Right up until this afternoon, as the NHL's free agent signing period nears its 100th hour, the talent pool will still be pretty deep. The Canadiens could darned near build an All-Star team, if allowed to roll back the clock a few years, with players who were still available going into Saturday night. (Updated: 07/05/09 12:18 AM )
Ex-NFL QB Steve McNair, woman found slain in Tenn.
The shooting death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair raised questions Sunday about his relationship with the 20-year-old woman whose body was found alongside him in his downtown condominium. (Updated: 07/05/09 12:36 PM )
Briscoe wins IndyCar pole at Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN -- From the back of the field to the front, from red tires to black, the action during Saturday's qualifying for the Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen bodes very well for Sunday's race. (Updated: 07/04/09 10:35 PM )
Herd snaps skid, clips Red Wings
ROCHESTER — The last time Nelson Figueroa faced the Rochester Red Wings at Frontier Field, he pitched quite well but didn’t receive any run support in defeat. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:21 AM )
Ruzewski’s year features some twists and turns
WATKINS GLEN—When a new season begins and a team is not exactly sure who their driver will be . . . and then a few months later that same team reaches Victory Lane in the biggest event in their sport, one could say that the group has had a very interesting and challenging year. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:21 AM )
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Ruzewski’s year features some twists and turns
WATKINS GLEN—When a new season begins and a team is not exactly sure who their driver will be . . . and then a few months later that same team reaches Victory Lane in the biggest event in their sport, one could say that the group has had a very interesting and challenging year. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:21 AM )
McNair’s toughness, durability are what stood out
Toughness is defined by the ability to withstand great strain without tearing or breaking, to be strong and resilient, rugged and resolute. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:21 AM )
Ranking and rolling
WIMBLEDON, England — The eternal wrangling between aloof, know-it-all computers and the noble human species that created them has found its latest hearing in the case of Serena Williams, the alleged No. 2 women’s tennis player in the world. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:21 AM )
Serena tops Venus, 7-6 (3), 6-2, in Wimbledon final
Serena Williams fell to her knees on the grass, eyes closed, arms raised, and threw back her head. (Updated: 07/04/09 1:37 PM )
Reports: Turkoglu headed to Toronto Raptors
Free agent Hedo Turkoglu will join the Toronto Raptors after spurning the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports. (Updated: 07/04/09 3:00 AM )
Wilson request stunned Berman
If anyone was more stunned than many Buffalo Bills fans when Chris Berman was named by Bills owner Ralph Wilson to present him at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, it was the ESPN anchor himself. (Updated: 07/04/09 7:20 AM )
Bisons can't lower the boom, get beaten by Rochester on BPO night
Oliver Perez was smiling and happy Friday night. He pronounced himself ready to rejoin the New York Mets if they pull the
trigger on a recall so he can face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night in Citi Field. (Updated: 07/03/09 11:12 PM )
Alexis Wayne walks off with top honor
There are plenty of shortstops in Western New York with rifle arms, who hit for a high average and are smart on the base paths. So why would Alexis Wayne of Depew be singled out as the Player of the Year? (Updated: 07/04/09 6:49 AM )
AT&T field faces host of problems
BETHESDA, Md. — The best of Tiger Woods came Friday when his game was falling apart. (Updated: 07/04/09 6:49 AM )
Padres beat Dodgers 7-4 to spoil Ramirez's homer
Manny Ramirez's first home run since returning from a 50-game drug suspension wasn't enough to help Los Angeles overcome Everth Cabrera's three RBIs as the San Diego Padres beat the Dodgers 7-4 on Saturday. (Updated: 07/04/09 7:41 PM )
Redefining fantasy football
Krystal Gray first turned heads as a football player when she was 4 years old. That's not about to stop when she suits up in the Lingerie Football League. (Updated: 07/03/09 12:34 AM )
Bills & NFL
- McNair’s toughness, durability are what stood out
- Sabres and Bills draft tough to fill needs
- Ex-NFL QB Steve McNair, woman found slain in Tenn.
- Wilson request stunned Berman
Sabres & NHL
- Sabres and Bills draft tough to fill needs
- Kings acquire Smyth from Avalanche
- Nash re-ups with Jackets for 8 years
- Coyotes sign Heshka to 1-year contract
NCAA Football
- Gill named grand marshal at Glen
- UB announces times for football games
- NCAA passes new rules
- Bulls ponder pick of backup QB
NCAA Basketball
Bisons
- Herd snaps skid, clips Red Wings
- Bisons can't lower the boom, get beaten by Rochester on BPO night
- Figueroa selected as Triple-A All-Star
- Bisons rained out
Bandits
- Bandits’ reach exceeded their grasp
- Montour injury adds to coach’s frustration
- Bandits face the Titans on the quiet
- Resetarits scores three
MLB
- Indians' GM Shapiro says Wedge's job is safe
- Yankees' Wang goes on DL with shoulder injury
- Marlins place RHP Leroux on DL; sign RHP Donnelly
- This year, fan voters didn’t reach for the stars
NBA
- Jackson cleared to stay with Lakers
- Turkoglu deal off
- Reports: Turkoglu headed to Toronto Raptors
- Phil Jackson says he'll return to coach Lakers
College
- UB goalie Shuttleworth signs with MLS
- NU women add assistants
- LSU beats Texas 11-4 to claim 6th national title
- 5-run 6th inning propels LSU to national title
High School
- Alexis Wayne walks off with top honor
- Hoppy earns Player of the Year
- Boys Baseball Honor Roll
- Sutton goals propel Flash
Other Sports
- Briscoe wins IndyCar pole at Watkins Glen
- Stuczynski vaults to another national title
- Nielsen's sizzling start finishes Funk
- Shin washes out LPGA opponents
Columns
This year, fan voters didn’t reach for the stars
I know. I know. The All-Star Game is for the fans and that’s why they should vote. I’m pretty much OK with that and the results of this year’s voting, which get announced today at 1 on TBS, look like they will be a lot more down the middle than past years. There’s not the absurd ballot stuffing in places you’d expect such as New York, Boston or Philly.
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Bucky Gleason
Jerry Sullivan
Mark Gaughan
Mike Harrington
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