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NCAA Basketball

UConn hands Geno Auriemma 5-year, $8M extension
By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press Writer
Updated: 06/25/08 6:33 PM

Geno Auriemma signed a deal that will keep the Hall of Fame coach on Connecticut's sideline through 2013.



University at Buffalo

UB completes schedule

Updated: 07/01/08 7:13 AM

The University at Buffalo football program has completed its schedule for the next three seasons with the addition of three games against Division I Football Championship Subdivision opponents.

UB completes football schedule
By Rodney McKissic -- News Staff Reporter
Updated: 06/30/08 3:40 PM

The University at Buffalo football program has completed its schedule for the next three seasons with the addition of three Division I Football Championship Subdivision (I-AA) programs.

Gill welcomes expectations for Buffalo football
By Rodney McKissic -- News Sports Reporter
Updated: 06/20/08 8:14 AM

Times have certainly changed for the University at Buffalo football program. Not long ago, Bulls coach Turner Gill was spreading the gospel that good times were approaching for the team. Now is not the time to let up on those expectations.


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Canisius College


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Niagara University

Blogzerpts / From Niagara Views on buffalonews.com

Updated: 06/22/08 6:55 AM

Tourists didn’t hold back when we asked them what the American side of Niagara Falls needed. More places to eat, better hotels and a wider range of attractions, those interviewed said. Several international tourists also said they were disappointed that their visas did not allow them to travel to the Canadian side of the falls. Readers responded on the Niagara Views blog on buffalonews.com. Below are excerpts from several responses. Online comments come from registered users, but — unlike reviewed and verified letters to the editor — can be posted under pen names.

Burkholder receives extension

Updated: 06/14/08 7:01 AM

Niagara University men’s hockey head coach Dave Burkholder has agreed to a contract extension, although terms were not disclosed by the school.



St. Bonaventure University

Bona names new golf coach

Updated: 06/23/08 6:55 AM

Recent St. Bonaventure graduate Andy Whalen was named men’s golf coach at the university. The Conklin native graduated in May after a four-year career, during which he set several Bonnies golf records. He succeeds Steve Campbell.

Bona hires soccer aide

Updated: 06/20/08 6:39 AM

St. Bonaventure has named Janine Davie an assistant women’s soccer coach.



Buffalo State College


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Other Colleges

McKillop gets extension

Updated: 06/29/08 6:41 AM

CHARLOTTE, N. C. — When Davidson coach Bob McKillop signed a contract extension a year ago, there was no announcement, no news conference, no publicity.

Fresno State proves these ’Dogs have bite
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updated: 06/26/08 6:32 AM

OMAHA, Neb. — Fresno State was smashing in its final performance as college baseball’s team of destiny, winning a championship that would have been impossible to predict.

Fresno State forces decisive game in CWS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updated: 06/25/08 6:50 AM

OMAHA, Neb. — Fresno State has reached the brink of pulling off what once was unimaginable for a team in its situation: winning a national championship.


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