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Lake Placid hosts Luge World Cup

LAKE PLACID — The international luge elite will be competing here at Mount Van Hoevenberg on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19 and 20. In all, 38 women, 44 men, 14 women’s doubles and 20 men’s doubles teams from 16 nations have registered for the FIL Luge World Cup. In addition to the ...

USA Luge’s Britcher takes home gold from Park City

PARK CITY — It was a historic day on Saturday for USA Luge at the International Luge Federation’s (FIL) World Cup as Summer Britcher secured a sixth career gold medal, furthering her legacy as the all-time singles leader in the U.S. The result also marks the 50th World Cup gold medal for ...

Trio of Russian athletes barred from World Cup

LAKE PLACID — The International Luge Federation has withdrawn the eligibility of three Russian athletes who intended to slide here at Mount Van Hoevenberg this weekend in hopes of moving closer to qualifying for the Milan Cortina Olympics, the governing body announced Tuesday. The ...

SLP swats away Hornets at McHugh hockey tournament

SARANAC LAKE — Ayden McCormick, a junior, scored three goals as the host Saranac Lake Placid boys hockey team beat Champlain Valley Athletic Conference foe, the Plattsburgh Hornets, 3-1, Friday evening on the opening night of the Casey McHugh Memorial tournament. Senior captain Ethan ...

USA Luge’s Running of the Balls on Saturday

LAKE PLACID —On Saturday, more than 1,000 lacrosse balls will cruise down the Mount Van Hoevenberg track to support USA Luge athletes and programs. The organization’s 11th annual Running of the Balls fundraiser will take place following the conclusion of the World Cup races. Olympic ...

Luge’s Running of the Balls set for Dec. 20

LAKE PLACID — More than 1,000 lacrosse balls will cruise down the Mount Van Hoevenberg sliding track to support USA Luge athletes and programs. The organization’s 11th annual Running of the Balls fundraiser will take place on Dec. 20, following the conclusion of the FIL Luge World Cup ...