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Mel's Blog:

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It's time to turn the page.... The Winter sports season is underway... Read more »

South Jefferson Veterans Motivated Towards Top of Their Game

South Jefferson Veterans Motivated Towards Top of Their Game

A 20-3 record bad? Only for the veterans of the South Jefferson Lady Spartans, who are looking to rebound from 2008. Read more »

Lady Cavaliers a Year Older, a Year Better

Lady Cavaliers a Year Older, a Year Better

IHC Lady Cavaliers basketball team are looking to be one of the top teams in the league for 2009. Read more »

Watertown Boys Basketball Holds Lofty Goals for 2010

Watertown Boys Basketball Holds Lofty Goals for 2010

Going 9-11 last season, the Watertown Cyclones Boys Basketball team is looking to its reserves to fill the gaps. Read more »

North Country Runners Making Strides Towards Championships

North Country Runners Making Strides Towards Championships

At the State Cross Country Championships at SUNY Plattsburgh, two North Country runners made their marks as two to watch in cross country competition Read more »

Saturday: GB Falls in State Play

Saturday: GB Falls in State Play

General Brown's championship season ended Saturday night, as Chenango Forks shut out the Lions. Read more »

McDonald's Athlete Of The Week:  Nick Klusacek

McDonald's Athlete Of The Week: Nick Klusacek

This week's honor goes to Nick Klusacek, a standout running back for the General Brown football team. Read more »

Taking Their Game to the Next Level

Taking Their Game to the Next Level

Two Carthage Lady Comet lacrosse players signed with their respective colleges on Thursday. Read more »

Sports Photo: Hoisting The Championship Banner

Sports Photo: Hoisting The Championship Banner

Our friends at Mick's Graphics bring us this great shot of a championship football team. Read more »

Former Watertown Indians Manager Visits Channel 7

Former Watertown Indians Manager Visits Channel 7

Ted Kubiak was the manager for the Watertown Indians for several years and while he was in town for a visit, he sat down with Mel Busler to talk about his time with the league. Read more »

Mel's Blog:

Mel's Blog:

A familiar face brings back a whole bunch of great memories... Read more »

Watertown Rebuilding the Girls Basketball Program One Brick at a Time

Watertown Rebuilding the Girls Basketball Program One Brick at a Time

Watertown Lady Cyclones basketball coach Jerry Levine knows that its a rebuilding season and is looking to find some dedication... Read more »

IHC Lady Cavaliers Looking to Make a Statement in State Playoffs

IHC Lady Cavaliers Looking to Make a Statement in State Playoffs

After defeating Lowville in double overtime, the IHC Lady Caveliers are ready to play larger schools in state play. Read more »

Saturday: General Brown Takes Class C Title

Saturday: General Brown Takes Class C Title

Nick Klusacek led General Brown to a 27-14 win over Cazenovia Saturday. The win means the Lions claim the Section 3 Class 'C' Title. Read more »

Friday Football: OFA Claims Title

Friday Football: OFA Claims Title

OFA beat Saranac Lake Friday night to win the Section 10/7 Class 'C' title. Read more »

Athletes of The Week: Strong Swimmers

Athletes of The Week: Strong Swimmers

The McDonald's-7 News Athletes of The Week this week are two leaders of the Carthage Central swim team. Read more »

Copenhagen Unable to Unseat Remsen

Copenhagen Unable to Unseat Remsen

The Copenhagen Lady Golden Knights weren't able to win a final Section III Class D semi-final game, as they fell to Remsen, 1-0. Read more »

Down, but Not Out: Lowville Lady Red Raiders Moving On

Down, but Not Out: Lowville Lady Red Raiders Moving On

Down by 3 goals, Lowville girls soccer team were able to come back in the second half and defeat Solvay. Read more »

JCC's Outstanding Athlete: Jacob Backus

Freshman Midfielder Jacob W. Backus of the Jefferson Community College (JCC) men’s soccer team was named JCC athlete of the week for the week ending November 1, 2009. Read more »

Red and Black Celebrate Football Title Friday Night

Red and Black Celebrate Football Title Friday Night

Red and Black coach George Ashcroft says that this is a chance to meet the players and thank the fans for their support. Read more »

Mel's Blog:

Mel's Blog:

It's not as easy as it looks... Just ask Doug Marrone... Read more »

JCC Ladies Land First Win, Men Fall to Delhi

JCC Ladies Land First Win, Men Fall to Delhi

The Lady Cantoneers were the top dogs in a close game last night. Read more »

Saturday Sports: Swim Championship & JCC Getting Ready

Saturday Sports: Swim Championship & JCC Getting Ready

Whitesboro took the Frontier League girls' swimming championship Saturday. Watch video from the meet and a preview of Jefferson Community College's basketball season by following the link. Read more »

Sunday: Team Mourns After Player's Death in Crash

Sunday: Team Mourns After Player's Death in Crash

The Watertown Red & Black are mourning the death of their starting center. David Towles was killed in a crash early Saturday. Read more »

Friday Sports: IHC Loses, GB Wins in Playoffs

Friday Sports: IHC Loses, GB Wins in Playoffs

IHC lost to Weedsport Friday night on a disputed call late in the fourth quarter; General Brown ground past Bishop Ludden to advance to the Class C title game. Video from both games and much more by following our link. Read more »

Lyme Indians, Watertown Cyclones Move Through Playoffs

Lyme Indians, Watertown Cyclones Move Through Playoffs

New Hartford gave the Lady Cyclones a scare, but were able to rally to a 3-2 victory. Meanwhile, Lyme shutout Remsen 4-0 to keep their post season alive. Read more »

Watertown Makes a Statement on the Soccer Field, Indian River Takes Their Message to the Grid Iron

Watertown Makes a Statement on the Soccer Field, Indian River Takes Their Message to the Grid Iron

The Watertown Boys Soccer Team defeated VVS in Section III playoffs, 5-0, while Indian River football took down South Jefferson, 61-29. Read more »

Sports Tuesday: Lyme Loses, General Brown Gets Ready

Sports Tuesday: Lyme Loses, General Brown Gets Ready

Lyme came close but lost to Cincinnatus Tuesday in high school girls' soccer playoffs. Also: General Brown gets ready for a big game this weekend. Follow the link for video. Read more »

JCC's Outstanding Athletes: Horton & 

Filiatrault

JCC's Outstanding Athletes: Horton & 

Filiatrault

Two outstanding JCC soccer players were named co-athletes of the week for the week ending October 25, 2009 Read more »

Monday Sports: Getting Ready For New Hartford

Monday Sports: Getting Ready For New Hartford

Watertown's Lady Cyclones girls' soccer team is getting ready to take on New Hartford this week. Watertown's the third seed, New Hartford the sixth. Read more »

Mel's Blog:

Mel's Blog:

It happens once a year... Boy, is it worth waiting for... Read more »

Saturday: Clarkson Takes SLU; Watertown, Copenhagen Win

Saturday: Clarkson Takes SLU; Watertown, Copenhagen Win

Clarkson's Golden Knights beat St. Lawrence in the first match-up of the season between the north country rivals in men's college hockey; in high school soccer, Copenhagen and Watertown claimed championships. Follow the link for video. Read more »

Friday Sports: General Brown, IHC Roll On

Friday Sports: General Brown, IHC Roll On

General Brown and IHC kept their post-seasons alive Friday night with big wins over Tully and Port Byron. However, Carthage lost to Fulton. Follow the link for highlight video from all three games. Read more »

Sports Thursday: Watertown, South Jeff, Copenhagen Take Titles

Sports Thursday: Watertown, South Jeff, Copenhagen Take Titles

Watertown, South Jefferson and Copenhagen won post-season division titles Thursday night. Follow the link for video from each match. Read more »

Girls Soccer Semis Ramping Up in All Divisions

Girls Soccer Semis Ramping Up in All Divisions

The Lady Golden Kights of Copenhagen won the D Division contest against Sackets Harbor, while Lyme held off Belleville Henderson in A Division competition. Read more »

Mel's Blog:

Mel's Blog:

It's a great time of year... Its having the time to enjoy it all... Read more »

Tuesday Sports: Watertown, Lyme Win in Playoffs

Tuesday Sports: Watertown, Lyme Win in Playoffs

Watertown and Lyme both won Tuesday in boys' soccer semi-final playoffs. Watch video from both matches by following the links. Read more »

JCC's Outstanding Athlete: Anna Jane Kirch

JCC's Outstanding Athlete: Anna Jane Kirch

Freshman middle-hitter Anna Jane R. Kirch,of the Jefferson Community College (JCC) volleyball team was named JCC athlete of the week for the week ending October 18, 2009. Read more »

Monday Sports: The Look Back

Monday Sports: The Look Back

During the 50th anniversary of Syracuse University's national football championship, a member of the team from northern New York looks back. Also, the day's local sports scores. Read more »

Sports Saturday: Jefferson Shuts Out Clinton

Sports Saturday: Jefferson Shuts Out Clinton

Jefferson Community College shut out Clinton Community College in women's soccer Saturday. Follow the link for video of the match, and some reflections on the retiring commissioner of the New York Collegiate Baseball League. Read more »

Friday Sports: General Brown, IHC Score Shutouts

Friday Sports: General Brown, IHC Score Shutouts

General Brown and IHC had big nights in high school football Friday, as they scored shutouts in the first round of sectional playoffs. Follow the link to get to highlight video. Read more »

'Sweet Thunder' Rolls Into Watertown

'Sweet Thunder' Rolls Into Watertown

Noted biographer and Washington Post columnist Wil Haygood launched his new book in Watertown this week. The book is a biography of Sugar Ray Robinson, who is among the greatest boxers ever, and a man with ties to Watertown. Read more »

The Coach: Ashcraft Named League's Best

The Coach: Ashcraft Named League's Best

Watertown Red & Black coach George Ashcraft is 'Coach of The Year' for the Eastern Football League, after leading the Red & Black to a championship. Read more »

Thursday Sports: Lyme, Watertown, Lafargeville Win

Thursday Sports: Lyme, Watertown, Lafargeville Win

Lyme, Watertown and Lafargeville all won in high school soccer Thursday. Lyme's victory secured it a tie for the regular season girls' Class 'D' title. Read more »

Wednesday Sports: Watertown Wins, IHC's New Field

Wednesday Sports: Watertown Wins, IHC's New Field

Watertown shut out Carthage Wednesday night in girls' high school soccer. Follow the link for video highlights from the match, and a look ahead to IHC's new athletic complex. Read more »

Times 2: Jefferson's Outstanding Athletes

Times 2: Jefferson's Outstanding Athletes

Two freshman soccer players are Jefferson Community College's co-athletes of the week this week. Brandon Davis gets the nod for the men, while Sarah Ward is picked for the women. Read more »

Jefferson: The Boys of Autumn

Jefferson: The Boys of Autumn

Jefferson Community College is wrapping up its fall baseball practice schedule. It's a six day a week schedule...with Saturday double headers. Read more »

Tuesday Sports: Watertown Shuts Out T.I.

Tuesday Sports: Watertown Shuts Out T.I.

In boys' high school soccer, Watertown shut out Thousand Islands Tuesday night 4-0. Follow the link to watch video from the match, along with video from the Adirondack-Watertown swim meet. Read more »

Mel's Blog:

Mel's Blog:

Some random thoughts as October moves along... Read more »

Monday Sports: JCC Takes One, Loses One

Monday Sports: JCC Takes One, Loses One

Jefferson Community College split matches with North Country Community College Monday - the men lost, the women won. Read more »

National Sports

  • Weekend Watch List: Drop-off is steeper by the dozen

    The Big 12 was all the rage in '08. Story lines galore. Now there's just one on Saturday, Dennis Dodd says: Nebraska and K-State will vie for the right to get throttled by Texas in two weeks.

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  • Tony's Top 10: Is The Game a must-win for Rich Rod squad?

    We know the Wolverines will play to win The Game. We don't know if they need to defeat the Buckeyes to save Rich Rodriguez's job, Tony Barnhart says -- though avoiding a 1-7 Big Ten record can only help.

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  • Peek at the Week: Reeling Broncos must find way to derail hot Chargers

    Five weeks ago, Denver won at San Diego and seemingly wrapped up the AFC West. Now that 3 1/2-game lead is gone, and the Chargers come into the Rockies with a ton of momentum. There's a lot more than first place on the line for the Broncos, Clark Judge says.

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  • Knicks decide to pass on available Iverson

    The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future.

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  • J.J. wins pole

    Jimmie Johnson will go for a record fourth consecutive NASCAR title from the pole in the season-ending Ford 400 this weekend.

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  • Pistone

    The battle for the Cup title pits teammates Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin against each other at Homestead. Team owner Rick Hendrick may not know who to root for, but Pete Pistone says either way it's a win-win situation.

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  • Hendrick extends Johnson through 2015

    Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.

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  • Steelers' Polamalu sidelined again by knee injury

    Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu did not practice all week because of a left knee injury and will not play Sunday in Kansas City. He might miss the Nov. 29 game at Baltimore as well.

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  • Knight to return to Indiana for hall fundraiser

    Bob Knight is returning to Indiana after all. The former Hoosiers coach will speak at a Dec. 17 fund-raiser in Indianapolis to benefit the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.

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  • Wildcats advance at Tip-Off

    Corey Fisher scored 18 points to lead No. 5 Villanova past No. 18 Dayton 71-65 on Friday in the second round of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

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  • Broncos' Simms ready to start for hurt Orton

    Kyle Orton missed a third consecutive practice Friday because of a sprained left ankle and has only an outside chance of playing Sunday when the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers meet with first place in the AFC West on the line.

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  • ATP: No sanction for Agassi in doping case

    The ATP Tour will not reopen a doping case against Andre Agassi even though he admitted to lying about using crystal meth in 1997.

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  • Union: Tell docs, not players, to keep eye out

    The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion.

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  • Turner nets double-double

    Evan Turner had 26 points and 14 rebounds, his fourth double-double in as many games, and No. 15 Ohio State beat No. 13 California 76-70 on Friday night in the third-place game of the 2K Sports Classic.

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  • FIFA declines Irish plea for rematch

    FIFA rejected Ireland's request to replay its World Cup qualifier against France on Friday, while Thierry Henry said a rematch would be 'the fairest solution' to resolve the furor over his extra-time hand ball that set up the deciding goal.

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