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Sabres Bounce Back With Win over Isles on Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

The New York Islanders handed the Buffalo Sabres an ugly 5-3 loss Friday night at the HSBC Arena.  Playing in the rematch Sunday afternoon on the road, the Sabres returned the favor.
Nathan Gerbe and Tyler Myers scored less than four minutes into thir…

Logins’ Career High Leads Canisius to Victory on Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

Canisius College senior Greg Logins scored a career-high 30 points and sophomore guard Gaby Belardo laid in the game-winning shot with less than four seconds left in regulation as the Golden Griffins defeated the Iona Gaels 75-73 Sunday afternoon in MA…

Bandits Win Home Opener on Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

When the Buffalo Bandits and Toronto Rock get together, fans can be assured that the game is going to be interesting. All three match ups between the teams last year were tight affairs, only one game had a gap of more than four goals, and they were phy…

Fun for all at historical society’s Winter Carnival on Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

Kids and parents alike had a fun Sunday afternoon at Buffalo and Erie Historic Society in Buffalo.

Eric Lingenfelter Destroys: Episode 3 (slightly NSFW!) on Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

It’s my third and, dare I say, finest episode! Parts of it get a little raunchy, so try not to watch this while your boss is around. Not that you’d do that, Johnny Goodworker.

Bandits Rock Toronto with Overtime Win on Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

In front of a sea of orange clad fans, the Buffalo Bandits improved to 2-1 with a nail biting win over the Toronto Rock. The first goal of the game by John Tavares at 0:55 started a rally for Buffalo that saw them tally 3 goals in the first 1:56 of play. Toronto came back [...]

Police investigate double fatal crash on Route 33 on Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

Buffalo Police are investigating an early morning crash that killed two people Saturday on Route 33. YNN’s Kaitlyn Lionti has more on the incident police say was caused by a vehicle driving in the wrong direction.

a guy walks into a bar… on Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

Not too long ago I had the pleasure of taking a road trip with my fiance.  We both consider ourselves road warriors and enjoy the journey and the travel as much as the destination.  Unplanned stops often pop up and this trip was no different.   We got a late start on the day and just… [Continue Reading]

Buffalo Bandits Home Opener preview on Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

The Buffalo Bandits (1-1) bring the action back to the HSBC Arena tonight with their home opener at 7:30pm against the league leading Toronto Rock (3-0). In case you missed their last meeting during a pre-season game, things have been pretty contentious between the Bandits and Rock. It’s not just exhibition play that gets contentious. [...]

Bisons Reveal Alternate Jersey on Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

Friday turned out to be a very busy day for the Buffalo Bisons at their annual Hot Stove Luncheon held at the Adam’s Mark hotel in downtown Buffalo.
First, they officially named Tim Teufel as their 16th manager in modern history.  Teufel won a W…

Doctors call Giffords’ transfer flawless on Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

Two weeks after being shot in the head, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was transferred from Tucson, Arizona to a hospital in Houston, Texas. YNN’s John Salazar has more on in Giffords’ recovery.

Video: Brett Favre Parody on Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

There’s a Brett Favre parody that’s spreading like wildfire in the YouTube world.  Though this has nothing to do with Buffalo sports, I found it funny enough that I had to share.
**WARNING** A lot of this material is not suitable for child…

UB Sweeps MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week Awards on Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

The University at Buffalo swept the weekly Mid-American Conference Scholar Athlete of the Week awards as men’s diver Colin Patrican and women’s basketball player Kourtney Brown earned recognition. The league announced the awards from its Cleveland …

We Interrupt This Team To Bring You Entertainment on Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

by Corey Me: “Well, Jochen Hecht is your top center right now.” Wife while giving an imperial thumbs down: “Release the lions.” Texts from my brother: “Honestly, watching Canadian Parliament has this beat 4 entertainment value.” “Here’s a sign, ‘My son’s 2nd game! How about not making him cry tonite?’” “BREAKING: Sabres r not good [...]

Niagara University Hockey Team honors Meghan Redenbach on Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

It was a special night at Dwyer Arena, where the Niagara University hockey team honored a Roy-Hart teenager who recently lost her battle with cancer.YNN’s Doug Sampson tells us how the players continue to be inspired by Meghan Redenbach, even after her…