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Same faces, new places

Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton, Randolph, Southwestern/Frewsburg and Jamestown met for 7-on-7 scrimmages at Strider Field on Wednesday ahead of the start of their summer passing league next month.

Buffalo likely looking at defenders in draft

The past two NHL drafts have spoiled fans and teams with some elite talent that included a generational pick at the top. In 2023, teams that picked later were able to secure great forward talent and then in 2024 there were plenty of great defensemen with No. 1 potential. That is not the ...

Skunks come alive late

ST. CATHARINES, Ontario — Easton Barnett went nearly as long as any Jamestown Tarp Skunks pitcher this summer. Eventually, his team’s offense came alive to support him. Barnett tossed seven innings of seven-hit ball, allowing a run and no walks with four strikeouts as Jamestown beat the ...

Musky fishery fun at Chautauqua Lake

New York state musky season is open. Chautauqua Lake is a musky-focus hotspot, and early summer musky fishing can be jaw-dropping fun. The Western New York Musky Showdown Tournament at Chautauqua Lake last weekend (June 21-22) was a thrilling two-day event. The competition was fierce, ...

Diamond stars

Nine local girls received high praise Monday when they were named to the 36th annual all-state softball teams presented by the New York State Sportswriters and Coaches Organization for Girls Sports. Leading the way were the Fredonia Hillbillies, who had a pair of girls honored in Class ...

Mogilny finally gets call to Hockey Hall of Fame

Alexander Mogilny's long wait for the Hockey Hall of Fame is over, as the high-scoring Russian winger was selected Tuesday as part of the eight-member class of 2025. Mogilny was joined by fellow former NHL players Joe Thornton, Zdeno Chara and Duncan Keith as well as women's hockey stars ...