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Two photos: A swimmer in his lane and two swimmers fist bumping after race

Images: Shenendehowa takes on Mohonasen/Schalmont in boys’ swimming and diving (13 photos)

CLIFTON PARK – Shenendehowa’s boys’ swimming and diving team took on Mohohasen/Schalmont in Clifton Park Thursday. Photos from our Erica… Read more »

Closeup stock image of a Mekeel Christian Academy player

High Schools: Mekeel Christian tops Vermont opponent in boys’ basketball

HIGH SCHOOLS – Mekeel Christian Academy outscored Burr & Burton (Vt.) 16-0 in the fourth quarter as part of its… Read more »

Eliza Arasim is the team leader and the top bowler for the SUNY Schenectady Royals. (Photo provided)

In the Pocket: Physical, mental approach key to SUNY Schenectady’s Eliza Arasim’s success

IN THE POCKET – Physical talent is only half the formula for bowling success. The mental side of the game… Read more »

Union College's Cal Mell (3) defends RPI's Jake Gagnon in front of Dutchmen goalie Connor Murphy in the second period of Saturday's Mayor's cup game at MVP Arena.

Union College is seeking new nickname for its athletic teams

SCHENECTADY — The era of the Union College Dutchmen/Dutchwomen is coming to an end. The college announced Wednesday that it is… Read more »

Ed Noonan smiles as he holds a recently caught fish while out on a lake

Facing health challenges, Ed Noonan retires from writing Outdoor Journal

OUTDOOR JOURNAL – Because of ongoing health issues, long-time Daily Gazette outdoor columnist Ed Noonan faces a variety of challenges… Read more »

Laura Couch (Photo provided)

Serving It Up: Niskayuna resident Laura Couch adds pickleball to repertoire

SERVING IT UP – Laura Couch plays both golf and volleyball at a pretty high level, so why not add… Read more »

Shenendehowa's Tyler Rodriguez attempts to get a shot off, while defended by the Storm's Ethan Graber, behind, during Wednesday's Capital District High School Hockey League game at the Prestige Services Arena in Clifton Park.

Boys’ Ice Hockey: Shenendehowa pushes past Storm 4-1

CLIFTON PARK — Consistency. That’s what Shenendehowa boys’ ice hockey is building as area playoffs loom in just two weeks…. Read more »

Amsterdam's Natalee Agresta knocks the ball away from Johnstown's Parker Klingbeil Wednesday.

Amsterdam’s tall girls have strong game in girls’ basketball win over Johnstown

JOHNSTOWN — Playing winless Johnstown on Wednesday allowed the Amsterdam girls’ basketball team to do some things it might not normally… Read more »

Union's Caden Villegas celebrates the opening goal against RPI next to goalie Jack Watson in the first period of last Saturday's Mayor's Cup game at MVP Arena.

ECAC Hockey Faceoff Selections 2022-23: Week 16

After a rough Week 14 of The Daily Gazette ECAC Hockey Faceoff Selections, Week 15 was much better for most… Read more »

UAlbany head coach Dwayne Killings saw his men's basketball team lose its sixth straight game Wednesday.

UAlbany men’s basketball routed by UMass Lowell for 6th straight loss

LOWELL, Mass. — UAlbany men’s basketball is stuck in a rut, and right now, the Great Danes can’t find their… Read more »

Schenectady's Damari Holder handles the ball between Niskayuna's Saif Chowdhrey and Gavin Olsen Tuesday.

Strong-shooting first quarter helps Schenectady down Niskayuna in boys’ basketball

NISKAYUNA – Schenectady shot very well in the first quarter on its way to a 72-65 Suburban Council boys’ basketball… Read more »

Niskayuna's Kathleen Birmingham takes a shot while defended by Schenectady's Anya Hernandez Tuesday.

High Schools: Niskayuna girls’ basketball cruises past Schenectady

Niskayuna shutout Schenectady in the first quarter and never looked back en route to a 63-22 Suburban Council victory Tuesday…. Read more »