The Buffalo News : Sports

Two Western New York college students were recognized for their contributions to the game by the New York State West Youth Soccer Association. (Updated: 11/19/09 11:35 PM )

The Titans beat the Browns, 19-12, in the John F. Kennedy League touch football championship game. Bob Wesolek threw three touchdowns, including the game-winning 20-yard strike to Steve Patterson with under two minutes left in the game. Damian Maddning threw two TDs for the Browns, including an 80-yard completion to Rasheed Howie. (Updated: 11/13/09 12:26 AM )

Former team captain Pat LaFontaine will be the keynote speaker at the next Buffalo Sabres Power Play luncheon at noon, Nov. 20 in the HSBC Arena 100 Level Harbour Club. Tickets ($29 for individuals, tables of 10 for $250) for the luncheon are now on sale with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation. Tickets may be purchased on Sabres.com or by calling 855-4588. Free parking will be available in the ramp adjacent to the arena. The final Power Play luncheon will be March 5. The guest speaker will be announced later. (Updated: 11/09/09 10:26 PM )

Angelo Coniglio, one of the top advocates and historians of the American Football League, will speak at a lunch at noon Thursday at Chef's Restaurant, 291 Seneca St., Buffalo. Coniglio taught civil engineering at the University at Buffalo for 25 years. Cost for UB Alumni Association members is $14; nonmembers' cost is $16. Reservation deadline is Monday. Call 645-3312. (Updated: 11/05/09 11:29 PM )

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Spencer Johnson is hosting the Amazing Race Buffalo at 2 p.m. Saturday at Erie Community College's North Campus in Amherst. (Updated: 10/30/09 1:35 AM )

Members of the Buffalo Jewish Community Center have already logged 609 miles with a goal of 1,000 to help fight breast cancer during October. The JCC purchased two pink treadmills from CYBEX during their recent million dollar renovation. These treadmills enable CYBEX to donate 10 cents for every mile logged throughout the month to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. (Updated: 10/27/09 7:12 AM )

Ten new members of the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame will be inducted Oct. 29 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo. (Updated: 10/22/09 11:36 PM )

A senior men’s team from Western New York has advanced to the United States Tennis Association League National Championships. The team, rated 3.5 and captained by Chuck Hunt, will represent the Eastern U. S. in a series of matches Oct. 23-25 at Indian Wells, Calif. Hunt’s team advanced by first winning the local league with a 9-1 record, then beating a team from Binghamton to win the WNY title, and then winning all five matches against other Eastern regional champs in Schenectady. The team consists of Hunt, Dave Aloi, Bill Anderson, Bill Carey, Scott Gorham, Dave Jentsch, Jim McDonald, Dan Pasquini and Phil Toohey. (Updated: 10/09/09 6:54 AM )

Buffalo Bills alumni and former coaches will conduct an “Intro to Football” course on four Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p. m. at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society at Nottingham Court and Elmwood Avenue. Moderators for sessions—which cost $12 each or $40 for all four—are former receivers Lou Piccone and Charley Ferguson. The schedule: Sept. 22—Offensive and defensive lines: Al Bemiller, Jim McNally and Ken Jones. Sept. 29—Quarterbacks and running backs: Ed Rutkowski, Will Fowler and Joe Kulbacki. Oct. 6—Wide receivers, tight ends and special teams: Ernie Warlick, Mark Brammer and Piccone. Oct. 20—Linebackers, defensive backs and special teams: Harry Jacobs, Marlo Perry, Jeff Nixon, Marlon Kerner and Piccone. Call 873-9644 or visit www.buffalohistory.org . ••• (Updated: 09/18/09 7:12 AM )

Buffalo Sabres winger Patrick Kaleta will sign autographs and pose for pictures with fans from 4 to 6 p. m. today at Game Crazy, 4944 Transit Road, Depew, to celebrate the release of NHL’10. Call 656-0795. (Updated: 09/15/09 7:00 AM )

To celebrate the Buffalo Bills’ 50th anniversary, a limited edition of 2,009 commemorative regulation size red and white footballs featuring pictures of Trent Edwards and Terrell Owens, the team logo, and other embellishments of team heritage are being sold to raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo. Priced at $99, including an acrylic display case, they are available from nikcosports.com or at (800) 345-2868. (Updated: 09/11/09 7:00 AM )

Former Buffalo Bills head coach Marv Levy will appear at Sports Collectors Corner on Saturday from 1-3 p. m. at the Walden Galleria mall. Call 681-9600 or visit: www.sportscollectorscorner.com. (Updated: 09/08/09 8:34 AM )

BASEBALL: The Buffalo Middle School Developmental Baseball League will hold sign-ups for a grades 7-8 fall instructional program for students from Buffalo Public and Charter Schools on Tuesday from 3 to 5 p. m. at Okell Park, Riverside Park and Shoshone Park. Contact Jay Randazzo (553-4581) or John Grandits (636-0625). BASKETBALL: Registration is open until Thursday for the 3- on-3 tournament at the Bob Ryan North Buffalo Community Center, 203 Sanders Road, on Sept. 12. There are five divisions for boys and girls from grades 4-12 and over age 18. Entry fee per four-person team is $40. The center also has leagues for Men’s Open (Monday and Thursday), Boys 14-and 12-under (Tuesday and Wednesday) and Girls 13-under (Tuesday and Wednesday) starting Sept 13. Call Fran Snyder at 308-4031. FLOOR HOCKEY: Teams wanted for Monday nights at Spinner’s. Call Dennis at 822-3967. ROLLER HOCKEY: Teams wanted for Sunday nights at Spinner’s. Call Dennis at 822-3967. SOCCER: Registration is open for boys and girls in grades 1-6 in the two-month “Little Bonas World Cup” league at Bona starting Monday. St. Bonaventure men’s coach Mel Mahler and members of the men’s team will serve as coaches. For information see GoBonnies.com or call 375-2642. (Updated: 09/04/09 6:54 AM )

BASEBALL: The South Cheektowaga Baseball Association 11-under Thundering Herd travel team will hold tryouts Friday at 5:30 p. m. and Sunday at 11 a. m. at Losson Park in Cheektowaga, Diamond No. 5. Contact Bill at 608-7038 or Bigredmachine66@msn.com . . . . Cooperstown 12-under elite baseball tournament/ travel team will hold tryouts for the 2010 season at 6 p. m. Sept. 10 and Sept. 16 at Beverly Hills, 364 McNaughton Ave. in Cheektowaga. Contact John Vandemark at 510-7632 or e-mail:vandyman24@hotmail.com , Dennis Howard at 867-1975 or Bob Hartford at 812-8623. . . . The Southtowns Knights 12-under Cooperstown team will hold a tryout at 6 p. m. Sept. 9 at the Centennial Park 70-foot diamond. Contact George Kline at 803-5226 or John Graham at 675-5325. . . . The A-Turf Titans 15-under 2010 team will hold a tryout at the Canisius College Demske Complex at 6 p. m. Saturday. Birthday must be May 1, 1994 or later. E-mail: jim@aturf.com or call 480-2570. BASKETBALL OFFICIALS: Western New York Board 53 of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials will hold clinics for new officials Oct. 5, Oct. 13, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26 at 6 p. m. at JFK High School, 305 Cayuga Creek Road, Cheektowaga. The examination will be held Nov. 2 at JFK at 6 p. m. A $100 nonrefundable fee covers clinics, the exam and an online IAABO exam refresher. Contact Mark Clifford at 684-8847 or Bob Miske at 834-1048. (Updated: 09/01/09 6:58 AM )

Notes and upcoming events (Updated: 08/29/09 12:16 AM )