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Eagles fly past Saranac Lake on the gridiron

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SARANAC LAKE — When Beekmantown’s Louis Sweenor broke free for a 72-yard kick return touchdown to open Saturday’s football game at the Wilson-Raymond Field, the Saranac Lake football team knew it was in for a long day. Playing with just 17 players on its roster because of injuries, ...

’Jacks football completes season sweep over Ti

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TUPPER LAKE — The Tupper Lake football team rallied from a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit and defeated the host Ticonderoga Sentinels 20-18 on Friday. Tupper Lake scored 14 points in the final quarter to win their fifth straight game. The Lumberjacks tied the game on a 1-yard run from ...

Ro, Florian top national skeleton push champs

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LAKE PLACID — The National Skeleton Push Championships took place on Friday at the indoor push track at Mount Van Hoevenberg. Athletes’ combined time from two runs was measured to determine the winners. Mystique Ro placed first in the women’s event with a total time of 10.13 ...

Next two Winter Olympic host cities to be chosen in July

Winter Olympic Sports

Citing concerns about the effects of climate change, the International Olympic Committee said Friday it wants to pick two Winter Olympic host cities in July — putting Salt Lake City quickly into play for the 2034 edition. IOC president Thomas Bach said the Olympic body aims to confirm ...

Bombers spikers take down Northern Adirondack, 3-1

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LAKE PLACID — Although the Lake Placid volleyball team hasn’t had the most dominating season, whenever they have faced off against a rival this year, the team has elevated its game. Playing on their home court Thursday evening, the Blue Bombers picked up its third win of the season, ...