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Carlson returns to Bears’ practice squad

As anticipated, Stephen Carlson isn’t leaving the Windy City. The Jamestown native is returning to Chicago for what will be his eighth NFL season. That was made official Monday when the Bears announced their initial group of 11 player signings for their 2026 practice squad. “I think I ...

Inaugural Sticks In The Middle Tournament is a hit

JAMESTOWN — For a long while, Tom McFall has hoped to put together a hockey tournament or benefit that went to a good cause. This year, when his granddaughter was born prematurely, she spent time in the NICU and a cause close to home was there. “It’s something I’ve always had in the ...

Hess double dips Saturday at Stateline

BUSTI — The hills of Busti came alive as Stateline Speedway hosted a massive Saturday night racing program, headlined by the Modified Mafia Touring Series. With a staggering 43 UMP Modifieds signed into the pit area for the tour’s second-ever visit, the local contingent successfully ...

Dunkirk walleye bite is on fire

There are good days on Lake Erie, and then there are the days when the walleye seem to have forgotten they are supposed to make anglers work for them. This past Saturday was one of those days near Dunkirk. Recreational anglers and charter captains enjoyed a spectacular walleye bite on ...

Carlson cut, could return to practice squad

Stephen Carlson had what he described as a “good camp” with the Chicago Bears this summer. In fact, the 6-foot-4, 250-pound tight end capped it Saturday night by making three receptions in the team’s 24-15 win at Tennessee in its final NFL preseason game. But it still wasn’t enough to earn the Jamestown native a spot on the Bears’ 53-man roster, as he was among the Bears’ final cuts, which had to be made by 6 p.m. Sunday. Carlson’s release doesn’t mean that he’ll be looking for work elsewhere, however. The Bears will be finalizing their 16-player practice ...

JCC men improve to 2-0

JAMESTOWN — The Jamestown Community College men's soccer team stayed perfect Saturday afternoon with a 4-1 NJCAA home win over Clinton CC at Strider Field. The Jayhawks’ Liam Doyle opened the scoring in the sixth minute as the sophomore won a scrum in front of the net before burying the opening goal for a 1-0 Jamestown CC advantage. The game stayed that way for most of the half, but just before the break, Alfie Moynihan broke through the Clinton CC defense and kicked one to the back of the net for a 2-0 Jayhawks' lead. In the second half, Jamestown CC goalkeeper Theo Merlin ...