the Nov. 20 Sports Recap.

Nanooks Volleyball team closes out season with win against Montana State University

Alyson Oddey tallied 27 digs in the last home game of ther college volleyball career on Saturday, Nov. 10. Lauren Fisher/Sun Star

Volleyball, basketball and swimming in Oct. 13, 2012 Sports Recap

November brings busy weekend for Nanooks; Basketball season begins with Blue v. Gold game

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Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball and Cross Country Running news in this weeks sports recap

Nanooks Swim and Hockey teams victorious, Volleyball faces off against rival University of Anchorage

Sam Harthun, Kylie Dickerson, Katlyn Mataya, Keri Knight, Morgan Tebbs, Reilly Stevens and the Nanooks fans erupt as Anchorage fails to return a spike. Lauren Fisher/Sun Star

Nanooks swim to victory and shatter records, Volley ball has “fight-to-the-death” matches and skate ahead of Ferris State in the Oct. 30th sports recap.

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