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Bisons fans pack Spring Training Carnival as Opening Day approaches

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:19:32 GMT

With spring around the corner and Opening Day approaching, the team brought the community together for a family‑friendly celebration.

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Meet the select group of Paralympians who compete in both Summer and Winter Games

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:48:02 GMT

Oksana Masters is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian and is part of a select group of multi-sport athletes who compete in the Summer and Winter Games.

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Sabres beat the Lightning 6-2 for their 3rd straight victory

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:24:42 GMT

Josh Norris scored twice, Rasmus Sandin had a goal and two assists and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 on Saturday night.

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Lyon makes 27 saves against former Florida teammates, Sabres top Panthers 3-2

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:26:43 GMT

Alex Lyon made 27 saves to beat his former Florida teammates for the second this month, helping the Buffalo Sabres top the Panthers 3-2 on Friday night.

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U.S. Olympian Tage Thompson has goal and assist in Sabres' 2-1 win over Devils

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:14:50 GMT

U.S. Olympian Tage Thompson scored his 31st goal of the season and added an assist to help the Buffalo Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Wednesday night.

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Buffalo Bills leaders focusing on relationship building, future team vision at NFL Scouting Combine

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:27:36 GMT

At the NFL Scouting Combine, Bills' leaders Brandon Beane and Joe Brady are focusing on character in their talent search while building a resilient team for 2026.

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FIFA's president has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:12:37 GMT

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he has “complete confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country.

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Jack and Quinn Hughes respond to US men's Olympic hockey team 'backlash' over Trump call

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:08:45 GMT

The brothers uplifted unity over division after videos showing the team laughing with President Trump over the phone went viral.

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Rasmus Dahlin returns to Sabres with Olympic experience and eyes on playoff push

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:00:47 GMT

Rasmus Dahlin returns to Buffalo with sharpened mental toughness from the 2026 Olympics, eager to channel his international experience into the Sabres' playoff push.

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Olympic hockey inspires a new generation in Western New York

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:48:33 GMT

Local Olympians inspire the WNY community

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Sabres celebrate Tage Thompson's gold medal at Winter Olympics

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:10:26 GMT

After Jack Hughes scored the golden goal just 1:41 into OT, celebrations broke out everywhere, especially in the Sabres’ building.

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Flavor Flav invites US women's hockey team to celebrate gold medal win in Las Vegas

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:43:08 GMT

Flavor Flav, who has long been a supporter of U.S. athletes, offered to host the team for a celebration after they turned down an invitation to the White House.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics were most-viewed Winter Games since 2014, NBC says

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:14:28 GMT

The network said it saw a 96% increase in viewership since the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

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What's next for Jack Hughes after that golden goal? The Sabres

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:58:28 GMT

Jack Hughes’ life changed forever after what happened Sunday at the Winter Olympics. A return to the NHL regular season grind awaits.

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Bisons mourn Jonathan Dandes, a 'true Buffalonian' devoted to WNY

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:35:55 GMT

The Buffalo Bisons are mourning the death Jonathan A. Dandes, the longtime president of Rich Baseball Operations and a member of the Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for first men's hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:08:52 GMT

No miracle needed. The United States is atop the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. Jack Hughes scored the winning goal in overtime, and...

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Team USA's final medal count for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:42:56 GMT

The United States had a record-setting performance at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, winning more gold medals than any other year competing in the Winter Games.

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Winter Olympics: Here's how the Sabres' Tage Thompson did for Team USA

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:25:33 GMT

After a roster snub followed by a golden goal, the Sabres star is now wearing red, white, and blue for Team USA in the Winter Olympics.

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Winter Olympics: Here's how WNY native Hayley Scamurra did with Team USA

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:08:35 GMT

The Getzville native and Nichols School graduate is playing for a U.S. team that entered the Winter Olympics as a heavy favorite to win the gold medal.

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With federal approval for land agreement, Seneca Nation ponders future use for Grand Island site

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:54:42 GMT

Seneca President may favor sports entertainment complex

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I BIRD NY Challenge returns, encourages New Yorkers to explore local birdlife

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:17:29 GMT

New York brings back the I BIRD NY Challenge, inviting residents to identify 10 bird species to win prizes.

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The Ice at Canalside extends season for one final weekend

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:50:21 GMT

The Ice at Canalside reopens Feb. 28–March 1 for a final weekend with $5 admission and skate rentals.

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Sheinbaum says FIFA will visit Mexico to assess World Cup security and mobility

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:44:52 GMT

FIFA President Gianni Infantino told Sheinbaum in a phone call on Thursday that he has “full confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup host.

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You can call Team USA's women's hockey team and congratulate them on their gold medal. Here's how

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:50:17 GMT

Organizers say they wanted to refocus attention on the women’s achievement, rather than recent controversy.

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Youth hunting bill introduced in Erie County Legislature

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:24:08 GMT

The county executive, who vetoed a similar measure five years ago, has not changed his position.

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WATCH: New police video shows Vince McMahon's 100 mph car crash in Connecticut

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:04:40 GMT

Police video shows him swerve, clip another car, hit a guardrail, and careen back onto the highway.

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Get a virtual look at the Buffalo Bills new stadium

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:31:53 GMT

The Buffalo Bills unveiled a virtual stadium tour on their website, allowing fans to explore seating and field views.

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These are the US men's hockey players who skipped Trump's State of the Union

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:50:32 GMT

While most of the U.S. men's hockey team visited the White House on Tuesday, not everyone made the trip to D.C.

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US men's hockey team cheered at State of the Union; Trump says women's team will be honored 'soon'

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:31:17 GMT

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle not only stood and cheered but chanted “USA!” several times, many even pumping fists.

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US women's gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of the Union address

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:42:44 GMT

Scheduling will be a challenge as the NHL regular season resumes with five games on Wednesday and the PWHL resumes on Thursday.

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Emergency surgery saved Lindsey Vonn's leg from amputation

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:08:22 GMT

Vonn revealed Monday that her injuries went far beyond the complex tibia fracture she hurt in a frightening crash at the Winter Olympics.

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Kara Braxton, two-time WNBA champion, dies at 43

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:45:04 GMT

Braxton was a 10-season WNBA veteran who played for the Detroit Shock, Tulsa Shock, Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty.

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Buffalo Bisons announce return of Spring Training Carnival

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:34:34 GMT

The Buffalo Bisons' Spring Training Carnival is set for March 1, offering free, family-friendly fun while supporting a charitable cause.

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Niagara Falls mayors place playful food bet on USA-Canada gold medal hockey game

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:10:03 GMT

A food fight? Not exactly. But the mayors of Niagara Falls — in both New York and Ontario — just made a wager that has people talking.

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Fans fill Buffalo bars to watch Team USA win Olympic gold

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:35:29 GMT

In Buffalo, early risers cheered as Team USA claimed its first men's hockey gold in nearly 50 years, defeating Canada in an intense Olympic showdown.

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Some F1 races will air live in IMAX theaters this season. Here's what to know.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:17:48 GMT

Five of the most popular Grand Prix races will make their way to select theaters as part of Apple TV's latest partnership with the sport.

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When will the Winter Olympics return to the United States?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:50:36 GMT

The Milan Cortina Games have wrapped, but fans won’t have to wait too long for a Winter Olympics on American soil.

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Twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of Winter Games

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:11:40 GMT

The Milan Cortina Winter Games closed with a ceremony inside the ancient Verona Arena, bringing the spread-out Olympics together one last time.

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Bars get state permission to open early for Team USA's gold medal hockey game

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:14:08 GMT

The buzz from Team USA’s run to the gold medal game had not even worn off yet, and Western New York business owners were already asking themselves a big question.

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What Olympic records were broken at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:23:13 GMT

Nine Olympic records were set in speed skating and short track at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with Dutch skaters and Team USA's Jordan Stolz leading the surge.

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