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Pegula wants to keep Miller, Vanek

Steve Vesey — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:53:39 GMT

Sabres owner Terry Pegula gave a rare interview about his hockey team on the team's radio show this morning, giving his opinion on a variety of topics.

Top football recruit lands in WNY

Steve Vesey — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:53:18 GMT

When the Bills hired Tyrone Wheatley to coach the team's running backs, they also unintentionally beefed up the high school football landscape in Western New York. Wheatley's sons will play at Canisius this fall.

Armstrong, Heim agree to contracts

Steve Vesey — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:43:14 GMT

Clarence pitcher Mark Armstrong and Amherst catcher Jonah Heim will make their professional debuts this summer, with both players agreeing to contracts.

Negrych still pacing Bisons offense

Steve Vesey — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:36:35 GMT

Jim Negrych's homecoming is going quite well this summer. The former St. Francis High School star is among the league leaders in batting average for his home-town Bisons.

Bisons fall to PawSox

Lauren Brill — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:42:08 GMT

The Bisons headed into Sunday's game with Pawtucket down 2-1 in the series. Buffalo aimed to split the series but could not deliver. The PawSox played well early, going up 5-0 in the third inning.

Rookie QB inks deal with Bills

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:38:57 GMT

Quarterback EJ Manuel can focus solely on competing for the Buffalo Bills starting job now that the rookie first-round draft pick has his contract out of the way.

Bills wrap up mini-camp

Steve Vesey — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:19:34 GMT

The Buffalo Bills wrapped up their three day mini-camp Thursday morning - the last practice session until training camp.

Defense dominating at Bills mini-camp

Steve Vesey — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:10:12 GMT

The first two days of Bills mini-camp have been all about the defense.

Women's Porter Cup tees off

Steve Vesey — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:47:25 GMT

The first-ever women's version of the Porter Cup teed off today at Niagara Falls Country Club, featuring some of the best amateur players around. Oklahoma State freshman Casie Cathrea holds the first-round lead, firing a 65 Wednesday.

Redskins waive Worthington

Steve Vesey — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:45:51 GMT

The Washington Redskins waived St. Francis High School grad Doug Worthington Wednesday, including an injury designation.

Jim Kelly recovers at home

Mark Parrotte — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:54:01 GMT

Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly is now recovering at home. The included photo, courtesy of 97 Rock, shows Kelly with DJ Jickster.

Bills open mini-camp, QB's struggle

Steve Vesey — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:01:15 GMT

The Buffalo Bills kicked off mandatory mini-camp this afternoon, putting the new two-man QB battle on display for the first time.

Neale wins Foster Hewitt Memorial Award

Steve Vesey — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:00:48 GMT

For the second year in a row, hockey's highest honor for a broadcaster is going to a member of the Sabres' broadcast team. Harry Neale is this year's winner of the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award.

Bills release QB Jackson

Jay Harris — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:33:54 GMT

The Buffalo Bills have released veteran quarterback Tarvaris Jackson on Monday. This coming a day before mandatory mini-camp begins.

Bandits part ways with Kilgour

Steve Vesey — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:54:12 GMT

After more than a decade at the helm, the Buffalo Bandits announced today Darris Kilgour will not return as the team's head coach next season.

Reports: Ex-Buffalo Bill at hospital

Posted by: Emily Lenihan — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:59:43 GMT

Former Buffalo Bills Defensive End and Linebacker Shawne Merriman was taken to a Los Angeles hospital Sunday night.

Baby Joe's game is still growing

Lauren Brill — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:58:07 GMT

Joe Jones III, also known as Baby Joe is considered one of the top young basketball players in the country.

Local collegiate players drafted

Lauren Brill — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 01:58:26 GMT

UB's Jason Kanzler and Canisius Garrett Cortight have been selected in the MLB draft.

Fredonia dominates in states

Lauren Brill — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 01:46:50 GMT

In high school baseball and softball, several Western New York teams competed for a state championship title. Fredonia is the only baseball team to claim a state title crown

Armstrong, Heim give draft WNY flavor

Steve Vesey — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:55:48 GMT

Western New York is suddenly a baseball hotbed, with two local high school players selected in the first four rounds of the Major League Baseball draft today.

GBSHOF announces Class of 2013

Steve Vesey — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:08:02 GMT

The Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame welcomed 13 new members Thursday afternoon, with athletes like Phil McConkey, Todd Marchant, and Jenn Suhr headlining the list.

WNY prospects gearing up for MLB Draft

Steve Vesey — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:07:28 GMT

Plenty of baseball players around the area will be watching the Major League Baseball Draft closely over the next few days. The process begins tonight with the first two rounds.

Bills unveil training camp schedule

Steve Vesey — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:42:58 GMT

The Buffalo Bills will open training camp under the lights this year, with the first of five night practices on Sunday, July 28th.

Bills sign OL Doug Legursky

Steve Vesey — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:23:08 GMT

The Bills added to their depth along the offensive line today, signing former Steelers lineman Doug Legursky.

UB's Mack a preseason All-American

Steve Vesey — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:17:55 GMT

The hype is already growing for UB linebacker Khalil Mack. The Bulls senior is a Preseason All-American, according to college football guru Phil Steele.

Bills host a pair of free agent OL

Steve Vesey — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:15:44 GMT

The Bills hosted a pair of free agent offensive linemen Tuesday, after nearly ignoring the position for much of the offseason up to this point.

Ravens sign Lackawanna's Marcus Rivers

Steve Vesey — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:02:58 GMT

Another local product is heading to the NFL, with Marcus Rivers signing with the Baltimore Ravens Tuesday.

Clarence dominates in Regionals

Steve Vesey — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:02:01 GMT

Clarence dominated on the diamond Tuesday, beating Victor 13-1 in the Class AA Far West Regionals to advance to the state semifinals.

Jim Kelly diagnosed with cancer

Anthony Congi — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:16:38 GMT

Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly announced Monday that he has been diagnosed with a type of cancer in his upper jaw. Kelly says that his prognosis is "very good" and the cancer has not spread to other parts of his body.

Bisons manager faces suspension, fine

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 23:44:08 GMT

WATCH INCLUDED VIDEO: Video captures incident that left Buffalo Bisons Manager Marty Brown suspended and facing a fine.