Beth Bragg

Beth Bragg

Sports editor

Beth Bragg wrote about sports and other topics for the ADN for more than 35 years, much of it as sports editor. She retired in October 2021. She's contributing coverage of Alaskans involved in the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Anchorage figure skater Keegan Messing will skate one more time in the Beijing Olympics

Messing, who competes for Canada, is among the elite skaters invited to participate in the Olympic figure skating gala, an exhibition that traditionally marks the end of the Winter Games.

Beth Bragg February 18, 2022

Shootout loss to Slovakia ends Olympic bid for Alaskan Brian Cooper and US men’s hockey

The 28-year-old defenseman from Anchorage was on the ice for one of the U.S. goals and was a constant, steady presence in the game.

Beth Bragg February 16, 2022

Alaskan Keegan Messing wraps up his whirlwind Winter Olympics

Messing, the Anchorage athlete who skates for Canada, finished with a strong free skate, displaying the showmanship he has become known for during a two-decade career.

Beth Bragg February 10, 2022
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Reaching Beijing just in time, Keegan Messing delivers strong performance in short program

Messing, a lifelong Alaskan who skates for Canada, nailed all three of his jumps to place ninth.

Beth Bragg February 8, 2022

Anchorage figure skater Keegan Messing en route to the Winter Olympics after negative COVID-19 tests

The top male skater on Canada’s Olympic team is expected to reach Beijing in time to compete in the singles short program.

Beth Bragg February 5, 2022

Anchorage figure skater Keegan Messing tests negative for COVID, keeping Olympic hopes alive

Canadian officials say they are looking for flights that would get Messing to Beijing prior to the men’s singles competition on Tuesday. He missed a team competition on Thursday.

Beth Bragg February 4, 2022

Anchorage figure skater Keegan Messing’s Winter Olympics in doubt over COVID

Messing, who competes for Team Canada, needs two negative tests separated by 24 hours before he will be cleared to travel to Beijing.

Beth Bragg February 4, 2022

Three Alaska storylines to follow at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Keegan Messing is a medal contender in figure skating, plus a comeback in cross-country skiing and career highlight in hockey.

Beth Bragg February 2, 2022

UAA coach candidate Chris Cosentino says Seawolves need ‘more than just a hockey coach’

The New York City man offers a background in fundraising and marketing -- and coaching.

Beth Bragg October 4, 2021

Rebuilding UAA hockey means expanding the recruiting base, says coaching candidate from Buffalo State

Filling a roster with players from western Canada “isn’t working right now,” finalist Steve Murphy said. “We have to look at different avenues.”

Beth Bragg October 1, 2021
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