Sports

Alaskans make up half the U.S. cross country ski team – an unusually high proportion.

Last month, 24-year-old Maxime Germain made the team for the event that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.

AK Beatdown is a Juneau-based fighting league that hosts family-friendly fight nights that feature local and Alaska fighters. Saturday night’s show was completely sold out.

Pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. It’s particularly popular with older people over age 65 — who make up an increasing part of Juneau’s population.

Alaska viewers of this year’s Super Bowl may recognize the Crimson Bears, Juneau’s high school football team, in the coverage leading up to the big game.

Local enthusiasts say there aren’t many places for them to enjoy their sport — legally, at least — in Juneau.