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Bandits rally back to NLL finals
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bandits’ back-to-back championship pursuit is returning to the National Lacrosse League finals. Buffalo advanced to league title games for the 13th time in franchise history and fourth consecutive postseason, rallying in the fourth quarter to beat the Toronto Rock 10-8 on Sunday night in front of a crowd of 16,312 […]
Bandits title defense fortified by midseason moves
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — If defense wins championships, and possession is nine-tenths of the law, the Buffalo Bandits tested both of those theories early in their repeat journey. The reigning champions outscored the National Lacrosse League all season long. But the Bandits weren’t always winning. After dropping below .500 with a March 1 loss, the […]
716 Squash creates community through academics, the sport
BUFFALO, N.Y. — One Buffalo organization is giving underrepresented kids in our community a unique outlet to thrive. They are using a combination of academics and the sport of squash to empower them. They are called 716 Squash. It's a community organization that helps students in the City of...
Buffalo State softball drops a pair to Fredonia in last matches before SUNYAC Championships
The Buffalo State softball team (15-18, 8–10 SUNYAC) fell to SUNY Fredonia (15-21, 8-10 SUNYAC) on Senior Day in their last doubleheader before the SUNYAC Championship Tournament. The five seniors on the team were Sam Schafer, Samantha Kelly, Kaitlyn Schnitzer, Sydney Shuta, and Caitlyn Parsons. Head coach Jamie Brown...
Bandits extend dominance over rival Rock in NLL semifinal series opener
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bandits opened the National Lacrosse League semifinal series the same way they closed it out a year ago, with a dominant rivalry win on the road. The reigning NLL Cup champions can secure a return trip to the finals with a victory Sunday in Banditland after beating the Toronto Rock […]
Alta Engen A steps on the gas in Buffalo win
Hamburg, NY – Alta Engen A ($4.30) was on the engine in Buffalo Raceway’s $12,200 featured pace on Saturday afternoon (May 4) with a gate to wire victory over Davey Day Trader in a seasonal best of 1:54.1. In the co-featured $12,200 trot, Gracious Triumph ($8.60) made it...
Longtime Sabres scouting director named new coach at St. Joe’s
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The former longtime Sabres director of pro scouting has been named as the new federation hockey coach at St. Joe’s, the school announced Monday morning. Jon Christiano, a 1976 alumnus of the school who served in the scouting role for the Sabres from 2007-2014, will be the new head coach at […]
'Igniting their interest': Girls in sports legacy event allows youth to sample sports
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — When did you find out what your sport was? Some girls in Buffalo found out today. "The great thing is they're gonna learn a skill," said Mary Wilson, founder of Western New York Girls and Sports. Female athletes ages 9-12 got to try a bit...
Softball Game Preview: Williamsville East on Home-Turf
After four games on the road, Williamsville East is heading back home. They will take on the Sweet Home Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Williamsville East is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 14 runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Nardin Academy on Saturday. They fell 5-1 to the Gators.
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